Jack County Commissioner and longtime DJ Kenny Salazar danced through the pearly gates on Feb. 19, 2025. Kenny was born on Jan. 23, 1968, in Bridgeport, Texas. Kenny has always been the life of the party. You would know he was there by his infectious laughter or a slap on the back. A man of many talents and interests, he enjoyed his Harley, music, playing the drums, his … [Read more...] about Jack County Commissioner Kenny Salazar
Obituary
Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer
Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer died Nov. 18 at the age of 74. Judge Meyer was born in Port Lavaca on July 5, 1950, to the late Robert and Gladys Elder Meyer, the youngest of five children. His childhood was spent traversing and exploring the countryside and coastal waters of Six Mile and throughout Calhoun County. His love and passion for God’s earth created a blueprint … [Read more...] about Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer
Former Upton County Commissioner Tommy Owens
Tommy Clint Owens, a true west Texas gentleman and one of the toughest cowboys around, passed from this world on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Tommy was born on January 20, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas to Edith and Bode Owens. Tommy Clint was born into a strong ranching family and ranching continued to be his passion until his last days. Along with ranching, Tommy … [Read more...] about Former Upton County Commissioner Tommy Owens
Former Runnels County Commissioner Skipper Wheeless
CJCAT Mourns Loss of Past President
Former County Commissioner Skipper Wheeless died Aug. 2 at the age of 80. Skipper took office in 1989 and served as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas in 2001-02. He was also president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association and the Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. He served on the Texas County … [Read more...] about Former Runnels County Commissioner Skipper Wheeless
Van Zandt County Commissioner Virgil Melton
Virgil Melton Jr. was born July 8, 1947, and passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Virgil’s earliest and fondest childhood memories were of being with his grandparents, hunting squirrels and fishing with his grandfather at Buck Creek, or just spending time at his store in Jackson. Virgil often talked about that being the … [Read more...] about Van Zandt County Commissioner Virgil Melton