The time has come for my final article as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, and as I reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude. Our recent state conference in Waco Oct. 5-8 was a fitting reminder of what makes this Association so special. As many of you know, I was unable to arrive for the first two days of the conference. On Oct. … [Read more...] about A Year of Service, A Lifetime of Friendships
Parmer County
Annual State Conference: Bringing Texas Together in Waco
*** Click here for the audio version.*** If you attended one of the County Judges and Commissioners regional conferences this year, you already know what is waiting for us in Waco. You have experienced education, the exchange of ideas, and perhaps most importantly, the fellowship that happens when county officials come together. Now, it’s time to bring all of our regional … [Read more...] about Annual State Conference: Bringing Texas Together in Waco
Monuments of Justice: Parmer County Courthouse
County Seat: Farwell * County Population: 9,877 (Texas Almanac 2004-2005)
The Parmer County capitol was erected in 1916 in a Texas Renaissance style as designed by C. Risser. Built of brick, the courthouse includes a Roman arched entrance and is located on the town square in the county seat of Farwell. The Texas Legislature established Parmer County in 1876 from lands that formerly were assigned to the Bexar District. The county was … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Parmer County Courthouse