Texas County Progress

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Taylor County

Monuments of Justice: Taylor County Courthouse

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County Seat: Abilene * County Population: 131,506 (2010 Census)

The 1972 Taylor County Courthouse pictured on the cover was designed by Tittle, Luther, Loving, Lee, architects. The Historic 1915 Taylor County Courthouse, built in a Classical Revival style, stands across the street from the modern structure and will undergo restoration beginning this month. Officials first conducted business in Buffalo Gap, the only town at the time and … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Taylor County Courthouse

Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, … [Read more...] about Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

Conference Close-Up: 98th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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Abilene Convention Center | Taylor County October 5-8

  Message from the President      The saying, “Abilene – A Whole Lotta Texas Goin' On!" will never be truer than this coming Oct. 5-8 as the 98th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference will be coming to the Abilene Convention Center. This year’s conference will be an excellent opportunity for Judges and Commissioners to earn their … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: 98th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

A Glimpse in the Life of Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler

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Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler for taking the time to visit with us.   HISTORY: Watching my dad serve the needs of his … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler

County Government and Social Media: Officials Share Varied Perspectives

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By Julie Anderson, Editor According to Business Insider, a U.S. business and technology website, during the second quarter of 2013, Facebook logged some 198 million monthly users on average, with Twitter recording 49 million monthly active users on average, all in the United States (http://www.businessinsider.com/). What does this mean to Texas county government? Are … [Read more...] about County Government and Social Media: Officials Share Varied Perspectives