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A Glimpse in the Life of Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid

November 9, 2020 by County Progress

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. In honor of Veterans Day, we sought out Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid Jr., who served 21 years in […]

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Never-Ending Salute – Memorial Day 2019

May 6, 2019 by Bailey LeRoux

     In the common area of VFW Graham Memorial Post 8567, a “welcome home” table has been carefully laid: white plate, red napkin, and red flower in a black vase circled by a thin yellow ribbon.    The table will stay forever set in honor of Danny Lee Widner, who left for Vietnam at age […]

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A Glimpse in the Life of Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell

September 13, 2018 by County Progress

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 Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My […]

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Hockley County Veterans Committee Presents Honor Fight Funds

August 21, 2018 by County Progress

Proceeds from the 2017 Veterans Day Breakfast were presented at the 2018 Texas South Plains Honor Flight Telethon in early July. The Texas South Plains Honor Flight is a chapter of the Honor Flight Network with 131 hubs in 41 states. The organizational goal is to send as many veterans as possible to Washington, D.C., […]

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When Boys Became Men

November 7, 2016 by County Progress

When Boys Became Men Commissioner, Former Tank Commander, Recalls Thick of Battle   “Particularly noteworthy were his actions on 25 August 1968 when his platoon came in contact with a large, well-entrenched enemy force while conducting a search and clear operation. While assaulting the hostile positions, Sergeant Melton’s and the adjacent tank were in a […]

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