By Co-Authors: Anderson County Judge Robert Johnston; Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis; Gretchen Martens, M.A., Author, “Untying the Yellow Ribbon” For the first time in America’s history, municipalities find themselves increasingly responsible for shouldering the burden of care for their military coming home. Texas counties will integrate an estimated 200,000 … [Read more...] about Texas Counties Meeting the Needs of Local Veterans
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Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge
Note: Juan Escobar has written an article and a ballad, both of which are included below this story. Marine Sgt. Juan Escobar was in a quandary. One of his duties at U.S. Marine Barracks 8th & I in Washington, D.C., was serving as a pall bearer. In fact, as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, Escobar would carry the caskets of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Harry … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge
Indigent Defense Commission Publishes Veterans Defender Resource
The 81st Texas Legislature authorized counties to establish a Veterans Court, and those interested in creating such a court now have a thorough resource guide. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (the Commission) has published the Veterans Defender Resource for county and court officials who are interested in the establishment of a new Veterans Court or enhancing their … [Read more...] about Indigent Defense Commission Publishes Veterans Defender Resource