Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller, newly elected First Vice President, South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Biographical Information Ben Zeller is an 8th-generation Texan with deep roots in our state. Ben’s g-g-g-g-g-grandfather, William Smothers, scouted the unsettled lands of Texas in the early 1800s. He later returned with Stephen F. Austin and his "Old … [Read more...] about Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller
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158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
Women in County Government
When it comes to women in county government, Helen Walker has more than four decades of experience to draw from. Now retired, the former Victoria County judge has some sage advice to offer fellow female officials: “Love Your Work.” and “You GO, Girls!” Walker is one who practices what she preaches, and when it comes to “You GO,” she WENT. Helen Walker became Victoria … [Read more...] about Women in County Government