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Texas County Voice
A podcast from the Texas Association of Counties about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. Winner of the Best in Category podcasting award from 2023 to 2025, and recipient of four 2025 Awards of Excellence by the National Association of County Information Officers.
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Ep. 96: From Potholes to Public Office: A Working Commissioner’s Story
From patching asphalt as part of a county work crew to elected official, De Witt County Commissioner Ryan Varela knows what it takes to keep rural roads moving. In this episode of Texas County Voice — part of our Texas County Storytellers initiative — he shares how the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom tests South Texas infrastructure, and the lessons of responsibility, resilience and service he’s learned along the way.
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