County Magazine

March April 2019

The Second Empire Courthouses of Texas

Features

Second Empire Courthouses of Texas

The style, inspired by French design, incorporates intricate detailing, deeply sculpted pillars and wide, winding staircases.

Keeping Counties in the Know

Communications Evolved, Expanded to Best Serve Members

CLIPBOARDS

Counties Round Out County Government Month with Counties at the Capitol Day, Serving Barbecue April 30

Counties Round Out County Government Month with Counties at the Capitol Day, Serving Barbecue April 30

FEATURES

Keeping Counties in the Know

Communications Evolved, Expanded to Best Serve Members

Liz Carmack

FEATURES

Second Empire Courthouses of Texas

The style, inspired by French design, incorporates intricate detailing, deeply sculpted pillars and wide, winding staircases.

Liz Carmack

Sr. Communications Specialist

Looking Ahead to the Next 50

A look at what is in store for TAC's next 50 years

Larry Gallardo

Hidalgo County Constable and TAC President

VOICES OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Voices of County Government - Hon. Ray Scifres

County government officials are as diverse as the Texans who elect them, coming from every background imaginable. In this issue we talk with Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres

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VOICES OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Voices of County Government - Hon. Linda Douglass

County government officials are as diverse as the Texans who elect them, coming from every background imaginable. In this issue we talk with Guadalupe County Treasurer Linda Douglass

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COUNTY INFORMATION PROGRAM

County Debt Per Capita 2018

The Texas Bond Review Board released its "Local Government Annual Report" for 2018 - we review it here.

Tim Brown

County Information Senior Analyst

CLIPBOARDS

Best Practices Awards Spotlight: Williamson County

Efficiencies Improve Operations, Save Tax Dollars

Roland Gilbert

CLIPBOARDS

Ashley Cureton - TAC 2018 Employee of the Year

TAC Wellness Consultant tackles wellness education with laughter, compassion and energy.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

TAC Employee Spotlight - Gaylene Jensen

Meet the "Voice of TAC"

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Meet Your New HBS Consultants

Four new Consultants join HBS to better serve members

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LAST LOOK

Birding by Bicycle

Resaca de la Palma State Park in Cameron County is one of nine parks in the Rio Grande Valley that make up the World Birding Center. It is home to dozens of very vocal bird species, making it a wonderful place to both watch and listen to nature. Biking is the suggested form of transport around the semi-tropical park; bikes are available to rental. Photo by Managing Editor Anna McGarity.