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    Cybersecurity Month: How Counties Can Stay Safe 

    October 02, 2026

    It’s cybersecurity month, a time to spotlight the importance of staying safe online

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    PDF Remediation: What Texas Counties Need to Know About Accessible Documents

    September 30, 2026

    Learn what Texas counties need to know about PDF remediation, ADA accessibility requirements and upcoming DOJ compliance deadlines, plus how TAC CIRA can help make county documents accessible.

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    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio

    September 16, 2026

    Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio reflects on becoming the first Hispanic person to serve in the role, her family’s legacy and her path from community advocate to elected official. For Hispanic Heritage Month, Tenorio shares how representation, service and treating others with dignity have shaped her approach to public leadership.

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    September Is National Preparedness Month  

    August 27, 2026

    Explore resources from TAC and others to help commemorate National Preparedness Month.

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    Texas counties earn national recognition for innovative programs through 2026 NACo Achievement Awards 

    August 24, 2026

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.

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    Midland County's responsivity specialists help remove barriers to successful probation

    August 04, 2026

    Midland County is helping more people succeed on probation by addressing the real-life barriers that can lead to reoffending. Learn how responsivity specialists — mentors with lived experience in the criminal justice system — are building trust, changing lives and improving outcomes through evidence-based support.

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    TAC Communications Services wins 10 national awards

    July 27, 2026

    The recognition includes top honors for Texas County Storytellers campaign, County magazine and Texas County Voice podcast.

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    J.D. Clark ends NACo presidency with a familiar refrain: Every county has a story

    July 21, 2026

    Wise County judge closed his term celebrating counties' shared mission, legislative successes and the stories that bring local government to life.

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    Texas counties earn national recognition for innovative programs through 2026 NACo Achievement Awards 

    July 16, 2026

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.

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    County Government 101: County Commissioners 

    July 16, 2026

    Comal County Commissioner Jen Crownover and De Witt County Commissioner Ryan Varela share what life as a county commissioner is really like, from managing budgets and infrastructure to building community trust.

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    Board Member Spotlight: Hon. J.D. Clark

    July 15, 2026

    In this Q&A, Clark discusses what inspired him to pursue national leadership, why storytelling has become the cornerstone of his NACo presidency, and how organizations like TAC and NACo help county officials tackle shared challenges. 

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    Counties Help Keep Texas Safe This Fourth of July 

    July 01, 2026

    The Fourth of July is a time for parades, community celebrations, backyard barbecues and fireworks. Behind many of these traditions are county officials and employees working throughout the holiday to help keep Texans safe. 

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