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    a polka band plays music at Wurstfest
    Blog

    How Wurstfest Preserves the History and Communities in Comal County

    November 12, 2025

    Now in its 64th year, Wurstfest takes place Nov. 7-16 at Landa Park in New Braunfels. 

    Blog

    Social Media Tips for Counties

    October 15, 2025

    Melissa Maluski, TAC’s Communications and Media Manager, shares social media best practices

    Hidalgo County census employees register people for the 2020 census during a food drive in Edinburg, Texas.
    County Magazine

    The 2030 census may seem far away — it's not

    October 14, 2025

    Texas counties that invest in census outreach now stand to gain in funding later

    Blog

    October Is Fire Prevention Month

    October 06, 2025

    Floyd County shares how recent wildfires have inspired change

    Blog

    Cybersecurity Month: How Counties Can Stay Safe 

    October 03, 2025

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

    Wise County Judge J.D. Clark
    Feature Story

    Texas at the helm

    September 23, 2025

     TX County Storytellers  Wise County Judge J.D. Clark took the helm this year as president of the National Association of Counties. He reflects on his career starting as a young reporter and now county judge, sharing his struggle to respond to growth while preserving the history of his community.

    Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Mark Russo
    Feature Story

    Making a big difference in Texas' smallest county

    September 23, 2025

     TX County Storytellers  Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas by land area. Justice of the Peace Mark Russo said, for that reason, you often have to work harder to do great things. He shares about his role and the future in Rockwall County.

    Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes
    Feature Story

    Educating communities about elections

    September 23, 2025

     TX County Storytellers  Planning an election is an enormous undertaking. Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes describes the work that goes into the process and Guadalupe County's new Citizens Election Adacemy that educates voters about electoral process from voter registration to the reporting of results.

    Blog

    Gov. Abbott signs rural EMS bills

    September 16, 2025

    HB 18 and HB 3000 create grant programs to help rural counties improve health care.

    Blog

    TAC wins 9 national communications awards

    July 24, 2025

    The recognition includes top honors in podcasting and magazine writing

    Blog

    The 89th Texas Legislature Recap: What Counties Should Know 

    July 24, 2025

    Texas legislators filed more than 8,700 bills, making it the busiest session in over three decades

    Blog

    12 Texas counties earn 2025 NACo Achievement Awards

    July 21, 2025

    El Paso and Harris counties receive Best in Category recognition

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