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Blog: Nine Texas counties shine with 2024 Best Practices Awards
August 14, 2024
Recognized programs address social issues, community engagement, and more.
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Parenting programs make a big difference, one class at a time
July 29, 2024
Counties help parents through critical stages of child-rearing
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July 23, 2024
From budgeting to disasters, TAC is here to support counties
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Blanco County transforms 1894 jail
July 23, 2024
Historic building now houses county offices and emergency operations center
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De-escalation, safety training now an integral part of county elections preparation
July 23, 2024
A presidential election year could invite more scrutiny
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Guadalupe County looks to martial arts to improve policing
July 23, 2024
Brazilian jiu jitsu aims to de-escalate and preserve energy in an encounter
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Blog: TAC comms team earns top national awards
July 18, 2024
Writing, design, podcast, and video products recognized
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Blog: Don't leave money on the table
July 03, 2024
Looming ARPA deadlines underscore need for good procurement practices. TAC has resources.
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Blog: Are you ready for AI? 2024 County Technology Conference recap
June 12, 2024
2024 County Technology Conference gets counties thinking about ways to use AI
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Blog: 10 Texas counties earn 2024 NACo Achievement Awards
June 11, 2024
Harris County receives 29 awards, including a Best in Category accolade for its Precinct 2 student leadership academy
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Blog: AAPI Month Spotlight with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai
May 09, 2024
Sakai, one of three Asian American Pacific Islander county judges in Texas, recounts family history in WWII internment camp.