County Judge Mark Riley makes County Government totally transparent

Kudos to County Judge Mark Riley for following through with his commitment to make County Government totally transparent to all Parker County citizens.
You can now go to  http://www.co.parker.tx.us/ips/cms and examine the official 2009-2010 Adopted Budget, 2008 Certified Annual Financial Report, Check Register and Budget Charts.
Thanks to the persistent efforts of County Judge Mark Riley, you can now read [...]

Dusty Renfro Campaign Golf Tournament

WhenFri, February 5, 12pm – 5pm
WhereSplit Rail Golf Course, 2151 Old Annetta Road, Aledo, Texas 76008 (map)
DescriptionThis February 5, 2010 (12:00 PM), there will be a Dusty Renfro Campaign Golf Tournament at the Split Rail Golf Course (2151 Old Annetta Road, Aledo, TX 76008 ). Lunch will be provided. Please contact Joe [...]

Parker County receives certificate for financial transparency

I know some of you, especially our local folks, have done a story on this, but we just received in the mail today our certificate from the Texas Comptroller’s Office regarding our leading efforts in financial transparency amongst Texas Counties. It is pretty exciting to me that we are one of only two counties, out [...]

County extension office helping to shape the community

Parker County Judge’s office
Joel Kertok – Public Information Officer/Project Coordinator
Phone 817-598-6148
Fax 817-598-6199

Press Release

Contact: Joel Kertok
Phone: (817) 598-6166
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11 AM Jan. 22, 2010

county extension office helping to shape the community
While County Government largely provides only those essential services, County Extension is one department that reaches out to assist Parker [...]

America Rising Video An Open Letter to Democrats

You must watch this full screen if possible, and turn up the volume  AMERICA RISING!

VOCL (Voice of Christian Liberty) Candidate Forum

by Karen Sorah
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I hope you all can attend.  I know you all will be very busy supporting the election process this spring and appreciate your willingness to consider attending. If you have not attended one of of our candidate forums, our moderator Jon Moffett does a very nice job.  Questions are taken and screened for appropriateness and its [...]

King Receives ‘A+’ Rating from NRA

The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced this week that State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has earned an ‘A+’ rating, the organization’s highest score, on their legislative scorecard, as well as the organization’s endorsement for the 2010 election cycle.
“Representative King’s high rating and endorsement is based on his strong and tireless support [...]

Colleague praises Renfro’s abilities

by Joey Howington
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I have never met Mr. Wallis so I can’t speak to his character and or ability.  However, I have known Dusty Renfro for many years and did have the privilege of working with him at NAI Huff Partners.  He’s a special person.
Working at Huff Partners I realized how talented he is.  Many people [...]

Unconstitutional “government programs”

by Kerri Rehmeyer
While reading the post “Your socialist rationed healthcare system is not the answer”, I notice every one of the “government programs” except the Post Office are unconstitutional!
There is a rally planned for January 16th to call on the governor to call a special session of the Texas State Legislature to interpose on [...]

Your socialist rationed healthcare system is not the answer

Dear Mr. Politician:
You established the U.S. Post Service in 1775. You have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke.
You established Social Security in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
You established Fannie Mae in 1938. You have had 71 years to get [...]