Although 2021 once again necessitated a virtual celebration, the 37th annual Upper Dublin Medals Program manages to retain its grandeur. Supporters tuned in to celebrate with each stellar medal recipient,
County commissioners often tout the importance of law enforcement, especially Comal County Sheriffâs Office personnel who patrol our streets and serve inside the county jail.
Last week, they issued a proclamation designating May 2-8 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. On Thursday, they will recognize National Police Week and light up the Courthouse bell tower in blue on Friday to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring those who were injured or lost their lives in the line of duty.
Last week, corrections officers received a proclamation for their hard work.
âThe jailers who work for the county are second to none â the knowledge these men and women possess Iâll put up against any in the state of Texas,â said Maj. Bill Jennings, Comal County Jail administrator, who was joined by more than dozen staffers and licensed correctional officers serving inside the countyâs new 582-bed facility.
Comal County Commissioners will approve the countyâs 2022 budget planning schedule and issue proclamations honoring corrections officers and small businesses during their weekly meeting on Thursday.
The budget process takes roughly four months and concludes by the end of August. The 2021 budget, totaling $107.988 million, went into effect Jan. 1. It is funded by the 2020 combined tax rate of 35.8515 cents per $100 assessed property valuation, with portions designated for county general operations, jury, indigent health, debt service, and road and flood control funds.Â
 âFirst, the process allows other elected officials to submit (budget) requests and define priorities of their offices for the upcoming year,â County Judge Sherman Krause said. âNext, it provides transparency to the taxpayers who are paying the bills. It gives them opportunity to review what weâre doing and gives them a say in the budget process.â
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Dugan.
OWLS HEAD Ernest “Ernie” Dugan, affectionately known to many as “Bub,” a beloved father, brother and friend, died unexpectedly, while wintering in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Born in Rockland, October 26, 1947, he was the son of John Owen and Mildred K. Grover Dugan. Educated locally, Ernie was a 1965 graduate of Rockland District High School. Following graduation, Ernie enlisted in
the US Navy, serving on the nuclear submarine
Ulysses S. Grant during the Vietnam Era.
Upon being honorably discharged he ventured to California to be near family. There he attended and graduated from Chaffey College. A short time later he was drawn back to his beloved Rockland where he reunited with his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Jean Moore. The two were married at Phyllis’ family home in Owls Head on September 29, 1972. Returning to Ontario, California, they welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer to the family before settling in Owls Head in 1975. Calling O
The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce recognized Griffin Asset Management owner Glenn Griffin as this yearâs âSmall Business Person of the Year.â
Members of the Chamberâs Executive and Small Business Week committees made the announcement Tuesday while conducting a surprise visit to the honoreeâs business on North Walnut Avenue.
Griffin said he was surprised and humbled to receive the recognition.Â
Griffin Asset Management owner Glenn Griffin hugs his wife and assistant Marcie Giffin after being announced Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. MIKALA COMPTON | Herald-Zeitung