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Texas Attorney General rules out requests for expert opinions from former county auditor


Texas Attorney General rules out requests for expert opinions from former county auditor

Requests for comment from former Wichita County Auditor Cheryll Jones were marked “request closed” by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. One inquiry asked about the legality of the County Election Tribunal’s appointment of Robin Fincannon as county elections supervisor because she is married to Commissioner Mickey Fincannon. The other side questioned the legality of Commissioner […]

The proposed county budget provides for lower tax rates and significant salary increases


The proposed county budget provides for lower tax rates and significant salary increases

A 2025 budget for Wichita County proposed by District Judge Jim Johnson calls for a slight property tax cut and hefty pay raises for a number of elected officials and county employees. Johnson’s proposed all-fund budget is approximately $86.04 million, about $8 million less than the 2024 budget. The budget calls for $54.34 million in […]

Wichita County appoints new auditor


Wichita County appoints new auditor

Wichita County’s three district judges appointed a new district auditor on Thursday. They chose Matt Davis for the job. Davis is a Wichita Falls native, graduate of Midwestern State University, and served as deputy auditor in the Auditor’s Office from 2011 to 2022. He will begin his new position on August 26. “I look forward […]