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Three characteristics of supply chains (video) Benefits and risks in the modern chain

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Published May 2022

Supply chains are the bustling global networks between a company and its suppliers. Three key characteristics of these networks help reduce costs and waste in our modern economy: intermediate goods, just-in-time manufacturing and the “bullwhip effect.” But the coronavirus pandemic revealed that these same characteristics can contribute to shortages of goods. During the past two years, we’ve all had trouble getting our hands on one item or another, ranging from a new car or bicycle to home essentials.

Watch the video for the pros and cons of supply chains and why these networks have become a hot-button issue in recent months. Click on the link below for the video.

For more on supply chains in Texas, see our December-January 2022 issue of Fiscal Notes. You also can read about the importance of five industries and one international bridge in the Supply Chains Edition of the Comptroller’s recurring Good for Texas Tour.

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Newly elected county officials begin new terms

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While all of these elected officials were incumbents, they took the oath of office for a new term on Jan. 1, 2025. They are: Constable One Harvey Johnson, Constable Two Jerry DeMoss; County Attorney Clay Riddle; Tax Assessor-Collector Kathy Phillips; Sheriff Marshall Thomas; County Judge Kevin Benton administered the oath; Commissioner Three Mark Murphey and Commissioner One Roy Darden. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Newly elected county officials take oath of office Jan. 1

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Jan. 1, 2025 is the first day of a new elected term for many Montague County officials. There will be a swearing-in ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 in the courthouse annex.
The public is invited to attend with refreshments to follow.
Officials being sworn in are: Sheriff Marshall Thomas, County Attorney, Commissioner One Roy Darden, Commissioner Three Mark Murphey, Constables Jerry DeMoss and Harvey Johnson and Tax Assessor Kathy Phillips.

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Early morning crash kills Gainesville woman

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One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Dec. 28 on U.S. 81 (U.S.287) 0.2 miles from Fruitland Road.
Texas of Public Safety officials said the wreck occurred at 5:23 a.m. on Dec. 28 on the highway in front of Camper’s Paradise.
The preliminary investigation showed a 2013 Kia Soul driven by Shelley Gene Jewell, 66, Gainesville, was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of the highway. A second vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Jose Noe Vences, 39, Dallas was traveling northbound.
The two vehicles struck head-on. The Soul continued into the center median where it came to rest. The Tahoe rolled onto its top and came to rest across both northbound lanes.
Jewell was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries in the crash. Vences was transported to Medical City Decatur with non-incapacitating injuries. His passenger, Maria Tinico, 42, Dallas, and a six-year-old male minor were not injured, while a passenger, a 12-year-old minor, was transported to Medical City with non-incapacitating injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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