District Court Judge Jason Cashon swears in newly elected public officials Jan. 1, 2025. From left is Sheriff Matt Coates, Constable Precinct 2 Ryan Gibson, Constable Precinct 1,3, 4 Jason Schipper, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Sherman Edwards, District Attorney Alan Nash, Tax Assessor-Collector Valerie Stephen, County Commissioner Precinct 1 Dee Stephens and County Attorney Bethany Espinoza. Courtesy photo