The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as read more

The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as commissioner was to reach out and establish trusting relationships. With the facility subcommittee, we'll continue on and ultimately we'll do what the public wants.

We feel like we had something to play for.

We feel like we had something to play for.

[Her inertia did not sit well with some in her immediate circle. They accused Ms. Apple of being lazy, crazy read more

[Her inertia did not sit well with some in her immediate circle. They accused Ms. Apple of being lazy, crazy and unproductive, she said.] It really hurt a couple of close relationships of mine, ... It infuriated me because they couldn't believe that when I'm sitting and thinking that's how I work.

We continue to have ongoing dialogue with both representatives. We're always hopeful of reaching an agreement and not reaching a read more

We continue to have ongoing dialogue with both representatives. We're always hopeful of reaching an agreement and not reaching a hearing. At the same time, in some cases, it's a necessary part of the process.

The nursing home and hospital share the dining room, but that's all. We are in space that was vacant.

The nursing home and hospital share the dining room, but that's all. We are in space that was vacant.

You're always disappointed but I wasn't shocked. I felt we were probably a win or two short. That's the way read more

You're always disappointed but I wasn't shocked. I felt we were probably a win or two short. That's the way it ended up.

He's been pretty consistent. He's pitched good every game. That's one thing we've been trying to find — consistency.

He's been pretty consistent. He's pitched good every game. That's one thing we've been trying to find — consistency.

It's surrounded on three sides by water.

It's surrounded on three sides by water.

Teams (like Minnesota) that aren't playing for anything are always dangerous because they play loose. You always want to jump read more

Teams (like Minnesota) that aren't playing for anything are always dangerous because they play loose. You always want to jump on teams like that and not give them a chance. We knew we had to put the heat on them quick.