MILLS COUNTY, Texas — Mills County commissioners on Monday adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and heard from local advocates who described services and volunteer needs.

Sharon, a local domestic‑violence services representative, introduced volunteers and staff who operate a counseling and resource office at the courthouse. She said the organization has been serving the county for 26 years and keeps an open office day each week to connect residents with resources, including referrals to agencies in Brownwood and other nearby communities.

The court read a proclamation noting efforts to provide services to survivors, respond to emergency calls and increase public understanding of family violence during October, highlighting the Texas Council on Family Violence’s statewide campaign.

Outcome: commissioners unanimously approved the proclamation and thanked the volunteers and staff for their work.

Ending: advocates said they will continue outreach and encouraged residents needing assistance to contact their local office; no funding commitments or policy changes were made at the meeting.