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Newton County appoints Deanna Gibson to Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District seat
Summary
The commission appointed Deanna Gibson July 9, 2024 to represent Newton County on the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District through Dec. 31, 2025; commissioners cited her local ties and background as reasons for support.
Newton County commissioners unanimously appointed Deanna Gibson on July 9 to serve as the county's director to the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. The appointment fills a county seat on the district board that opened after the previous director advanced to another role.
Commissioner Pal moved to recommend and appoint Deanna Gibson; Commissioner Benson seconded the motion. The board voted "all in favor." The term was announced as expiring December 31, 2025.
Commissioners described Gibson as a retired schoolteacher from Newville with local ties and familiarity with the county's water interests; meeting remarks noted she meets the request that the county appoint someone from the southern part of the county who can travel to Jasper monthly to attend district meetings. No opposition or alternate nominees were recorded.
What happens next: Gibson will take the county's seat on the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District; the district's schedule and Gibson's first official meeting were not stated at the session.
