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Judge opens special meeting with invocation for Palo Pinto and Jack County fire response

Rockwall County Commissioners Court · August 27, 2026

Summary

At the Aug. 27 special meeting opening, the judge led a prayer that specifically asked for protection for people 'out in Palo Pinto and Jack County' who were fighting an active fire; the meeting then proceeded to pledges and a brief public forum.

The judge opened the Rockwall County Commissioners Court special meeting on Aug. 27 with an invocation that named residents and emergency responders in neighboring Palo Pinto and Jack counties battling an active fire.

"Be with the people out in Palo Pinto and Jack County as they are fighting a fire that is proving more than troublesome," the judge said during the invocation. The judge closed the prayer "in your son, Jesus Christ's name" and then led the pledges to the United States and Texas flags.

The invocation preceded a short public forum in which Treasurer Peake addressed the court about a prior budget motion. The court proceeded with agenda items and adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

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