When the Longview ISD school board called a bond election for May 4, 2024, even the District's most ardent supporters were doubtful about its chances of success. This was the third attempt to secure approval for critical facilities and repairs. The previous two...
Earlier this month, Texans across the state cast ballots in school bond elections. The CWJ team is very active in school bond elections - in fact, this year we worked with several communities from Hallettsville (near San Antonio) to just up the road in Longview, pass...
This month, the CWJ Team took advantage of several opportunities to invest in ourselves. We recognize that we can offer better service to our clients, be better team members, and be more fulfilled individuals when we take the time to sharpen our skills with personal...
You’ve seen the signs and mailers, and you hear from political candidates every time you turn on the radio or watch the news. But have you voted? The CWJ team is tracking the election closely. Here’s how Smith County voters measure up! As of yesterday, 13,401 voters...
As we kick off a new year, many of us may also begin a new venture serving on the board of a nonprofit. Or, maybe you are a nonprofit leader busy onboarding new board members and volunteers. Whether a board member or volunteer, executive director or frontline...
October is a month of disguises, where masks and costumes take center stage. Just like Halloween, the world of business strategy has its own set of tricks and treats. Here we unmask some common strategic practices to help you discern which ones are treats worth...
Deion Sanders is a hot topic of conversation lately after his impressive start as head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder. There are even reports of Texans staying up past 1 am to watch Colorado football! One reason even non-sports fans are impressed...
This month, the CWJ daughters went back to school, ranging from little Allison in 2nd grade through Megan, who started her journey at SFA after finishing up her work at Tyler Junior College (Feather's Up!). Meanwhile, Bella gets the award for longest distance traveled...
City Council seats in Tyler, Texas can quickly become hotly contested, leading to expensive campaigns. So, when Marine veteran and longstanding local business owner and community volunteer Lloyd Nichols hired the CWJ team, the first order of business was to make a big...
Government decisions significantly shape the environment in which we live and work. Labor laws, tax policies, and even public safety regulations can make or break your business or organization, whether you own your own shop, lead a team of executives, or run a...
An All-American pastime with our lawmakers up at bat Are you ready for a grand slam of All-American charm this June? Let's knock this out of the park, folks! Because nothing says America quite like apple pie and... politicians playing baseball. Last week, we were...
Why our local elections are important. Everyone gets excited about presidential elections, but who has more control over your day-to-day life: your mayor or president? Did you know that voter turnout in local elections in Texas often runs in the single digits? For...