County Judge Becerra, commissioner Shell to represent county in area government council

After winning reelection, Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell is expected to replace outgoing County Judge Bert Cobb as one of three representatives from the entity on the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).

Shell will be joined by newly elected County Judge Ruben Becerra, whose term starts Jan. 1, on the council. The pair will be seated with current CAPGOG member and Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe. The three will be eligible to serve on CAPCOG’s board of directors, which is responsible for distributing funds and grants throughout the member counties.