Retirement

With the oath of office administered Sunday morning at the Lavaca County Courthouse to several new county officials, including her replacement, Elizabeth Kouba officially begins her retirement after 42 years of public service to its citizenry. She's holding one of the original county record ledgers. Behind her are racks and racks of the improved versions she's done during her tenure. Photo by Bobby Horecka

With the oath of office administered Sunday morning at the Lavaca County Courthouse to several new county officials, including her replacement, Elizabeth Kouba officially begins her retirement after 42 years of public service to its citizenry. She's holding one of the original county record ledgers. Behind her are racks and racks of the improved versions she's done during her tenure. Photo by Bobby Horecka

A legacy that lasts…

Asked what she felt was her greatest accomplishment in her 42 years of county service, and the first thing Liz Kouba did was look at her wristwatch. "Oh yeah, we’ve still got time," she said. "Come with me.