BELL COUNTY, Texas — Bell County recognized a new holiday on Monday, Aug. 18, Dirk Aaron Day.

The Bell County Commissioner's Court declared the day in honor of Dirk Aaron, General Manager of Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District (CUWCD), who has served Central Texas and the state for decades.

Aaron will soon retire after 43 years of service in Texas, and 14 years in Bell County, according to the Court. The Commissioners honored Aaron for his service at their meeting on Aug. 18 with a declaration proclaiming Aug. 18, 2025 as Dirk Aaron Day.

The Commissioners each gave personal statements thanking and commending Aaron after presenting the declaration, with others in attendance also voicing their thanks.

According to the Commissioner's Court, Aaron has held numerous leadershi

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