A swearing-in ceremony for county elected officials took place New Year’s Day in the district courtroom at the county courthouse. From left are Sheriff Jess Ramos, Precinct 4 Constable Gilbert Esparza, Precinct 1 Constable Dennis James, Tax Assessor-Collector Betty Salinas, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges, Precinct 2&3 Constable Misty Maldonado and Precinct 1 Commissioner Bobby Carroll. …