If it took a village to aid the mentally impaired through the challenges of the civil and criminal court systems, Donna Eccleston was its mayor.
Comal Countyâs Precinct 1 commissioner was among many inside a packed courthouse who saw their efforts realized with the formal creation of the countyâs first Mental Health Court.
âIt was her patience â sometimes lacking but definitely her patience, her persistence and her passion to get this up and going, as well as everything beyond just this mental health court,â Criminal District Attorney Jennifer Tharp said to Eccleston during Thursdayâs commissioners court meeting. âWe really appreciate everything you did to make today a reality.â