Longview — Darlynn Jones got a couple of surprises Tuesday, which is not easy to do to someone who usually has all the answers.

“She’s the keeper of the keys to the gate,” County Judge Bill Stoudt said, minutes after surprising his administrative assistant with roses at the weekly county commissioners meeting.

Jones retires today after 20 years with the county.

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