The Concho County Courthouse was built in 1886 in the Second Empire style as designed by architects and brothers F.E. and Oscar Ruffini. The building was fashioned from rusticated stone that came from a quarry only a few miles away. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is both a Texas State Antiquities Landmark and a Recorded Texas Historic … Continue Reading about Concho County Courthouse
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Silencing County Officials
CJCAT Senior General Counsel
and
Glenn Rogers
Texas State Representative
Certain legislators continue their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the … Continue Reading about Silencing County Officials
Glimpse in the Life of Carson County Commissioner Kevin Howell
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives giving us a fresh appreciation for the … Continue Reading about Glimpse in the Life of Carson County Commissioner Kevin Howell
Courthouse Trails – Celebrating Restoration
Some 21 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county courthouses. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this … Continue Reading about Courthouse Trails – Celebrating Restoration
Transportation Infrastructure Grant
Usage Key to Program Renewal
Northeast Andrews County has suffered fire damage over the years resulting in burned out brush and grass and exposed sand. The county experiences a great deal of … Continue Reading about Transportation Infrastructure Grant
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Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Proactive Approach Drives Commissioner’s Personal, Public Life
Editor
Presidio County Commissioner David Beebe has never been one to sit on the sidelines and wonder “what if?” Take, for instance, the evening he heard Marfa legend Primo Carrasco play Ranchera style music on his … Continue Reading about Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Third Time’s a Charm
Persistence Pays Off as Commissioner Advocates for Annex
Editor
One decade ago, Young County Commissioner Jimmy Wiley made his first attempt to address the overcrowded conditions at the Young County Courthouse. While the lack of space to house growing staff and store materials … Continue Reading about Third Time’s a Charm