Scurry County has been home to two county capitols. The current temple of justice was completed in 1911 in a Texas Renaissance style as designed by Lang & Witchell. The original tower was removed during a remodeling project in 1950. Further changes were made in 1972, essentially burying the 1911 building in granite and giving the courthouse a Modern appearance. The … [Read more...] about Scurry County Courthouse
Miscellaneous
County Appraisal Districts
What Are They If Not County Offices?
Confusion has reigned since 1979 about exactly what Texas County (or Central) Appraisal Districts are, what they do, and who is in charge. To understand, you have to go back to “the way it used to be.” Before 1979, state law provided for each local taxing unit to do its own appraisal of properties within the unit’s boundaries. A single property would be appraised separately … [Read more...] about County Appraisal Districts
West Texas Association 2026 Scholarship Application
College scholarships in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000, and $750 will be awarded to three high school seniors during the week of April 21 during the Annual West Texas Conference in Wichita Falls. The scholarship application deadline is April 1. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a child, grandchild, or individual under the legal guardianship of a current … [Read more...] about West Texas Association 2026 Scholarship Application
Back To School Basics – Discretionary Services Answers
Answers from the "Discretionary Services" quiz in the October 2022 issue of County Progress.
Please note on Law Enforcement: “Shall” creates a mandatory duty, while “may” creates a discretionary duty. While Article 5, Section 23 of the Texas Constitution creates the office of sheriff, it provides that the duties “shall be prescribed by the Legislature.” Although Chapter 85, Local Government Code authorizes the appointment of deputies by the sheriff, no statute … [Read more...] about Back To School Basics – Discretionary Services Answers
TDA Honors Historic Farms, Ranches
In a celebration of agriculture and family heritage, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller honored 58 farms and ranches spanning 38 Texas counties at the 44th Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony conducted in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol last fall. Every year, the Texas Department of Agriculture recognizes Texas families who have kept their farms and … [Read more...] about TDA Honors Historic Farms, Ranches