In early 2002, the Zapata County Commissioners Court voted to begin saving money to fund a new county capitol. The existing county courthouse was reaching 50 years of age, had a multitude of structural problems, and demonstrated negligible historical value. Due in large part to high gas valuations and investment returns, the county was able to meet its savings goal and pay … [Read more...] about Zapata County Courthouse
Miscellaneous
Burnet County Judge Appointed to TCJS
Burnet County Judge Donna S. Klaeger was recently appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) which establishes standards for the care and treatment of county prisoners and the construction, maintenance and operation of county jails. "I am very excited with the appointment of County Judge Donna Klaeger to the Texas Commission on Jail … [Read more...] about Burnet County Judge Appointed to TCJS
Why Stop In Dimmit County
Dimmit County was named for one of the framers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Phillip Dimmitt, a Pennsylvania adventurer. Dimmit County is located in the southwestern part of Texas and was created in 1858 from portions of Maverick, Webb, Uvalde, and Bexar counties. The county was formally organized in 1880, and Carrizo Springs was chosen as the county seat. The … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Dimmit County
Why Stop In Hansford County???
Hansford County is located at the very top center of the Panhandle. When the Texas map is nailed to the wall, Hansford County supports the rest of the state. It has been said that when God created Texas, He did not have time to insert hills and mountains, so He just filled it up with good people. To this day, I think that is our best asset. Spearman is home to one of the … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Hansford County???
Why Stop In Madison County???
Madison County is located halfway between Dallas and Houston at the crossroads of Interstate 45 and Hwy. 21 and was organized Aug. 7, 1854. It is primarily an agricultural-based county which includes ranching, farming, poultry and many horses. Madison County, like many other counties, is growing as people from the metropolitan area are attracted to the country environment … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Madison County???