Miscellaneous

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 county … [Read more...] about Scurry County CourthouseCounty Seat: SnyderCounty Population: 16,084

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From the wonderful sounds of the Sweet Adelines to the fabulous food, the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jefferson County Courthouse was an event to remember. Some 400-plus guests gathered Dec. 7, 2006, including many county retirees. Every county employee received beautiful commemorative coins depicting the Art Deco 14-story courthouse. Former Jefferson County Judge … [Read more...] about Jefferson County Courthouse Celebrates 75 Years

The year 2007 means more than just a new year to elected officials. It is the beginning of what will hopefully become a rewarding relationship between county government and the citizens of Texas counties. Elected officials work directly and indirectly with the general public, commonly referred to as "the taxpayer." When people are elected to office, they are not elected to … [Read more...] about Serving the Taxpayer

County Seat: Sherman County Population: 115,933 (Texas Almanac 2006-2007) The Grayson County Courthouse was erected in 1936 in a Moderne style as designed by Voelcker and Dixon. The concrete and limestone structure cost about $306,000 to build; a $410,000 addition was completed in 1963. The county was created and organized in 1846 with a population of 500. Historian … [Read more...] about Grayson County Courthouse