Callahan County is on the homestretch of a decades-long restoration journey that pays homage to the past while preparing the county for the future. Voelcker & Dixon Architects & Engineers of Wichita Falls designed the 1929 Callahan County Classical Revival Courthouse. As of press time, the county was making plans to celebrate the reopening of the county … [Read more...] about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
Courthouse Trails
Refugio County Breaks Ground on New Courthouse
“Today, we begin writing the next chapter. This restoration will give future generations a courthouse that honors where we’ve been and inspires where we’re headed…a building worthy of the community that it serves.” Refugio County Judge Gigi Poynter – Groundbreaking Ceremony, Jan. 20, 2026 Some nine years after taking a direct hit from Hurricane Harvey, Refugio County … [Read more...] about Refugio County Breaks Ground on New Courthouse
Aransas County Celebrates New Courthouse
Hurricane Harvey: From Heartbreak To Healing
On Aug. 23, 2017, hundreds of county officials gathered in Austin for a legislative conference. That same day, Gov. Greg Abbott pre-emptively declared a State of Disaster in 30 Texas counties “in anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region.” Two days later, Harvey had morphed into a daunting hurricane, and Abbott “urged all Texans to … [Read more...] about Aransas County Celebrates New Courthouse
Taylor County Historic Courthouse Restoration
Following 25-plus years of planning and effort, Taylor County celebrated its restored historic courthouse in a rededication ceremony. “It’s taken five County Judges, eight different Commissioners, and a great team from the Taylor County family to get us this close to completion,” shared Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler. The goal of the restoration project was … [Read more...] about Taylor County Historic Courthouse Restoration
Waller County Countdown
Courthouse Series
Waller County Embraces the Future, Honors the Past January 2024 One year ago, Waller County Judge Carbett “Trey” J. Duhon III was sworn into office for his third term. This particular ceremony had special meaning to Duhon for two reasons: Duhon’s wife, Lisa, a notary, administered his oath of office. This would be the last swearing-in ceremony in the Waller County … [Read more...] about Waller County Countdown