Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Courthouse Trails

Courthouse Trails

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Nine years ago County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails

Courthouse Trails ~ Cooke County

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Nine years ago County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this series recaps the efforts of counties across theLoneStarState who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure safety and … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails ~ Cooke County

Courthouse Trails: Harris County

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Harris County Courthouse The historic Harris County Courthouse was built in 1910 in a Beaux-Arts style as designed by Lang, Winchell & Barglebaugh. The county recently restored this temple of justice to its original 1910 condition and gave Texas’ 1stand 14th courts of appeal a new home with technological upgrades needed to support modern judicial processes. Listed … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Harris County

THC Accepting Applications for Courthouse Preservation Grants

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Draft Master Plans Due Oct. 3            The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is now accepting applications for Round VII of its Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, which provides partial matching grants to Texas counties for the restoration of their historic county courthouses. The continuation of the program … [Read more...] about THC Accepting Applications for Courthouse Preservation Grants