Seven 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 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
THE ARCHITECT’S RECIPE FOR COURTHOUSE SECURITY
When architects, court agencies and users collaborate to design courthouses, safety and security are paramount in their objectives. One of the most well-known cases of courthouse violence took place in March 2005 in the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Ga., when Brian Gene Nichols escaped from custody and murdered the judge presiding over his trial, a court reporter, a … [Read more...] about THE ARCHITECT’S RECIPE FOR COURTHOUSE SECURITY
Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $20 Million
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) received $20 million from the 81st Texas Legislature for Round VI of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, which provides partial matching grants to Texas counties for the restoration of their historic county courthouses. Since its inception, the program has awarded $207 million to counties throughout Texas. To date more than … [Read more...] about Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $20 Million
Texas Legislature Funds Round V of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
Funding for Round V of the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program is included in the appropriations bill passed in the recent legislative session. The 80th Texas Legislature included $62 million in bond funding for the THC's nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Funding will be made available after a … [Read more...] about Texas Legislature Funds Round V of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
Courthouse Trails
The county courthouse often serves as a historical anchor, offering a glimpse into the people, places and events that helped shape the dynamic heritage of the Lone Star State. Counties across Texas have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure safety and workability, culminating in the … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails