Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Some 21 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
The Llano County Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival-style structure fashioned of tan brick, sandstone, and granite, has withstood the test of both Father Time and the fiery flame. The most serious of three fires occurred in 1952 and destroyed the cupola. The burned section below the cupola was rebuilt and covered with wooden shingles painted silver; however the cupola was not … [Read more...] about Llano County Courthouse
Before moving to a temporary home in November of last year, wheelchair users who had business with the Waller County auditor’s office inside the Waller County Courthouse had to enter the split-level building through a converted window. A platform lift then lowered them to the first floor, an elevator took them to the second floor, and another lift lowered them to the entrance … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse Rebuild
When it came to informing the community about the Callahan County Courthouse restoration, county leaders used a variety of methods including public meetings, PowerPoint presentations, videos, social media posts, and a dedicated booklet. In fact, the Courthouse Timeline published in the booklet, “We the People,” offers a glimpse into the county’s continual efforts to keep the … [Read more...] about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
Completed in 1894, the Grimes County Courthouse features both brick and native stone. F.S. Glover and Company designed the Italianate structure, one of the only 19th century courthouses in its immediate neighborhood. The county capitol, restored and renovated in 2002, incorporates the east wall and foundation of an earlier courthouse that was destroyed by fire. The courthouse … [Read more...] about Grimes County Courthouse
