Texas County Progress

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

Crockett County

Monuments of Justice: Crockett County Courthouse

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County Seat: Ozona * County Population: 3,719 (2010 U.S. Census)

  The 1902 Crockett County Courthouse, the county’s second temple of justice, is aptly described in the capitol’s historical marker text: “Built 1902. Second courthouse for county. American Gothic architecture, planned by Oscar Ruffini, San Angelo. Material is fine stone quarried nearby on Meyer and Couch properties. Cost $30,000. Early day community social center. … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Crockett County Courthouse

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

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The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money