Erath County Commissioner James C. “Jim” Buck II passed away on Sept. 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Jim was born on Sept. 7, 1956, in Stephenville to the late James Calmes and Sally Standridge Buck. He attended public school in Stephenville and was a member of Stephenville High School Class of 1975. Jim married the love of his life, Deborah Lynn Shinn, on Aug. 30, 1975, in … [Read more...] about Erath County Commissioner James C. ‘Jim’ Buck II
Erath County
Monuments of Justice: Erath County Courthouse
County Seat: Stephenville * County Population: 42,545 (2020 Census)
Featuring native white limestone with Pecos Red Sandstone accents, the Erath County Courthouse is known for its unique center tower and two intermediate bays topped with triangular pediments. The north entrance arch is supported by Syrian columns. The courthouse, designed by J. Riely Gordon in a Romanesque Revival style, was erected in 1891; renovations were completed in May … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Erath County Courthouse
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
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