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Lee County

Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends

August 1, 2022 by Sarah L

Commissioners Share More Than County Line

Some three decades ago, Alan and Jeff were working as road foremen in their respective counties driving machinery out where their precincts joined behind some old mines. The pair of county employees introduced themselves and decided to share their lunch break. Looking back on that chance meeting, Lee County Commissioner Alan Turner and Milam County Commissioner Jeff Muegge … [Read more...] about Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends

Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

September 1, 2020 by County Progress

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, … [Read more...] about Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

Monuments of Justice: Lee County Courthouse

April 27, 2020 by County Progress

County Seat: Giddings * County Population: 16,612 (2010 Census)

The Lee County Courthouse was designed by J. Riely Gordon in 1898 and built by Sonnefield, Emmins and Abright of San Antonio. The three-story, red brick courthouse is located on the crest of the high divide that separates the Colorado and Brazos river basins. In emphasizing the building’s role as the focal point of the community, Gordon combined a variety of structural … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Lee County Courthouse

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

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

Why Stop in Lee County???

April 27, 2005 by admin

Giddings, the county seat, and the surrounding Lee County area offer the benefits of small-town living while providing easy access to major population centers in the Lone Star State. The area is centrally located on the major transportation routes between Austin and Houston, Bryan/College Station, and San Antonio. The county’s early settlers were of pioneer stock … [Read more...] about Why Stop in Lee County???

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