Texas County Progress

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

Presidio County

Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse

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County Seat: Marfa * County Population: 6,131 (2020 Census)

The Presidio County Courthouse, built with locally made brick, is one of the state’s best-preserved courthouses. In fact, tourists drive out of their way to view the Second Empire edifice designed by Alfred Giles. The $65,000 courthouse was officially opened on New Year’s Eve 1886 with a gala ball. The interior and the overall exterior form and detailing remain remarkably … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse

Lights, Camera, Action

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From the hit “Giant” of the 1950s to the recent “Friday Night Lights,” the Lone Star State has taken on a major role in the movie and television industry. Counties often reap financial and other benefits when cameras are on location. Texas averages about 50 projects annually, said Tom Copeland, director of the Texas Film Commission. These projects include independent films, … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, Action

Heritage Tourism Trails

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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) designated the Texas Mountain Trail Region and the Texas Tropical Trail Region as the seventh and eighth areas to participate in the agency's regional tourism initiative, the Texas Heritage Trails Program. Acceptance into the program begins the state-assisted development and promotion of the area as a heritage … [Read more...] about Heritage Tourism Trails