Texas County Progress

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

Stephens County

Monuments of Justice: Stephens County Courthouse

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County Seat: Breckenridge * County Population: 9,630 (2010 Census)

The Stephens County Courthouse was built in 1926 in a Classical Revival style as designed by David S. Castle. The four-story temple of justice features limestone construction, monumental primary entry stairs rising to triple-arched entry doors, and 10 columns. Although not occupied until December 1926, a grand dedication ceremony took place on the courthouse grounds on July 4, … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Stephens 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