Fashioned of brick and limestone, the Uvalde County Courthouse was designed by Henry T. Phelps in a Texas Renaissance style. Completed in 1927, the county capitol was originally built for $150,569. Carved out of Bexar County in 1850, the county was named for Juan de Ugalde, a Spanish governor, knight, and soldier. The first settlers to arrive in the canyon area changed the … [Read more...] about Uvalde County Courthouse
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A Glimpse in the Life of Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My family moved to Uvalde County at the … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell
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
SesquicentennialUvalde County Commissioners Celebrate County
Turning back the pages of time was the theme of the day on May 12 as the Uvalde County Commissioners Court met to commemorate the first-ever meeting of the governing body held on May 12, 1856. The meeting took place on the grounds of the Uvalde County Courthouse. A regular business meeting was conducted before the commissioners involved themselves with recognizing the past. … [Read more...] about SesquicentennialUvalde County Commissioners Celebrate County