Alfred Giles used a combination of Renaissance Revival and Romanesque styles to fashion the current Webb County Courthouse, completed in 1909. This National Register Property, initially valued at $60,000, was restored in the late 1990s for $3.275 million. Webb County, organized in 1848, was christened in honor of James Webb, leader of the Republic of Texas and secretary of … Continue Reading about Webb County Courthouse
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Hardin County Hosts Seniors
Civic Duty Firsthand, One Office at a Time
Following a field trip to the Hardin County Courthouse last fall, social studies teacher Chasity Viator thanked officials and county staff for their assistance and … Continue Reading about Hardin County Hosts Seniors
Key Concept: Setting County Salaries
Who sets the salaries of elected officials and county employees? REFERENCE POINTS: Local Government Code Chapter 152 Attorney General Opinion JM-947 … Continue Reading about Key Concept: Setting County Salaries
Resolution Spotlight: Support for County Road Grant Funds
Over a five-year period, TxDOT data shows a consistent and alarming trend: Nearly 7 percent of all traffic fatalities in Texas occur on county roads each … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Support for County Road Grant Funds
Colonoscopies Save Lives
Commissioner Channels Personal Experience into Public Message
“When I was campaigning for my reelection and got diagnosed, I had to reframe my understanding of my cancer to realize that though I did not choose colon cancer, God … Continue Reading about Colonoscopies Save Lives
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Tyler County Courthouse
The Tyler County Courthouse was built in 1891 in an Italian Renaissance style. In 1935, the county launched a remodeling project with Works Progress Administration funds, as explained by the Tyler County Heritage … Continue Reading about Tyler County Courthouse
Glimpse in the Life of Brazoria County Commissioner Ryan Cade
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 … Continue Reading about Glimpse in the Life of Brazoria County Commissioner Ryan Cade