The Texas Historical Com-mission chose 28 counties to share in grant money to restore and preserve their courthouses. None was in the Big Country. Commission officials said they awarded smaller grants to more counties to get as many as possible started on preserving their courthouses. This is the second and final round of applications for the program this year. Eligible buildings are at least 50 years old and still owned by the county.
Counties can use the funds for repairs ranging from replacing leaky roofs to updating wiring.
Preserving historic courthouses demonstrates a long-term vision on the part of a community and its elected officials,'' said John L. Nau III, chairman of the commission. This program represents one of the largest and most far-reaching historic preservation initiatives ever conceived by a state government. Texas has 225 historic courthouses. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .