South Texas County Plans New Courthouse After Harvey Damage

Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News
Sun, 12/17/2017 - 5:48pm

Federal authorities determined the courthouse, built in 1956 and recognized by the Texas Historical Commission, was damaged beyond repair.

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