Renovations For Wise County Courthouse Nearing Completion
Renovations to the Wise County Courthouse in Decatur, Texas are nearing completion. Work on renovating the Decatur courthouse began in 2023. The restoration work was originally estimated to cost $8.5…
Mason County Courthouse Reopens After Reconstuction
The Mason County Courthouse, in Mason, Texas, has reopened this month after a fire caused by arson almost completely destroyed the historic building in February 2021. The reconstruction of the…
New Smith County Courthouse Planned
A new courthouse is planned for Smith County, Texas. The courthouse will be constructed in the county seat of Tyler. Smith County voters approved a $179 million bond package for…
Upshur County Courthouse Under Renovation
The Upshur County Courthouse in Gilmer, Texas is under renovation. Upshur County recently received a $5.2 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission’s Courthouse Preservation Program to proceed with the…
Waller County Courthouse Torn Down
The Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead, Texas has been torn down. The former Hempstead courthouse, built in 1955, was deemed to be no longer suitable for the needs of the…