Judge says Bee County received full Texas Historical Commission award for courthouse restoration

During opening remarks, Commissioner Farias told the court that Bee County received an award letter from the Texas Historical Commission covering the full amount requested for courthouse restoration. He described the grant as a five-phase restoration project that will proceed over the next five years and said county staff will work the award into future budgets.

The presiding officer and commissioners recognized the award as a major step forward for the courthouse restoration; commissioners noted the project will be phased and that budget planning will follow. The transcript records commissioner comments congratulating those who worked on securing the grant; the meeting did not include further action to accept or execute grant paperwork during this session.