Refugio County Courthouse Restoration

07/31/2026

‼️🏛️Great news for the Refugio County Courthouse🏛️‼️

Today, the Texas Historical Commission approved an $844,702.00 supplemental grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program to support the ongoing restoration of our historic courthouse.

We are grateful to the Commission, the Architecture Committee, and THC staff for their continued partnership, investment, and genuine CARE about this project and our community.

Every milestone brings us one step closer to seeing the Refugio County Courthouse fully restored. 🏛️

07/31/2026

AUSTIN – Refugio County officials received a positive reception on Monday, July 27, as they updated the Texas Historical Commission's Architecture Committee on the ongoing restoration of the historic Refugio

07/27/2026

Today, Refugio County had the opportunity to present before the Texas Historical Commission Architecture Committee regarding the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.

The committee spent considerable time discussing Refugio County's progress, the success of our ongoing courthouse restoration, and the continued needs of this historic project. We are grateful for the thoughtful questions, encouraging discussion, and the committee's continued partnership in preserving one of Texas' historic treasures.

The committee's recommendations will now move to the full Texas Historical Commission, which will consider them during its quarterly meeting this Friday.

Thank you to the Commissioners, committee members, THC staff, and everyone who has supported the restoration of the Refugio County Courthouse. Every step forward brings us closer to preserving this landmark for future generations.

03/25/2026

The Refugio County Courthouse will be under construction for the next few years-- amd it may be messy, it may be noisy, and the parking may be less convenient for a bit, but progress takes patience, and I am just giddy at the sight of the temporary fencing👷‍♀️🚧

03/24/2026

Construction is underway! 🚧👷‍♀️First official meeting with contractors, architects, and the THC.

03/03/2026

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GREAT NEWS! The THC has issued its Notice to Proceed ✅️ for the Refugio County Courthouse Restoration project. The pre-construction meeting has already taken place, and all steps are now complete-- so be on the lookout for those construction trucks any day now!!! 🚧👷‍♀️🚚

01/27/2026

The pre-con meeting last week went great! Drywall samples were taken, logistics were diacussed, and the Texas Historical Commission was on site to inspect special hurricane-rated windows for possible use to improve overall resilience.

01/23/2026

Last post on the Refugio County Courthouse Restoration Groundbreaking Ceremony-- because is was so much more than just a ceremony. It was a moment made possible by so many hands, partners, and advocates who believe in this community and its future.

Thank you again to our project partners at Texas Division of Emergency Management (for forgiving the original $6M loan and announcing forgiveness of the remaining $3M balance(!)), the Texas Historical Commission for awarding the $4M emergency grant, State Senator Lois Kolkhorst and former Representative Geanie Morrison for their legislative efforts to secure the funding with former Judge Bob Blaschke, representatives from Congressman Michael Cloud’s office and neighboring officials like Ray Garza, Aransas County Judge who attended the event, Komatsu Architecture, our owners rep Broaddus & Associates, JC Stoddard Construction and all of the contractors and subcontractors slated to make this happen, event speakers Tim Delaney Refugio County Historical Commission & Texas Bayside Historical Society), the Refugio County Museum/Historical Society, Pastor T. Wayne Price First Baptist Church of Refugio for the lovely invocation, the Refugio County Chamber of Commerce Refugio Chamber for the awesome refreshments, the Refugio Independent School District Mighty Bobcat Band (outstandingly talented kids!), Sam DuBose and Woodsboro Independent School District for the ceremonial box, and EVERYONE who is, was, or will be part of this historic effort.

👏Thank you ❤️

01/23/2026

More from the Refugio County Courthouse Restoration Groundbreaking Ceremony-- and a special thank-you to Rev. Sam DuBose, who quietly built the wooden box we used for the ceremonial soil. No credit asked or spotlight needed-- and he had class at Woodsboro Independent School District so he couldn't attend-- just solid craftsmanship, real care, and a genuine love for this community.

With little notice, and a million other things going on, he MADE this box so we would have something nice to use instead of a pile of dirt on the courthouse steps.

It was thoughtful, and sturdy, and the perfect representation of the people who make Refugio County what it is.

Grateful for every neighbor who shows up in ways big and small, loud and quiet, to help move our county forward.

01/23/2026

More footage and photos from the Refugio County Courthouse Restoration Groundbreaking Ceremony-- including a moving invocation from Pastor T. Wayne Price First Baptist Church of Refugio and words of encouragement from Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, who was instrumental in the County's ability to receive the necessary funds to start this project!

Ryan Brantley from Komatsu Architecture explained a little about the project, and Tim Delaney from the Refugio County Historical Commission put everything in perspective-- they really don't make 'em like they used to!