Bond issue for courthouse restoration approved by county commissioners

The Medina County Radio Emergency Communications Assistance Team (REACT), the Medina County Amateur Radio Corporation and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) were honored during the county commissioners court Monday for their actions during the July flood emergency.
This group of volunteers is essential in being the “eyes and ears” on the ground throughout the county during hazardous weather situations like the flooding this year. (Photo by Anton Riecher)

By Anton Riecher
Issuance of certificates of obligation not to exceed $11 million to finance restoration of the historic Medina
County Courthouse and possibly other renovation projects such as the Texas Department of Public Safety building
in Devine was unanimously approved by county commissioners Monday.
“The number one primary objective of this project is the complete restoration of the courthouse,” County Judge Keith Lutz explained during Monday’s meeting.

Of seven bids received from across the country by the 10 a.m. deadline, the commissioners approved…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!