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FOCUS ON TEXAS
Courthouses
By Camille Wheeler
Entries for this month’s contest—coming from counties across this vast state—were as diverse as the courthouses that anchor our Texas towns. These magnificent buildings inspire us all with their unique architecture and deep, rich histories that make us proud to be Texans. According to the Texas Historical Commission, Texas has more historic courthouses than any other state. More than 234 courthouses still stand that are least 50 years old, and about 80 were built before the turn of the 20th century.
Joy Beard, a Taylor Electric Cooperative member, submitted this photograph in which branches stretch like fingers in front of the Shackelford County courthouse in Albany, which was built in 1883.
Flapping U.S. and Texas flags seem to salute the Hopkins County courthouse in Sulphur Springs that was built in 1894. Farmers Electric Cooperative member Carol Rose Allen sent us this photo.
Susan Soros of Navarro County Electric Cooperative submitted this photograph of the majestic clock tower atop the Ellis County courthouse in Waxahachie, which was completed in 1897.
Early March snow blankets the Denton County courthouse, which was built in 1896. Jessica Rivers, the daughter of Tim and Brenda Rivers of Bartlett Electric Cooperative, took this wintry picture.
Carol Serur snapped this photograph of the Hays County courthouse in San Marcos. Serur, a Pedernales Electric Cooperative member, calls the photo “Pillars of Strength.” The courthouse was built in 1908.
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COUNTRY ROADS is the topic for our AUGUST 2008 issue. Send your photo—along with your name, address, daytime phone, co-op affiliation and a brief description—Country Roads, Focus on Texas, 2550 S. IH-35, Austin, TX 78704, before JUNE 10. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be included if you want your entry returned (approximately six weeks). Please do not submit irreplaceable photographs—send a copy or duplicate. We regret that Texas Co-op Power cannot be responsible for photos that are lost in the mail or not received by the deadline. Please note that we cannot provide individual critiques of submitted photos. If you use a digital camera, e-mail your highest-resolution images to focus@texas-ec.org or submit on our website at www.texascooppower.com. (If you have questions about your camera’s capabilities and settings, please refer to the operating manual.)
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Oct Old Houses
Nov Signs
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Jan Odd Farm Equipment
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