County Judge Sydney Murphy presented an update on the courthouse renovation project that is presently underway during a recent meeting of the Polk County Historical Commission. The extensive project is being partially funded through grants from the Texas Historical Commission and is expected to be complete by September 2025. Standing (l-r) Roy Newport, Laverne Taylor, Betsy Deiterman, Kathy Prescott, Joyce Johnston, Otto Lyons, Mona Rae Marsh and Nita Battise. Seated (l-r) Joanne Westmoreland, Patricia Snook and Murphy. PHOTO BY EMILY BANKS WOOTEN
