HEMPSTEAD, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, joined by local and state leaders, cut the ribbon on the county’s new $44 million courthouse Saturday, marking what he called “a historic day” more than a decade in the making.
The four-story, 58,000-square-foot building on the same site as the previous 1955 courthouse opened to the public for tours following the ceremony, drawing positive comments from residents about both its interior and exterior design.
Judge calls new courthouse a lasting legacy for Waller County
“Every generation has its moment to build something that will last. This is ours,” Duhon said. “And I believe we’ve built something that reflects who we are today — a county that honors its past, but is focused firmly on the future.”
The courthouse project required more than 10 years of planning by county leadership and incorporated extensive public input during an 18-month design process. The final design pays tribute to the county’s 1880s Victorian courthouse while providing modern functionality planned to serve residents for at least the next 50 years…