An effort is underway to raise money to help renovate a South Texas courthouse that was closed nearly a month ago because of mold.
The Valley Morning Star in Harlingen reports that leaders in Willacy County plan to set up a nonprofit to seek private donations to raise money to go toward the restoration of the courthouse in Raymondville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says a committee will oversee the organization that will seek donations to help the county pay its share of a prospective $3 million Texas Historical Commission grant.
Guerra says a contracted firm recommends renovating the courthouse in stages to help with the cost.
The project is expected to cost about $7.3 million.
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