Webb County (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners questioned a $685,000 architectural contract during their Oct. 27 meeting, debating whether all the proposed work is actually needed to meet a January grant application deadline.

The discussion centered on an agreement with Steven Land Tillotson Architect, PLLC for the Webb County Courthouse Rehabilitation Project . The 115-year-old courthouse needs extensive repairs to windows, doors, floors and HVAC systems.

James Flores, the county’s economic development director, said the project faces tight deadlines.

“This is very time sensitive,” Flores said. “We need to have the master plan 95% complete and submitted by the 23rd of January for us to ensure we get funded.”

A key dispute emerged over what documents are actually required for the Jan

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