Members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court agreed Tuesday to seek a grant of up to $90,000 from the USDA to fund improvements to the courthouse. County Treasurer Terri Stahl said the application period is now open for USDA grants. Last year the county received a grant that was used to purchase two vehicles for the sheriff’s department. County Judge Foy O’Brien and other county officials said a number of improvements are needed at the courthouse that could potentially be accomplished with grant revenue. An insurance representative, it was noted, recently pointed out several repairs that need to be done. “We’re going to have ...