The Stephen F. Austin statue in Brazoria County cannot be repaired, according to the story. Years of corrosion and damage from Hurricane Beryl are the reasons given.
Rebuilding the landmark could cost up to $5 million.
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Corrosion and Hurricane Beryl damage have left the statue beyond repair, and rebuilding could cost up to $5 million.
The Stephen F. Austin statue in Brazoria County cannot be repaired, according to the story. Years of corrosion and damage from Hurricane Beryl are the reasons given.
Rebuilding the landmark could cost up to $5 million.
Written by The Alamo Republican from The Facts’ reporting, using only the facts in it. The Facts’ own headline: “Stephen F. Austin statue’s second life could cost Brazoria County $5M”
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