Webb County renames courthouse after Senator Judith Zaffirini

WEBB COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Webb County Courthouse was recently renamed to honor area native Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini. In doing so, it became the first local courthouse in Texas named after a woman, according to Zaffirini's office.

The courthouse, which is located in Laredo, was officially renamed the Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center at a dedication on Dec. 10 after the Webb County judge and Commissioners Court members voted unanimously in February to rename the courthouse...