“Soft opening” set for new courthouse

By Dale Gathright, Jr., 02/23/22 7:09 PM

HOPE – A “soft opening” is set next week for the new location of the Hempstead County Courthouse on Third Street in downtown Hope. The former bank building, which underwent extensive remodeling to be transformed into the courthouse, will be open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1-2 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Tuesday evening March 1 from 5:00-7:00 pm. There will be tour guides in the facility.