SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — The new civic center at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds will receive a new name.
County Commissioners announced Monday that the civic center in Sinton would be named after retired County Judge Terry Simpson who has made it his mission while working for the county to upgrade the fairgrounds.
The civic center is where the San Patricio County Stockshow is held every year along with other events and festivities.
Simpsons' grandchildren were among those on hand for the naming ceremony.
"It's wonderful. You know I mean without family we don't have anything without our family. Also, my family has always been very supportive of everything I've done. I worked for the county since i got out of high school, so it's gratifying," Simpson said.
According to Simpson, he is enjoying his retirement and is spending most of his time at home.