MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - A fire in 2024 attempted to wipe out over 160 years of history, but the congregation it belonged to didn't even miss a single church service.

Jumping into action, they've been working to restore the historical significance while adapting to modern needs such as accessibility, lighting and technology.

And tonight - they're breaking ground on a project two years in the making."212 pages... just this set of plans weighs forty pounds," Congregation member and building planner Ed Perkins said.