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While it's not much to look at now, the old Nueces County Courthouse was once the finest courthouse in the state.

KRIS 6 News reporter Tessa Barrera takes us inside the old Nueces County Courthouse with developers who plan to turn the historic structure into an upscale boutique hotel. Once construction begins, they expect the transformation to take 24-27 months.

A big announcement at the Nueces County Courthouse on Thursday.

After nearly 50 years since its last day in service not much has been done with the 1914 Courthouse. In 2010 the county once again began pushing for demolition.

Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales is expected to announce the county’s plan for face masks and COVID-19 safety during today’s commissioner's court meeting.

06/07/2023 - Nueces County Commissioner's Court

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 1

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 4

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 2

The position oversees the judicial branch in the County making sure courts function efficiently and effectively.

03/22/2023 - Nueces County Commissioner's Court

After nearly 50 years since its last day in service not much has been done with the 1914 Courthouse. In 2010 the county once again began pushing for demolition.

A new study examining court appointments, and given exclusively to 6 Investigates in advance of its release, found a problem with the criminal justice system in Nueces County.

The old Nueces County Courthouse was built in 1914. It housed the jail and other county offices until the new courthouse was built on Leopard in 1977.

A Nueces County District Court Judge is recommending the capital murder conviction of Joe David Padron, who is serving life in prison, be overturned.

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Nueces County commissioners are holding a meeting to encourage Texas lawmakers to move forward with all possible efforts to further plans for a second causeway.

Channel 13 has obtained video of a Clark County District Court judge being violently attacked by a man during a hearing on Wednesday morning. WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

An Ohio magistrate has resigned after storming out of his Cincinnati courtroom and chasing down a woman, grabbing her shoulder. The magistrate was presiding over a trial when he heard a commotion coming from the hallway. It was the woman, and she was allegedly screaming at the top of her lungs because she had been told she was 30 minutes late ...

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Exclusive: Tour of old Nueces County Courthouse

According to Judge Joe Benavides, Nueces County Justice of the Peace 1-1, truancy is a growing problem here in Nueces County. And as the case load for truant teens continues to grow, Judge Benavides is trying to help them and lighten the docket at the same time, by offering truancy night court. Read more: http://www.kristv.com/story/38219760 ...

In preparation for the 4-part Coastal Bend History about the history of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse, KRIS 6 was given access by County Judge Connie Scott to film the inside of the historic structure. A 52-year Nueces County Sheriff's Deputy, John Mellinger, led the tour as he had personally worked at the courthouse the last 5 years it was ...

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 3

Nueces County Judge Melissa Madrigal looking at new role

Judge Joe Benavides was sworn in Monday in the central jury room at the Nueces County Courthouse as he takes his seat as the new Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 Place 1.

The probation officer works together with treatment providers and 94th District Court Judge Bobby Galvan presides over the specific cases.

Corpus Christi is home to a beautiful downtown courthouse, but it has only been in use since the late 70s.

Nearly half a century after it went out of service, the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse remains abandoned. This week's Coastal Bend History explores the 47-year-old fight to restore it.

After 28 years under former Judge Nanette Hassette, the 28th District Court has a new judge swinging the gavel.

Commissioners have hired a historical architect and historical engineer to take a look at that structure to see what can be done to preserve it.

County Judge Connie Scott says it's time to demolish the historic structure that has sat vacant since 1977.

Nueces County Judge Connie Scott invited the community to attend next year's county address to make sure everyone's voices are heard.

Nueces County has received $7.2 million in state funding to open a public defenders office with the goal of reducing the backlog of court cases especially those dealing with mental illness.

Nueces County Board of Judges discuss court reporter salaries

This case involved 32 South Texas families and will result in not only the settlement and an apology from new Nueces County Judge Connie Scott, but also fundamental changes in policies.

The 214th District Court and the 347th District Court were recognized for the distinction in Austin on Friday before the Texas Judicial Council.

Diane Gonzalez appointed to represent Nueces County as Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner. Nueces County Commissioners pass legislative agenda that could impact port.

Scott tells KRIS 6 that she has many plans for the future of the county, but reiterated the need to bring the commissioners court back together.

Wednesday morning, the Nueces County District Attorney was on the other side of the table as he sat before a judge, waiting to see if a trial will go forward that could remove him from office.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut Texas down in March, just about everything to a grinding halt, even our local courts, but now the scales of justice are beginning to balance out.

Nueces County Commissioners Court

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse has been in limbo since it went out of service in 1977. While the building has been purchased several times, nothing has ever been done with it. By the 1990s, the city had once again included it in a new project. https://www.kristv.com/coastal-bend-history/the-historic-1914-nueces-county-courthouse-part-4

Nueces County Commissioner's Court Special Meeting

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Couples head to the Nueces County Courthouse to get married on Valentine's Day