Hidalgo County Courthouse to Remain Closed Wednesday and Thursday Following Serious Crash
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
EDINBURG, Texas – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by a vehicle that crashed into the entrance of the building. County officials announced on Tuesday that the decision was made after meeting with engineers and reviewing the structural damage. The courthouse will stay closed until authorities determine that the building is safe to reopen. Jurors are not required to appear. Those who had jury service scheduled or were to attend court on Wednesday or Thursday should not come to the building, according to Hidalgo County. However, members of the judiciary, court staff, and county employees will be allowed to enter to perform essential functions during the closure. Officials are continuing to coordinate with judicial authorities to determine how hearings, jury procedures, and other court operations affected by the closure will be handled. The county indicated that additional information regarding court schedules and jury service will be provided as it becomes available. The closure follows a vehicle crashing into the entrance of the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg, causing significant damage to the building.
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