Law Office of Charles Raadt

09/03/2026

COURTHOUSE UPDATE - The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen to the public on Friday, September 4. Temporary entrances have been established for the public and county employees while the courthouse’s main entrance remains closed.

After assessing the building and consulting with engineers, county officials have determined that the courthouse can now safely reopen to the public. The damaged main entrance will remain closed while repairs are underway.

Members of the public can access the courthouse property from N. Closner Blvd. or S. 12th Ave. and follow along the walkway on the north side of the courthouse to the temporary entrance on the west side of the building. A map attached to this release has the designated route and access shown in red. The public must enter through the temporary public entrance identified by the red star.

The courthouse will resume regular operating hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Friday. Court operations and other county services housed within the courthouse will also resume.

For the public’s convenience, the Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office will continue to provide marriage license services at its temporary location at the County Clerk’s Records Management Facility, 317 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. Residents can also use this location to drop off and pick up documents that need to be recorded.

For questions for the County Clerk’s Office call the following numbers:

General County Clerk & Recording Information Line: 956-318-2100
Marriage License Information Line: 956-292-7634

Hidalgo County appreciates the patience and cooperation of employees and the public during this time.

08/31/2026

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, August 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to the entrance and front doors.

County officials are conducting a preliminary structural assessment of the courthouse and evaluating the extent of the damage. The courthouse will remain closed while officials determine when it will be safe to reopen the building to employees and the public.

County officials are also coordinating with judicial leadership regarding court operations, scheduled hearings and jury proceedings impacted by the closure.

Employees, jurors and members of the public who were scheduled to report to the courthouse Monday should not report to the building. Additional information regarding court and jury schedules will be provided as it becomes available.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation with the Edinburg Police Department.

Hidalgo County will provide an update on courthouse operations and reopening plans as soon as more information is available.

08/19/2026

08/11/2026

Hiring for a part time legal assistant

Possibility to become full time down the line.

$10 per hour

If interested, send resume to [email protected]

08/04/2026

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07/27/2026

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07/15/2026

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07/10/2026

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