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San Antonio Courthouse Closure on April 3, 2026 and April 24, 2026

March 6, 2026 by Toni
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By Order of the Court, the San Antonio Division will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 and Friday, April 24, 2026. These order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk, the United States Probation, the United States Pretrial Services, and the Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the San Antonio-April 3rd and San Antonio-April 24th.

Second General Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act – El Paso Division

March 5, 2026 by Toni
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This announcement is for the El Paso division. Due to a measles outbreak currently impacting West Texas Detention Facility and its implications on speedy trial rights under 18 U.S.C. 3161, the Court finds that the end of justice outweigh the interest of the Defendants and of the public in a speedy trial, and that the period of time from March 5, 2026 through March 25, 2026, is excludable time within the Speedy Trial Act 18 U.S.C. 3161 and is hereby EXCLUDED from respective speedy trial Continue reading →

El Paso Courthouse Closure on April 3, 2026

February 23, 2026 by Toni
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By Order of the Court, the El Paso Division will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk, the United States Probation, and the United States Pretrial Services. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the El Paso Order.

General Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act in Midland-Odessa, Pecos, and El Paso

February 18, 2026 by Toni
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This announcement is for the El Paso, Midland-Odessa, and Pecos divisions. Due to a measles outbreak currently impacting West Texas Detention Facility and its implications on speedy trial rights under 18 U.S.C. 3161, the Court finds that the end of justice outweigh the interest of the Defendants and of the public in a speedy trial, and that the period of time from February 12, 2026 through March 4, 2026, is excludable time within the Speedy Trial Act 18 U.S.C. 3161 and is hereby EXCLUDED from Continue reading →

San Antonio Division Closure Due to Inclement Weather

January 24, 2026 by Toni
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Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for hazardous icy conditions and below freezing temperatures and for employee safety, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerk’s Office, United States Probation Office, United States Pretrial Services Office, and the Executive Office of the U.S. District Clerk shall be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. San Antonio Division Closure Order

Public Notice: Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Midland/Odessa, Texas

December 15, 2025 by Toni
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The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Ronald C. Griffin is due to expire on August 12, 2026.  The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Griffin to a new eight-year term.  Comments are invited from members of the bar and the public as to whether U.S. Magistrate Judge Griffin should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court.  All comments should be directed Continue reading →

Del Rio U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

September 16, 2025 by Toni
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By Order of the Court, the Del Rio Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday, November 25, 2025, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Friday, December 26, 2025, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, and Friday, January 2, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office and the United States Federal Public Defender Continue reading →