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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 →

El Paso U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

September 12, 2025 by Toni
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By Order of the Court, the El Paso Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 beginning at 12:00pm, Friday, November 28, 2025, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Friday, December 26, 2025, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Court, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, and the United States Pretrial Services Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to Continue reading →

Waco U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

September 9, 2025 by Toni
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By Order of the Court, the Waco Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday, November 28, 2025, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, December 27, 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 Court, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Continue reading →

Public Notice of Appointment – United States Bankruptcy Judge

August 1, 2025 by Toni
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas at San Antonio.   The posting is currently open and accepting applications for United States Bankruptcy Judge in San Antonio, Texas. The application must be received no later than Friday, August 29, 2025.  Questions or interest related to this position, go to www.ca5.uscourts.gov. Additional information regarding the appointment is listed below by clicking the Continue reading →

Power Act Virtual Event on Tuesday, June 24th at 12:00pm CST

May 12, 2025 by Toni
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The POWER Act requires every federal district in the U.S. to host at least one public event annually to promote free legal services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.  This year, the judges of the Western District of Texas have joined with districts from around the country to host a CLE which is FREE.  We encourage you to participate.  You can log-in for the live stream at noon (Central Time) on Tuesday June 24 or watch a recording later Continue reading →

Public Notice for Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Waco, Texas

May 9, 2025 by Toni
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With the authorization of the United States Judicial Conference, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the appointment of one position as full-time United States Magistrate Judge in Waco, Texas. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) June 6, 2025.  Questions may be directed to Human Resources, (210) 249-4034. Additional information regarding the appointment and an application form are listed below. Public Notice For Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Waco, Texas Continue reading →