CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The long-vacant 1914 Nueces County Courthouse may soon be demolished as county leaders move through historical preservation requirements and seek outside funding to help offset the cost of tearing the building down.
The downtown courthouse has sat empty for nearly 50 years and has continued to deteriorate, prompting county officials to move forward with demolition planning. Before any demolition can begin, the county must complete state-required documentation to preserve the building’s historical record.
Commissioner Mike Pusley said the county has hired an engineering firm to guide the tear-down process…