Just a few years ago, county officials were considering building a 400-bed jail for $75 million. Since, they've expanded the ...

The additional beds won’t require any infrastructure changes and required a variance that was approved by the Texas Jail Commission on Feb. 6. Doolittle said floor space in one of the jail’s ...

Monroe County's new jail and sheriff's office is projected to cost nearly $250 million and will hold 500 beds. Construction on the new jail is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed by ...