Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — Hidalgo County has already spent about $72,000 on repairs to the courthouse after an alleged drunk driver crashed into the building on Aug. 30, 2026.

The county used the money to secure the courthouse and clean up the damage. County officials do not have an estimate for the total cost of repairs.

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“We are still awaiting final design plans and we understand there will be some lead time due to the nature of the building and the unique architecture and structure that we have with the glass panels, the tile and some of the front design of the facade,” Hidalgo County Deputy County Administrator Josie Ramirez Solis said.

The county hopes to finish the repairs within six months, and an insurance claim was filed.