CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Leaders in Jim Wells County are considering expanding their jail as overcrowding continues to strain available resources, leaving the county with more inmates than it has space ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Jim Wells County officials are addressing a nearly $1 million bill for transporting inmates, a cost they say they were unaware of. County Judge Pete Trevino expressed concern ...

Marcus Ramirez has stepped into a critical role as the newly appointed jail administrator for Jim Wells County, bringing 22 years of experience as a jailer to tackle significant challenges at the ...

Several correctional officers at the Jim Wells County jail stepped into new leadership roles as the department continues to face challenges filling open positions. Three officers - Lieutenant Joshua ...

LONDON, Texas (AP) - An inmate mistakenly released from the Jim Wells County jail two years early has been caught about 250 miles away at a Central Texas home. Authorities say Jonathan Miser of Orange ...

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi criminal justice professor Wendi Pollock said proper documentation systems are critical to maintaining accountability. 'Very dangerous': Ex-general sounds alarm ...