NUECES COUNTY, Texas — After sitting empty for nearly 50 years, a piece of Corpus Christi history is finally coming down. On Tuesday, the TIRZ #3 Board approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Nueces County in support of the demolition of the 111 year old 1914 Nueces County Courthouse. County officials have attempted for nearly five decades to find a solution for the abandoned courthouse, which has stood vacant since 1977. The 1914 Nueces County Courthouse has an extensive history. The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 1&2The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 3The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 4The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 5For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App.