Judge Hears Fairness, Conflict Arguments in Courthouse Contract Dispute

“Dizzying positions”: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over $2B state contract awarded to politically connected firm

A judge heard arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit to stop a $2 billion state contract awarded, in part, to a firm co-owned by the head of the Convention Center and Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband.

Action on courthouse restoration contract tabled; court advances facility negotiations, library transfers

KARNES CITY — The Karnes County Commissioners Court voted to table action on a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract for the Karnes County Courthouse Restoration Project on Aug. 11, opting to allow commissioners additional time to review the agreement.

Judge hears fairness, conflict arguments in courthouse contract dispute

Lawyers for developers challenging a $2 billion Springfield courthouse construction contract sparred Tuesday over an alleged conflict involving state official John Barros and whether it tainted the bidding process.