Joe Kegans State Jail, Correctional facility in Downtown Houston, United States.
The Joe Kegans State Jail operates on a one-acre property south of Interstate 10, housing 657 male inmates under supervision of 155 staff members.
The facility opened in February 1995 for nonviolent offenders, closed after four months, and reopened in 1997 following a dedication ceremony in October.
The institution provides adult education programs, cognitive intervention classes, and faith-based activities to support inmate rehabilitation and societal reintegration.
Visitors can meet inmates on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM to 5 PM, bringing up to twenty dollars in quarters for vending machines.
The jail maintains community work projects with local organizations and food banks, allowing inmates to contribute to neighborhood development initiatives.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 29.76390,-95.35460
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
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