‘Damon Allen Act’ to Reform Bail System in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott unveiled the “Damon Allen Act,” a set of proposals to reform the...
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Category: Courthouse News
Wortham Officer Celebrates Retirement
RETIRING FROM THE FORCE is Corporal Monty Doty (left), who receives a hand shake and a plaque from Wortham Chief of Police Kelly Butler. Cpl. Doty was presented a retirement plaque on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Wortham City...
Read MoreOilfield Thefts Solved, Felony Charges Filed
An investigation that began in May of 2018 regarding oil field thefts has ended with Felony Indictments and the arrest of one subject, Mike Allison. A coordinated investigation was conducted by Freestone County Sheriff’s Office...
Read MoreTexas Drilling Statistics for July
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,153 original drilling permits in July 2018 compared to 1,011 in July 2017. The July 2018 total included 990 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 23 to re-enter...
Read MoreTPWD Graduates 30 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated the 62nd Texas game warden and state park police officer cadet class July 30 at the Texas State Capitol. The class included 23 game wardens and seven state park police officers....
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