NEWS
Commissioners appoint Lewis to fill post; bid Sappington farewell
Montague County Commissioners welcomed a new county judge Monday, after accepting the resignation of veteran county employee, retiring County Judge Tommie Sappington.
A full audience was on hand to bid the judge happy retirement and to welcome new judge Rick Lewis to the court. Sappington submitted his letter of resignation to the court Monday, effective immediately.
He began work in 1990 as precinct four commissioner, a position he kept until July 30, 2010, when he was appointed as county judge. Sappington completed almost 25 years of service.
In his letter, Sappington said it had been an “honor and privilege” to serve the last 25 years and he “prayed it is a better place to live than when he started.” ( Pictured, County Judge Tommie Sappington stands with the members of his family at Monday’s ceremony. Photo by Barbara Green) Read the full story in the mid-week News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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