NEWS
Throneberry pleads guilty
A 58-year-old Sunset man has been sentenced to a total of 30 years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, including assault on a public servant. His codefendant, a 48-year-old woman, faces two years in prison.
Orville Throneberry entered a guilty plea and was sentenced on May 4 for assault on a public servant, unlawful possession of a firearm by felony, unlawful restraint, aggravated assault with deadly weapon and an additional unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Throneberry was charged with 30 years on each case with sentences to be served concurrently. He will be eligible for parole at the age of 71.
“Especially given the current political climate, it is important to me that our local officers know that the District Attorney’s office supports not just the communities of the 97th judicial district, but the law enforcement officers in each of our counties,” District Attorney Casey Polhemus said. “Our officers put their lives on the line for the citizens of our counties every day, and they deserve the same protection and justice as those they serve. Between the joint efforts of our office, the Montague County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers, we were able to accomplish that goal.”
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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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