Murder solved by DNA match in Texas case
Douthit's murder, initially mystery, was solved when DNA from the crime scene matched Billy Leija, who was already in custody for burglary and forgery. Leija confessed the homicide, aided by subsequent CODIS testing, and was indicted by a grand jury.
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Landers
Texas
Terry Welch
Billy Leija
Leija
Hutchins
Terry County
Brownfield
Texas Department of Corrections
Landis
Welch
County Commissioners Set Meeting for January 27
Terry County commissioners will hold a regular session at 10 00 Monday morning January 27 at the County Courthouse. Agenda includes departmental reports from the County Clerk Sheriff Treasurer and Auditor and requests for public assistance and soil conservation projects plus the manufactured home installation inspections program with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Commissioners Court meetings are open to the public.
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Terry County
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Commissioners
FNB promotes five to Vice President status
Five First National Bank officials were elevated to vice president after the January 14 board meeting. Eva Quesada, promoting from assistant VP, has a long tenure in bookkeeping and leadership roles. Tresa West becomes president and trust officer, with prior roles across bookkeeping, proof, lending and executive staff. Katherine Burns steps to VP and trust officer after internal audit and trust work. Christy McGee, promoted to vice president and loan officer from cashier and earlier positions. Shelly J. Dorsett, named vice president and cashier after rising from bookkeeping and cashier roles.
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First National Bank
L.J. Richardson
Michael Richardson
Eva Quesada
Tresa West
Katherine Burns
CD/Investments
Trust
Christy McGee
Ing
Shelly J. Dorsett
BISD tax and fund figures in yearend report
Brownfield Independent School District sets 5 p.m. Friday January 31 for tax payment without penalties with mail postmark by January 31. Jay Lashaway notes December 31 BISD Operating Fund at 8,983,959.13 with beginning balance 1,412,387.19 receipts 389,842.72 investments 8,196,962.70 and disbursements 1,015,233.48. General Fund shows assets 9,834,578.83 liabilities 657,075.76 and fund balance 9,177,503.07.
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Brownfield
Dan
Jay Lashaway
BISD
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