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Judge Cecil Collings to retire from bench in 1972
The 11th Court of Civil Appeals justice Cecil Collings, 67, announced he will not seek reelection in 1972. Retirement aligns with mandatory age rules, ending nearly 50 years in public service after a career starting as Somervell County judge and spanning roles from district attorney to district judge.
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Cecil Collings
11Th Court of Civil Appeals
Eastland
Collings
Justice Collings
Somervell
Chalk Mountain
University of Texas
Abilene
Big Spring
Howard County
Artie Wilson
Justice
Mrs. Collings