Grand jury opens probe into West Texas State School abuse
A Ward County grand jury began hearings Wednesday into alleged rampant sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at the West Texas State School in Pyote. Prosecutors seek subpoenas as officials from Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office weigh in. a reconvened session set for April 10 amid broader Texas Youth Commission scrutiny.
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Dunks Remembered for Civic Involvement in New Braunfels
James Dunks, a resident and former member of the Wurstfest committee and New Braunfels Rotary Club, is remembered for his hometown engagement and support of city projects. Meek notes Dunks moved back to town, found happiness here, and urged Rotary to uphold his high standards in community work.
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Trial Continued On Manslaughter Case Over Fatal Crash
Balagia urged jurors to consider the human impact saying the man is crushed by the events and will die seeing the boy Padilla's terror. Waldrip noted remorse could exist but argued Miller failed to exercise reasonable driving caution leading to Padilla's death. The verdict hinges on guilt or innocence, not punishment length.
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