Methodist ministers shift amid Odessa church transitions
The Rev. Dot Lea leaves Lee High School background and Texas Tech degree for Highland United Methodist Church pastorate in Odessa. She, with Enns, plans to serve community ministries and build connections, while Rev. Kevin Bushart continues at St Luke's United Methodist Church, noting ministry moves beyond a single congregation. Tamplen urges new Odessa ministers to simply love their people as guidance for future service.
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Houston judge arrested for second time this year
Houston municipal court associate judge April Jill Walker was arrested again, charged with evading arrest in a motor vehicle after driving at high speed from an active investigation. Deputies detained her two sons on trespassing and marijuana charges as Walker resisted arrest before posting a $2,000 bond.
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Former sheriff pleads guilty to perjury
Former Victoria County Sheriff Michael L. Ratcliff pleaded guilty to aggravated perjury for lying to a grand jury about an alleged sexual relationship with a man who accused him of sexual assault. He faces anticipated dismissal of an aggravated sexual assault charge and a judge will rule on the plea next month.
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Former Cameron County DA Yolanda de Leon Indicted
Former Cameron County District Attorney Yolanda de Leon was indicted on ten counts of tampering with governmental records and two counts of perjury by a Cameron County grand jury. Arraignment, postponed two weeks after defense counsel sought delay to discuss the case with involved parties. Focused on confidential information released to DA candidate Peter Zavaletta during the March primary election.
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