Ward County News Archives
Ward County, TX News Archives for June 2009
Jun 24, 2009 | The Austin Chronicle
TCRP Blasts Abbott Over Delay in TYC Prosecutions
Former Assistant Superintendent Ray Brookins was indicted two years ago for his role in the TYC abuse scandals - but neither he nor his accusers have yet had their day in court.
Recent Ward County DiscussionsJudge, not AG, responsible for TYC prosecution delays
Before deciding on the new comment policy announced at the end of this post, I was initially hesitant to blog about the minor kerfuffle last week when the Texas Civil Rights Project criticized the Attorney General for failing to yet take to court the West Texas sex-abuse cases that spawned the Youth Commission's recent troubles.
Ward County Institutes Burn Ban
The Odessa Development Corporation says they are working on an agreement for re-use and development of the 1,000 acre site.
Still no trials in Texas youth prison sex scandal
More than two years after a West Texas grand jury indicted two former state youth prison officials on charges that they repeatedly sexually abused teenage inmates, trial dates still have not been set.
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