Family members joined Judge Justin Lewis as he was sworn in to serve as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court by Judge Bob McGregor Friday, April 4. In February, the governor appointed Lewis to a term set to expire December 31, 2026, after Judge Lee Harris was appointed to the Tenth Court of Appeals … Continue reading Lewis sworn in as district judge
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from County Judge Justin Lewis about his transition to district judge and approved subdivision regulations during a special meeting held Tuesday, March 4. Lewis said that he was expecting the Senate to confirm the governor's appointment in the coming days, and he was working to wrap up policy updates … Continue reading Lewis addresses court after appointment
July 21, 2022 District Judge Lee Harris District Judge Lee Harris, a 1993 graduate of Baylor Law, won the Baylor Law Jaworski Fellow of the Year Award during the Second Annual Jaworski Fellow and Candidate Dinner held recently at the Baylor Club in McLane Stadium in Waco. The award recognized his dedication and service to … Continue reading Judge Harris earns Jaworski Fellow Of The Year Award
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 A Hill County District Court jury held a five-day trial beginning Monday, March 21, and found defendant Josephus Demetrius Garrett guilty on two counts of burglary of a habitation. The jury then assessed his punishment at 95 years in prison in one case and 15 years in prison for … Continue reading Whitney man sentenced to 95 years for home invasion
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