Plemons News

Retired Deputy U.S. Marshal Parnell McNamara rode his "lawman first" theme to victory Tuesday, defeating opponent Randy Plemons in the Republican primary for McLennan County sheriff.

"I'm a Master Peace Officer, I started our DARE program, and Iv been on the front lines protecting our families for over two decades," said Chief Deputy Randy Plemons.

As one might expect of what is arguably the highest-profile local race in the Republican primary election, allegations are flying fast and furious in the county sheriff's race.

McLennan County sheriff candidate Randy Plemons is stepping up attacks on opponent Parnell McNamara's qualifications, raising the temperature in an already contentious race with less than two weeks before election day.

In a rare endorsement in a local political race, the state's largest law enforcement association threw its political clout behind Parnell McNamara on Wednesday in his race for McLennan County sheriff.

At least one county commissioner doesn't want to spend more money on downtown jail repairs until the county has a clear plan for finishing the work and moving inmates back in.