McLennan County News

Longtime McLennan County Tax Assessor-Collector Buddy Skeen was defeated Tuesday in his bid for another term, but a runoff election will be necessary to determine his successor.

The top vote-getter failed to get the mandatory 50-percent, plus one vote, needed to move on to the November general election.

The Waco-area economy continues to improve as more people are working and spending, and the result is a third straight month-to-month increase in the Greater Waco Economic Index.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. today: a DIMITRI ANDREW LEOS, 20, of 710 E. 17th St., was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

State Rep. Charles "Doc" Anderson is a step closer to a fifth term in the Texas Legislature after winning a contentious Republican primary race for the Texas House District 56 seat.

McLennan Community College officials are wise to explore ways to expand course offerings and campus amenities to better attract out-of-county students, if only to broaden the burden of running an institution of higher learning.

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.

On the Web For more McLennan County juror information, visit the district clerk's website at www.co.mclennan.tx.us/distclerk/juror.aspx The district clerk's office is buying a computer program to let people summoned for jury duty claim exemptions, disqualifications and postponements online, instead of by mail or in person.

Incumbent McLennan County Justice of the Peace Kristi DeCluitt won another four-year term in Precinct 1, Place 1 by outdueling veteran state trooper W.H. "Pete" Peterson.

The McLennan County Precinct 1 commissioner seat was secured by the Republican primary winner Tuesday night, while the Precinct 3 county commissioner candidates were set for the November general election.

Three men were in the McLennan County Jail Tuesday charged with burglary of a habitation in connection with a home invasion Monday morning in a North Waco neighborhood.

Texas usually holds primary elections in March, but the date was pushed back several times while the state awaited the U.S. Department of Justice's approval of new redistricting maps.

At the request of our readers, we are republishing the recommendations of the Tribune-Herald editorial board with some addenda.

Only three McLennan County police departments have complied with a new law that requires all Texas law enforcement agencies to report how many untested rape kits are in their evidence rooms.

McLennan County Veterans Association will present a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday in the veterans section at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S. 12th St.

McLennan Community College is exploring the creation of a new strategic plan that would amp up student services and academic offerings to court more students from throughout the state.

Vincent Sandoval, 21, of Bellmead, remained in McLennan County Jail on Saturday afternoon in lieu of $20,000 bond on a charge of sexual assault of a child filed by Bellmead police.

An expensive blunder at the Sandy Creek Power Plant in Riesel turns out to be a short-term gain for McLennan County taxpayers.

Local veterans advocate Bill Mahon will have the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during Monday's Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery.

The husband of the operator of a licensed home daycare in Mexia was in the McLennan County Jail Friday evening, charged with possession of child pornography.