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Heated Rivalry in McLennan County: Judge Thomas West and Barry Johnson Face Off in Contentious District Court Race

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Waco, Texas — As McLennan County heads to the polls on November 5, the race for the 19th District Court stands out against a backdrop of mostly unopposed Republicans, with decades of legal experience clashing between incumbent Judge Thomas West and challenger Barry Johnson. The contention transcends typical political divides, centering instead on profound disagreements over temperament, competence, and vision for the judiciary. Incumbent Republican Judge Thomas West, 59, is vying to continue his work that began when he assumed office in 2021. He is challenged by 68-year-old Barry Johnson, a seasoned civil litigator and … Read more

Texas Inmate Faces Life Sentence After Being Indicted for Strangling Fellow Inmate at Barry Telford Unit

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TEXARKANA, Texas — A Bowie County grand jury has charged 37-year-old Ivan Villalobos with first-degree murder following the alleged killing of a fellow inmate using a cord at the Barry Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2023, could result in Villalobos facing a prison term ranging from five years to life if he is convicted. Currently, Villalobos is detained at the Bowie County jail with bail set at $1 million. At the time of the incident, he was serving multiple four-year sentences for burglary convictions from Atascosa County, … Read more

Aaron Judge Nears 300 Home Runs: Drawing Comparisons to Barry Bonds for His Spectacular Play

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New York — As Aaron Judge nears the significant milestone of 300 career home runs, his performance on the field is increasingly drawing parallels to baseball legend Barry Bonds. This comparison comes not just from the sheer power of his swings but from how opponents now handle pitching to him, often opting to avoid giving him anything he could send soaring over the fences. Judge’s rising stature as a feared slugger mirrors the treatment Bonds received during his peak years. Teams show a marked preference for pitching around Judge, conceding walks rather than risking the … Read more