by thejudge | Aug 1, 2018 | In The News, News
Original Article by Valarie Wigglesworth at Dallas Morning News on 8-1-18 A violent gang member with a criminal past was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison for leading police on a high-speed chase through Collin County. Jurors found Arnulfo Mercado-Pena Jr. of...
by thejudge | Jun 25, 2018 | News, North Texas Veterans Court
ORIGINAL STORY ON FROM SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) — A group of kids in Sherman, Texas is spending the summer break raising money for veterans experiencing homelessness. As the saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and that’s...
by thejudge | Nov 20, 2017 | In The News, News
NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY – What a great day! I was honored presiding over 6 adoptions today. I have gotten to know these kids over many months and sometimes years. To have the opportunity to help them find a forever home is a great feeling! These adoptive families...
by thejudge | Nov 10, 2017 | News, North Texas Veterans Court
Original Story By Amelia Mugavero, Posted: Nov 10, 2017 KTEN NEWS BONHAM, Texas — You don’t always know the heroes among you, but they’re all around us. In Bonham, Colt Floyd doesn’t consider himself a hero, but the medals hanging on his living...
by thejudge | Nov 8, 2017 | Endorsements
I want to go on record endorsing Judge John Roach Jr. for re-election to the 296th District Court. I have served as a member of the jury in his court. I have witnessed first hand Judge Roach’s dedication to the responsibilities of the district court. I now sleep...
