This year’s republican primary is set to be contested for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4. Justices of the Peace’s primary function is to hold civil court both justice and small civil claims. They also can preside over weddings. JP-4 handles tons of Toll Booth violations as well. I understand…
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Collin County Judicial, DA, Clerk, & Commissioner Races
I have written many articles on the changing courts and justice system in Collin County. Many of the posts have been updated to include new candidates, websites, and information about the candidates. I decided to make one big post showing all of the articles and websites of the contested races as I…
The Race for the 296h District Court of Collin County
found out recently that there will be a contested race for Republican Primary for the 296th District Court. The court currently held by John Roach Jr., will be contested by McKinney attorney Keith Gore. Right now, the court only hears civil cases because John Roach Jr.’s father, John Roach is…
The Race for the 296th District Court of Collin County
I found out recently that there will be a contested race for Republican Primary for the 296th District Court. The court currently held by John Roach Jr., will be contested by McKinney attorney Keith Gore. Right now, the court only hears civil cases because John Roach Jr.’s father, John Roach is…
Collin County Judicial Candidate Forum
The North Collin County Republican Women and Collin County Republican Men’s Clubs will be co-hosting a local Judicial Candidate forum open to the public on Tuesday, January 26th at Pike’s Hall at Collin College in McKinney beginning at 6:00 p.m. The forum will include: county clerk, district clerk, JP, county…
Collin County DA Denies Citizen From Pleading Guilty
A couple of weeks ago, I happened to be present in the 429th District Court and saw an individual, Mr. Robert Blackburn trying to plea guilty, but was barred in doing so by the Assistant District Attorney. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, because I have seen the…
The Race for Collin County District Attorney
Collin County’s District Attorney will have a new face at the helm beginning January 2011. Two term District Attorney John Roach has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Following that announcement, several candidates have announced their intentions to run for the position. The Collin County District Attorney is…
Craig Watkins (Dallas DA) on Stephen Colbert
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Craig Watkins www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating Saw this recently, and thought I’d share it. Although I love what Craig is doing down in Dallas, I really think he could have been a bit funnier. . . .
The Race for Collin County District Clerk
The Collin County District Clerk will have a contested primary this election season. The position is the head position of the clerks office, and has the duty to "protect the judicial records of the Collin County District Courts in compliance with the state constitution and state statutes." The District…
Collin County Campaign Websites
I thought I’d put together a post of all the local Collin County candidate’s campaign website. This will allow the voters to see what the candidates are all about (in their own words). All of the "contested" seats are in the Republican primary. I have not heard of any Democrats or…