Legal defense funds spark spirited debate at city council meeting
Victoria's proposed budget got initial approval from the city council Thursday, but only after a heated debate about funds for legal fees. Read Story »-
16 comments • July 31, 2009District Attorney Stephen Tyler lost the first of four chances to undo a district judge's rulings, according to court documents ... Read Story »
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8 comments • July 28, 2009Stephen Tyler's work to undo a district judge's rulings could stretch into December and maybe beyond, the district attorney said ... Read Story »
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35 comments • June 6, 2009Victoria city council members might spend more public funds to defend indicted city officials. Read Story »
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13 comments • May 22, 2009Former Sheriff Michael Lewis Ratcliff suffered a traumatic injury that forced him to a Victoria hospital, the Advocate confirmed Friday. Read Story »
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2 comments • April 30, 2009Lawyers for Police Lt. Ralph Buentello and former city attorney David Smith said getting a new prosecutor will likely help ... Read Story »
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17 comments • April 30, 2009Incumbent David Hagan said he doesn't think Thursday's ruling will affect his re-election campaign for the Victoria City Council. Read Story »
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1 comment • April 30, 2009The city council's reaction to news about indicted Victoria city officials Thursday ranged from no comment to feelings of elation. Read Story »
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0 comments • April 30, 2009District Judge Stephen Williams is a Victoria native. Read Story »
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52 comments • April 30, 2009District Attorney Steve Tyler pledges to appeal a judge's ruling that Thursday turned a local high-profile case on its head. Read Story »

