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Former Kaufman County Justice of the Peace arrested for making terroristic threat

New Kaufman County D.A. addresses media and safety concerns

New Kaufman County D.A. addresses media and safety concerns

Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley, a Forney resident, addressed the media on Thursday afternoon, April 11, in front of the Kaufman County Courthouse. Wiley has been appointed by Governor Perry as the new Kaufman County District Attorney, and awaits a Texas Senate vote of confirmation, which she said may come as early as next Wednesday. Wiley will take over the remainder of slain D.A. Mike McLelland's term of office, which is up in the first 2014 county election.

Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley appointed as new Kaufman County D.A.

Governor Rick Perry has made his choice for a new Kaufman County District Attorney. He chose from among four candidates who interviewed for the position last week. Kaufman County Court at Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley was appointed by Perry to serve out the remainder of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland's term, which will expire in 2014. The appointment is dependent upon Senate confirmation.

Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley appointed as new Kaufman County D.A.

U.S. Honor Flag rep no longer acting as McLelland family spokesman

After a bit of controversy and hurt feelings between Chris Heisler of The U.S. Honor Flag organization and law enforcement officers investigating the murders of Mike and Cynthia McLelland, Heisler is no longer acting as a spokesman on behalf of Cynthia McLelland's family.

U.S. Honor Flag rep no longer acting as McLelland family spokesman

Crandall ISD placed under precautionary building confinement

The Crandall Independent School District placed their schools on precautionary building confinement on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, for a short period of time.

U.S. Honor Flag flies in memory of Kaufman County District Attorney and his wife

U.S. Honor Flag flies in memory of Kaufman County District Attorney and his wife

Members of the Kaufman County community gathered at the Kaufman Courthouse at noon on Monday, April 8, to watch a special U.S. flag be raised in memory of slain D.A. Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. The same U.S. Honor Flag that flew for Assistant D.A. Mark Hasse will now fly for a 24 hour period to honor the McLellands.

Mike and Cynthia McLelland: Public memorial brings range of emotions

Over 1000 people came to the First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale on Thursday to remember Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his much beloved wife, Cynthia. The popular Forney couple were killed in cold blood just five days ago, and the feelings of sorrow, disbelief, and anger were still fresh on the minds of the mourners.

Mike and Cynthia McLelland: Public memorial brings range of emotions