Indictment allegation at center of Precinct 4 commissioner's race

  • Incumbent Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, left, and Harold A. Hudson Jr. talked debated an alleged incident where a fiber optic line was destroyed in 2013.
    Incumbent Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, left, and Harold A. Hudson Jr. talked debated an alleged incident where a fiber optic line was destroyed in 2013.
  • During the forum Jan. 27, court-at-law candidates Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson debated when judicial candidates should turn down campaign donations. Photos by Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
    During the forum Jan. 27, court-at-law candidates Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson debated when judicial candidates should turn down campaign donations. Photos by Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
  • Deputy county clerk Vicinta Stafford, left, and county human resources director Sara Ann Luther, vying for the Republican nomination for county clerk, contrasted their campaigns as experience versus expanding resources throughout the county. They are vying to fill a seat to be vacated by long-time clerk Janet Parker.
    Deputy county clerk Vicinta Stafford, left, and county human resources director Sara Ann Luther, vying for the Republican nomination for county clerk, contrasted their campaigns as experience versus expanding resources throughout the county. They are vying to fill a seat to be vacated by long-time clerk Janet Parker.
  • Incumbent Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Jane Marie Hurst shared why she would like to be re-elected.
    Incumbent Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Jane Marie Hurst shared why she would like to be re-elected.
  • Incumbent county Judge James Oakley, left, and challenger Doak Field met for a second time in January to state their positions on county business. The event allowed candidates to set up booths and also talk to residents in attendance.
    Incumbent county Judge James Oakley, left, and challenger Doak Field met for a second time in January to state their positions on county business. The event allowed candidates to set up booths and also talk to residents in attendance.
  • The moderator posed presubmitted questions from the audience to the candidates during the forum Jan. 27 at the Burnet Community Center. The event was hosted by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce, Burnet County Republican Women and the Burnet County Republican Club.
    The moderator posed presubmitted questions from the audience to the candidates during the forum Jan. 27 at the Burnet Community Center. The event was hosted by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce, Burnet County Republican Women and the Burnet County Republican Club.
  • Incumbent Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, left, and Harold A. Hudson Jr. talked debated an alleged incident where a fiber optic line was destroyed in 2013.
    Incumbent Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, left, and Harold A. Hudson Jr. talked debated an alleged incident where a fiber optic line was destroyed in 2013.
  • Abhiram Garapati, a candidate running in the Republican congressional district 31 candidate was in attendance at the forum Jan. 27 at the forum in Burnet. He said if elected he would not take a congressional salary.
    Abhiram Garapati, a candidate running in the Republican congressional district 31 candidate was in attendance at the forum Jan. 27 at the forum in Burnet. He said if elected he would not take a congressional salary.
  • More than 100 attendees watched as several candidates of contested races for the Republican primary debated the issues at a forum on Jan. 27 at the Burnet Community Center. See more photos inside. Contributed/Mary Jane Avery
    More than 100 attendees watched as several candidates of contested races for the Republican primary debated the issues at a forum on Jan. 27 at the Burnet Community Center. See more photos inside. Contributed/Mary Jane Avery
An incident involving a property owner shooting out a fiber optic line has become a focal point of the Burnet County Pct. 4 commissioners race. Incumbent Joe Don Dockery and challenger Harold A. Hudson Jr. stood toe-to-toe for the first time in a political arena Jan. 27 at a candidates forum at the Burnet Community Center. The candidates are vying for the Republican nomination. A moderator…

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