Ball back in DA’s court for Oakley case
Three criminal charges against former Burnet County Judge James Oakley are back in local district…
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2023 threat probe reveals deeper conflict between JP, ex-judge
A recently surfaced 2023 Burnet County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed another layer to an ongoing…
Appeals court denies Oakley’s request for rehearing
The Third Court of Appeals in Texas on Jan. 2 denied former Burnet County Judge…
Burnet County holds special meeting over Oakley’s replacement
The Burnet County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, at 9…
Sheriff’s office chief deputy announces run for Burnet County judge
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Trevino officially announced his candidacy for Burnet County…
Oakley resigns as Burnet County judge
Burnet County Judge James Oakley resigned from his position on Dec. 18 following a reprimand…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
Ruling could send Oakley back to court
Burnet County Judge James Oakley could be back in criminal court for three 2023 charges…
Deliberations in Oakley cases start Nov. 12
The Third Court of Appeals, Texas Judicial Branch, will begin deliberations Nov. 12 in three…
Emails reveal Burnet County judge’s hand in Sheriff’s Office audit
A June 2024 email exchange between Burnet County Judge James Oakley and international accounting firm…
Chaos erupts in court over Burnet County Sheriff’s Office report
The Burnet County Commissioners Court’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, erupted into chaos when County…
Burnet County judge’s salary reimbursed, but not legal fees
Burnet County Judge James Oakley will get $58,000 in pay that was withheld while he…
Oakley wants county to pay legal fees, missed salary after not guilty verdict
Burnet County Judge James Oakley is seeking reimbursement from the county for his legal fees…
Judge Oakley’s suspension lifted
Burnet County Judge James Oakley is back on the job after the State Commission on…
Burnet County Judge Oakley found not guilty of misuse of government property
A six-person jury on Thursday, Aug. 31, took a little over an hour to come…
Testimony begins in Oakley trial
About one hour of testimony on Day 2 of the misdemeanor trial of suspended Burnet…
Jury selection starts in Oakley trial
A jury of six Blanco County residents, and one alternate, should be seated by the…
Oakley trial moved to Johnson City
The jury trial in a misdemeanor case against suspended Burnet County Judge James Oakley has…
DA appeals ruling in Judge Oakley case
District Attorney Sonny McAfee has appealed three orders granting motions to quash charges against suspended…
One charge going to trial in Oakley case; other three quashed
All but one of four charges against suspended Burnet County Judge James Oakley were quashed…
Defense files motion to quash Oakley indictment at first hearing
Burnet County Judge James Oakley had his first day in court on a recent grand…
Ex-PEC director asks for Oakley’s resignation from board
A former president of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors called for the resignation…
Commissioner Dockery to run county in Judge Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court selected Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to handle the…
Burnet County commissioners to appoint leader in Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March…