Summary
A Midland City Councilmember is facing serious heat after being accused of a break-in. This scandal could force them out of office, potentially leaving a seat empty and shaking up local leadership.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
If the councilmember is forced out, taxpayers might have to foot the bill for a special election to fill the empty seat.
Political opponents and candidates looking to jump into the race for a newly opened seat stand to gain the most.
The residents of the district lose out on stable representation while the council deals with this distraction.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Trial date moved in effort to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson’s removal trial has been rescheduled in the 238th Judicial District Court.Jacy Lewis/ Reporter-TelegramThe trial of Midland County Judge Terry Johnson has been rescheduled.“Th...
Trial date set for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson removal case
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson speaks during the Unified Command Team daily briefing Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Midland County Annex building.Mercedes CorderoThe date and location for the trial of Midlan...
Former Odessa police officer arrested for misuse of official information
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A former Odessa police officer was arrested after messaging former arrested suspects for inappropriate reasons.According to Odessa police, on September 9, former Odessa police officer Jod...
Pretrial conference sought in suspended judge's case
A motion for a pretrial conference has been filed in the case of State of Texas v. Terry Johnson.Mercedes Cordero/ Midland Reporter-TelegramA motion for a pretrial conference has been filed in the case of State...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson surrenders after indictment
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson surrendered after an indictment on three charges and said through his attorney that he is not guilty.Luke DiasMidland County Judge Terry Johnson surrendered to authorities aft...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson arrested on indictment; attorney says he is not guilty
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson arrested on indictment; attorney says he is not guilty CBS7
DA appointed to represent state in suit for Judge Johnson's removal
Terry Johnson speaks on the Basin Beautification Project.Luke DiasA district attorney has been appointed to represent the state in a lawsuit against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, who is accused of...
Civil case against Midland County judge moves ahead
A judge has been assigned in the civil lawsuit seeking to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson amid leak allegations.Luke DiasMidland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood filed a civil lawsuit seeking...
Midland City Councilmember facing break-in accusations
Midland City Councilmember facing break-in accusations newswest9.com
City of Midland engineer charged with child sex crime
City of Midland engineer charged with child sex crime CBS7
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