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Austin musician gets 32 years in killing
Austin — A musician in Austin has been sentenced to 32 years in prison over what prosecutors say was a drug-related slaying.
A judge on Monday sentenced 35-year-old Fred Ora Ridings III over the August 2008 killing of 37-year-old Ronnie Whited. A jury on Friday convicted Ridings of murder in the shooting.
Ridings, who plays guitar and upright bass, appeared with bands at clubs throughout Austin.
His mother, Virginia Ridings, testified that her son had memory loss and paranoia over the past decade after he had been in a car accident.
Defense attorney Kent Anschutz says Ridings is mentally ill.
Prosecutor Leslie Booker argued that Ridings is dangerous and had sought a 60-year prison term.
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Sheriff hosts going-away for new Buda chief
Hays County Sheriff Tommy Ratliff last week hosted a going away event for newly appointed Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd.
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Hays County Grand Jury indictments
The following individuals were listed on a grand jury report made public by the office of District Clerk Cecilia Adair.
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BBQ Chicken Dinners on Friday
Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church will be selling barbecued chicken dinners on friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 524 Centre Street in San Marcos.
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Scholarships available for children of military
Those who defend our freedom know all too well the costs and sacrifices associated with serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Obregon on second Iraq tour
Sergeant Juan L. Obregon, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, is serving his second Iraq tour in five years.
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Bicycle tours returning to LBJ Ranch
Due to overwhelming response last spring, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the third annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour on Saturday, March 27 on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall.
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Doggone Green
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Carjacker sentenced to 25 years
A Buda man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the commission of a robbery at the Prime Outlet Mall in San Marcos.
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Branding: Online survey ends, city says results are due soon
Results of the city’s branding survey will soon be revealed.
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Passport Day slated
The San Marcos City Clerk’s Office is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens, and to accept passport applications.
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