In a heated Republican race for the spot on the bench of the 159th District Court in Angelina County, Texas, you heard me interview Al Charanza.  Now it's turn for his opponent, Todd Kassaw to tell you why he's the better choice!  Make no mistake, they are both good men.  However, they do come from different legal backgrounds.  Mr. Charanza started his career in the JAG in the marines.  Mr. Kassaw was a well-respected personal injury lawyer.  Where they don't clash however, is over the devotion they both claim to bring to the bench if elected and their promise to serve to the best of their ability.  I know both of these find men personally, and I do believe they'll do what they say.  It's hard to choose, but please - go out and VOTE!  Your ballot counts!

A hot election is taking place in Angelina County to replace Paul White as the District Judge of the 159th District Court.  The position presides over felony cases in the county including the worst of the worst - murder trials, as well as civil cases involving millions of dollars!  Two men, both of upstanding moral turpitude and active contributors in the local community, are vying for the position.  First we interview Al Charanza, a noted criminal defense attorney who has also handled a variety of cases both in private practice and in the Marine corp.  Listen in to Al who shares his qualifications as well as outlook on what it takes to rule from the bench in the heart of the Piney Woods.

Kevin Dutton shares the rewards and challenges of presiding as District Attorney over two east Texas counties, San Augustine and Sabine on the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn.  From a tiny office run on a meager budget to a full- blown department, he shares some of the growing pains he's experienced over the years, including the effects two years of COVID have had on crime in his communities.  This candid interview occurred literally as we stepped out of the courtroom during our lunch break from a full day in district court, hearing criminal arraignments and pleas. After many previous episodes interviewing defense attorneys and defendants, this one reveals the State's perspective, and all of the duties and obligations that go with it.