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Frank Estrada, III v. The State of Texas - Protective Order Violation Affirmed

Frank Estrada III was convicted in Travis County, Texas of violating a protective order twice within twelve months. The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District affirmed the conviction and six-year sentence, rejecting challenges to evidentiary rulings and juror selection. The case arose from Estrada's violation of a 2022 agreed protective order despite having been found to have committed family violence.

Lewis Carl Hunt v. State of Texas - Murder Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District dismissed Lewis Carl Hunt's appeal of a murder conviction for want of jurisdiction. The trial court certified that Hunt pleaded guilty under a plea agreement and waived his right of appeal, triggering Tex. R. App. P. 25.2 dismissal. The appellate court had no authority to review the conviction.

Lockhart State Park Expands by 188 Acres with Nature Conservancy Partnership

TPWD has acquired 188 acres of neighboring land at Lockhart State Park, nearly doubling the park's size to approximately 453 acres. The acquisition was completed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Texas and includes native blackland prairie, a portion of Clear Fork of Plum Creek, and riparian woodlands. Agency teams will conduct natural and cultural resource surveys to guide future management plans and visitor interpretive exhibits.