Hermes takes over as sheriff

Commissioners appoint him at March 12 special meeting

A new era in law enforcement has begun in Burleson County with the swearing in of new Sheriff Gene Hermes. Burleson County commissioners unanimously approved Hermes appointment in a special meeting on Thursday, March 12, and accepted the resignation of Dale Stroud. Hermes was sworn into office on Sunday afternoon, March 15, before a large crowd of friends, fellow law officer...

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