Judy Morales

Mari Paul, originator of the petition to recall Temple's City Council, joined KTEM's Aaron Savage in the studio to discuss the petition, Thursday's Council meeting and the future of Temple's city government. Listen to the full interview after the break.

Update, Tuesday 3/18: KTEM has reached out to Mayor Danny Dunn and council members Tim Davis, Judy Morales, Perry Cloud, and Russell Schneider, but all have declined to comment further before Thursday's meeting.

Embattled City Councilwoman Judy Morales, facing charges over the destruction, removal or alteration of public information, refused to resign her position today, despite urging by fellow City Councilors. A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday as the Council moves to remove her from office against her will.

Temple Mayor pro Tem Judy Morales was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a misdemeanor charge of destruction, removal or alteration of public information.

A concerned citizen is petitioning to recall the Temple City Council for allegedly violating the city's charter.