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Special prosecutor appointed in civil removal case against Webb Co. commissioner
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alex Cano , KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle a civil removal case against a Webb County commissioner filed by former Laredo Councilman Alfonso Casso. Administrative Judge Sid Harle appointed Medina County District Attorney Mark Haby as special prosecutor on July 22 to r...
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Key takeaway Administrative Judge Sid Harle appointed Medina County District Attorney Mark Haby as special prosecutor on July 22 to represent the public interest in the case against Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle a civil removal case against a Webb County commissioner filed by former Laredo Councilman Alfonso Casso. Administrative Judge Sid Harle appointed Medina County District Attorney Mark Haby as special prosecutor on July 22 to r...
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