A.D. Ibarra
-Maverick County

    Day 2 of the hearings which will decide the future of Maverick County Auditor Fidencio Ortiz continued on Wednesday as The Honorable Cynthia Muniz welcomed The Honorable Camille DuBose and The Honorable Amado Abascal, District Judges all, to her chambers at the 365th Judicial District Court Room.
    Several employees from the auditor's office were summoned into the private room where deliberations were taking place with independent auditor Milo Martinez also available to answer any specific questions after meeting with the triumvirate on March 20th for three hours leaving behind stacks of documentation for the judges to review.
    Also expected to testify is recently ousted Financial Advisor Robert Rodriguez of Southwestern Capital Markets who have served as FA to Maverick County for seven years and have seen the progress Maverick County has progressively made since the budget cuts of 2012 as well as the dark reality of the cases which have drawn national attention to our county.
    County officials could be seen in Commissioner's Court eagerly awaiting the decision on whether to relieve Ortiz of his duties and or extending his contract in order for him to continue.
    As of press time no decision was made and deliberations continue today.