Chagnon wont seek re-election as judge

Thirty years ago, Carol Chagnon started her career in the Hill County Courthouse as a secretary and clerk in the Juvenile Probation Department.

Now in her 16th year as the Hill County justice of the peace, Chagnon decided this weekend not to file for the June 4 primary election.

"It's one of the toughest decisions I've ever made in my life harder than any decision I've made on the bench," Chagnon said today. "I've spent half my lifetime in this courthouse."

The desire to spend more time with her family was the impetus behind her decision.

"I discussed it with my family and they're elated that...