The Daily Yonder One Night with a County Judge on the Front Lines of the Texas Emergency Stephens County Judge Michael Roach and his F-150 seem to be everywhere on the night sub-zero temperatures lock Breckenridge, Texas, in the deep freeze with an unreliable supply of electricity. But wherever he goes, he’s never far from a volunteer, public employee, or anonymous benefactor who are all trying to help their community pull through.
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Stephens County, Texas, Judge Michael Roach speaks on the phone to help coordinate the community s response. His responsibilities on one day during the emergency included establishing an emergency shelter, transporting residents stuck by the storm, monitoring the electric company s plans, accepting an anonymous donation to distribute to families who need help, and more. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texas)