An Eastland County commissioner expressed displeasure Tuesday with newspaper coverage of attempts to halt the proposed expansion of the county jail to 96 beds.
Controversy sells newspapers.
Lyerla apparently was referring to newspaper coverage of efforts by a Ranger resident, Bill Rollins, to impede expansion plans by the county. Lyerla did not elaborate. Rollins sought to block expansion of the 24-bed jail by two methods. First he circulated a petition seeking a vote on the issue. Then he filed a motion for a restraining order to halt advancement of jail plans.