James Stapler News Today

Early voting got underway this week for the March 5 primary election, and turnout was strong at the Harker Heights polling location for the first two days of voting.

BELTON — James Stapler believes it is important to understand how the United States got to where it is today. To do so, the criminal defense attorney said it is best to reference defining documents from the nation’s roots — a suggestion he and his colleagues follow annually with the Declaration of Independence. “I just think it’s important,” Stapler told the Telegram. “Most people haven’t heard (the Declaration of Independence) … but back in the day ...