Williamson County Judge John McMaster, who presides over County Court-At-Law No. 4, said in an interview Tuesday that he was "in shock" about the killings. "This was just a gut punch," McMaster said.

County Court at Law No. 4 Judge John McMaster agreed the massive growth of the county has increased the numbers of cases he sees. The last court added was his 16 years ago; McMaster said he’s ...

Court-at-Law No. 4 Judge John McMaster, who served as master of ceremonies on Friday, also spoke of new beginnings. “I will be 60 years old in September and I am the oldest judge,” McMaster said.