While it took two tries, Dripping Springs area residents May 22 elected a new Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace into office for the first time in over a decade.

John Burns

John Burns, a Navy veteran and practicing attorney, claimed a landslide victory over attorney Robert Avera in a runoff for the JP4 seat by capturing more than 60 percent of the vote. Results from the May 22 runoff were officially canvassed at Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. 

Burns, who has practiced law for more than 20 ...