A Fort Bend County judge has ruled in favor of a small town councilwoman after Arcola Mayor Fred Burton tried to force her out of office. Burton recently was voted out of office.

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Outgoing Arcola mayor acted outside authority in removing councilwoman, judge rules

The ruling in Fort Bend County marks a victory for councilwoman Ebony Sanco, whom Mayor Fred Burton accused of living outside city limits and prevented from voting in several council meetings. Burton recently was voted out of office.

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