Woman Sentenced for Theft From Rodeo Group

WACO (AP/STAFF) – A woman, now living in Athens, has repaid $100,000 and put on probation after stealing from the Texas High School Rodeo Association. Leigh Ann Flores, who was sentenced Wednesday, pleaded guilty in December to theft from the Center-based nonprofit group from March 2007 to September 2014. While living in McLennan County, she was secretary for Region 10 of the high school rodeo association. Audits determined money had been stolen and Flores acknowledged the theft when confronted by association officials. Her attorney has presented a check to prosecutors. Flores must serve eight years of probation and do 300 hours of community service.