SE Texas lawman reflects on his legendary career - Beaumont Enterprise
Photo taken Wednesday 5/6/15 Jake Daniels/The Enterprise Photo: Jake Daniels Various badges belonging to Billy Rowles are displayed in a case behind a wood carving Wednesday afternoon. Photo taken Wednesday 5/6/15 Jake Daniels/The Enterprise Photo: Jake Daniels Billy Rowles steeples his fingers as he talks about some of the issues law enforcement officers deal with today. Photo taken Wednesday 5/6/15 Jake Daniels/The Enterprise Photo: Jake Daniels Billy Rowles points out a badge designating him as a Special Texas Ranger on Wednesday. Photo taken Wednesday 5/6/15 Jake Daniels/The Enterprise Photo: Jake Daniels Clippings from magazines and newspapers decorate a board on one side of Billy Rowles' office. Rowles, who gained national attention as the sheriff of Jasper during the investigation of James Byrd, Jr. 's murder, is wrapping up a stint as the interim police chief of Newton, Texas. Photo taken Wednesday 5/6/15 Jake Daniels/The Enterprise Photo: Jake Daniels Billy Rowles sits at his desk as he talks about working in Newton, Texas. Source: www.beaumontenterprise.com
