Kennedy was shot and killed June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after giving a speech.

Felton, 80, was appointed county judge in 2012 upon the resignation of Jim Lewis, and has served in that position since. His current term expires Jan. 31, 2026.

A retirement reception will be held for Baylor University chaplain Burt Burleson from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday in the Barfield ...