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FINAL JUDGMENT: Waco judge who declined to officiate gay weddings awarded $640,000 - KWTX
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· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about the Waco judge and the final judgment, readers can consult the original news article, which provides a more detailed account of the situation and the award of $640,000.
A Waco judge has been awarded a significant amount of money. The judge had declined to officiate gay weddings, and this decision led to a final judgment in their favor. The amount awarded is $640,000.
Further details about the case and the judgment are available from local news sources. The outcome of the case has been reported, but the circumstances and events leading up to the judgment are not specified here. For more information about the Waco judge and the final judgment, readers can consult the original news article, which provides a more detailed account of the situation and the award of $640,000.
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Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - "Waco, Texas" ·
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