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DFPS staff said Adonis, Isabelle and Ariana are generally doing well in placement and attending therapy. William Ryan, however, had three recorded physical altercations in placement; two other youth involved in earlier incidents were subsequently discharged, and DFPS placed William on heightened monitoring with increased one‑to‑one staff oversight and a safety plan. Placement staff reported William has since settled and staff provided positive reports about his behavior.

Robert Ramos for DFPS detailed steps to reestablish sibling contact: monitors have been identified and DFPS planned to begin virtual sibling visits this week and to start face‑to‑face visits when logistics permit. Attorney ad litem Stacy Zavala said the older children were anxious to see the baby sibling and urged short virtual face time if full coordinated visits are not immediately feasible. DFPS and counsel discussed therapeutic needs: the two older girls have initiated counseling but the current provider has limited availability; DFPS is seeking alternate counselors and exploring a grief program (called Skycamp / Hope and Healing Place) that may be an option this summer or in a later semester program.

The court continued DFPS as temporary managing conservator, ordered service plans be filed as orders of the court, and scheduled an initial permanency hearing for Oct. 14, 2025; the judge also asked DFPS to search for a closer placement for William Ryan to facilitate family visits if his monitoring level improves.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Armstrong/Potter County Docket 6-10-25","oneSentenceSummary","At a status hearing on the Brown family, the court ordered service plans and heard that placements are generally stable but one child, William Ryan, required heightened monitoring after three physical altercations in placement.","taxTitle","High Plains Child Protection Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66318,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6208802,"Department readies plan for mom to resume care once doctor clears her; permanency hearing set for Sept. 30",392,2780000,3172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1&start=2780&end=3172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1/thumbnail_2780000.jpg","/articles/6208802/Texas/Department-readies-plan-for-mom-to-resume-care-once-doctor-clears-her-permanency-hearing-set-for-Sept-30","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208802-5f5cd3d6a42da9943a4c116da5c9fcd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427095&Signature=avzaBj~OMOBIcAT~8eOnkxq~saOYr3AJjoUwZBL2y04aT9N1KSBE8~7k3vJatyKK-Q6bo0NrYEXyci9Msx5GxzX5lztl7iwfuEEWCTPWgDkllev1a2Ij8k~T9soOnbybnf~nF0GbUShJts2~ZNPuO5OYmg00WoFRBAQtuB7WCzg22UVerLBBp1e1F2eLOAEtd9r4HOlUK466njqTjhL~-79lcYrfhZ00vNUjY-zwAqQqZiFSgl~EU2d18KIdGdOEN3EeAsgQ4eDRsedvfIZefY8~0iSjOTzlFE55csiw-sOKYK2qzEhX8I6wGCgfozICCUFNEWsvWI6ROXgWfF3XPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The High Plains Child Protection Court addressed the status of Colton and Kayson Williams and heard that mother Keisha Williams completed the parenting services required by her family plan and may be cleared by her physician to resume full‑time care on or about July 2. The court continued DFPS as temporary managing conservator and set an initial permanency hearing for Sept. 30, 2025.

DFPS counsel said Williams completed all tasks on her family plan, including parenting classes, and provided documentation that she is making arrangements to have children returned when medically appropriate. Angela Tidwell and Jean Graff reported they were prepared to support returning the children to the mother once the doctor gives the green light and services can be monitored briefly after reunification.

Stacy Zavala, the attorney ad litem for the children, reported recent placement changes intended to meet Colton’s specialized needs and said both boys were adjusting to day care and therapy services. DFPS noted contact information for an absent alleged father, and court paperwork showed the agency will continue joint temporary managing conservatorship with the mother to ensure services and supports are available following any return home. The judge emphasized the plan to help the mother line up services the children will need and announced the September 30 initial permanency hearing date; the court indicated it expects the family may be reunited well before that date if the physician clears the mother and required supports are in place.

No changes to custody orders were made at the hearing; DFPS remains temporary managing conservator pending medical clearance and short-term monitoring after any reunification.","The court heard that Keisha Williams has completed parenting work and may be cleared by her physician to resume full-time care July 2; DFPS will continue as temporary managing conservator and an initial permanency hearing was set for Sept. 30.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6208807,"Mother completed services; department recommends dismissal by July 12 as father remains jailed",192,1678000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1&start=1678&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1/thumbnail_1678000.jpg","/articles/6208807/Texas/Mother-completed-services-department-recommends-dismissal-by-July-12-as-father-remains-jailed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208807-5ad252ab67c5f793b2b232d183f9c028/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427095&Signature=g~ndzch7UsnNVnavrItdu6CZiZFzSP~gE-7fXwSuES9sN-hPHuWJ~OBjJbX0cA9OCsZurjQfTguDxIxMxrpdFRwX8EeJkhH-g8FU0mEWBXPxLIFY-BvB2~PV5Q0RC65lcwyxJ66~Il3T6LAw-JcciZ-fnf61aSrDgycY8IiyoacNmpW3dhb9Xmsoao6VOOp~jK7N6uCMB759Zxhzi2VetH2I-GNhsu7VbTOBuFhlAIpufH2YFoBgDIKrntowvLGrUQL7lUFXltTkq3bXxvcj23TTODAe7jgRsgs1Azod0J3zysI7ynSgPqUdbiInwdp1~EUvMxX-dXAnivVZscscIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The High Plains Child Protection Court heard status updates in the case of Sharkaviana Johnson and was told department staff anticipate recommending dismissal by the existing dismissal date of July 12 if current progress continues. The department reported Johnson completed required parenting classes, completed individual counseling, and continued to test negative on drug screens.

Jean Graff and Erica Smith, speaking for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, told the court Johnson “has completed the parenting program” and “continues to test negative on her drug test.” The department reported the child’s father, Jose (last name not specified on the record), is currently in the Potter County Jail after an arrest on May 22 for alleged assault of family members; his criminal charges remain pending and he had not engaged in services before the arrest.

Attorney Tracy Riley for the mother said the family is pleased with the progress and welcomed the department’s plan to recommend dismissal. Attorney ad litem Stacy Zavala said she had only recently learned that the child had moved back with the mother shortly after the report was filed, and asked that the department inform the ad litem of contemplated placement moves in advance. Department counsel acknowledged an oversight in communication and agreed to include the ad litem in future staffing decisions.

No new orders for continued or expanded services were entered at today’s status hearing; the department indicated it would recommend dismissal on or before July 12, subject to continued monitoring and a final staffing. The court continued the case with no further hearings set on the record at this session.","In a compliance hearing the department reported Sharkaviana Johnson completed parenting classes and counseling, continued negative drug testing, and recommended dismissal around July 12; the child’s father remains in custody on assault charges.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6208813,"Judge praises mother’s progress; court continues case and expands weekend visits",790,677000,1467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1&start=677&end=1467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1/thumbnail_677000.jpg","/articles/6208813/Texas/Judge-praises-mothers-progress-court-continues-case-and-expands-weekend-visits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208813-a30f7a6047a838784716c56ae3534b8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427095&Signature=aKzwnU3k~44naZZudffFWUPFqkVNSZzf-yba17lJ5N8nvA6NiDYiJyKeSmXz0~J2VooM7rpuj~7btqMliQYBYL9nP0LcDxfaSYcjVBY8HD2F6HrwZaoFkVTSthR5wDC9F5dtBT2ZpAMj-P02k-lf2MNABsgSIEP8mpJvt0w4MYMXjwh3c4957yDB-qAqHOmSdDgd10AtlhOVHBVuUa5gED5BsWAQG7IBpxuAgMgElYHrqq-Q7-~rc76erCLIUd2~Hg7Ob-43cWLF~NBDtRDhAnlAUQnWSvTLKk6LnVR0D6vJIxIfIsgJmzRSvk-pCkM7qsameRFgpzdW4GcCbbqxQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jessica Rutledge has shown sustained progress in treatment and parenting services, the High Plains Child Protection Court heard during a compliance hearing conducted by Zoom. The court continued the department’s involvement, approved expanded daytime weekend visits at the placement site, and set a follow-up hearing for Aug. 26 at 9:00 a.m.

The court record shows Rutledge entered residential services at the Downtown Women’s Center in April and has tested negative for substances since admission. Department counsel reported she participates in a 16‑hour‑per‑week substance‑use program called RAD (Rethinking Alcohol and Drugs), is completing phase 1 and scheduled to move to phase 2, will begin EMDR therapy after a parenting class, and attends recovery meetings.

Katrina Sledge, speaking for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, summarized the mother’s progress: “She is doing amazing.” The judge told Rutledge she had “come a long way in a short amount of time” and urged continued compliance. Court papers and the hearing record show parent–child visits had been supervised at The Haven and at the Downtown Women’s Center; the department and placement staff recently modified the plan to allow an all‑day, unsupervised Saturday visit because Rutledge remained in phase 1 and visits remained on site at the Downtown Women’s Center.

The child’s attorney, Stacy Zavala, said she had no present concerns with increased visits so long as the parents coordinate around the child’s activities. Department counsel and the judge emphasized flexibility: visits may not occur every weekend and should be coordinated around siblings’ activities and the child’s schedule. The judge directed the department to maintain services and contact parties if further changes are needed.

No formal termination, dismissal, or other dispositive order was entered at the hearing. The court continued the case and scheduled the next compliance/status hearing for Aug. 26 at 9:00 a.m. The judge praised Rutledge’s work and urged her to “keep working at it.”","In a compliance hearing conducted by the High Plains Child Protection Court, Judge continued the case of Jessica Rutledge, approved expanded supervised-to-unsupervised daytime weekend visits at the Downtown Women’s Center, and set the next status hearing for Aug. 26, while requiring ongoing services.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6208792,"Court orders genetic test for named father; mother must provide drug test before in‑person visits continue",757,5713000,6470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1&start=5713&end=6470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740652-1b8077c9c0ac4ae2a7d8624c429d8ea1/thumbnail_5713000.jpg","/articles/6208792/Texas/Court-orders-genetic-test-for-named-father-mother-must-provide-drug-test-before-inperson-visits-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208792-8100a0bc70e41de924e27c87a1ec56de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770427095&Signature=DlfYLgMhshUOJmQPN7drdWWN2z8tfWM07vU1uTtv8SYHInZ0-WIp79uwA-tgojEgxP3ErWZAx3OV1gZqwVVoER1OxZNq6GcECHxkt4gIZVkH0VF0DD8j6teGx9dRfaQq6pZuCXYpolj2rkNy86K1i0CChDIwysJJGb9SrBGkzIDM70C9cim8IaSqmzo7uQaQSewp~rzqfzWfatDOcxRyrT9dIDc7ODVsVXU6b81e4v2hLPRuO7c7K18GUcEuhXQwT0kvFEMY7K2jl06cFo0ajODvvepjRAuZAh2gOYc0rgtohZiSq3WG-KDuzuVOStwY7N3C7vskiy2aoWKCEGKclA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The High Plains Child Protection Court ordered genetic testing for a man identified by the mother as a potential father in the Debbie Jones case and set immediate drug‑testing requirements for the mother because of prior concerns about methamphetamine. The man, identified on the record as David Luis Murphy of Midland, said he did not know whether he was the father but agreed to genetic testing.

DFPS pharmacy specialist Charlene Yumena and counsel reported they obtained contact information for Murphy and that he requested genetic testing. The court ordered staff to file the paternity petition and arrange a genetic test; DFPS was instructed to provide Murphy with paperwork about applying for court‑appointed counsel if he seeks representation.

The court also ordered mother Carrie Jones to provide a supervised urine analysis (UA) by 4:00 p.m. the next day because she had not yet produced a negative UA; the judge required masks and gloves during an upcoming in‑person two‑hour visit as an interim safety measure. The judge said if the UA returned positive for methamphetamine, in‑person visits would be stopped until a negative test is obtained; virtual visits could continue. Charlene Yumena confirmed the child was placed with maternal aunt and uncle and that visits currently occur on Thursdays.

The court ordered the department to continue as temporary managing conservator, ordered the service plan as a court order, and scheduled an initial permanency hearing for Oct. 7, 2025.","The court ordered genetic testing for a man identified as a potential father, David Luis Murphy, and directed the mother, Carrie Jones, to submit a urine drug screen by 4 p.m. the following day; if methamphetamine is detected, in‑person visits will be suspended until a negative test.","actionData","errors"]

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