In surprise decision, Sheriff Lewis fires Chief Deputy Clapp Tuesday
Hemphill County Sheriff Nathan Lewis reported Tuesday morning that he had dismissed Chief Deputy Brent Clapp, effective immediately.
The unexpected announcement was accompanied by this brief statement:
“I appointed Clapp as my chief deputy on Sept. 16, 2016, and I exercised my authority and discretion to dismiss him as an at-will employee effective Nov. 4, 2019,” the statement said. “I thank…