Longtime North Texas municipal judge passes away

The Brief

  • Watauga Municipal Judge J. Stewart Bass passed away on August 12 after a medical emergency.
  • Bass served as Municipal Judge for Watauga, Richland Hills, and Boyd during his career, as well as Presiding Judge for Blue Mound and North Richland Hills.
  • Municipal Court dates in Watauga were canceled on Thursday after Bass’ passing.

WATAUGA, Texas A longtime North Texas attorney who served as Municipal Judge for multiple cities passed away this week.

Watauga Municipal Judge passes away

What we know:

The City of Watauga announced that Municipal Judge J. Stewart Bass passed away on Wednesday, August 12, following a medical emergency.

He was 66-years-old.

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