Governor Greg Abbott has appointed the Sherman County Attorney as the new Judge of the 69th Judicial District Court, effective Wednesday, the governor's office announced Tuesday morning.
Kimberly Allen has served as the County Attorney in Sherman County since 1997. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas District & County Attorney's Association and the 69th Judicial District Bar Association.
She is also the Secretary for the Dalhart Christian Academy Board and former secretary for the CareNet Pregnancy Center Board and the Imagination Station Board.
Additionally, Allen is a member of the Stratford Lions Club and Chair of the First Baptist Church Personnel Committee.
Allen received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Texas Tech University, a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas Law School and a Master in Biblical and Theological Studies from the Dallas Theological Seminary.
The term is set to expire on Dec. 31 or when a successor is duly elected and qualified.