A former executive director of the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce has been released from jail after posting bond. The individual faces charges related to the theft of chamber funds.
The amount stolen is believed to be between $30,000 and $150,000, although it may be higher.
For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to KFDM News, which has been following the case and providing updates as details become available.
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