Professor convicted of having child porn

Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.
Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

A Williamson County jury found Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock, guilty of possession of child pornography in five cases last Thursday, May 1. Following the verdict, Mr. Villarreal was sentenced to serve a total of 12 years in prison and fined $10,000. 

Visiting Judge Rick Kennon presided over the trial. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Jason Jorgens and Brian Hutchin…