Inoperable smoke detectors, roaches, burnt
allen in the kitchen.
It's not a list of amenities that brings guests running.
The circle inn first drew attention when the
George family of 19 was found living in a
tiny room.
Today, police checked to see if 400 code
violations were cleared up.
Dozens were not, including bare live wires, bad
plumbing, and bathtubs with unusual views.
A minimal improvement, not what we had hoped
for and what we thought we had agreed with
the owner.
We are trying our best to fix this place.
We are doing every day, seven days, people are working.
But more than motel personnel are working.
The George family wants to be reunited with 10
of their kids in state custody.
So Felicia George says it's quiet with only
four kids in the house.
She says state intervention has been a gift.
We kind of count it as a blessing that they did
because we're now getting the things that
we tried to get for ten years, you know, we
tried to get a house and stuff.
George says community support makes buying a
home with room for 17 kids feasible.
It also provided her husband Carl with work, a
new cab, and stronger faith.
Out of evil, out of that which seems to be
terrible, comes that which is good.
Authorities checking out the Circle Inn hope
the same will happen there.
After this morning's inspection, police found
more than 50 violations totaling roughly $100,000
in fines.
They say if this place is not up to par within
a month, they've got a solution.
We're going to refer it for a demolition hearing.
A harsh, but permanent solution.
Joe Munoz, Texas News 5.