Patrece Lee, a former maintenance manager with Houston Public Works, last year was charged with abuse of official capacity and four counts of bribery. She allegedly used her position to funnel more than $400,

A former Houston Public Works employee indicted on bribery charges for funneling water repair contract cash to herself has accepted a plea deal and will serve 10 years in prison. Patrece Lee — who formerly helped manage the department’s water operation — was one of seven people,