Today`s Local News2023-03-29
Wednesday, March 29, 2023


20TH DISTRICT COURT ACTION

(CAMERON) An Oklahoma man arrested on drug charges while driving a vehicle owned by an NFL star has landed a probated sentence. 

According to Milam County District Attorney Bill Torrey, 30-year-old Ryan Tremaine Glaspie was placed on 2 years deferred adjudication probation with standard conditions of probation. Torrey said he must also pay $180 restitution to the DPS Lab after pleading guilty to the state jail felony lesser included, Possession of Marijuana 4 Ounces to 5 Pounds. A Milam County Grand Jury indicted Glaspie on a charge of Possession of Marijuana 5 Pounds to 50 Pounds in April of last year. 

Cameron Police arrested Glaspie and Carrie VanMeter late on the night of April 1st during a routine traffic stop. It was during the stop that K9 unit Huk alerted on the vehicle. A search turned up 7 pounds of marijuana inside. Cameron Police Chief Lonnie Gosch said the vehicle, which is owned by NFL star and former Yoe football standout Dede Westbrook, was driven by Glaspie with VanMeter as the passenger. Both were arrested. Gosch said Westbrook was not present and his vehicle was not reported as stolen. 

A total of 53 cases were disposed of this period in Judge John Youngblood`s 20th District Court: 

XAVIER JOERREL MURRAY, 37, of Taylor, was sentenced to eight (8) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Evading Arrest with Vehicle

CHAD LEE STANFORD, 46, of Cameron, was sentenced to two (2) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading “True” to a Motion to Revoke Probation for an original 3rd Degree Felony, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More

NICHOLAS CHARLES ROWAN, 27, of Milano, was sentenced to six (6) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body Armor by Felon; was sentenced to six (6) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Theft $2,500 - $30K – Enhanced and was sentenced to six (6) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Evading with Vehicle

CASEY DEAN MCDONALD, 41, of Caldwell, was sentenced to two hundred three (203) days confinement in the Milam County Jail after pleading guilty to a Lesser Included Class A Misdemeanor, Terroristic Threat

RAKEEM KERRELL WYATT, 29, of Rockdale, was sentenced to three (3) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Assault Family Violence – Impede Breathing/Circulation

CURTIS COLTON CHAVIS, 34, of Pflugerville, was sentenced to four (4) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading “True” to a Motion to Revoke Probation for an original 3rd Degree Felony, Evading Arrest with Motor Vehicle

EDWIN ESPINALES, 30, of Rockdale, was sentenced to two (2) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading “True” to a Motion to Revoke Probation for an original 2nd Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

AKESHIA RENEE HEMPHILL, 39, of Cameron, was sentenced to three (3) years confinement in TDCJ after pleading “True” to a Motion to Revoke probation for an original 3rd Degree Felony, Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information – Enhanced (Elderly)

MARLANY JEAN WRIGHT, 29, of Cameron, was sentenced to one hundred forty-nine (149) days confinement in the Milam County Jail after pleading “True” to a Motion to Revoke Probation for an original Class A Misdemeanor, Attempted Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

BRAYLON JO KNOXSON, 41, of Caldwell, was sentenced to two hundred twenty-nine (229) days confinement in the State Jail Division of TDCJ and was ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

ORLANDO RICHARD WHITE, 58, of Cameron, was sentenced to one hundred eighty (180) days confinement in the State Jail Division of TDCJ after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Attempted Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility

FERNANDO OLIVAS, JR, 52, of Austin, was sentenced to one (1) year in the Milam County Jail and was ordered to pay a $500 fine after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Driving While Intoxicated 2nd

AUSTIN BLAIR RYDELL, 57, of Buckholts, was sentenced to twelve (12) months in the Milam County Jail and ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

IJANAY PATRICIA ANN JOHNSON, 20, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to six (6) months confinement in the State Jail Division of TDCJ and ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

STACEY KAY HICKMAN, 27, of Thorndale, was sentenced to one hundred twenty (120) days confinement in the Milam County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Attempted Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

JEFFRY ALAN JONES, 38, of Ft. Worth, was sentenced to forty-one (41) days in the Milam County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Attempted Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

SAUL JEREMY HERNANDEZ, 34, of Bastrop, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Bail Jumping – Fail to Appear

JAYLAN JERMIAH HARRIS, 19, of Bryan, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Evading Arrest with Vehicle

LAURA RENE HUERTA, 29, of Cameron, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $500 fine after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Hindering Apprehension of Felon

ERICA NICOLE TRELLES, 56, of Cameron, was sentenced to five (5) years confinement in TDCJ, probated for five (5) years with standard conditions of probations and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine and $360 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 2nd Degree Felony, Burglary of Habitation

IRENE ANN RANGEL, 56, of Cameron, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Advanced Anger Management and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 2nd Degree Felony, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

JOE LEWIS RANGEL, 42, of Cameron, was placed on three (3) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Advanced Anger Management and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Assault Family Violence – Impede Breathing/Circulation

JAIME PEREZ, 18, of El Paso, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Theft Aversion Class and 150 hours of community service and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine and $500 in restitution  to the victim after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

ALONZO ZARATE-ORNALES, 24, of Cameron, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Lesser Included Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

RENE GABRIEL GONZALES, 34, of Houston, was placed on one (1) year Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $500 fine after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material

MICHAEL ANTHONY BURGESS, 35, of Rockdale, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Endangering a Child

JOSHUA RODRIGUEZ, 37, of Rockdale, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Advanced Anger Management and no contact with the victim and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Violence

ZACHARY AUSTIN FELTS, 28, of Cameron, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Attempted Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

COLBY SHEA SERPHILLIPS, 45, of Cedar Park, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication  with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Attempted Endangering a Child

JAMES WILLIAMS, III, 63, of Cameron, was sentenced to twenty (20) days in the Milam County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Attempted Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

PETER JAMES SANCHEZ, 43, of Cameron, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including fifty (50) hours of community service and was ordered to pay a $500 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

PAMELA MARIE LATTIMER, 40, of Caldwell, was sentenced to two (2) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, probated for two (2) years with standard conditions of probation including eighty (80) hours community service and was ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

JACORIAN MELTON, 20, of Cameron, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Theft Aversion Class and was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and $1,062.93 restitution  to the victim after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Theft of Firearm

GERARDO JUAN MARTINEZ, 32, of Temple, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Unlawful Carry Weapon

DOMINIQUE JEWEL CLARK, 18, of Rockdale, was placed on four (4) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of anger management and 120 hours of community service and was ordered to pay a $1,750 fine and restitution to the victim after pleading guilty to a 1st Degree Felony, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity

DAMIAN LEE MACIAS, 19, of Austin, was placed on three (3) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Lesser Included Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

JAMES OWEN WILLIAMS, 31, of Del Valle, was placed on three (3) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon

JAMAL DURELL WILLIAMS, 37, of Rockdale, was placed on six (6) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including 200 hours of community service and was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS after pleading guilty to a 2nd Degree Felony, Lesser Included Possession of Controlled Substance 200-400 Grams

DERRICK LEE POPE, 59, of Houston, was placed on five (5) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

ANGEL LOUISE CASTILLO, 44, of Cameron, was placed on two (2) years Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $500 fine and $398 restitution to the victim after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Attempted Forgery

TIMOTHY GRAY JOHNSON, 31, of Cameron, was sentenced to ten (10) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, probated for ten (10) years with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Anger Management classes and no contact with the victim and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Assault Family Violence – Impede Breathing/Circulation

ANDRES MANUEL PARRA-PACHECO, 32, of Pflugerville, was placed on four (4) years of Deferred Adjudication with standard conditions of probation including the successful completion of Theft Aversion Class and 120 hours community service and was ordered to pay $2500.00 fine and $516.25 restitution to the victim after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Theft $2,500 - $30,000

ASHLEY NIKITA OLGUIN, 37, of Rockdale, was sentenced to ten (10) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, probated for five years with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Sex Offender Duty to Register

DENNIS KEITH JOHNSON, 56, of Cameron, was sentenced to fifteen (15) months confinement in the Milam County and was ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

WESLEY EUGENE PARKER, 47, of Rockdale, was sentenced to four (4) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, probated for three (3) years with standard conditions of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon

MICHAEL EVANS, 60, of Thorndale, was sentenced to seven (7) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, probated for five (5) years with standard conditions of probation including 250 hours of community service and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, DWI 3rd or More

DONTE TREMAYNE PULLEY, 49, of Plano, was sentenced to one hundred eighty-five (185) days in the State Jail Division of TDCJ and was ordered to pay $7,306.88 restitution to the victim after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Theft $2,500 - $30,000

KYLE WAYNE LEE, 28, of Tyler, was sentenced to twelve (12) months confinement in the State Jail Division of TDCJ after pleading guilty to a State Jail Felony, Lesser Included Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram

CARLOS JOSE CONTRERAS, 29, of Rockdale, was sentenced to one hundred forty-five (145) days confinement in the Milam County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor, Lesser Included Assault Family Violence

RICHARD GLENN HOUSTON, 54, of Cameron, was sentenced to three (3) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ and was ordered to pay $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams

FRANCISCO JAVIER ALZALDE-SAUCEDO, 29, of Rosebud, was sentenced to five (5) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ after pleading guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN NORTH, 39, of Waco, was sentenced to two (2) years confinement in the Institutional Division of TDCJ by Judge John W. Youngblood at a sentencing hearing after the defendant pled guilty to a 3rd Degree Felony, Tampering with Evidence


THORNDALE ISD BOARD MEETING

(THORNDALE)  Thorndale ISD Board of Trustees have a Special Meeting today.  

During the meeting the Board will hold a workshop to develop a superintendent candidate profile and consider possible action to approve the Superintendent`s voluntary exit agreement. In executive session, the Board will discuss employment of the superintendent. Any action taken would have to happen in open session. Today`s meeting begins at 6PM in the Thorndale ISD Board Room.


ROCKDALE ISD WORKSHOP

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees have a workshop meeting Thursday. 

During the meeting, the Board will discuss, plan, and revise the superintendent evaluation instrument. Trustees could also move into closed session to take up personnel matters, though any action would have to be in open session. Thursday`s meeting begins at 4PM in the Rockdale ISD Conference Center. 


MCHC MEETING

(CAMERON) The Milam County Historical Commission will conduct a meeting on Monday at 10AM in the historic St. Thomas` Episcopal Church at 302 E. Davila Street in Rockdale. The purpose of this Commission is to preserve, protect, and promote history within the county. The Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Commissioners to serve. The meetings are open to the public. Current members are from all across the county including Gause, Milano, Rockdale, Cameron, Thorndale, and San Gabriel. Holly Jentsch of Gause is the current Chairman of the Commission. Anyone interested in promoting and preserving Texas history, particularly involving Milam County, is invited to attend the meetings.


AREA EVENTS

(CENTRAL TEXAS) Here are other events happening this week in Central Texas:

February 24-March 31
The Rockdale KC Fish Fry will be held every Friday during Lent, except Good Friday, through March 31st. Plates are $12 each and include fish, hush puppies, fries, green beans, slaw, tea, and dessert. All plates are dine-in or take-out. Serving is from 5-7:30PM at the KC Hall. 

February 24-March 31
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 will sponsor a drive-thru Shrimp & Fish Fry every Friday through March 31st.  Plates will be to go only from 3:30-7:15PM or until sold out.  Plates will consist of fried shrimp, fried fish, beans,  slaw, and fries. Cost will be $12 per plate. Plates can be picked up in a drive-thru lane behind the Westphalia Parish Hall at 3000 TX320 in Westphalia. Proceeds support the KC`s charity goals for the year.

March 27-31
COVID vaccination clinics are today from 1-4PM at the Milam County Health Department and Friday from 10AM-2PM at Gause Community Center. 

March 30
The Bell County Master Gardener Association and Harker Heights Activities Center presents Texas Superstar Annuals from 6-7:30PM Thursday at the Harker Heights Activities Center in Harker Heights. Certified Master Gardener Debbie Thompson will present a selection of annual Texas Superstars that are deer resistant, attract pollinators, and more. Space is limited. Register online at http://bit.ly/3XUU2Bk

April 1
Come help celebrate the 75th wedding anniversary of Richard and Minnie Ruzicka on Saturday from 12:30-3PM at the Buckholts SPJST Lodge. They will have coffee and dessert. Dominoes may also be played. 

April 1
Art Walk will be in downtown Cameron at The Venue by Railfan on Saturday from 4PM until 10PM. There will be new artists, new paintings, sculptures, and digital art to view and purchase. Wine will be served and a food truck will be available for your enjoyment. Please come out and mingle with the creative artists and enjoy a wonderful evening. Artists pay a 20% commission and those funds will be used to buy art supplies for Yoe High School art students who show promise with skills. Chris Douglas the Yoe Art teacher determines who will receive the supplies. 

April 1
Gause VFD will host their annual BBQ Dinner from 11AM until sold out Saturday. Plates of brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, dessert, and drink are $15 each, dine-in or to-go. A silent auction will also be held. 

April 1
First Baptist Church of Cameron will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday from 1-2:30PM. There will be food, fun, and games. 

April 2
The Altar Society Springfest at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cyclone will be Sunday from 10:30AM until. Plates of home-fried chicken and sausage with all the trimmings will be sold dine-in or drive-through. All plates are $15. A hand-pieced quilt raffle will be held with tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. There will also be homemade food items and religious articles. Everyone is invited. 


WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO 2020 TEMPLE MURDER

(TEMPLE) A woman accused in the murder of another woman in Temple has pleaded guilty. 

Jury selection had begun Monday in the trial against 21-year-old De`Juana Williams of Killeen when that came to halt Tuesday. Court records show Williams elected to change her plea to guilty and was then sentenced by 264th District Court Judge Paul LePak to 35 years in prison. She will get credit for time served. Her murder charge stemmed from the March 2020 shooting death of 20-year-old Kaitlyn Silverio of Temple. A Bell County Grand Jury also previously indicted 20-year-old Cedric Vernon Henderson, Jr. on a Capital Murder charge for the slaying. He already pleaded guilty in the case and was sentenced to life in prison. Police were called about 10PM March 29th to the 3300 block of Hereford Lane in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived to find Silverio laying in the road. She was taken to the hospital and died about 2 hours later. Investigators believe the shooting death is the result of a narcotics transaction. Both Henderson and Williams remain jailed at this time.


WILCO SETS COMMITTEE FOR BOND REVIEW

(GEORGETOWN) Select citizens in Williamson County will look into a possible bond election later this year. 

The Williamson County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to create a committee of citizens to look at potential future road projects or park projects. Each commissioner then appointed 2 members to the committee, which will include Meg Walsh, Larry Madsen, Joe Bob Ellison, Bill Chapman, Steve Fought, Mike Russell, Michele Sherwood, and Bryon Borchers. County Judge Bill Gravell named David Hayes as chairman of the committee. The group will be tasked with coming up with a plan by August in order to get the proposal on the November ballot. The move to study additional bond funding comes just a week after the Court approved issuing $150 million in short-term debt to finish up projects that were part of the 2019 road bond that fell short of paying for all expected projects because of inflation and the rise in construction costs. 


ROCKDALE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

(ROCKDALE) The 2023 Rockdale Fair Association scholarship is available. Please see your high school counselor or the Milam County 4H Extension Office to complete the application. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Last year, the group awarded over $10,000 in scholarships to Milam County seniors. For questions, call 512-760-8621.


YOE FFA BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

(CAMERON) The 2023 Yoe FFA Booster Club scholarship is now available. The application is available on the Yoe FFA website. Deadline to apply in April 6th. Applications must be returned to your Ag teacher. 


CAMERON ISD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNEY

(CAMERON) The Cameron ISD Scholarship Foundation is set to host a golf tourney to raise funds for scholarships. 

The Foundation is on a mission to ensure that every Cameron ISD student has the opportunity for post-secondary education. Their goal is to provide a scholarship for every CISD senior who applies and qualifies to receive one. In the past several years, they have awarded $500 scholarships to every applicant to the tune of over $20,000 in scholarships each year. The group is set to hold a golf tournament to raise funds for these scholarships beginning at 10AM Saturday, April 8th, at the Cameron Municipal Course. The 4 person scramble will offer prizes to the top 3 places plus longest drive and closest to the pin. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The cost of playing is $75 per person or $300 per team. Private carts are welcome. Sponsorships run from $100 to $500. You can also donate online at https://givebutter.com/cisdgolf23.  For more information, call 254-482-0659.


LADY YOE SOFTBALL/YOE BASEBALL

(CAMERON) The Yoe High baseball and softball teams both came up with blowout victories on Tuesday. 

The Lady Yoe softball team wrapped up the 1st half of district play with a 13-3 run rule win against McGregor. KaSara Brooks launched 2 homers, both in the 5th inning, including a grand slam to cap off the run rule walk-off in the bottom of the 5th. Brooks had 5 RBI for the night. Sam Frausto got the complete game victory. The Yoe baseball team scored 12 runs in the 4th inning to run rule McGregor 15-0. Both teams are back in action Friday against archrival Rockdale at home. KMIL will bring you all the action for Yoe baseball. 


POLICE REPORT

(CAMERON) Cameron PD reported 2 EMS calls and no other activity. 

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale PD reported 9 EMS calls and no other activity.

(CAMERON) Milam County Sheriff`s Office has 1 new booking:
--Mary Stephens, 27 of Calvert, for NISI judgement

There were no accidents reported in rural Milam County.
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There are currently 130 inmates in the county jail, including 2 held for Bell County.




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