Tuesday, November 3, 2009

YOE FOOTBALL PLAYER HURT IN WRECK

(CAMERON)  An offensive lineman with the Cameron Yoemen was hurt in a 3-vehicle wreck Monday morning. 

Athletic Trainer John Marek said Ricky Dominguez suffered shoulder and wrist injuries in the accident that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. at 4th and Orchard.

Marek said Dominguez is being held out of practices this week and will be re-evaluated on Thursday. 

According to Cameron Police, drivers in the accident were Ruben Rodriguez of Copperas Cove, Cecilia Marek and Luis Dominguez both of Cameron. 

Police said motorists traveling east were blinded by the sun contributing to the accident.

CITY TO REPAIR CEMETERY ROAD

(CAMERON) A caved in road in the cemetery will be repaired after approval by the Cameron City Council during Monday`s regular meeting.

The council had put off a decision on repairing the road during the previous meeting.

The collapsed bridge is near the back of the Oak Hill Cemetery, and has been closed to the public. Over time, the bridge railings had fallen off, and the bridge and culvert had collapsed. From the previous meeting, it was learned estimated repairs will run $30,000.

In other business, the city passed the Tax Roll Resolution by a 4-1 vote. The only dissenting was Joe White.

And the first reading of an ordinance approving the formation of Little River Basin Sub-Regional Planning Commission was approved.

VOTING TODAY ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

(TEXAS)  It might lack the excitement of last year`s presidential election or next year`s gubernatorial vote, but today`s election features 11 state constitutional amendments, as well as assorted local government ballot measures.

If early voting is any indication, turnout at the polls will be light today. 

The Legislature last spring authorized statewide votes on 11 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Among them: Three propositions deal with veterans and the military, three focus on the way that property is appraised for assessing property taxes, and the others pay for an effort to increase the number of top-tier universities in the state, ensure public access to beaches, limit use of eminent domain, increase terms for emergency service district officials and give local governments authority to limit development near military installations.

A complete description of each amendment is available by visiting this story on our website at www.kmil.com

Proposition 1
HJR 132
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for the prevention of encroachment or for the construction of roadways, utilities, or other infrastructure to protect or promote the mission of the military installation."

Proposition 2
HJR 36-1
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property`s value as a residence homestead."

Proposition 3
HRJ 36-3
"The constitutional amendment providing for uniform standards and procedures for the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes."

Proposition 4
HJR 14-2
"The constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund."

Proposition 5
HJR 36-2
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations."

Proposition 6
HJR 116
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans` Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in amounts equal to or less than amounts previously authorized."

Proposition 7
HJR 127
"The constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices."

Proposition 8
HJR 7
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state."

Proposition 9
HJR 102
"The constitutional amendment to protect the right of the public, individually and collectively, to access and use the public beaches bordering the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico."

Proposition 10
HJR 85
"The constitutional amendment to provide that elected members of the governing boards of emergency services districts may serve terms not to exceed four years."

Proposition 11
HJR 14-1
"The constitutional amendment to prohibit the taking, damaging, or destroying of private property for public use unless the action is for the ownership, use, and enjoyment of the property by the State, a political subdivision of the State, the public at large, or entities granted the power of eminent domain under law or for the elimination of urban blight on a particular parcel of property, but not for certain economic development or enhancement of tax revenue purposes, and to limit the legislature`s authority to grant the power of eminent domain to an entity."

20TH DISTRICT COURT

(CAMERON)  A Cameron man was sent to prison late last week in 20th District Court.  25-year-old, Richard Roy Green, Jr. was sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading true to violating conditions of his probation on an orginal charge of 2nd degree felony, burglary of a habitation.

In other cases; William Joseph Taylor, 27, of Cameron was placed on 4 years probation, and ordered to pay $2,500 after pleading guilty to a state jail felony offense of evading arrest with a motor vehicle.

--Eric Scott Carlile, 26, of Rockdale was placed on 3 years probation, with standard conditions, including substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment.  He was also ordered to pay restitution after he pled guilty to a state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance, less than one gram.

--Richard James Munoz, 57, of Rockdale was given a probated sentence of 10 years in prison, probated for five years with standard probation conditions, including the completion of anger management classes.  Munoz was also ordered to have no contact with the victim, on a charge of injury to the elderly.

TODDLER FOUND WANDERING

(ROBERTSON COUNTY)  Robertson County Sheriff Gerald Yezak said Monday that a motorist discovered a toddler wandering along a roadway Saturday wearing only a diaper and one sock.

Yezak said the child`s great-grandmother was supposed to have been looking after the toddler.

Shortly after the child was found alone, Yezak said Child Protective Services was notified and is now investigating the incident as possible child neglect.

HUNDREDS ATTEND TOWN MEETING

(CENTERVILLE) Hundreds of residents packed the Leon County courthouse Monday night, asking questions and hoping for answers about a serial rapist targeting elderly women in Central Texas.

The serial rapist who has been terrorizing elderly women in Central Texas has now officially been linked to an attack in Falls County.

The Falls County Sheriff’s Office received notification Monday that DNA evidence gathered from the home of an elderly woman who was sexually assaulted earlier this month matches DNA from similar attacks in Leon and Bell Counties as well as in Lavaca County.

Two of the attacks happened in Bell County, three occurred in Leon County, 2 in Lavaca County, as well as the Falls County attack.

At the meeting held last night in Centerville, authorities from those counties turned to the community for help.

Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield said "We`re doing the best we can to catch this guy, but we need your help, you are in the public, you know what goes on around your houses."

Area residents are urged to be especially observant and take precautions to secure their homes. Residents should consider leaving additional lighting on at night and make certain that their homes, garages and vehicles are securely locked.

Along with the Texas Rangers, the U.S. Marshals and the FBI could be called in to help in the investigation.

Here are the facts investigators know:

--The suspect has attacked women in Falls, Leon, Lavaca, and Bell Counties.
--Out of eight total attacks, five have occurred along Highway 53 and Highway 7.
--All victims have been elderly women living along.
--The attacks occur in the late evening or very early morning.
--Brick faced homes have been targets.

The following are suggestions of What to do to stay safe:

--Close and lock your windows at night.
--Keep exterior lights on and night lights on inside your house.
--Keep a cell phone close by in the event your house phone is disabled.
--Obtain a personal noise device such as a whistle, life alert, horn, etc.
--Know your neighbors and check on each other.

ON GOLDEN POND COMING

(CAMERON)  On Golden Pond produced by Milam Community Theater will open this Saturday, Nov. 7 with an 8 p.m. Performance at the Williams Civic Center in Cameron.

Buzz Rahm, from Morgan’s Point, and Mona Batula, from Rockdale, play Norman and Ethel Thayer, an older couple who re-discover the meaning of life and family while spending their summers in a lake cottage in Maine in the acclaimed play, “On Golden Pond.”

A membership reception will be held prior to the curtain, beginning at 7 p.m. this Saturday.  Additional performances are Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m., Saturday Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. and the show closes Sunday Nov. 15 with a 2 p.m. matinee.

The supporting cast for the show are Melanie Reed as Chelsea, Dustan Owen as Bill, Hayden Wilson as Billy, Buddy Shuffield as Charlie and Carter Whitmire as the Operator. The theater’s Web site, www.MilamCommunityTheater.com, has more information about the show and directions to the civic center.

COMMUNITY NEWS

(BURLINGTON)  The Burlington Vol. Fire Dept. will host their Garage sale this Saturday  starting at 7 a.m.  Sodas, coffee and snacks will be available.  The Dept. is located on Hwy 77 at CR 133 in Burlington....watch for the signs.  Donations for the sale are appreciated.  Contact Gene or Ellen Klein at 742-8544 or 742-5487; or Judy or Sandi at 254 869-2585

(ROSEBUD)  Rosebud will have its 24th Annual 100+ Garage Sales event this Saturday.  There will be over 100 garage sales across the city with booth space downtown also available for vendors and garage sales.  For more information or reservations, call Marvin Bernsen at Poppy Dean`s Antiques at 254- 583-0147 or Roy Spivey at 254-583-2345.

(ROSEBUD)  The 14th Annual Turkey and Dressing Dinner in Rosebud will be held this Sunday, November 8th from 11AM-1PM. The supper will be in the St. Anne`s Center on S. Stallworth St. in Rosebud. Plates are $8 and include turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings. To-go plates will be available. Several raffles will also take place. The event is sponsored by the St. Anne`s Ladies Guild.

ACADEMY COACH RELIEVED OF DUTIES

(ACADEMY)  Academy head football coach Royce McAdams was relieved of his coaching duties Monday, and placed on one week paid administrative leave.  McAdams will remain as the district`s athletic director, but will not be at school this week, or on the sidelines for the game Friday night.

Superintendent Kevin Sprinkles said it is an internal personnel matter and would not comment beyond that. 

McAdams was in his 7th season at Academy and 3 victories short of 200 for his career.  McAdams said he believes the decision was made based on an incident that occurred during Friday night`s home game against Rogers.

He told the Temple Telegram he mouthed an obscenity at a heckler.  He said he wished he hadn`t done it, but that he didn`t say anything vocally and wasn`t trying to cause a commotion. 

McAdams said he hopes there is enough positive things he`s done to outweigh that one bad decision. 

McAdams is 36-37 at Academy, and 197-99-1 overall.  Assistants Quincy McMurtry and Tim Butler will handle the offensive and defensive play calls during the Bee`s season finale Friday night in Florence.

LADY YOE FACE HAMSHIRE FANNETT

(HUNTSVILLE)  The Lady Yoe will face off against Hamshire Fannett in round 2 of the high school volleyball playoffs Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Huntsville HIgh School.   District 24 playoff teams all had a bye in round 1.

The Lady Longhorns are the 21-3A District Champs with an 8-2 district record.  

The Lady Longhorns were eliminated by Caldwell last year in the Region III Class 3A finals. 

The Cameron/Hamshire Fannett match can be heard live Thursday night right here on 105.1 The Ranch.

POLICE REPORT

(CAMERON) Cameron Police reported 2 arrests:
--Octaviano Saloman of Cameron on a warrant for Bond forfeiture for Possession of Marijuana.
--Clyde Wayne Seaton of Cameron for DWI.

3 vehicle wreck at 4th and Orchard at 6:56 a.m.  Drivers were Ruben Rodriguez of Copperas Cove; Cecilia Marek of Cameron; and Luis Dominguez.  AMR responded. At least one person was transported.  Motorists blinded by the rising sun caused the collision.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Police reported 1 EMS run with no other activity.

(CAMERON) The Milam County Sheriff`s Department reported 4 new arrests:
--Ronald Lee Jennings, 52 of Bedford for District Commitment
--Octaviano Arratia Salomon, Jr., 26 of Cameron for Bond Forfeiture
--Brandi Nichole Degrate, 24 of Waco for Criminal Trespass
--Clyde Wayne Seaton, 43 of Cameron for DWI

There were 128 prisoners in the Milam County Jail this morning, including 45 prisoners housed for Brazos County and 1 held for Cameron PD.