The Henderson News (Henderson, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 59, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Page: 3 of 11
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SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS
SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS
$40,000 bond.
The rancher finally con-
are the result of an ongoing Cass County ranch in Decern-
Does your child’s school have safe drinking water?
your
favorite fall hues — orange, sienna, black and red
salsa, and black beans.
Execution.
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Checklist, by visiting the Environmental Protec-
A forensic psychiatrist who
five functions and delusional
Crime.
court records. Mays and his
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on stage that he did not know about the mischief before it hap-
pened and that no money was ever paid. Mr. Roberson made the
phone call upon threats by deputies that his son was going to jail.
As soon as the phone call is released, a further statement will
be released.
The bottom line is: Was the phone call between
Roberson and Best the first time Jon had been told about the
thefts or was that a prior call? Only the sheriff has that
information, and that information is being withheld from us
and the public by the Sheriff and the District Attorney. Why?
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SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS
• Seven counts of animal cru-
elty;
• Six counts of narcotics;
• Five counts of disturbance,
• 13 counts of scam;
• 10 counts of loud music;
• Nine counts of burglary of
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Wednesday, October 9,2019 — THE HENDERSON NEWS — PAGE 3
Tyler Junior College
Mejia inauguration set Friday, Oct. 11
For safer, healthier school days, don’t forget
to put a filtered water bottle on your family’s
At a time when environmental health advo- shopping list.
> An option designed specifically with children
student health. Municipal water, which is not in mind is the LifeStraw Play featuring a two-
• Four counts of animal bite,
credit card abuse, runaway, sus-
picious noise;
• Three counts of ID theft,
• 90 counts of reckless driver; loud music;
• Two counts of robbery, ter-
roristic threat; and
• One count of burglary of a
cates are calling for the proactive removal of
lead-bearing parts from schools’ drinking water
systems, parents can start protecting their chil-
Current research shows that contaminants dren’s health today with filtered water bottles.
in school drinking water can pose a threat to
“Our communities are the cornerstone of the
success of our institution,” Mejia said.
reimburse the funds once the
receipts have been filed.
“The district was awarded
the grant back in February,”
said Bonneau. It was a coop- time with his many friends. He would like to thank his parents
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above their state’s action level. What’s more, a ful item for kids with sensory defensiveness who
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Best • Continued from page 1
Optimist • Continued from page 1
and the Henderson Econom-
ic Development Corporation
(HEDCO). The organizations,
which identified a shortage of
welders in the region, are pro-
viding $150,000 each to help
teach welding to high school
students. HEDCO has pur-
chased its portion of the new
equipment directly and provid-
ed it to the school.
In other business, the board:
Approved the minutes of the
Sept. 10, board meeting.
Approved the financial
report for September 2019.
Approved a renewal of the
district’s investment policy and
strategy.
Nominated Drew Butler
and Denny Eby to serve on
the Rusk County Appraisal Dis- r
trict’s board. Trustee Jon John- 1
son, who currently serves on
the board, and another mem- I
ber both have terms ending in |
December, opening two vacan- ,
cies. Johnson said once all the
nominations are received, the I
appraisal district with ask the |
school board to cast votes for .
the candidates.
Set the next monthly meet- I
ing at 5:30 p.m. for Tuesday, |
Nov. 12. .
Wood County deputies made
the arrest at the Wood County took possession of more than Scott Perry and Jessie Bellard,
his wife told them to leave any relevant mental illness at ensure kids are hydrating safely while at school, Mexico and India. More information can be
The because they were “just hav- that time. one of which is using a filtered water bottle.
U.S. Supreme Court has long ing a spat.” When the neighbor That has since changed. In “Sending my children to school with a water
believes he is to be executed bor said Mays was shooting at same Henderson County judge and pipelines means that schools may have an students, too.
because he has a renewable her, on their property in Payne found he was fit for execution, undiscovered problem or that test results may
energy design that threatens oil Springs, a small town southeast A reason for that finding, Mays’ not always be public knowledge.
companies. of Dallas. lawyers claim, was because the T
Clayton said in his order , ’ ~ \ \ ~
that he stopped the execution was calm and polite, and that diagnosed or treated Mays for there are practical steps families can take to help grams are implemented in places like Kenya,
to “properly review all medi- 1 ’
cal records submitted.”
extradited to Texas on three 1
cattle theft indictments in which also bounced.
Wood County. The latest brings ~ „
his total to four, with more pos- tacted Strain Feeders and charges,
sible.
All four current indictments Thompson picked up at his $40,000 in fines, and restitu-
- tion to the victim.
Benefitting not only the user, but children
around the world, each LifeStraw water bottle
of Dallas. lawyers claim, was because the While students who use school water can provides a school child in need with safe drink-
At first, deputies said Mays Texas prison system had not be at risk of consuming unsafe contaminants, ing water for an entire school year. Their pro-
Charges mount for La. man accused of cattle theft
six-month investigation by ber were repossessed due to
Texas and Southwestern Cattle non-payment for cattle pur-
Raisers Association (TSCRA) chased by the rancher from
Special Rangers and Louisiana Strain Feeders.
Department of Agriculture and The investigators found
Forestry (LDAF) Brand Inspec- reason to suspect that Thomp-
tors. son falsified invoices to Strain
The latest indictment goes Feeders showing he sold the
back to April when TSCRA cattle to the victim when he had
Special Rangers Bo Fox and not. Thompson then purchased
Larry Hand met with a Cass cattle from the victim under
County rancher who sold cattle false pretenses. Investigators
to Thompson. According to believe Thompson falsified
Fox, who led the Cass County information to earn addition-
investigation, the rancher was al compensation from Strain
led to believe Thompson was Feeders.
■ TSCRA would like to espe-
Mejia represents TJC through his service on
the boards of the Community College Baccalau-
On July 1, Dr. Juan E. Mejia became TJC’s reate Association, the Tyler Area Chamber of
seventh president. Commerce, Leadership Tyler and the East Texas
He will be inaugurated in a formal ceremony Human Needs Network. He is a member of the
at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Wagstaff Gymnasium Tyler Business Education Council, the Tyler
on the TJC campus. Admission is free, and the Area Partnership 4 Education, the Smith County
public is invited to attend. Seat Coalition and the Lindale Music Friendly
“TJC is a world-class, premier, and award- Community Designation Committee.
winning institution of higher learning, and I am He has previously served on the boards of
honored and grateful for this privilege,” he said, the National Council for Workforce Education,
A native of McAllen, Mejia completed his the Texas Associate of College Technical Educa-
first postsecondary credential from Texas State tors, the Literacy Council of Tyler, CASA of East
Technical Institute, followed by his baccalaure- Texas, and the Tyler Innovation Pipeline.
ate degree from Texas A&M University - Corpus “The junior/community colleges that will
Christi, and his master’s and doctoral degrees distinguish themselves will all share common
from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. ingredients,” Mejia said, “and these include
He joined TJC in 2013 as vice president for trustees with a spot-on vision about what they
student affairs and soon after assumed the role wish to accomplish, faculty, staff and adminis-
of provost and vice president for academic and trators who have a commitment to excellence,
student affairs. Most recently, he served as pres- students who are heroes, and communities that
ident for branch locations and district provost, are pro-education and supportive.”
Prior to TJC, Mejia served as vice president for Today, TJC is one of the largest community
academic affairs and chief academic officer at colleges in Texas, providing access at its main
South Texas College, where he is also recognized campus in Tyler and throughout the East Texas
as a founding member of the institution. region at TJC North, TJC West, TJC Jacksonville
Mejia said, “First and foremost, our priority is and TJC Rusk.
student and community success, through a cul- With more than 660 faculty and nearly
ture of authentic caring, empowerment, excel- 13,000 students per semester, TJC awards more
lence and integrity: We are focused on becom- than 2,500 degrees and certificates each year,
ing One TJC, and that will triangulate culture,
strategy and heart.”
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string a garland made of pinecones to the banister, Smoothie, made with Ghirardelli sea salt caramel, Lead, in particular, is a major concern due to safely and conveniently access water from any
or hang it from the mantle. Paint mason jars in roasted bananas, dates, non-fat yogurt and cin- old metal pipelines and systems that carry water tap or public water fountain. The bottle is also
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son, 40, of
Hineston,
Louisiana,
was arrested
Wednesday
on a felony
cattle theft
indictment
out of Cass
County, Texas.
Special Rangers of the purchasing cattle on behalf of
Texas and Southwestern Cat- a bonded feeding operation in cially thank Special Rangers
tie Raisers Association and Louisiana, Strain Feeders. Bo Fox and Larry Hand, LDAF
L '' Thompson purchased and Brand Commission Inspectors
Courthouse. Thompson was $56,000 in cattle in Decern- the Cass County District Attor-
booked and later released on a ber 2018. He paid the rancher ney’s Office, Wood County
$40,000 bond. with a personal check, but it District Attorney’s Office and
Thompson was previous- was returned due to insuffi- Wood County Sheriffs Office
ly arrested in ^Louisiana and cient funds. Thompson wrote for their tremendous contribu-
two additional checks, both of tions to the investigation and
subsequent indictments.
If convicted on all four
Thompson could
was informed that the cattle face 32 years in prison, up to
held that for an execution to wanted to press charges for the 2018, prison mental health bottle that filters out contaminants is an easy ing the safety of drinking water in their child’s
be conducted, the inmate must gunshots and a deputy attempt- (
know that they are about to be ed to arrest Mays, however, his schizophrenia and other disor- and safe water at school,” says Tara Lundy,
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Mays, 60, was sentenced state. He ran inside with a rifle,
to death in 2008 after kill- but continued talking with dep- a motion last month,
ing two Henderson County uties through a window and at
sheriffs deputies in a stand- one point outside for about 20 visited Mays before also said
off that began with a domestic minutes, telling them he feared that as of August, his cogni-
disturbance call, according to the deputies would kill him.
Mays then shot two depu- beliefs have worsened. Mays
wife were yelling, and a neigh- ties, Tony Ogburn and Paul had trouble staying on topic,
Habelt, in the heads, killing quickly veered conversation to
them. Another deputy was shot comments that the guards were the month. Price attributes this don’t leave valuables in plain activity;
in the leg but survived. Mays poisoning the air vents and was to the same increase in calls sight. • 16 counts of criminal tres-
surrendered after he was shot frequently incoherent. regarding building checks and Reports of oilfield theft were pass;
himself. Mays’ execution was the suspicious activity. down to two counts. Price point-
in 2015, the Texas Court second stopped this week. On Another slight increase for ed out that most of the oil com-
of Criminal Appeals stopped Friday, the execution of Randy the month of September was panies now have cameras on-
Mays’ first scheduled execu- Halprin, set for Oct. 10, was gunshots with a total of nine, site and a would-be thief already building;
tion because of competency halted by the Texas Court of With hunting season fast knows it. • Eight counts of illegal
questions, but ultimately the Criminal Appeals. approaching, Price expects A total of 2,417 records were dumping;
these numbers to rise. He took taken in September, which is up
a moment to warn Rusk County from 2,199 in August.
citizens to, “Be aware of your Crime statistics, according to
surroundings. Know that those reports produced each day by
bullets must come down so the RCSO and printed in The harassment;
make sure they aren’t aimed at Henderson News in September,
include the following:
• 113 building checks;
• 102 counts of livestock;
• 64 counts of welfare con-
cern;
• 31 counts of simple assault;
• 22 counts of criminal mis- building, cyber crime, failure to
found at lifestraw.com.
Parents can learn more about policies affect-
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officials diagnosed Mays with way to ensure my kids can always access clean school, as well as access a Healthy Schools
m , a Checklist, by visiting the Environmental Protec-
face changed, court briefings ders and prescribed him anti- mother of three and head of brand at LifeStraw, tion Agency’s website at: www.epa.gov/schools.
, psychotics, the lawyers wrote in who arms her own children with a bottle that can
filter fountain water on-the-go.
That has since changed. In
mits a report.
The board also approved two
equipment purchases as a part
of a $300,000 grant for voca-
tional instruction at the high
school. Assistant Superinten-
dent of Curriculum and Instruc-
tion Stephanie Bonneau told
the board that the district will Playing both football and baseball, Brady has received a mul-
purchase 15 welding stations titude of awards. He’s been named First Team All-District Line-
and several welding machines backer, two times, All-State Linebacker, also two times, Defensive
totaling around $120,000. The MVP, three times and Pitcher of the Year All-District. He feels the
East Texas Council of Govern- times he’s dedicated to sports has taught him perseverance and three Sent ember
ment (ETCOG) will eventually leadership skills. Price also commented on the
Odom is affiliated with First Baptist Church of Henderson and increase in number of Burglary
believes his time in the church has taught him many life lessons of a vehicle and pointed out that
and led him down the path to becoming a Godly man. jn neariy every case the car was o,
Odom enjoys fishing, hunting, playing sports and spending ieft unlocked. He urged every- chief; ID, aggravated assault and theft
• 20 counts of suspicious of service.
erative effort between ETCOG for always being available for him and express his love for them.
Many fun ways to celebrate Fall
By State Point Media mentary colors to use as a table centerpiece.
SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS Experience Fall Flavors
To fully take advantage of this flavor-packed sea-
It’s time to celebrate colorful falling leaves and son> be sure to try limited-time fall menus at your
cooling weather with fun seasonal activities. The favorite local dimng spots. For example, at Tropical
good news; you don’t have to travel far from home Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe,
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namon or the Jerk Chicken Quesadilla, which is
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