Page 2, Thursday, April 17,2008 News for Southern Colorado County, — The Eagle Lake Headlight

THE EAGLE LAKE HEADLIGHT Produced and Advertising and News Deadline: 5 P.M. Monday Single Copy Price : 50c Division of Beal Publications, LLC • (USPS 163-760) Distributed By: Second class postage paid MEMBER P.O. Box 67 - 220 East Main Subscription Rates 2008 Colorado County (including Lissie & Egypt) $18.50 at Eagle Lake, Texas TO CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS 77434-0067 James Sweet 979-234-5521 • Fax: 979-234-5522 Fayette, Lavaca, Wharton & Austin Counties $21.00 TEXAS PRESS Carol Cardenas • Doug Beal Address Corrections email: [email protected] iora Other Texas Residents $21.50 ASSOCIATION should be sent to P.O. Box 67 Published Weekly-Every Thursday Outside of Texas; Inside U.S $23.00 The Eagle Lake Headlight reserves the right to reject, edit or omit editorial Eagle Lake, Texas 77434-0067 content and/or advertisement for any reason in order to conform to the paper's policy. Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri-8-5 Wed-10-3 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION State Authorities Intervene At Mormon Sect Compound State I Capital AUSTIN — State authorities a local family violence shelter children. mental bodies. lawyer, Ho will oversee both on April 3 entered YFZ Ranch, a prompted the state to take action. The San Angelo Standard- Ethics post ahead criminal and civil litigation before 1,700-acre compound located near Acallerwho identified herself as a Times reported April 11 that the for Lehmberg state and federal appeals courts Eldorado, owned by the Funda- 16-year-old mother reported that city of San Angelo alone is paying Rosemary Lehmberg won the and will represent Texas before mentalist Church of Jesus Christ she had suffered physical and sex- $60,000 a day toward the care of April 8 Democratic primary runoff the U.S. Supreme Court. Ho also of Latter Day Saints and under ual abuse inside of the compound, the children removed from the for Travis County district attor- will serve as a top legal advisor construction since 2004. according to a six-page affidavit compound. ney, defeating fellow Assistant to Abbott. Over a period of a few days filed in Schleicher County. The Texas Department of Travis County District Attorney Cruz will return to private 416 children and 139 women who The Texas Department of State Health Services is oversee- Mindy Montford. practice later this spring. He ar- resided in the compound were Family and Protective Services ing medical and mental health By state law, the Travis Coun- gued eight cases before the U.S. placed in state custody and trans- directed the relocation of the services for the children. ty district attorney serves as the Supreme Court since his tenure ported by bus to temporary quar- YFZ women and children to San The agency reported that state's chief ethics prosecutor in began in January 2003. HIGHLIGHTS ters in San Angelo. The women Angelo. An estimated 700 workers about a dozen children have what addition to the normal district at- Unlicensed locksmiths By Ed Sterling reportedly left the compound took part in the effort. The agency appears to be chicken pox. torney duties. are caught voluntarily. is lining up guardians ad litem About 25 mental health pro- Current Travis County District The Texas Department of Pub- Corridor comment Emergency calls made to and licensed foster care for the fessionals were on the job as of Attorney is retiring lic Safety in late March arrested period expires April 11, along with four doctors after 31 years in office. Lehmberg seven employees of unlicensed On April 18, a 30-day exten- and 10 nurses. Plans were made has served as Earle's chief deputy locksmith companies and three sion of the public comment pe- to bring in 14 more doctors and for a decade. Earle endorsed Le- employees of unlicensed alarm riod for the Texas Department of "EAGLE LAKE EAST BERNARD medical assistants to see to the hmberg's candidacy. companies in El Paso. Arrests Transportation's "Interstate-69/ group's needs. No Republican filed as a candi- were made when the individuals Trans-Texas Corridor Tier One NAILS NAILS Gov. , Lt. Gov. Da- date, meaning Lehmberg will run offered alarm and locksmith ser- Draft Environmental Impact 979-234-2800 979-335-4804 vid Dewhurst and House Speaker unopposed on the Nov. 7 general vices to undercover officers, the Statement" expires. MON-SAT 10:00-6:00 PM TUES-SAT 10-6:00 PM Tom Craddick signed a joint let- election ballot. DPS reported on April 8. TxDOT Executive Director ter to Texas Comptroller Susan AG appoints "These companies have ac- Amadeo Saenz said the agency • SPA PEDICURE AND MANICURE Combs, addressing costs arising J/k • NAILS & TOE FANTASTIC solicitor general cess to private homes, and the conducted more than 500 pub- from the situation. licensing process guarantees that lic meetings on the proposed I HAND DESIGN The state's three top officials Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on April 9 announced the their employees have undergone Interstate 69 and Interstate 35 ^^ • NAIL TIPS CUSTOM DESIGN asked Combs to allow the Texas criminal background checks, are projects. Health and Human Services appointment of James C. Ho as • LADIES & GENTLEMEN INSROWN solicitor general of Texas, replac- not registered sex offenders and Citizens voiced resistance to Commission to cover allowable meet basic requirements estab- the proposals at many of the pub- TOE NAILS REMOVED legitimate emergency costs for ing R. Ted Cruz. As the state's chief appellate lished by Texas law," said DPS lic meetings and hearings. • FACIAL- BODY MASSAGE state agencies and local govern- chief, Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr. • EYELASH EXTENSIONS • WAXING • BRIDE-TO-BE 30% OFF Let's Look Back. ALL SERVICES GIFT 24 & 48 YEARS AGO CERTIFICATES May 2,1984 daughter, Alicia to Francisco De a beautiful new building for the and William (Billy) Rees, both of Carolyn Ann Pavlu of Gar- La Garza, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mill-Bauer Funeral Home on Garwood, were named Valedicto- AVAILABLE wood, was the recipient of the Pedro Francisco de la Garza of McCarty Street... rian and Salutatorian, respective- Brewton Scholarship Award Eagle Lake. The wedding nuptials George was named Chapter ly, for the 1960 graduating class of 1ME 832-419-9888 4 for outstanding achievement at was exchanged on Saturday, July Star Farmer and Edwin Egg- Garwood High School... Sam Houston State University in 28 in Houston... emeyer named Star Greenhand Mr. and Mrs. James Hoff- Hunts ville... April 28,1960 member at the Garwood FFA man are the pleased parents of Monday, April 23 Mrs. Char- Construction is underway on Banquet... a daughter, Sharon Lynn, born lene Konesheck honored her Miss Henrietta Schoellmann April 21. granddaughter, Roxanne Ripper, Taco Tony's with a luncheon at the lovely home of Mrs. Anna Lee Higgins mem- Mexican Restaurant bers of Roxanne's 1984 Rice High Colorado County Sheriff's Report 20 Calhoun Road • Eagle Lake School graduating class... 979-234-3984 Miss Janelle Bauer, bride- The Colorado County Sheriffs Tuesday, March 18 responded to Crooked Creek elect of Jackson Hooper, was Department reported the follow- At 10:10 am, Deputy Mieth and Bluebonnet Bend in Lake Breakfast Specials: Mon.-Fri., 8 to 11:30 a.m entertained Saturday morning, ing calls and cases for the week responded to Weishuhn Road in Sheridan Estates in reference to Lunch and Dinner Specials April 28 with a Recipe Coffee ending March 27. reference to mailbox damage. A a vehicle that damaged a fence Shower at the home of Mrs. Rob- and utility pole and left the scene. Mon.-Fri. Beginning at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, March 14 report was filed and the case is ert Griffith... At 12:30 pm, Deputy Argo pending further information to After further investigation, a Buffet Tuesdays and Thursdays Miss Leigh Ann Bryant responded to Rice High School identify the suspect(s). warrant was obtained and Con- of Lake Jackson and William nie Peterson Robinson, 42 of 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in reference to a student using At 11:39 am, Deputy Butts "Chuck" Pugh of Houston were profanity. After further investi- responded to Schulenburg Lane Columbus, was arrested for Duty Hours: united in holy matrimony at 4 gation, one student was issued a west of Columbus in reference Upon Striking Fixture or Highway p.m. Saturday, April 14 at the First citation for Disruption of Classes. to mailbox damage. A report was Landscaping. Case closed. Mon.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m Baptist Church in Lake Jackson. Case closed. filed and the case is pending fur- At 11:53 am, Deputy Hudson and 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Rev. Claude Johnson, pastor of At 8:40 pm, Deputy Gonzalez ther investigation. responded to a residence on CR Assembly of God Church in Free- 270 near Weimar in reference to Fri. and Sat.: 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m responded to CR 2103 in reference At 2:10 pm, Deputy Butts re- port, officiated at the wedding... to a disturbance. After further sponded to a residence in Rock a Theft of two ATVs. A report was Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Gon- investigation, the disturbance Island in reference to Criminal filed and at least two suspects are zales of Eagle Lake are pleased was determined to be a verbal Mischief. A report was filed and being evaluated. The ATVs were to announce the engagement and argument. Case closed. the case is pending further infor- entered into the state and national approaching marriage of their At 11:55 pm, Deputy Staff initi- mation. database as stolen. Case is pend- ated a traffic stop on FM 2434 near At 4 pm, Sgt. Pflughaupt re- ing further investigation. IH-10 in Glidden. After further sponded to a residence on FM At 3:10 pm, Deputy Savino investigation, Phillip Lome Cun- 2434 in reference to a complainant responded to a residence on Hwy BRAND NEW! • FACTORY DIRECT ningham, 30 of Columbus, was of Criminal Trespassing. A report 90 east of Columbus in reference arrested for Driving While Intoxi- was filed and the case is pending to a Burglary. The complainant cated and No Liability Insurance. issuance of Warning to suspect. reported that someone stole Case closed. At 6:45 pm, Sgt. Pflughaupt 198 square bales from a barn on Saturday, March 15 located three vehicles on IH-10 the property. Case is pending Scratch & Dent At 7:58 am, Deputy Savino near the 706 and 707 mile mark- further investigation to identify responded to a residence in Sheri- ers that had been abandoned for a suspect. dan in reference to a family distur- longer than 48 hours. The vehicles Saturday, March 22 bance. After further investigation, were removed from the location At 5:26 am, Deputy Staff con- Appliances Francisco Javier Perez, 36 of by Delgado's Wrecker Service. ducted a traffic stop on Hwy 90 Sheridan, was arrested for Ag- Case closed. near Columbus. After further gravated Assault with a Deadly Thursday, March 20 investigation, Jared Seth Potter, Incredible Savings Weapon. Case closed. At 12:07 am, Deputy Thumann 20 of Columbus, was arrested for At 2 pm, Deputy Savino met responded to Beard Street near Driving While Intoxicated and No with a complainant at the Sheriffs Eagle Lake in reference to a Liability Insurance. Case closed. t Close to Home Office about a Theft that occurred disturbance. After further inves- At 10:29 am, Deputy Savino in Eagle Lake. The case was tigation, Latoya Jenise Parker, conducted a traffic stop on Busi- turned over to the Eagle Lake 26 of Eagle Lake, was arrested ness Hwy 71 and Hwy 71 west of Police Department for further for Public Intoxication. In addi- Columbus. After further investi- investigation. Case closed. tion, another subject identified gation, Flavio Santos Jiminez, 43 • At 5:35 pm, Sgt. Girndt re- as Emily Hayes Shropshire, 48 of of Columbus, was arrested for No sponded to Roman Lane near Eagle Lake, was arrested by the Driver's License. Case closed. Garwood in reference to a miss- Eagle Lake Police Department on At 11:30 am, Deputy Hudson ing trailer. The information was a local warrant. Case closed. responded to the Rice Medical obtained and the case is pending At 1:45 am, Sgt. Pflughaupt Center in reference to a dog bite further information to determine conducted a traffic stop on FM that occurred three days earlier JMAYTAG whether the trailer was stolen or 109 near Zimmerscheidt Road. in New Town near Eagle Lake. borrowed. After further investigation, Ivan The dog could not be identified. KllchnnAid Sunday, March 16 Galindo, 17 of Columbus, was A report was filed and the case At 1:15 am, Deputy Staff con- arrested for Driving Under the is closed. ducted a traffic stop on Alleyton Influence of Alcohol by a Minor. At 11:06 pm, Deputy Staff MJH.IWJHI.I- Road at the IH-10 underpass. In addition, two Juvenile pas- responded to a residence on After further investigation, Miguel sengers were issued citations Townsend Street in Garwood in Find it all: Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Cooktops, Vent Angel Sanchez, 26 of Weimar, was for Consumption of Alcohol by reference to a disturbance. After arrested for Driving While Intoxi- a Minor and later released to a further investigation, one subject hoods, Microwaves, Dishwashers and more in all major brands cated. Case closed. parent. Case closed. was located and issued a Criminal At 9:23 am, Deputy Mieth re- Trespass Warning. Case closed. Monday, March 17 At 12:30 pm Sgt. Girndt and At 11:10 am, Deputy Butts sponded to Hilbun and Old New Ulm Road in reference to mailbox Deputy Hudson responded to a was contacted by a complainant residence on Lakeside Drive near in reference to an assault and damage and theft of a private road sign. A report was filed and the Eagle Lake in reference to a child Indecent Exposure that report- custody dispute. The situation edly occurred on FM 155 around case is pending further informa- tion. was temporarily resolved and the the New Bielau area. After further case is pending further action by investigation, Gregory Donnell At 9:09 pm, Sgt. Pflughaupt Newton, 45 of Hallettsville, was and Deputy Zak responded to the courts. Case closed. issued a citation for Assault. Case Bernardo Road in Cat Spring in Sunday, March 23 closed. referenced to a fight in progress. At 12:50 am, Sgt. Girndt re- At 1:09 pm, Deputy Butts re- After further investigation, 5 sub- sponded to a residence in Rock sponded to FM 2434 in reference jects were arrested for Disorderly Island in reference to a distur- to Criminal Mischief. A report Conduct. bance. After further investigation, 314 Fowlkes Street, Sealy (Next to Bill's Grocery) • (979) 885-3700 was filed and the case is pending Friday, March 21 the disturbance was determined further information. At 9:20 am, Deputy Hudson Continued on page 12