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81st Year No. 19 • 817-246-2473 • 7820 Wyatt Drive, White Settlement, 76108 • suburban-newspapers.com • May 13, 2021 From the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney From Castleberry ISD Identity Theft Scam Castleberry ISD Comes Beware Texans: Someone may be filing for unemployment benefits using your personal information. Together This is the latest identity theft scam sweeping the country and officials encourage people to be vigilant. “This is unacceptable,” said Sharen Wilson, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney. “At a time when people need help, they are having their identities stolen and fake unemployment claims filed. “Stay alert, document any problem and report identity theft to your local police.” Identity theft is when an imposter uses someone else’s infor - mation – name, address, Social Security or credit card number – to assume that identity. Scammers may have gotten personal information from data breaches in recent years and waited to use it until now. If you learn there's an unemployment claim that identifies you, Pictured are: Irma Marsh Student Council Officers and but you are currently employed, you shouldn't ignore the situa - Chairmen (l-r) Maverick Miller , Dr. John Ramos , tion. Superintendent of Schools Camila Martinez , Leslie Martinez, Many people learn they are victims when they receive paper - Steve Sanchez, Evelyn Martinez, Azael Solis, and Daniel work about a claim they didn't file, or when their employer noti - Perez. fies them about a claim. Texas Workforce Commission officials report an increase in Irma Marsh Student Council is hosting the first annual district- the number of false claims filed and say they’ve boosted efforts to wide fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North thwart fake benefit claims. Between March 2020 and April 2021, Texas (https://www.dspnt.org/). TWC received more than 4.4 million unemployment applications. Castleberry ISD students began collecting donations from the Of those, 611,000 claims were suspicious, and most were blocked community on May 11, 2021 for a classroom competition at each before benefits were paid. CISD school. Here are some steps to take if your identity has been stolen: The classroom that raises the most money will earn a pizza • File an ID theft report with your local police department. party or ice cream treats. • File an ID theft claim with the TWC: CISD is excited to come together with our community to raise https://www.twc.texas.gov/reporting-fraud or contact the funds for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas. Fraud department at [email protected] or 800-252- For more information about this fundraiser, contact Mrs. (continued on page 5) 3642. Pastusek at [email protected].

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LAWN CARE Parents may begin to pre-register both process, click here . Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are new to CISD for the 2021-2022 school year. Required Documents for Pre-Registration

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Satisfaction Guaranteed finalized in July 2021, before the school student's birth certificate, student's social FREE ESTIMATES year begins. security card, valid immunization record, 817-246-5943 or 817-221-2201 current utility bill or copy of a current lease Pre-Kindergarten Students agreement dated within the last three The CISD Pre-K program is free and months, and Proof of income, military sta - Tree there is a place for every student. New this tus, foster care, or statement of homeless SeBernbvrooikcs e #1 In Customer Satisfaction year, CISD Pre-K has open enrollment and living status, if applicable. is accepting all students who are 4 years of Our service includes: • Large Tree Experts age on or before Sept. 1, 2021, whether they Out of District Transfers Apply Now • Full Tree Service • Stump Removal live in CISD or reside outside the district. Castleberry ISD is now accepting appli - 9273) Even if your child does not meet the federal cations for Out of District students in grades 81w7w-w2.c43l9aw-YnaAndRtreD e.c(om Fully Insured qualifying guidelines for a Pre-K program, Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. he or she can still attend Pre-K in Applications will be accepted April 1, 2021 SERVICES PROVIDED Castleberry ISD. through June 30, 2021. SHAMROCK SERVICES: To qualify for Pre-K under federal guide - For more information and to apply for an Environmental Clean Up & Construction of all Types - Demolition & Excavation. Environmental Removal & lines, a child must be educationally disad - Out of District Transfer, click here . Remediation - Dirtwork Earth Moving - All Ranch work - Ponds/Erosion Control - Barndominiums - Fences All Types vantaged (eligible for free or reduced The Castleberry Independent School & Repair - Cattle Guards - Land clearing & Landscaping lunch), unable to speak and comprehend the District strives to provide the finest educa - Small / Large. 25 yr.s in business & We Guarantee Work. Marc Mahoney (817)-285-6000 English language, homeless, the child of an tion for their students as they prepare them GARAGE SALES active-duty member of the armed forces of to be lifelong learners. 76126 the United States or a member of the armed forces who was injured or killed while serv - 1100 FOREST CREEK (Timber Crk. Sq. Town Hms.) ing on active duty, is or ever has been in fos - Con tact us MULTI FAMILY ter care, or the child of a person eligible for SAT. Only 8 to 1 pm Misc. Dishes, nick naks, the Star of Texas Award program. Antiqs. & Clothes For more information on Pre-K registra - out w hy there is tion and to begin the registration process, click here . no other e lectrical The River Oaks News supp lier li ke City Kindergarten Students Electric S upp ly! wants to hear from you! Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021. Send us your stories, The pre-registration process for students who will be in Kindergarten and are new to announcements and Castleberry ISD begins April 1, 2021, and the registration process will be finalized in achievements! July 2021. Students who qualify to attend CISD Kindergarten but live outside the dis - email: suburbannews trict may apply for an Out-of-District Transfer to be considered for this program. CES A LE DO @sbcglobal.net 1450 Mar kum Ranch Rd., Ste 110 For more information on Kindergarten Fort Worth, TX 76126 registration and to begin the registration Ph. 682.900.1990 | ww w.CityElectricSupply.com Suburban Newspapers, Inc. May 13 , 2021, PAGE 5 Around the Town with Denise Honeycutt Identity Theft Scam (continued from page 1) Benbrook Farmers Market • File a complaint with the National Center for Disaster Fraud at https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud or call their hotline at 866- Draws Crowd 720-5721. • Read about identity theft at https://www.identitytheft.gov ; con - The Farmer’s Market held on sider contacting a national credit bureau – TransUnion, Experian or Sunday, May 2 at Dutch Branch Equifax – to put a fraud alert on your account or freeze your credit. Park brought out hundreds of “You have to be proactive,” said Lloyd Whelchel, an assistant crim - local shoppers. Fresh veggies, inal district attorney and chief of the White Collar Crimes team. “You jams/jellies, quilts, scented can - can’t sit back and wait. dles, jewelry, beef jerky, food and “Document everything and notify officials that you’ve been a victim. so much more was offered! You need to clearly establish that this was not you.” Go to this link – https://youtu.be/Xdy4C_V31zY – to learn more about this scam. Fresh produce was offered by From the City of River Oaks Paydon and Marcer’s garden. Register Today For Code Red Alerts

David and Nancy Ramsey flaunt their beautiful quilts.

From Suburban Newspapers Brenda Benson brought her Staff Writers River Oaks residents can keep informed through the Code Red irises to the market. Emergency Alert Notification System regarding missing children or Brewer HS missing persons, criminal activity, fires, drinking water contamination, utility outages, traffic conditions, various threats to people/property/environment and more. Class of 1971 It is simple and quick to enroll by visiting this link , or by texting “RIVEROAKS” to 99411 to receive a direct link to the enrollment 50th Reunion form on your mobile device. Brewer High School class - mates of 1971 are having their 50th class reunion on Saturday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Railhead Smokehouse in Willow Park Displaying their amazing plants located at 129 S. Ranch House were Dan and Jean Kievlan . Rd. There will also be a band starting around 7 p.m. The deadline to RSVP is June 11. The price for dinner is $13 plus tax and 20 percent gratuity per person. There is a bar where you can purchase drinks with cash or credit card. There will be a per - son to take your money for your dinner as you enter the banquet. Interested classmates are requested to respond to the post on the Brewer Bears Class of ‘71 Facebook page, messenger or call Jerry Wood at 817-903-1448 to Jack even enjoyed the day RSVP. with owner Mary Poteet . Suburban Newspapers, Inc. May 13 , 2021, PAGE 6 Texas History Minute Texas’ First Governor, James Pinckney Henderson by Dr. Ken Bridges James Pinckney Henderson may not have been one of the most izing the new state government and the large debt that Texas had famous of early Texas figures, but his actions were perhaps some of accumulated. The new state legislature named Henderson County in the most important. As a lawyer, diplomat, and the state’s first gov - for him in 1846. The City of Henderson, also named for ernor, he helped build strong foundations for the future of Texas. him, had been founded three years before in Rusk County, further east Henderson was born in North Carolina in 1808. By the age of 21, of his namesake county. he had graduated from the University of North Carolina Law School Perhaps his greatest challenge was the long-threatened war and earned admission to the state bar. He became known for his vora - between Mexico and the United States that finally erupted in 1846. cious study habits during his years in school, poring over law books The border dispute that exploded on the Rio Grande galvanized the up to 18 hours per day. United States into action. Mexican forces were pushed steadily from For Henderson, failure to give oneself entirely to a task was never the border and ultimately vanquished altogether. acceptable. His dedication won him great admiration among his peers. In 1847, with his two-year term coming to an end, Henderson Because of this, he rose quickly to the rank of colonel in the North announced he would not seek re-election. He spent the next few years Carolina militia. In 1835, he moved to central Mississippi where he practicing law in San Augustine before he was once again called back opened a law practice. However, news of the events unfolding in into public service. Texas captured his attention. One of the state’s first two US Senators, Sen. Thomas Jefferson The Texas Revolution had arrived, and Henderson was determined Rusk, died suddenly in 1857. In November, Gov. Elisha M. Pease to be a part of it. Inspired by the fight for Texas independence, he appointed Henderson Sullivan Real Estate & quickly raised money and volunteers for the effort, but the fighting to fill the remainder Associates • Sullivan Re al Es tat e & As soc iat es was over by the time they arrived in June 1836. Texas nevertheless of Sen. Rusk’s term. promoted him to general and sent him back to the United States to try However, Henderson Th• iTnh kinkiningg oof fB u Byiungy oirn S gellin org ySoeu rl lh ionmg e ? • Ca ll or t exyt oPhilur J ehnninomgse? himself died in June • 817-308-2233 (Ce ll) to raise more volunteers, fearing Mexican forces could return. • Email: Phi Cljenanliln gos .rr e talteoxrt@ gm ail.c om Upon the election of Sam as president of the Republic of 1858, barely 50 years Ph*Mila kJi negn a n di fnfe gre s nc e one c lient a t Texas in September, the new president chose Henderson as a trusted old. 817-308-2233 (Cell) [email protected] part of his new cabinet. He served briefly as attorney general before Making a difference one client at becoming secretary of state in 1837. Houston wanted to bring Texas a time! into the Union, but the American government was hesitant. With the United States unwilling to provoke Mexico by bringing Texas into the Union, foreign support became vital. Houston thus named Henderson as the Texas Ambassador to both MILIT AR Y FRIENDL Y France and Great Britain, two of the most powerful nations in the world at the time. Through his deliberate and persistent negotiations, SINCE 1973 Henderson persuaded the two reluctant powers to not only recognize Texas independence but also to agree to generous trade terms. He returned to Texas after Houston’s term ended in 1838. Shortly Ser ving civilians and the militar y afterward, he opened a private law practice in San Augustine and set - community a t NAS Fort W orth. tled in with his new wife. His last duty for the Texas Republic was perhaps his most impor - tant. In January 1844, the re-elected President Houston sent him to Washington, DC, with Isaac Van Zandt to negotiate an annexation ACCELERA TED AFFORD ABLE treaty with the United States. Threats of war with Mexico and PATHS PR OGRAMS protests by abolitionists over slavery in Texas hampered negotiations, but using fears of British domination over Texas and Henderson’s per - sistence won the day. An annexation treaty was signed on April 12, FLEXIBLE TRANSFER 1844. CL ASSES FRIENDL Y After approval by both governments and Texas voters, plans for a new state government emerged. Henderson was nominated to be the state’s first governor in the December 1845 elections. As it was still a new state with comparatively few settlers, less than 10,000 voters participated in the election on Dec. 15. But Henderson was the pro - hibitive favorite against Dr. James B. Miller, a physician and relative political unknown. Henderson won easily, with 82 percent of the vote. On Dec. 29, Texas officially became the 28th state in the Union. (817) 377-3276 | ftworth@C CIS .edu | FtW orth. CCIS .edu Much of Henderson’s tenure as governor was dominated by organ - Suburban Newspapers, Inc. 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