Early morning fire spreads to carport
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:04 | 
Car fire under investigation
Atlanta firefighters responded to a car/house fire in the early morning hours Friday. Firefighter Jason Waters is shown putting out the fire that started as a car fire and burned a portion of a carport at 316 Melrose St. in Atlanta. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Further details were not available as of presstime.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:53 )
Fifth District Court of Cass County Friday, 06 August 2010 13:35 |
DA reports sentences for July Pleas, hearings and sentencing for the month of July in the Fifth District Court of Cass County, with Ralph K. Burgess as presiding judge and Clint E. Allen as criminal district attorney, are as follows. – Christopher Dean Fox, 19, of Hughes Springs, aggravated sexual assault of a child; sentenced to 15 years in prison. – Carlos Antonio Neal, 30, of Avinger, burglary of a habitation; sentenced to eight years in prison. – Patricia Ann Metts, 49, of Queen City, indecency with a child by touching and sexual assault of a child; sentenced to seven years in prison for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – John Everett Bates, 27, of Linden, burglary of a habitation (community supervision revoked); sentenced to six years in prison. – Michael Robertson Phelan, 62, of Longview, driving while intoxicated-subsequent; sentenced to five years in prison. – Kenneth Keon Andrews, 30, of Atlanta, robbery (community supervision revoked); sentenced to five years in prison. – Lagusta Tarone Ron Davis, 39, of Atlanta, two counts burglary of a building and tampering with/fabricating physical evidence; sentenced to five years in prison for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – Justin Lee Hamilton, 21, of Queen City, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon; sentenced to four years in prison. – Tina Elizabeth Whisenhunt, 48, of Doddridge, Ark., possession of a controlled substance. – Joshua James Hollis, 30, of Dallas, burglary of a habitation (community supervision revoked); sentenced to three years in prison. – Herman Dale Marlow, 33, of Woodruff, S.C., burglary of a building (community supervision revoked); sentenced to 18 months in state jail. – Jason Scott Roberts, 39, of Diana, burglary of a building; sentenced to 15 months in state jail. – Christopher Allen Layton, 26, of Pittsburg, two counts theft of property and one count burglary of a building; sentenced to 15 months in state jail for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – Kelsey Rae McMillon, 20, of Bivins, two counts delivery of marijuana (community supervision revoked); sentenced to 14 months in state jail for each charge. – Jeffery Eugene Sullivan, 34, of Jefferson, theft greater than $1,500 but less than $20,000; sentenced to 12 months in state jail. – Justin Travion Alexander, 19, of Jacksonville, assault against a disabled individual; sentenced to four months in county jail. – Casey Cameron Cain, 21, of Daingerfield, burglary of a habitation (community supervision modified); sentenced to a 60-day county jail sanction, to serve a term of confinement at the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility for an indeterminate term of not more than one year or less than three months followed by the Cass County Aftercare Program. – Francine Marie Phillips, 17, of Atlanta, burglary of a habitation; sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication community supervision, to pay a fine in the amount of $2,000, to pay restitution in the amount of $800, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, enter and successfully complete the Bowie Red River County Treatment Center followed by completing the Cass County Supervision Aftercare Program, perform 200 hours community service, abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing and obtain a GED within three years. – Sean Anthony James, 20, of Atlanta, hindering apprehension; sentenced to 10 years in prison (suspended), 10 years community supervision, enroll, participate and successfully complete substance abuse treatment at Northeast Texas Intervention Center, enroll, participate and successfully complete the Cass County Community Supervision Aftercare Program, attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly, submit to mental health evaluation and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Dylan Thomas Daigle, 36, of Zachary, La., two counts possession of a controlled substance; sentenced to eight years deferred adjudication community supervision for each charge to run concurrently, to pay a fine of $2,000, pay restitution of $140, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly, perform 200 hours community service and abstain from illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Alyssa Renee Davis, 22, of Indianapolis, Ind., possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon; sentenced to a five-year and one-year term of deferred adjudication community supervision to run concurrently, to pay a $2,000 fine, pay $140 restitution, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, perform 250 hours community service and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Timothy Lynn Wilkerson, 31, of Queen City, evading arrest by use of a motor vehicle (guilt adjudicated); sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), three years community supervision, to serve 45 days confinement in the county jail as a sanction, pay all fines and court costs, perform 115 hours community service, attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting weekly and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Amy Deanna Monrreal, 34, of Emmerson, Ark., possession of a controlled substance (guilt adjudicated); sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), five years community supervision, to successfully complete the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility Relapse Program followed by the Cass County Aftercare Program. – Thomas Earl Reliford Jr., 32, of Hughes Springs, theft greater than $1,500 but less than $20,000; sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), five years community supervision, to pay $1,405.34 in restitution, abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing, perform 250 hours community service, complete an alcohol and drug assessment through East Texas Counsel for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation and recommended treatment and complete anger management, offender corrections, contentious relationships, cognitive awareness, offender responsibility and theft through the American Community Corrections Institute Home Study Courses. Last Updated ( Friday, 06 August 2010 13:37 ) Tickets available now Friday, 06 August 2010 13:30 |
Hickory Hill to perform at Linden’s MCT Theater Music City Texas Theater in Linden will feature Hickory Hill during its summer bluegrass concert on Saturday, Aug. 21. "The Hickory Hill band will once again grace our stage, this time with special guest Mike Powell," said Richard Bowden, MCT executive director. Celebrating their 30th anniversary in September, 2009, Hickory Hill includes John Early, guitar; Bob Stegall, bass; Wes Perry, mandolin; and Jake Jenkins, banjo and guitar. Early sings most of the lead vocals, with Perry and Jenkins adding harmony vocals and occasional leads. Original member Don Eaves retired from the group at the end of 2009. Original member Ronny Singley retired from traveling with the group in the spring of 2002 and occasionally joins the group at local venues. Original member Rolan Foster passed away in 1996. Longtime friend Mike Tucker gracefully helps the band on mandolin when needed. In 1993, Hickory Hill was named "Band of the Year" by the Arts and Entertainment Committee of East Texas, and in 1996 was selected for a showcase performance at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual World of Bluegrass in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hickory Hill has been the host band of the Overton Bluegrass Music Festival since the festival’s inception in 1989. The band has been recording since 1982, and their ninth and most recent release came in 2006. "Old School" was the realization of a long held desire to record a traditional bluegrass CD. As on their previous recordings, they have included some original material. For this project, Perry contributes his compositions "Old Red" and "Fly Like A Dove." Tickets are $15 and are general admission. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and the doors open at 6. For ticket information call the box office at 903-756-9934 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Bowden adds fans might want to wait to eat at the theater because MCT volunteers will be selling chicken and dumplin’s "for as long as they last – so come early, get something good to eat and a good seat and get ready to hear some of the best bluegrass music you’ve ever heard!" Last Updated ( Friday, 06 August 2010 13:33 ) |
Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan Friday, 06 August 2010 13:33 |
TxDOT meeting is Tuesday in Atlanta The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to host an open-house-style meeting 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Atlanta District office, located at 701 E. Main St. in Atlanta. The meeting is designed to gather input from the public to be used in the development of the Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan. This is the final round of public meetings on the long-range plan before it is presented to the Texas Transportation Commission for further action. The ultimate plan will establish a framework for addressing the challenges of maintaining the aging infrastructure and growing population, both in urban areas and the state as a whole. The plan will also address the need for improvements to all modes of transportation including roadways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, public transit, railroads, airports, waterways, pipelines and Intelligent Transportation Systems. No formal presentation is scheduled, but information will be available for viewing, including exhibits and videos about the planning process. Representatives from TxDOT will be in attendance to discuss the development of the plan and answer questions. Forms will be provided for submitting written comments. For those unable to attend the meeting, written comments will be accepted on the project website at: www.txdot.gov, keyword: transportation plan 2035, by email at: ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or by mail at: Peggy Thurin, P.E., Project Manager, Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 224 Houston, Texas, 77027. Last Updated ( Friday, 06 August 2010 13:35 ) Courthouse News Thursday, 05 August 2010 07:57 |
Court cases filed in month of July The following cases were filed with the Cass County court during the month of July. Marriage Licenses -- Roy Lynn Green and Karol Anne Kelly -- Harvey Lamar Stephens, Jr. and Jamilia Gabrielle Howard -- James William White III and Sara Marie Jenks -- Jared Kent James and Alanna Margaret Elliott -- Jason Dale Allen and Jennifer Leigh Strange -- Christopher Colt Amox and Hailee Michelle Golden -- Wyatt Allan Williams Sr. and Tonya Latrell Allen -- Tyler Micheal Cleghorn and Sidney Daniell Melton -- Christopher Jason Everett and Tara Nicole Stroud -- Tony Monroe Abraham and Andrea Lynnette Oliver -- Cullen Luke Wise and Amanda Rose Godwin -- Timothy Shane Spurlin and Jessica Lynn Hill -- Eric Wayne Bond and Tanya Kay Kirkland -- Cody Wayne Boles and Cayli Anne Wilson
Divorces Filed -- Donnie Roland Pickard vs. Joanna Durham Pickard -- Kristen Danielle Boatman vs. James Ryan Boatman -- Angelian Johnston vs. Michael Hunter Johnston -- Amber Lawrence Hanson vs. James Neil Hanson -- Louis Paul Weems vs. Holly Noelani Craigen -- Kristen Endsley vs. Zachary Endsley -- Norma Lee Stewart vs. Donny Joe Stewart -- Zachary Charles Caraway vs. Terri Brown Caraway -- Russell Derrick McKnight vs. Brandie Charlene McKnight -- Marion "Bo" Davis vs. LaQuita Faye Davis -- Carolyn Ann Bradshaw vs. Thomas Earl Fairless -- Cathy Diane Byers vs. Aaron Lee Sharp -- Christine Rene’Wagoner vs. David Wayne Wagoner
Civil Cases Filed -- Beneficial Texas, Inc. vs. Sue Peacock, application for order of foreclosure -- Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Willie L. Harper, suit on contract -- HSBC Bank USA, National Assoc. Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust vs. Pat Nelson and Carroll Nelson, In Re: 20210 Hwy 59 North, Queen City, Texas 75572, foreclosure -- Linden-Kildare CISD vs. Catherine Conner, ET AL, tax suit -- Linden-Kildare CISD vs. Ketevious Haskins, ET AL, tax suit -- Queen City Independent School District vs. Dennie James Duree, ET AL, tax suit -- Queen City Independent School District vs. Kenyalean Hutchison, tax suit -- Queen City Independent School District vs. Clyde Ray Stewart ET AL, tax suit -- American Home Mortgage Services vs. Martha Adams, foreclosure -- Citifinancial, Inc. vs. Joseph Adan Roquemore and Clemmie Jane Edwards Roquemore, foreclosure -- Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. John T. Hancock and Tami C. Hancock, foreclosure -- Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. vs. Shaweena Oliver, suit on account -- Annie J. Kirkpatrick vs. Texas Car-Mart, Inc., DBA Car-Mart of Atlanta, damages -- Marcus Edward Clay vs. Natosha Ann Sullivan, bill of review -- Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. vs. Garry Rhoades, suit on account -- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Willard Jester, Rhonda Jester, foreclosure -- Cass County vs. Clyde Ray Stewart, tax suit -- The State of Texas vs. property: black 1995 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle- two door, notice of seizure and intent to forfeit -- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. vs. Jennifer L. Rose and Mack H. Rose, Jr., damages -- Jack Putman Equipment Sales, a Texas Corporation D/B/A Jack A Putman Construction Company vs. Roy Dwain Plunkett and Lloyd Fletcher, suit on contract -- Phillip V. Hill vs. Ila M. Hill, protect orders -- Jennifer Rose vs. Mack H. Rose, Jr., protect orders -- Joanie Yeager vs. Noble Yeager, protect orders
Other Cases Filed -- In the interest of a child, 13 cases -- Ex Parte Scotty Don Carlisle, petition for occupational license -- Ex Parte Joe Robert Stringer, occupational license -- In Re: Jewel Williams annuitant, application for approval of transfer of structure Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 August 2010 09:02 ) |
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