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TVCC announces 2013 Cardinal Hall of Fame class

TVCC press release

Six new members have been selected to become the 2013 class for the Cardinal Hall of Fame at Trinity Valley Community College.

“This class is a great representation of the storied tradition of our athletic teams,” said Benny Rogers, sports information officer and chairman of the hall of fame selection committee. “Each of them made significant contributions to the success our athletic program has enjoyed through the years.

“It will be an honor to have them back on campus and recognize them for their contributions.” Continue reading “TVCC announces 2013 Cardinal Hall of Fame class”

Obituary: Steven L. Webster

Steven L. Webster Of Gun Barrel City was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Richmond, Va., and passed away on July 25, 2013, at the age of 70.

Webster served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in 1966 – 1968. Steven graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Business degree in Business Administration, and earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. He has worked for textile manufacturer Burlington Industries, floor products distributor L.D. Brinkman Corp. and software provider UCCEL. Webster has served as president of North Texas Roofing Contractors of Texas and belongs to regional and national trade associations and various chambers of commerce. Visit https://www.jaggroofing.com/ website for commercial roofing. And while he was serving his incumbency as the president, his company also won the award of the best shingle roofing company in Fort Collins. and also recently served on the Board of Directors of the Library of Cedar Creek Lake. Steven served on the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Committee of Continue reading “Obituary: Steven L. Webster”

221 animals taken from Kaufman residence

Under the authority of the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, the SPCA of Texas seized and took custody of 166 Rabbits, 36 guinea pigs, 12 goats, five cats, one dog and one bull from a residence in Kaufman on Thursday, July 25.

Eighty four of the rabbits, two of the guinea pigs and two of the cats were found in a big barn on the property. These rabbits and guinea pigs were living in feces-encrusted wire cages. The rabbits were housed in cages stacked two high, and feces from the rabbits in the top cages was able to fall down on the rabbits in the bottom cages.

One hundred and sixteen more rabbits and 34 guinea pigs were living in a small shed inside feces-filled cages. These rabbits were living in wire cages, and several of these guinea pigs were living inside a fish tank.

The rabbits appear to have various health issues, including open sores, matted fur, hair loss, ear discharge, eye discharge and long nails. Some of the guinea pigs have hair loss. Continue reading “221 animals taken from Kaufman residence”

Obituary: Nelda Dickerson

A memorial service for Nelda Dickerson, 80, Poynor is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mickey Wagoner officiating.

Mrs. Dickerson died July 26, 2013 in Athens.

She was born July 14, 1933 in LaRue to the late Tom Murphy and Mamie Elizabeth Crossley Richardson. Nelda lived in Dallas for many years raising her family. She returned to the East Texas area in 1979 and resided here until her death. She was a member of Poynor Baptist Church. Nelda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Lewis Dickerson and son Joe Don Dickerson.

Survivors include sons James Dickerson, Poynor, Jeff Alan Dickerson and wife Kimberly, LaRue; grandchildren Jennifer, Jaime, Josh, Courtney and Tasha and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

If desired memorials may be made to Poynor Community Cemetery, P O Box 140, Poynor, Texas 75782.

Special thanks to Beverly Crow and the staff of Mabank Nursing Center for the care of our mother.

You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.

GBC man sentenced on drug charges, evading arrest

District Attorney’s Office press release

William Rickey George, 59, of Gun Barrel City, was sentenced to 13 years in the Texas Department of Corrections on July 11 for Possession of a Controlled Substance and 10 years in the Texas Department of Corrections for Evading Arrest. Assistant District Attorneys Jenny Palmer and Bridget Bateman prosecuted the case for Scott McKee’s District Attorney’s Office.

George was arrested on March 1, 2013 after failing to stop for officers with the Seven Points Police Department. George, who was riding a red motorcycle, fled from officers by traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Officers were eventually able to arrest George and take him into custody.

George had numerous misdemeanor convictions and a previous felony conviction for Possession of a Deadly Weapon in a Penal Institution.