Archive - Oct 2011 - News Article
October 13th
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 46 calls for service, issued no citations and made no arrests on Oct. 11, 2011.
The SPD received 18, 911 calls.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had seven calls for service, served one civil paper and made no arrests on Oct. 11, 2011.
Calls for service:
• Stray livestock — I-20 south service road.
• Medical emergency — CR 108.
• Close patrol — S. Blanco, Blackwell.
• Inmate transport/medical — E. Arizona.
• Suspicious vehicle — I-20 MM 241 west bound.
• Animal control — Ridge Crest Road.
October 12th
The Fifth Annual West Texas Wind Festival is expected to be another event in which families from the surrounding areas can gather for many activities on the streets of Roscoe. The free event will feature headline act The Bellamy Brothers. Local band Lawless Flatz will also perform during the event. Other attractions this year include the Plowboy Mud Bog at George Parks Field, food and craft vendors downtown, The Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department barbecue cook-off and a fireworks show. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Oct.
One in eight women have a chance at developing invasive breast cancer some time during her life. For Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (RPMH), that statistic is one too many. This October, the local hospital is launching an initiative that will increase awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
The newest board member of SEED (Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development) was introduced during the group's meeting on Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2011 at the Chamber of Commerce.
David Welch was appointed in September by the City Commission to begin his three-year term which starting on Oct. 1. Mr. Welch is occupying the seat vacated by previous SEED board member John Jay, who recently completed his time of service on the board.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 37 calls for service, issued seven citations and made two arrests on Oct. 10, 2011.
The SPD received 24, 911 calls.
Accidents:
• 1400 block of Lou.
Calls for service:
• Criminal mischief — 1700 block of Hailey.
Arrested by SPD
• Josh Carney, 20 — Warrant.
• Crystal Guzman, 26 — Warrants.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had nine calls for service, served two civil papers and made three arrests on Oct. 10, 2011.
Arrested by NCSO:
• Mario Angel Perez, 28, of Abilene — Warrant/violation of parole.
October 11th
Following the much-needed rainfall received over the weekend, the burn ban in Nolan County was lifted at the Nolan County Commissioners' meeting on Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2011.
The burn ban will remain lifted until the next appointed meeting in two weeks, in which it will be considered once again at that time.
The 32nd Judicial District Attorney's office has announced a couple of changes, but both appear to be beneficial to the residents of Nolan, Fisher and Mitchell counties.
Chief Investigator Phillip Gill recently earned his Master Peace Officer certificate after working for more than 20 years in law enforcement and Barrett Thomas was hired as the new Assistant District Attorney (ADA) on Sept. 1, to serve under the District Attorney, Ann Reed. Ms. Reed thinks both of these events will greatly benefit the counties of her district.
By
Linda Kite, Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department
The Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department (SNCHD) will be administering flu vaccine on Wednesdays during regular immunization clinic. A special flu clinic will be on Friday, Oct. 21, from 8-11:30 a.m.; the cost for the flu vaccine is $20. Medicare patients are reminded to bring their Medicare (Part B) cards, and any Medicare supplement insurance. Pneumonia shots are available for $60. Children are eligible to receive the flu vaccine through the Texas Vaccine for Children Program for $6. Regular immunization hours at the SNCHD are 8-11:30 a.m.
The deadline to register to vote in the November election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Pat McGowan, Nolan County Clerk, wants to remind Nolan County citizens the last day to register to vote in the Texas Constitutional Amendment Election is today.
There are several amendments scheduled for the Nov. 8 election seeking voter approval. Those amendments are:
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 165 calls for service, issued 15 citations and made 12 arrests from Oct. 7-9, 2011.
The SPD received 104, 911 calls.
Accidents:
• 2000 block of Lamar.
• 2000 block of Lamar.
Calls for service:
• Theft — 1200 block of Fowler.
• Criminal mischief — 500 block of Robert Lee.
• Theft/burglary of vehicle — 1100 block of Josephine.
• Information only — 200 block of SE Georgia.
• Missing person — 1600 block of San Carlos.
• Information only — 500 block of Alexander.
• Theft — 400 block of NE Georgia.
Arrested by SPD:
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