The Daily Press http://www.sweetwaterreporter.com http://www.sweetwaterreporter.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-06-19T15:42:32-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:93052013-06-19T11:49:16-04:002013-06-19T11:49:16-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterMichael Ray Smith was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. According to court documents, Smith threatened his victim with imminent bodily injury by trying to stab the victim with a knife. His bond was set at $20,000.Ittticha Kay Taylor was indicted for family violence assault, a third degree felony. According to court documents, Taylor hit her victim in the nose. Her bond was set at $12,000.Refugio Vera III was indicted for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, a state jail felony. His bond was set at $7,500.Sweetwater, TXTatiana RodriguezGrand Jury indicts 15Sweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9305Change0Usable2013-06-19T11:49:16-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:93042013-06-19T15:42:32-04:002013-06-19T11:47:55-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterMensur Osmic, 54 years of age from Phoenix, Ariz. was  driving a 1999 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer westbound on Interstate 20 at mile marker 237 in Nolan County. Osmic failed to negotiate a curve, struck a guardrail and concrete retaining wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Fambrough. The body was taken to McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater.Sweetwater, TXNo author availableDriver identified in fatal wreckSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9304Change0Usable2013-06-19T11:47:55-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:93032013-06-19T11:46:06-04:002013-06-19T11:46:06-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterAlthough Congressman Neugebauer has permanent offices in Abilene, Big Spring and Lubbock, the event gives citizens an opportunity to meet with his staff in a nearby, local setting. Attendees are able to share ideas, concerns and feedback in regards to problems with a particular federal agency or issues affecting District 19, such as the IRS (Internal Revenue Service), veterans' benefits or social security concerns. Sweetwater, TXBelinda SerranoMobile office hours event hosted by office of Congressman NeugebauerSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9303Change0Usable2013-06-19T11:46:06-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:93022013-06-19T11:41:55-04:002013-06-19T11:41:55-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater Reporter"We're delighted to be building a new McDonald's restaurant that will feature an inviting exterior, landscaping that complements our community, an interior with comfortable lighting and contemporary color schemes that reflect the personality of the McDonald's brand, along with modern furniture with natural finishes," said McDonald's representatives.McDonald's is planning an grand re-opening and ribbon cutting event at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. Shown above is Kristi Taggart, McDonald's area supervisor interviewing Lucy Hall at the event.Sweetwater, TXNo author availableMcDonald’s hiring event continuesSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9302Change0Usable2013-06-19T11:41:55-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:93002013-06-19T09:39:43-04:002013-06-19T09:39:43-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterExpect partly cloudy conditions tonight, with a low around 72 and southern winds at 10 to 15 mph. Gusts could be as high as 20 mph. Sweetwater, TXNo author availableLocal weather for WednesdaySweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9300Change0Usable2013-06-19T09:39:43-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:92882013-06-18T12:31:43-04:002013-06-18T12:31:43-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterThe driver of an 18-wheeler wrecked into the side of the overpass on Monday night and died at the scene. According to emergency authorities, it took about an hour to get the driver out of the truck and many rescue tools were used in the process. Members of the Sweetwater Fire Department and Roscoe Fire Department assisted in the recovery. Traffic should exit at US 84 Business to go around the closure and then re-enter westbound I-20. The closure is expected to last for several hours.Sweetwater, TXTatiana RodriguezTruck wrecks into US 84/I-20 bridge under constructionSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9288Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:31:43-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:92872013-06-18T12:29:20-04:002013-06-18T12:29:20-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterSweetwater, TXNo author availableChip Off The Ol’ Block contest winners announcedSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9287Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:29:20-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:92862013-06-18T12:27:52-04:002013-06-18T12:27:52-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterWest Nile illness was confirmed in an adult male from Anderson County. The patient is recovering from the neuroinvasive form of the disease. Additional details about the patient are not being released to protect the patient’s identity. “This is a serious illness that can take a long-lasting toll,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “Last season was unprecedented, with record numbers of cases and deaths reported in Texas. People need to do all they can to protect themselves from mosquito bites.”Last year, Texas reported 1,868 human cases of West Nile illness, including 89 deaths. State health officials said there is no way to predict the severity of this year’s season. The intensity of West Nile virus activity in Texas fluctuates from year to year and depends on a variety of factors including the weather, the numbers of birds and mosquitoes that maintain and spread the virus and human behavior. The season can last up until the first hard freeze of the year.  The Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department stresses the importance of using the four Ds: 1. Dusk/Dawn (stay indoors from Dusk to Dawn); 2. Dress (wear long sleeves and pants); 3. Deet (use insect repellent that contains Deet); 4. Drain (no standing water on properties).To reduce exposure to West Nile virus:• Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Among the EPA-approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.  • Regularly drain standing water, including water collecting in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes that spread WNV breed in stagnant water.• Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.• Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.Symptoms of the milder form of illness, West Nile fever, can include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. People with West Nile fever typically recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks. Symptoms of the more serious form, West Nile neuroinvasive disease, can include those of West Nile fever plus neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis. Up to 80 percent of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms.There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent West Nile virus infection. People over 50 years old and those with other health issues are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill or dying when they become infected with the virus. If people have symptoms and suspect West Nile virus infection, they should contact their healthcare provider. Last year’s outbreak was unprecedented and prompted state health officials to improve response capabilities. DSHS has plans in place to quickly move to a faster form of mosquito testing and to double testing capacity if another outbreak situation appears imminent. DSHS will use an electronic disease surveillance system that makes it more efficient for local entities to electronically submit and track the status of their West Nile cases. DSHS will continue to respond to requests from local communities for information as they develop West Nile virus response plans and consider response activities based on local mosquito surveillance and human case counts.Sweetwater, TXNo author availableTexas confirms first West Nile case of the seasonSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9286Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:27:52-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:92842013-06-18T09:09:54-04:002013-06-18T09:09:54-04:00Tonight, our precipitation chances increase to 30 percent, mainly after 8pm. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72 and southeast winds around 5 mph. No dateline availableNo author availableLocal weather for TuesdayNo source availableurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9284Change0Usable2013-06-18T09:09:54-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:92782013-06-17T12:09:08-04:002013-06-17T12:09:08-04:00Copyright 2010 Sweetwater ReporterThe second place team in the Nolan County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament included Mark Garcia, Alex Garcia and David Garcia. The last place team in the Nolan County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament included team members Jimmy Moses, Pio Muñoz, Nicholas Anthony and Frank Conard. Sweetwater, TXNo author availableMany participate in Crime Stoppers Golf TournamentSweetwater Reporterurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9278Change0Usable2013-06-17T12:09:08-04:00