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Crime Stoppers Spy a Solution: Trail Cameras Donated for Game Wardens
Limestone County Crime Stoppers donated four trail cameras to local Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens on Friday, July 12. The donation was overseen by Limestone County Crime Stoppers President Dean Satterfield and Capt. Jason Ash, Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement coordinator and CID Captain.Trail cameras can range in price from $30 to $600, but according to OutdoorLife.com, the best “bang for your buck” is typically found in the $100 to $200 range. These Spartan Eclipse trail cameras, which fall in the middle of that range, boast five-star reviews on many trail cam enthusiast websites.Satterfield stated that...
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Announces New Bistone Family Resource Center for Limestone and Freestone Counties
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services’ Growing Together program is thrilled to announce the opening of the Bistone Family Resource Center.In 2024, the Healthy Outcomes through Prevention & Early Support (HOPES) initiative willcollaborate with Growing Together to provide essential prevention programs in Limestone andFreestone counties, areas with a higher risk of maltreatment.Services Offered at the Bistone Family Resource CenterThe Bistone Family Resource Center provides comprehensive services to support families:- Case management and benefits enrollment/navigation- Diaper and formula pantry- Basic needs assistance- Computer lab and printers- Sensory playroom- Parenting education classes- Weekly developmental groups- Counseling services- Parent Café support groupsGrowing Together staff...
Felon Forest Gibson: Limestone County’s Houdini Hopeful
, Forest Gibson of Oletha, first escaped prison near Huntsville in 1933 and was recaptured by Limestone County officers after a gun battle in the Old Union Community on Dec. 16, 1933. He was serving a sentence of four years for car thefts taking place in Limestone and McLennan Counties. After his recapture, he spent some time in the Limestone County jail serving out the remaining two years of his original four-year sentence while awaiting trial for the additional charge of car theft from the escape.On March 23, 1936, he was sentenced to an additional ten years after pleading guilty...
Commissioners Consider Expenses; Hear About AgriLife Projects
, Limestone County commissioners tabled a decision on the purchase of a dump trailer during their meeting Tuesday, July 9, where they also heard about AgriLife Extension projects and county showbarn expenses.Commissioners discussed quotes for a dump trailer for the Road & Bridge Department, inquiring about the $10,000 price difference between the two best quotes for what Administrator James Trantham called, “pretty equivalent trailers.”Commissioner Micah Anderson moved to table the decision until Trantham can personally examine each company’s trailer and determine which would better suit the county’s needs. The court approved tabling the matter. Regarding end-of-year expenses at the County Showbarn,...
Man arrested after short pursuit in Mexia by police
MEXIA, Texas — A wanted man was arrested in Mexia Wednesday afternoon after a tip came in regarding his whereabouts. According to the Mexia Police Department, officers made their way to a Cefco located on Milam Street around 4 p.m. to bring Michael Sinclair Dunn into custody. After being approached by the Mexia PD officers, he took off in a car, but came to a stop a few blocks away from where he took off, in the 1200 block of East Palestine Street.
Grand Jury Indictments
The following indictments were handed down May 22, by a Limestone County Grand Jury. Those listed are not guilty unless and until a court finds otherwise. An indictment means there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.15928A- The State of Texas vs. Jonathan Colton Bricker, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 31.07 SJF, $10,000 Bond15929A- The State of Texas vs. Christopher Lee Calhoun, Count 1: Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon PC 22.02 (F2) Count 2: Assault Family Violence/Impeding Breathing PC 22.01 (b) F3, CT 1- $150,000 Bond CT 2- $10,000 Bond 15930A- The State of Texas vs. Name Withheld Pending Arrest, Bail Jumping...
Commissioners Hire Company to Clear Downed Trees, Discuss Lake Limestone Boat Ramps and Bathroom Facilities
Limestone County commissioners spent most of their meeting Tuesday, June 25, discussing infrastructure issues that need attention, including the downed trees and debris on county roads; bathroom facilities; and boat ramps at Lake Limestone.Commissioners continued their discussion about the restrooms at Lake Limestone (Parks 2 and 3) from the last meeting, and Duncan shed light on the quotes provided by Murphy Septic & Maintenance, and D&M Septic, in a more clear “apples to apples, oranges to oranges” cost comparison.“I talked with Murphy and got the cost per container (portable restroom) and it will be 80 dollars for each container monthly,...
Access Commissioners Court Agendas and Info Online!
According to Limestone County Executive Assistant Shantell Carrizales, the bimonthly Commissioners Court agendas and relevant attachments are now accessible online to anyone who may wish for more information. (https://limestonecotx.portal.civicclerk.com/)The link takes you to all the agendas and meetings that are scheduled; you just click on the event date and if there is an agenda or a packet, it shows. All dates are generated for a year, if something changes or they cancel a meeting it will be taken down.“Legally we only have to publish the agenda before the meeting, not the full packet, but this is something the judge and...
Strides made with first ever Walk to End Alzheimer’s
, , , , , , The Bi-Stone Alzheimer’s Walk attracted about 140 people Saturday, June 22, and raised $11,000 for research, according to Tiffany Koslovsky, regional director for the Alzheimer’s Association office in Waco.“It was so amazing,” Koslovsky said. “It obviously was super-hot, but it was so wonderful that the community came out. I honestly found myself in tears a couple of times because it was so heartwarming to see everyone together.”The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors the Walk to End Alzheimer’s nationwide every year.The walk was the first such event in Limestone and Freestone Counties, and it took place at...
Driven with Care: LMC upgrades to new ambulance
Limestone Medical Center has acquired a new 2023 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax 6.6L Diesel ambulance, one of three ambulances that operate full-time in southern Limestone County.According to Larry Price, Limestone Medical Center chief executive officer, LMC sets annual goals to ensure optimal patient care. One such goal is maintaining a fleet of state-of-the-art ambulances. "If you call 911, you want the vehicle to be able to roll when it needs to roll," Price said.Due to the arrangement with Mexia EMS to help with coverage in both areas, this new ambulance will benefit not only Groesbeck and the surrounding rural communities but also...
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