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Rhonda Grice
Band Leader Allegedly Sexting with Minors: The Truth About Teenage Sexting
Parents today usually trust the school and its vetting of teachers, yet there are sex offenders that somehow make it through. The arrest of Joshua Carroll, an assistant band director from Wall ISD is cause for alarm according to the Tom Green County Sheriff’s office.
Tuberculosis Outbreak Sparks Public Health Emergency in Long Beach
Tuberculosis Is now a public health emergency in Long Beach, California. So far this outbreak has caused one death, hospitalized nine people, and exposed 170 more!. It's reported that the outbreak and exposure are all linked to a single-room occupancy at a hotel. The identification of the hotel has not been revealed at this time.
Whataburger Incident: Arrest Made in Alleged Aggravated Assault
San Angelo man arrested on May 1 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for an incident that allegedly happened on April 28th, 2024. The victim alleges that while he was in the drive-thru at Whataburger the person behind him hit his car. He pulled over and parked so he could exchange information with the alleged perpetrator.
Annual Charity Clay Shootout: Supporting Shannon Hospital
The San Angelo Claybird Association is hosting the charity clay shootout this year in San Angelo. If you love giving to a great cause, you will love this event. All the proceeds will go toward better patient care in Shannon Hospital. This annual sporting clay shootout is the largest in Texas. Each year they have approximately 400 shooters and over 1000 spectators.
Update: No Arrest, But Quartzsite Police Still Investigating Attack on Woman Camping in Her Car
Last week a woman camping in her car on BLM land in Quartzsite, Arizona, had her rear car window smashed where she was sleeping. Luckily she only had minor cuts and scrapes, but it could have been a lot worse if the large rock had hit her in the head.
Van Life: A Frugal and Adventurous Retirement
For years retirement meant staying at home for most seniors with occasional vacations to enjoy, but there's a new trend making life more fun and frugal. Instead of heading to the bingo hall many seniors are selling their homes and moving into a van or small RV and hitting the road full-time.
Expanding Aid: Abilene Meals on Wheels Supports Pets & Elderly
The Abilene Meals on Wheels did not become Meals on Wheels until 1975, but community programs and church women united together to get food to the elderly who were in need. Their service to the elderly started in 1971 and continued until the official Meals on Wheels was in operation.
Teacher Charged for Sex with 11-Year-Old: New Allegations Surface
Three months ago Alyson Cranick, a teacher in Connecticut, was arrested for alledgedly having sexual relations with an 11 year old boy student at the school. Originally, Cranick turned herself in and was granted bail. A short time after being granted bail, Cranick broke her bail agreement to not have unsupervised contact with a minor. She has been taken back into custody.
Protect Yourself: Free Women's Safety Class
On thursday, February 29th, a class for women will be held at 2065 US Highway 277 South, Anson, TX, 79501. The class is from 5:00pm to 7:pm. Women who live alone, travel alone, or who walk to get places, are encouraged to attend this free safety course.
Lone Female Camper Attacked on BLM Land: Investigation Underway
On February 20th at around 2am a woman who was camping in her car was awakened by the sound of an atv coming up to her car. Her campsite was at the LaPossa South Long Term Parking on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) at Quartzsite in Arizona. Cars, campers, and RV's can live on site in their vehicles from September 15 to April 15th for $180.
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Freelance writer, published author, life coach. Love writing about local people, events, and traditions as well as pieces about the wonderful state of Texas.
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