By Julianne Dodge
On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, peace officers with the Texas Attorney General’s office arrested Donald Phillips, an assistant District Attorney in Limestone County. Officers served a search warrant on Phillip’s home in Navarro County and arrested him after “discovering several images of child pornography on his home computer,” according to Jerry Strickland, communications director with the Attorney General’s office. “The Limestone County District Attorney fully cooperated with the State’s child pornography investigation,” Strickland said.
On Wednesday afternoon, Limestone DA Roy Defriend confirmed that he had fired Phillips that morning. “He was a talented, hard-working and experienced prosecutor, however, I cannot continue to employ a person who I believe, based on the available information, has committed reprehensible and unlawful acts. To say I am shocked would … Read Full Story…
County
Returns
Indictments
On Thursday, The Grand Jury in Navarro County returned indictments in the following cases:
Justin Middleton-Unauthorized Discharge of Waste
John G. Mulchy-Unauthorized Discharge of Waste
Zachary Cockerham-Criminal Mischief
David A. Day-Possession of a Firearm by Felon
Sonya Moore-Tampering w/ Govenmental Records
Johnny Lance Edwards-Theft of Wire/cable
Kameron L. Jackson-Stalking(Harrassment)
County To Post Budget At Next Meeting
By Stephen R. Farris
The proposed budget for Navarro County’s 2010-2011 fiscal year has been delayed in being posted, at least until the next Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2010.
County Auditor, Kathy Hollomon, said at this point, the fund balance is projected to be at $3.3 million, and the general fund balance is $619,508 (expenditures over revenues).
Hollomon also pointed out the precincts are starting … Read Full Story…
The NRH volunteers met at Roy’s Café for their monthly breakfast outing.
Front row: Beth Bolen, Vivian Green & Lucille Reffitt
Middle row: Shirley Barnes, Jeannie Slaughter, Barbara Talley, Jeannine Grundmeier, Jessie Gonzales & Eula Silva
Back row: Carolyn French, Gennie Lassetter, Margaret Ward, Nita Marshall & Ken Lassetter
NCT Salesperson Annot walthall presents Tonia Drain with tigers’ varsity football season tickets. These tickets were given away at Friday’s Meet The Tigers event held downtown in conjunction with CISD and Navarro County Times.
By Chief Randy Bratton
On Friday, August 20, 2010, between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., Corsicana Police Officers, led by Captain Nori Rhodes, and assisted by an agent of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission conducted an undercover investigation regarding the sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages to minors in Corsicana.
Three Corsicana residents were arrested and booked into the Navarro County Jail for the charge of Purchase/Furnish Alcoholic Beverage to a Minor, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. Eusebio Rojas, 31 years of age, … Read Full Story…
A two-vehicle accident on FM 744 just seven miles south of Frost around 10 a.m. Saturday morning, August 21, 2010, left a Hill County woman fatally injured and one man injured with broken bones, after their 2005 Triumph Rocket III motorcycle they were riding on collided with a 1990 Chevy Astro Van.
According to the Department of Public Safety report, 71-year-old Freddie Joe Bartlett, of Purdon, the driver of the van, was west bound in the 16,000 block of FM 744 and was preparing to turn left into a … Read Full Story…
July 21-26, 2010
Tuesday Double Trouble
Women
Mc Is Z Team
Lynn Zainhofsky-476 series
Oaxtepec striker Carlos Camarillo gets tangle up with Penarol defender during their 4-0 victory Sunday at 17th Street Field.
Camarillo scored all four goals and is the leading scoring for the league.
The Corsicana Booster Club is calling all Corsicana sports fans to help support the CISD athletic programs for the upcoming school year by asking everyone to become a member of Tiger Pride.
Membership is $100, and includes Booster Club membership, two season … Read Full Story…
Boys & Girls Club Golf Tourney Held At Country Club
Dr. Frank Means, right, shows perfect form and fashionable style during his tee-shot, while Lori Haynie watches during … Read Full Story…
Fancy Glitz and Glamour Day went on as scheduled Monday, July 20th for little girls at Cassady’s Hair Carousel & Boutique.
Around 20 girls, ranging from ages 5 to … Read Full Story…
Fancy Glitz and Glamour Day went on as scheduled for little girls at Cassady’s Hair Carousel & Boutique.
Around 20 girls, ranging from ages 5 to 7, showed up … Read Full Story…
I would like to talk about a few things that are not new but you have heard … Read Full Story…
The Navarro County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the formation of a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Navarro County. CERT … Read Full Story…
Austin College’s Dean’s List has been announced for Spring Term 2010, according to Austin College Registrar Phyllis Rieser. All students named to the Dean’s List earned … Read Full Story…
Exhibitors
An apple a day keeps the doctor away and will be the theme for the 2nd… Read Full Story…
