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| Today`s Local News | 2010-07-29 |
Thursday, July 29, 2010 PUBLIC OUTPOURING FOR BALCH FAMILY (CAMERON) The public continues an overwhelming outpour of support for the Eric Balch family. Some 20 people met last night in downtown Cameron to organize a fund raiser barbecue lunch and auction which is planned for Sunday September 12th at Marak Hall. Meanwhile, Eric underwent surgery Wednesday on his legs as he continues his recovery from severe burns after rescuing his two sons from a fiery explosion inside the family`s garage almost 2 weeks ago. His 2 year old son Mason died from injuries sustained in the fire. Balch, a Yoe High graduate and a coach at LaVega ISD, and his 4 year old son Cade remain hospitalized at Parkland Hospital`s Burn Unit in Dallas. Garage sales, bake sales, auctions, blood drives, car washes, and prayer services have already been held in communities tied to the Balch family. Restaurants have also donated proceeds. If you would like to help, donations can be made to: Balch Family Fund at First National Bank in Gatesville, or at Buckholts State Bank locations in Cameron, Buckholts or Rogers.
(CALDWELL) Funeral services have been set for Caldwell`s Mayor who was killed Monday night in an auto accident near Caldwell. Bernard Rychlik, 71, died from injuries sustained during the two vehicle wreck. Visitation for Bernard Rychlik will begin at 6 p.m. with a rosary scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the Caldwell Civic Center on Highway 21. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St Mary`s Catholic Church at 500 West OSR in Caldwell. Overflow from the funeral services will be held at the Civic Center. Rychlik, who served on the City Council for more than 30 years, came to be known as "Mr. Caldwell". A longtime employee of Woodson Lumber, Rychlik was also the public address announcer for Caldwell High School football and baseball games for years. He also was at the forefront of publicizing the annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell, which is known as the Kolache Capital of Texas. With Mayor Rychilk`s death, the City of Caldwell now has to get a new mayor. For now, that job belongs to Mayor Pro Tem, Norris McManus. He retired form G-T-E and is now a self-employed businessman. McManus was elected to the council in 2000.
(CAMERON) The Cameron City Council recently approved a contract with IESI waste disposal company out of McGregor to pick up the city`s garbage. The new company will take over Sunday as Waste Management closes out its 11 years of service with the city this week. With the new contract, Cameron residents will once again receive twice weekly service with a minimal increase in their monthly bills. Starting next week, garbage trucks will run Mondays and Thursdays for neighborhoods east of North Travis and North of U. S. Highway 190, 77 and State Highway 36. Areas West of North Travis and South of U. S. 190/77 and Texas 36 will be served on Tuesdays and Fridays. Customers are asked to have trash at curbside by 7 a.m. No hazardous materials such as oil, paint, chemicals, tires or lead-acid batteries will be picked up. No televisions or computer monitors will be picked up and appliances must have refrigerants removed and tagged by a certified technician before they will be picked up. The company will pick up on a delayed schedule only after holidays including New Year`s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The new service will result in a $2 per month increase on monthly rates. The increase, from $14 to $16 per month, will take affect on September water bills.
(WACO) A man was found guilty in a Waco federal court on Wednesday for his involvement in the robbery of two Central Texas banks earlier this year. Ronnie Keith Kelley, 47, of Dallas, was convicted of being one of the two gunmen who robbed the Independent Bank in Waco on Feb. 2 and a Bank of America in Temple on Feb. 11. Kelley was arrested by Dallas FBI Safe Streets Task Force at a motel in Dallas on Feb. 12. He testified he was living in a Dallas homeless shelter and the other suspect, Benjamin Potts, coerced him to take part in the robberies. Kelley will be sentenced on Oct. 13 and faces up to 80 years in prison.
(U.S.) The Census Bureau is shutting down its toll-free help line after Friday. Callers can complete their 2010 questionnaire over the phone by calling 866-872-6868. The line is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Russian.
(CAMERON) A cast and crew of more than 40 continue final preparations on the Milam Community Theater production, "Annie" this week. Opening night for the widely popular musical about a plucky orphan named Annie is set for Saturday night at the Performing Arts Center at Yoe High School in Cameron. The show starts at 7:30 Saturday and continues with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Performances are also scheduled for the following weekend, August 7th & 8th, with shows also at 7:30 and 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. For more information, visit the group`s website, www.milamcommunitytheater.com
(CAMERON) Yoe High Head Football Coach and Athletic Director, Rick Rhoades announced a "Meet the Coaches" meeting this today, July 29th for all incoming high school football players and their parents. Rhoades said the meeting will be held in the cafeteria at Yoe High at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be used to go over expectations for the coming season. Necessary paperwork will also be filled out so players can hit the field running, Monday August 2nd, the first day of two-a-days.
(KILLEEN) The Freshman League Cameron Red Sox won their 3RD consecutive game Wednesday at the State Tournament in Killeen. The Red Sox beat the Belton Nationals 6 to 1. A win today would earn the Red Sox a trip to the Championship game Friday morning at 8 a.m.
(CAMERON) Cameron Police reported 3 EMS runs with no other activity for the 24 hours ending at six this morning. (ROCKDALE) Rockdale PD reported 3 EMS runs. (CAMERON) The Milam County Sheriff`s Department reported 3 new arrests: --Gerald Graves, 21 of Rockdale for Bench Warrants 87 prisoners in the Milam County Jail this morning, including two for Cameron Police. Accidents: 11:22AM, 1-vehicle wreck on 79/36. No injuries. | |
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