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| Today`s Local News | 2010-07-28 |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 ************************* SERVICES SET FOR CALDWELL MAYOR (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.Thursday 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. According to DPS, the accident happened around 8:15 p.m. on Highway 36, just north of Caldwell. Rychlik was transported to St. Joseph in Caldwell where he was pronounced dead at 9:45 p.m. by Judge James Baldwin. The driver of the other vehicle, Calvin Strickland, 46 of Caldwell, and his passenger, 29 year old Sarah Norton of Caldwell, were both taken to St. Joseph in Bryan where they are reported in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. The crash occurred when Rychlik was southbound on State Hwy 36 and attempted a u-turn. His 2003 Chevrolet Carryall was struck broadside by Strickland`s 1993 GMC, also southbound. Rychlik had to be extracted from his vehicle by firefighters using the "Jaws of Life," following the crash. According to the DPS, all 3 victims in the crash were wearing seat belts. Rychlik, who served on the City Council for more than 30 years, will be sorely missed in the 3,500-or-so member community that came to call him "Mr. Caldwell" long ago. 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. The mayor loved sports and polka music, and was a frequent visitor to the KMIL studios during the Awesome 3-Some Polka Show. And he always made time to visit his three children who live throughout 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.
(MILANO) A traffic stop Tuesday by Milam County Deputy Lee Dixon led to the discovery of drugs and cash. Dixon stopped a vehicle for speeding on US Hwy 79 in Milano just after 9 a.m. Tuesday. During the stop, the Deputy detected the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. During a consent search of the driver and the vehicle, Deputy Dixon discovered 3 "blunt" marijuana cigars, a small baggie containing loose marijuana, and $2,997 in cash. A further search garnered 62 grams of suspected powdered cocaine. Kevin Gary Barnes, Jr., 24 of Abilene, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams, and Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 ounces. Barnes was held overnight on bonds totaling $45,000.
(CAMERON) Milam County DPS investigated 3 accidents Tuesday in the county. --The first wreck occurred just after 2 p.m. on U.S. Hwy 190 at CR 206 in the Pettibone area. No injuries were reported.
(TEMPLE) Traffic was diverted early today following a fiery collision along Texas 36 in Bell County that had traffic at a standstill. Units from Temple Police, Temple Fire and Rescue and the Bell County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4 a.m. to the report of an 18-wheeler crash near the intersection of Texas 36 and Southeast H.K. Dodgen Loop. Reports indicate the 18-wheeler caught fire after it struck some type of barrier. It was not clear if the driver was injured or if any other vehicles were involved in the collision. Texas Department of Transportation and a HAZMAT response team were also called to the scene.
(ROCKDALE) Rockdale ISD Assistant Superintendent for Business Karl Kacir has resigned to accept a similar position with Midway ISD. During a regular meeting Monday, the Rockdale School Board accepted Kacir`s resignation with regret and began the search for his replacement. The position title will change with the new hire. The position title will become Chief Financial Officer. Kacir, 57, is a certified Public Accountant and former Temple School District employee. Though he was not looking for a new job, he accepted the officer from Class 4A Midway saying it was a great opportunity.
(TEMPLE/KILLEEN) The Temple and Killeen metropolitan area now ranks fourth among 16 in Texas in creating new jobs, according to a new Texas A&M Real Estate Center report. The report says the state is no longer a net loser of jobs. "Six Texas industries - education and health services; mining and logging; professional and business services; leisure and hospitality; manufacturing; and transportation, warehousing and utilities - and the government sector had more jobs in June 2010 than in June 2009." "After 16 months of job losses, the state`s economy experienced its second month of positive employment growth," according to the report.
(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 Thursday, 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 2nd consecutive game Tuesday at the State Tournament in Killeen. The Red Sox beat the Killeen Cubs 6 to 4 in a game that was twice delayed by rain. The Red Sox will play the Belton Nationals at 10:00 this morning. The Sophomore Cameron A`s also won their 2nd game of their state tournament in Hillsboro, beating Belton 14-3. The A`s will play Hillsboro tonight at 8.
(CAMERON) Cameron Police reported 1 EMS run and 2 arrests: Both are Cameron men charged with Disorderly Conduct by Language. (ROCKDALE) Rockdale PD reported 4 EMS runs. (CAMERON) The Milam County Sheriff`s Department reported 4 new arrests: --Joe Dylan Hernandez, 19 of Cameron, Housed for ISF. 87 prisoners in the Milam County Jail this morning, including one for Cameron Police.
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