Two Men Arrested on Copper Theft and Drug Charges

                                                                       PRESS RELEASE  

 

From The Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne    

 

 

Sheriff Hawthorne reported that on 6 May, 2013 at approximately 10:45pm, Communications dispatched Sgt. Ritch to check a suspicious vehicle near the 2800 block of FM  1941. Upon arrival, the deputy observed and identified two white males, William Perkins 41 years old and Troy Walker 38, both of Daisette stated that they were having car trouble.

A closer check by the deputy of the immediate area revealed several modified tools believed to be used in the theft of copper wiring from above ground energy poles such as, plastic extension poles with cutting tools attached to the ends which is used to cut above ground power lines. In addition, deputies located approximately 150 ft. of partially down wire within the immediate area. A representative of the Entergy Texas was called out and informed the deputies that the line was not to be cut or down.  While in the process of placing the suspects under arrest it was discovered that they also were in possession of methamphetamines.

Criminal Investigators, Sgt’s Carrington and Arrendondo identified Troy Walker as a person of interest in prior copper theft incidents within Chambers County. Both suspects were placed in custody and are charged with Theft of Metals and Possession of Controlled Substance. A follow-up investigation will be conducted by the Chambers County Criminal Investigations Division to determine if the suspects are connected with prior copper thefts of this type within Chambers County. Both suspects are held in the Chambers County Jail on $35,000  for each charge.

Homicide Reported in Anahuac, Texas

PRESS RELEASE  

 

 From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

 

Sheriff Hawthorne reported that on 18 May, 2013 at approximately 1:34 pm the 911 Communications dispatched deputies to the 4000 block of Hwy 61 in Anahuac, Texas on a call of a homicide. Deputy Mulryan and Sgt. Rabalais responded.

Upon arrival deputies met with the homeowner, William Bryan Brown a 53 year old male that stated he was having an altercation with another man, Joseph Henry Barron Jr., a 31 year old man from Winnie, Texas. Brown told deputies he was being attacked by Barron and had to shoot him. Sheriff Hawthorne and JP-2 Randy Van Deventer were contacted, as well as Captain Tom McCorvey and Sgt. Brad Moon of the Criminal Investigations Division. Upon checking the residence deputies located Barron’s body in a bedroom.

The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) collected all the evidence. As of the time of this release the incident is under investigation by the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division as to what led to this altercation.

 

Texas Task Force 1 Activated to Assist in Oklahoma Disaster

Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) along with the Incident Support Team (IST) cache has been activated by FEMA through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and will deploy from their facility in College Station to Oklahoma. The estimated time of departure is midnight. The team will assist the local jurisdictions in search and rescue operations across the affected area. The 80 member TX-TF1“White” Team is a Type 1 Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Team consisting of Technical and Canine Search components along with Heavy Rescue personnel and equipment. Upon arrival, TX-TF1 will receive assignments from the local Incident Command and assist the jurisdictions as needed while setting up a Base of Operations (BoO) to continue the mission as long as necessary.

An 84-member Type 1 Urban Search and Rescue team, including 70 first responders who specialize in victim extraction and medical treatment will deploy immediately. The team also includes search and rescue K-9s, physicians and paramedics, as well as hazardous material specialists, communications specialists and structural engineers.

Texas Task Force 1 is a 600-member force that is nationally recognized for its unique search, rescue and recovery capabilities. It was deployed to New York City following the terrorist attack on 9/11, and to New Orleans following the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and, most recently, to West, TX.

Gov. Perry released the following statement earlier today regarding the Oklahoma tornadoes: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18540/

Opry in the Park, Sunday, May 26th; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Opry in the Park

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Mt. Belvieu City Park Amphitheater

Bring your lawn chairs for this fun and inspirational event!

 

Chambers County Jail Log 4-29 through 5-6-13

From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

The following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail.

Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the law while in Chambers County.

 

Log 04-29-13 – 05-06-13

Tamara Marie Abt, 33, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 11, for charges for evading arrest and or detention, class a misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond.

Mahmud F. Abusaleh, 29, of Port Arthur, was arrested on May 6, for warrant charges for warrant service in Kenedy County, misdemeanor, released on May 7 on $750 cash bond.

Eric Moses Alvarado, 28, of Deer Park, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for criminal mischief, state jail felony offense, released same day on $20,000 bond.

Howard Ray Berry, 60, of Houston, was arrested on May 7, for warrant charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $8,000.

Brittany Nichole Blattner, 18, of Sulphur, La., was arrested on May 9, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, less than 4 grams, third degree felony offense, and possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $17,000.

Aaron Joshua Brannen, 25, of Port Arthur, was arrested on May 9, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, released same day with bond set at $2,000.

Reggy Dewayne Braxton, 39, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 6, for theft of property, more than $1,500, less than $20k, state jail felony offense, not released with bond set at $10,000.

Karen Shantate Brown, 36, of Baton Rouge, La., was arrested on May 10, for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams, felony offense, and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams, third degree felony offense, released on May 11 on bonds totaling $50,000.

Craig Anthony Buchanan, 56, of Port Arthur, was arrested on May 9, for warrant charges for parole violation warrant, third degree felony offense, and charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, and driving with an invalid license with previous conviction and or suspension without financial responsibility, class B misdemeanor, not released on bonds totaling $6,000.

Brandon Thomas Burroughs, 26, of Houston, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for theft of property, more than $1,500, less than $20k, state jail felony offense, not released with bond set at $30,000.

Kenneth Brian Cave, 35, of Baytown, was arrested on May 7, for warrant charges for assault on a public servant, third degree felony offense, not released.

Rene Muniz Cendejas, 45, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 12, for charges for public intoxication, class C misdemeanor, not released with $500 fine set.

Jeffery Glen Daniels, 53, of Winnie, was arrested on May 12, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $3,000.

Tabitha Jeanette Davis, 38, of Baytown, was arrested on May 10, for warrant charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, state jail felony offense, not released.

John Barron Dunnam, 25, of Baytown, was arrested on May 10, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond.

John Stephen Epps, Jr., 22, of Highlands, was arrested on May 12, for charges for burglary of a building, state jail felony offense, not released with bond set at $10,000.

Tommy Joe TJ Green, Jr., 37, of Winnie, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for theft of property, more than $1,500, less than $20k, state jail felony offense, released on May 9 on $10,000 bond.

Mickie Martin Griffin, 37, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for engaging in organized criminal activity, felony offense, released on May 9 due to warrant is recalled.

Paul Al Guillory, III, 29, of Winnie, was arrested on May 11, for warrant charges for sexual assault of a child in Jefferson County, second degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $50,000.

Samantha Lorraine Hisler, 21, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 6, for charges for expired driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility, both are class C misdemeanors, released on May 7 with time to pay per JP2, fines totaling $700.

Shedrick Doshawn Jones, 38, of Baton Rouge, La., was arrested on May 10, for charges for manufacturing and or delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams, felony offense, and possession for a controlled substance, penalty group 3, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams, third degree felony offense, released same day on bonds totaling $50,000.

Nghia Trong Le, 37, of Hyattsville, MD, was arrested on May 11, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, released on May 12 on $2,000 bond.

Cassy Nicole May, 26, of Wallisville, was arrested on May 10, for warrant charges for giving a false report to police office, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $1,500 bond.

Brenda Kay McCorquodale, 42, of Houston, was arrested on May 8, to serve 10 days jail time set per judge, class B misdemeanor, not released.

Brandin James McNichols, 25, of Huffman, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for engaging in organized criminal activity, and evading arrest or detention, both are class A misdemeanors, released on May 12 on bonds totaling $11,000.

Wayne Melton, 46, of Hull, Ga., was arrested on May 11, for charges for unlawfully carrying a weapon, class A misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor, released on May 12 on bonds totaling $2,000.

Antonio Julio Mendez, 18, of Baytown, was arrested on May 12, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond.

Jose Guadalupe Salazar Muniz, 37, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 12, for charges for no driver’s license, class C misdemeanor, released same day on $300 fines.

Steven Wade Norman, 34, of Houston, was arrested on May 9, for warrant charges for possession of marijuana in Harris County, class B misdemeanor, released on May 10 released to Harris County with fine set at $635.

William Dale Perkins, 42, of Liberty, was arrested on May 7, for charges for theft from person, and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, both are state jail felony offenses, not released, with bonds totaling $70,000.

Kacie Lynn Pettit, 27, of Round Rock, was arrested on May 12, for warrant charges for attempt to obtain a controlled substance by fraud in Montgomery County, felony offense, not released with bond set at $10,000.

Michael Dale Sasser, 66, of Mont Belvieu, was arrested on May 8, to serve 37 days jail time per judge, class A misdemeanor, not released.

Larry Anthony Sherman, 29, of Liberty, was arrested on May 8, for warrant charges for fugitive from La., for charges for burglary of a building, felony offense, not released no bond.

Aristides Alcala Velazquez, 35, of Houston, was arrested on May 9, for warrant charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $35,000.

Bobby Joe Walker, 66, of Winnie, was arrested on May 7, for charges for expired driver’s license, displayed insignia for another vehicle and failure to maintain financial responsibility, all are class C misdemeanors, released on May 8 on fines totaling $900.

Troy Dwayne Walker, 37, of Dasietta, was arrested on May 7, for charges for theft from a person, state jail felony offense, and charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, not released with bonds totaling $70,000.

Nicholas Grant Westerman, 18, of Baytown, was arrested on May 7, for charges for disorderly conduct, class C misdemeanor, released on May 8 on $300 fine.

David Bee Williford, 61, of Sour Lake, was arrested on May 9, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, released on May 10 on $4,000 bond.

Texas Files Suit Against BP for Damages Caused By 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2013 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Subscribe to E-News

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Seeks damages and civil penalties for worst environmental disaster in U.S. history

AUSTIN – The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill. The State’s enforcement action seeks natural resource damages, economic damages and civil penalties caused by the oil spill. Today’s filing follows years of work with Texas’s sister Gulf states and the federal government, as well as BP, to resolve damages associated with harm caused to the Gulf. Because the parties to date have been unable to fully resolve claims related to the disaster, the State filed today’s enforcement action to preserve the State’s claims against BP and other defendants. The State expects its case to be consolidated with the case already underway in New Orleans. Media links Attorney General’s lawsuit against BP Exploration The lawsuit, which was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Beaumont, seeks both monetary damages and funds to be used for projects to mitigate and offset natural resource damages in Texas. Specifically, Texas is seeking civil penalties for every day of oil discharge and for every barrel of oil that was discharged; lost sales tax, state hotel occupancy tax and mixed beverage tax revenue; revenue lost from state park entrance, facility, activity and concession fees; and damages to natural resources, including wildlife and coastal ecosystems and habitats caused by the released oil and chemical dispersants. The State also seeks attorneys’ fees, court costs and investigative costs. Today’s action was filed by the Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Defendants include BP, Transocean, Halliburton and Anadarko, among others. Today’s action follows partial settlements by BP and Transocean of federal claims, including criminal plea agreements.

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Cyber Crimes Unit Arrests Gonzales Teacher for Child Pornography Possession

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2013 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Subscribe to E-News	CONTACT Press Office at (512) 463-2050
Cyber investigators find illicit sexual images of children on flash drive located in suspect’s classroom
GONZALES – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Gonzales resident John Raymond Williams, 53, on Wednesday for child pornography possession. At the time of his arrest, Williams indicated he is a seventh grade science teacher with the Gonzales ISD. The Cyber Crimes Unit’s investigation into Williams originated with a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Based on the NCMEC referral, Cyber Crimes Unit investigators identified Williams as the suspect who appeared to have illegally uploaded child pornography images to a social networking website. Media links John Raymond Williams Cyber Crimes Unit officers executed a search warrant at Williams’s residence and confiscated computers and digital media. Cyber Crimes Unit officers also conducted a search of Williams’s classroom and school-issued computer. Cyber Crimes Unit investigators conducted an initial forensic examination on the flash drive and discovered several images of child pornography. Officers confiscated the school-issued computer and flash drive for further forensic review. The defendant faces five third-degree felony counts of child pornography possession, each punishable by two to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Bond was set at $40,000 on each of the five counts. Williams remains in custody at Gonzales County Jail. For more information on Attorney General Abbott’s efforts to crack down on sexual predators, visit www.texasattorneygeneral.gov or call (800) 252-8011.

Let’s Go Fishing in Texas! Fishing Reports Week of May 15, 2013

Freshwater Fishing Reports

Water Body	Report
ALAN HENRY	Water lightly stained; 59–65 degrees; 11.28’ low. Black bass are fair to good on topwaters, spinnerbaits, jigs and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
AMISTAD	Water clear; 72–76 degrees; 61.04’ low. Black bass are very good on Yamamoto Senkos, minnows, and watermelon soft plastics and topwaters. Striped bass are good on Sassy Shad, swimbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are fair on bloodbait and punchbait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
ARROWHEAD	Water off color; 58–63 degrees; 12.63’ low. Black bass are slow to fair to good on topwater frogs, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.
ATHENS	Water clear, 69–74 degrees; 2.57’ low. Black bass are fair on small plastic swimbaits, shallow crankbaits and topwaters. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on cut shad.
BASTROP	Water clear; 72–76 degrees. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows at night. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.
BELTON	Water clear; 68–72 degrees; 7.89’ low. Black bass are good trolling Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are good on shad in 20 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows under lights at night. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with live perch and live shad.
BOB SANDLIN	Water clear; 68–74 degrees; 5.08’ low. Black bass are good on weightless wacky rigged worms and Senkos. Topwater bite improving. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
BONHAM	Water stained, 69–74 degrees; 2.11’ low. Black bass are excellent pitching soft plastics and jigs in the cattails. . Crappie are excellent around the cattails on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on Black Salty and cut bait along the bank in the park area and drifting as the presentation.
BRAUNIG	Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver and perch off points. Redfish are fair on tilapia, crawfish, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam.
BRIDGEPORT	Water clear; 67–72 degrees; 16.76’ low. Black bass are good on Xcite squarebill crankbaits around shallow cover as well as small swimbaits in shad patterns and Megabass Pop X in white python color. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Channel catfish are fair on trotlines.
BROWNWOOD	Water stained; 69–73 degrees; 11.63’ low. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on RJA crankbaits and flukes in the evenings in 3–5 feet, and on spinnerbaits around docks early. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on minnows and watermelon jigs off lighted docks at night in 5–15 feet. Crappie are good on minnows and watermelon tube jigs over brush piles in 5–10 feet. Channel catfish are slow. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
BUCHANAN	Water murky; 71–75 degrees; 27.40’ low. Black bass are good on white/chartreuse spinnerbaits, watermelon topwaters, and green pumpkin Whacky Sticks with chartreuse tails along lake points in 8–12 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on topwaters and Rat–L–Traps, and drifting live bait on the surface in 20–30 feet near the Lighthouse. White bass are fair trolling Shad Raps and jigging Pirk Minnows and Tiny Traps over rock piles in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and watermelon tube jigs over brush piles in 12 feet. Channel catfish are good on live bait and cut bait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and minnows.
CADDO	Water stained; 71–75 degrees; 0.30’ high. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged creature baits and craws. White and yellow bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
CALAVERAS	Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs between the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair on live perch, tilapia, and crawfish near the power lines. Channel catfish are very good on liver, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
CANYON LAKE	Water clear; 71–75 degrees; 9.80’ low. Black bass are fair on tomato red JDC grubs, watermelon red Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged watermelon red finesse worms along bluff ledges in 8–16 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and 1oz. Pirk Minnows in 30 feet. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are good on root beer/green JDC curl tailed grubs and craws and smoke/red tubes on ball jigheads in 10 feet on main lake points and ledges. Crappie are good on pink tube jigs and live minnows upriver around submerged brush piles over break lines. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with live bait.
CEDAR CREEK	Water clear; 68–72 degrees; 3.63’ low. Black bass are fair on weightless wacky worms and topwaters early. Dock bite is improving. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on cut shad.
CHOKE CANYON	Water clear; 73–77 degrees; 19.92’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon deep running crankbaits and white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Drum are fair on nightcrawlers and spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait. Yellow catfish are fair on cut bait.
COLEMAN	Water lightly stained; 69–73 degrees; 14.82’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Rat–L–Traps, spinnerbaits, and soft plastic worms and lizards. Hybrid striper are good on live shad near the park and the store. Crappie are good on minnows at night. Channel catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch. Yellow catfish are slow.
COLETO CREEK	Water clear; 2.01’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch.
COLORADO CITY	17.68’ low. No report available.
CONROE	Water stained; 71–75 degrees; 2.79’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Texas and Carolina rigged soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good on chartreuse striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on stinkbait, frozen shrimp, and nightcrawlers.
COOPER	Water clear; 70–74 degrees; 8.57’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits and hollow body frogs. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. Catfish are good on cut bait.
FAIRFIELD	Fishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD has discontinued stocking the lake after another kill in early September 2011. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.
FALCON	Water murky; 73–77 degrees; 39.03’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in 10–12 feet. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on liver, cut bait, stinkbait, and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
FAYETTE	Water stained. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin spinnerbaits and soft plastics in 8–16 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp over baited holes.
FORK	Water clear; 69–74 degrees; 4.73’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged worms in 4–8’ of water on main lake points as well as Megabass Pop X and Giant Dog X topwaters – some fish still on beds. Yellow bass and white bass are good on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.
FT. PHANTOM HILL	Water clear; 59–64 degrees; 11.71’ low. Black bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps, chatterbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on cut bait.
GIBBONS CREEK	Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on minnows, shrimp, and liver.
GRANBURY	Water stained; 71–75 degrees; 6.70’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and frozen shrimp.
GRANGER	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 0.37’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps around shallow main lake roadbeds. Crappie are fair on marabou jigs in 4–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on shad and prepared bait in 4–15 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait upriver.
GRAPEVINE	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 5.91’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged Xcite Raptor JRs near rocky points. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut shad.
GREENBELT	43.38’ low. No report available.
HOUSTON COUNTY	Water stained; 74–78 degrees; 0.19’ low. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on watermelon/red flake lizards, chrome/black crankbaits, and shad in 5–8 feet. Crappie are excellent on live minnows over brush in 10–15 feet. Bream are good on live worms off piers and grass beds. Catfish to 68 pounds are excellent on trotlines baited with live bait.
HUBBARD CREEK	Water off color; 57–64 degrees; 21.27’ low. Black bass are good on Zara Spooks, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and cut bait.
JOE POOL	Water clear; 69–74 degrees; 0.73’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics and topwaters near grass. Crappie are fair on jigs. White bass are good on minnows. Catfish are slow on prepared baits.
LAKE O’ THE PINES	Water lightly stained; 71–75 degrees; 2.28’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastic jerkbaits and paddle tail worms in shallow areas. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines and cut shad. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
LAVON	Water lightly stained; 69–74 degrees; 8.13’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits near wood cover. White bass are good on slabs and crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
LBJ	Water clear; 71–75 degrees; 0.42’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red JDC Skip–N–Pop topwaters, watermelon Curb’s Erratic jigs, and weightless green pumpkin Texas rigged Whacky Sticks along break lines of flats in 6–10 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles in 15 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.
LEWISVILLE	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 5.12’ low. Black bass are fair on shakyheads near rock piles. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs and jigs. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut shad. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
LIVINGSTON	Water fairly clear; 70–74 degrees; 0.30’ high. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Striped bass are good but small on pet spoons and slabs. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows in 8–15 feet. Blue catfish are fair on shad and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.
MACKENZIE	93.16’ low. No report available.
MARTIN CREEK	Water clear; 76–79 degrees; 1.62’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters and buzz/hollow body frogs. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait.
MEREDITH	99.82’ low. No report available.
MONTICELLO	Water fairly clear; 70–74 degrees; 0.17 low. Black bass are fair on shad pattern squarebills and topwater frogs. Crappie are fair on jigs. Catfish are fair on cut bait.
NASWORTHY	No report available.
NAVARRO MILLS	Water lightly stained; 70–74 degrees; 0.84’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits and minnows in Liberty Hill Park. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair but small on minnows at Crappie Point. Channel catfish are good on minnows and stinkbait in baited areas. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad and goldfish. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and goldfish.
O.H. IVIE	Water stained; 59–64 degrees; 36.77’ low. Black bass are good on Zell Pops, Rat–L–Traps, jigs, Rat–L–Traps and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on slabs and Rooster Tails. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
OAK CREEK	Water stained; 58–63 degrees; 18.42’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Yellow Magics, spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are good on jigs and live minnows over brush piles. Catfish are good on chartreuse (use Worm–Glo) nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
PALESTINE	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 0.78’ low. Black bass are slow on weightless worms around docks. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. White bass are good on jigs and crankbaits. Catfish are good on prepared bait.
PALO DURO	55.67’ low. No report available.
POSSUM KINGDOM	Water fairly clear; 59–65 degrees; 10.33’ low. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps, Stanley Ribbits, medium running crankbaits, drop shot rigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.
PROCTOR	Water lightly stained; 70–74 degrees; 4.05’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits off points. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are fair on live shad and jigging spoons. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on prepared bait in the upper end of the lake. Yellow catfish are slow.
RAY HUBBARD	Water clear; 69–74 degrees; 3.88’ low. Black bass are fair on medium diving crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are good on cut shad.
RAY ROBERTS	Water clear; 68–73 degrees; 4.44’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics – some fish still on beds. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport.
RICHLAND CHAMBERS	Water clear; 68–72 degrees; 5.87’ low. Black bass are good on shakyheads and finesse worms. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait.
SAM RAYBURN	Water lightly stained; 69–73 degrees; 1.99’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red soft plastics and crankbaits. White bass are fair on minnows, hellbenders, and silver spoons. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs over brush piles. Bream are fair on nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait.
SOMERVILLE	Water murky; 71–75 degrees; 1.99’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad off points. White bass are fair on live shad off points. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on dead shad. Yellow catfish are slow.
SPENCE	64.18’ low. No report available.
STAMFORD	9.04’ low. No report available.
STEINHAGEN	1.64’ high. No report available.
STILLHOUSE	Water lightly stained; 70–74 degrees; 7.29’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Rat–L–Traps and spinnerbaits. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
SWEETWATER	Water murky; 58–63 degrees; 19.47’ low. Black bass are fair to good on live shiners, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and chartreuse (use Worm–Glo) nightcrawlers.
TAWAKONI	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 5.79’ low. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged craws around shallow cover. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Striped bass and hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait.
TEXOMA	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 4.27’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics and Zara Spooks. Striped bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport.
TOLEDO BEND	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 1.62’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastic worms in 12–22 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs over brush in 15–25 feet. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers in 2–6 feet. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
TRAVIS	Water clear; 72–76 degrees; 52.76’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 8–24 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and minnows in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs in 10–20 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on minnows and shrimp in 20–35 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.
WALTER E. LONG	Water lightly stained. Black bass are good on shad and small spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
WEATHERFORD	Water clear; 69–72 degrees; 6.67’ low. No report available. Please call ahead as low water is making launching difficult.
WHITE RIVER	Water stained; 53–62 degrees; 30.67’ low. No report available.
WHITNEY	Water lightly stained; 70–74 degrees; 9.12’ low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on minnows and pet spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Catfish are fair on frozen shrimp and liver.
WRIGHT PATMAN	Water lightly stained; 70–75 degrees; 4.08’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and white buzzbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut bait. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.

 

Saltwater Fishing Reports

Water Body	Report
NORTH SABINE	Trout are fair to good on the Louisiana shoreline on topwaters and Corkies. Flounder are fair on jigs tipped with shrimp around marsh drains. Redfish are good in the marsh on SkitterWalks and Stanley Ribbits.
SOUTH SABINE	Trout are fair to good under birds and around slicks on plastics. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are fair to good at the jetty on live shrimp and plastics.
BOLIVAR	Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on plastics and Crazy Croakers. Black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.
TRINITY BAY	Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout are fair to good on the shell along the east shoreline on Corkies.
EAST GALVESTON BAY	Trout are good on the south shoreline on Catch 5s, MirrOlures and Catch 2000s. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good on the reefs on live shrimp.
WEST GALVESTON BAY	Bull redfish are good on the beachfront on live bait. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are showing in the surf when the wind allows.
TEXAS CITY	Trout are fair to good on Dollar Reef on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp.
FREEPORT	Trout are fair to good at San Luis Pass on shrimp. Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Trout and redfish are good at the jetties on live shrimp and finger mullet. Bull redfish are good on the beach.
EAST MATAGORDA BAY	Trout are fair to good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. Trout are good on the east end of the bay while wading the reefs.
WEST MATAGORDA BAY	Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Trout are fair on shell and grass on soft plastics. Redfish are fair to good at Shell Island on live shrimp.
PORT O’CONNOR	Trout and redfish are good on topwaters over sand and grass in the guts in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout are good at the jetty on live shrimp.
ROCKPORT	Redfish are good on the Estes Flats on topwaters and live shrimp. Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on free–lined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp.
PORT ARANSAS	Trout are fair to good on live shrimp while working potholes on the flats. Redfish are fair to good at East Flats and around Dagger Island on shrimp and crabs. Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers.
CORPUS CHRISTI	Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp and Gulps. Trout are good on topwaters in Oso Bay.
BAFFIN BAY	Trout are good at night in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in the grass on the King Ranch shoreline on small topwaters. Trout are good on the upper end of the Laguna on Gambler Flappin’ Shad and Corkies.
PORT MANSFIELD	Trout are good on Corkies around sand and grass and at the Saucer. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes and while anchored with natural baits at East Cut.
SOUTH PADRE	Trout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Redfish are fair while drifting sand and grass on Gulps and live shrimp under a popping cork.
PORT ISABEL	Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters. Snook are good in the channel and on the edge of the flats.

2013 Old River-Winfree Founders Day Contest Sponsors Announced

The businesses in our area are always there for us when we need them.  Supporting a small community like Old River-Winfree in their celebration of history and pride is what these businesses do.

They are your friends and neighbors and deserve so much recognition, because they never let us down.

The following businesses were announced as Contest Sponsors at the May 13, 2013 Old River-Winfree City Council meeting for the 2013 Old River-Winfree Founders Day, a City Sponsored Event.

• Barbers Hill Bank – 3K/5K Run/ Walk Benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs
• Sam’s Express – “My Best Friend” Dog Contest Sponsor
• Carnes Engineering – Pie, Cupcake, Cake Bake-off and Auction
• Dane Listi, Attorney at Law – Old River Country Natural Beauty Contest
• R&L Auto Supply – Classic Car and Truck Contest

We also are sponsored by the City of Old River-Winfree as a City Event, as mentioned above;  Advertising Expense is sponsored by Chambers County Commissioner’s Court.

Visit their website at orwfoundersday.com and their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ORWFD

To volunteer, email info@orwfoundersday.com

 

Chambers County Jail Log 4-29 through 5-6-13

From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne The following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail. Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the law while in Chambers County. Jail Log 04-29-13 – 05-06-13 Juan Alvarado-Cruz, 23, of Bacliff, was arrested on Apr. 29, for charges for oyster harvesting in a restricted area, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 30 on $4,000 bond. Kenneth Antoine, 38, of Houston, was arrested on May 5, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $2,000. Bianca Ann Bland, 22, of Winnie, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, and charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $4,000. Raymond Wesley Brown, 43, of Unionville, MO, was arrested on Apr. 30, for warrant charges for two counts for non payment of child support, both are felony offenses, not released with bond set at $10,000. Clarence Benard Buck, 31, of Houston, was arrested on May 1, for warrant for charges for assault on a public servant and possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility, both in Walker County, both are third degree felony offenses, released on May 2 on bonds totaling $2,000. Justine Lane Burns, 23, of Mettarie, La., was arrested on May 2, for warrant for charges for possession of marijuana in Travis County, class B misdemeanor, released on May 3 on $2,500 bond. Michael Austin Clifton, 46, of Humble, was arrested on May 4, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 4 grams, third degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $10,000. Richard Elmo Coon, 39, of Highlands, was arrested on May 5, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond. Billy Lorren Cox, 56, of Baytown, was arrested on May 5, for warrant charges for parole violation, felony offense, not released. Oscar Joseph Dawkins, Jr., 55, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 29, for warrant charges for fraud, felony offense, not released. Carlotta Marie Dodson, 54, of Porter, was arrested on May 4, for charges for public intoxication, class C misdemeanor, released on May 5 with time to pay per judge of $500 fine. Samuel B. Fillingim, Jr., 52, of Pearland, was arrested on May 5, for charges for public intoxication, class C misdemeanor, not released with fine set at $500. Alex Gonslaves, 35, of South River, NJ, was arrested on May 3, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 5lbs, less than 50lbs, third degree felony offense, released on May 4 on $15,000 bond. Lawrence Donald Green, Jr., 50, of Hankamer, was arrested on Apr. 29, for warrant charges for theft of property, state jail felony offense, not released. Kuviceva Ladell Grice, 29, of Houston, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for parole violation, felony offense, not released. Kieran Clay Hall, 19, of Mont Belvieu, was arrested on Apr. 30, for possession of a dangerous drug, class A misdemeanor, released on May 1 on $4,000 bond. Mark Kipling Henderson, 53, of Liberty, was arrested on May 5, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond. Leonard John Hendrickson, 55, of Port Neches, was arrested on May 4, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond. Joshua Christian Hill, 24, of Houston, was arrested on Apr. 29, for warrant charges for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony offense, not released. Angelique Taylor Holloman, 20, of Humble, was arrested on May 1, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, and failure to identify by giving false or fictitious information, both are class B misdemeanor, released on May 2 on bonds totaling $4,000. Ory Joe Johnson, 36, of Laramie, WY, was arrested on May 3, for warrant charges for probation violation for possession of heroin, felony offense, not released. Johnathan Douglas Kervin, 39, of Lumberton, was arrested on May 3, for charges for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, third degree felony offense, released on May 4 on $20,000 bond. John Allen Lastrape, Jr., 34, of Beaumont, was arrested on May 4, for warrant charges for fugitive warrant and or contempt of court, misdemeanor offense, not released. Monte Herbert Lawrence, 53, of Baytown, was arrested on May 3, for warrant charges for theft of property, more than $500, less than $1,500, felony offense, not released with bond set at $20,000. Jose Agustin Soriano Martinez, 28, of San Leon, was arrested on Apr. 29, for charges for oyster harvesting in a restricted area, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 30 on $4,000 bond. Mario Sariano Martinez, 23, of Bacliff, was arrested on Apr. 29, for charges for oyster harvesting in a restricted area, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 30 on $4,000 bond. William Charles Mathis, Jr., 26, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 1, for charges for possession of marijuana, 17 days jail time set per judge with two days credit, class B misdemeanor, not released. Christopher Todd McKinney 46, of Silsbee, was arrested on Apr. 29, for warrant charges for an accident involving damage to a vehicle, class B misdemeanor, released same day on personal recognizance bond of $2,000. Antonio Manuel Medina, 24, of Jacinto City, was arrested on Apr. 29, for charges for assault of a public servant, third degree felony offense, resisting arrest and search or transportation, a class A misdemeanor, and charges for having no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility, both are class C misdemeanors and charges for driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, released on May 4 on bonds totaling $37,000 and fines totaling $700. Jason Elwood Nielsen, 32, of Mont Belvieu, was arrested on Apr. 30, for warrant charges for two counts of driving while intoxicated, second offense, both are class A misdemeanors, not released with bond totaling $8,000 and fine set at $678. Rigoberto Oceguerra, 35, of Bridge City, was arrested on May 5, for warrant charges for theft by hot check, and bad check, both are misdemeanors, released same day on bonds totaling $2,400 and fine $356. Whitney Leigh Ortego, 29, of Anahuac, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for felony offense, warrant service issued by US Marshals, released on May 2 to US Marshals. Carrie Smith Parrish, 31, of Houston, was arrested on May 5, for charges for public intoxication, class C misdemeanor, not released. Shreyas S. Patel, 20, of Houston, was arrested on May 3, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 5lbs, less than 50lbs, third degree felony offense, released on May 4 on $15,000 bond. Jimmie Kyle Payne, 26, of Conroe, was arrested on May 3, for charges for deadly conduct, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond. Kimberly Michaele Ponder, 36, of Baytown, was arrested on May 1, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond. Littleton Earl Roberts, 25, of Missouri City, was arrested on Apr. 29, for warrant charges for parole violation, felony offense, and charges for possession of marijuana, more than 5lbs, less than 50lbs, and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams, both are third degree felony offenses, and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, not released, bonds totaling $44,000 set. Gary Lynn Russell, 54, of Nacogdoches, was arrested on May 5, for charges for unlawfully carrying of a weapon, class A misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, released on May 6 on bonds totaling $4,000. Bobby Stewart, 54, of Crosby, was arrested on May 2, for charges for driving while intoxicated, third or more offense, third degree felony offense, released on May 4 on $10,000 bond. Debra Diana Sweeney, 54, of Nederland, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for driving with an invalid license with previous conviction or suspension with out financial responsibility, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $8,000. Kevin Lynn Thornton, 42, of Port Arthur, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for theft by check in Jefferson County, misdemeanor, released on May 2 on $500 bond. Francesca Elizabeth Velenzuela, 32, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 20, for charges for four counts of possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, crystal meth, methadone, and oxycotin, all of the penalty group 1, more than 1 gram each, state jail felony offense, released on May 1 on bonds totaling $40,000. Gabriel Adam Watton, 34, of Baytown, was arrested on May 2, for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond. Robert Merrill Whittlesey, 58, of Winnie, was arrested on May 5, for charges for assault of a family or household member by impeding the breathe of circulation of blood, third degree felony offense, released same day on $10,000 bond. Carl Wayne Wilkinson, 35, of Baytown, was arrested on May 4, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond. Andy Ray Winkler, 27, of Baytown, was arrested on May 5, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond. Anthony Bernard Womack, 58, of Houston, was arrested on May 1, for warrant charges for possession of marijuana, 25 days jail time set per judge, misdemeanor, not released. James Theo Wright, 52, of Baytown, was arrested on May 3, for warrant charges for driving with no valid Texas drivers license, no liability insurance, driving the wrong way on a one way street and failure to appear in court all charges for Pasadena PD, all are class C misdemeanors, and charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor and accident involving damage to a vehicle, more than $200, class B misdemeanor, released on May 4 on bonds totaling $6,900. PUNISHMENT SCALE FIRST Degree Felony: punishable by up to 99 years or life in prison, whichever comes first, and a $10,000 fine. SECOND Degree Felony: Punishable by up to 20 years or life in prison, and a $10,000 fine. THIRD Degree Felony: Punishable by up to 10 years or life person and a $10,000. State Jail Felony: Punishable by up to two years or life in prison. Deferred Adjudication probation: typically offered to first time offenders. Defendants’ judgement is deferred until later, if ever. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation, they are not judged and thus have no criminal conviction in connection to the offense. However, if they accept deferred adjudication probation but fail to abide by the terms of their probation, they could be sentenced maximum time in prison allowable under the law without benefit of a trial by jury. Class A Misdemeanor: punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000 Class B Misdemeanor: punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Chambers County Master Gardner Article May 2013

Release date: May 10, 2013

 

When have we ever had such days in May?  Cool days, hard winds, little rain (give or take an inch or two).  And the effect these topsy-turvy weather patterns have on one’s lawn and garden are visible from the looks of the plants and the yields that aren’t coming from early planting.  If you are lucky and still had cool weather crops in your vegetable beds, they might be having a continued life, with lettuces not bolting, for example.  But your warm weather vegetables, like the cucumbers, could be in a holding pattern, waiting for their feet to thaw. 

Now’s the time for sowing the summer crops, those that love our hot Texas weather.  Okra, black-eyed peas and purple hulls, the melons, and the fall/winter squashes can be planted safely when the days are consistently warmer.  New plants always need water to establish, so keep that in mind when you set either seeds or plants into your vegetable or flower beds.  Flowers that can take the heat include impatiens and  vinca (periwinkle); the vinca likes the sun while the impatiens prefers shade, so if you like the look of these similar plants, keep that in mind. Zinnias and the salvias are very heat tolerant. 

If you have some antique roses that don’t bloom throughout the summer, you can prune them safely, now that their spring show is winding down.  You want to get it done before they set their fall buds (as you do with all the late-spring flowering shrubs). 

Blackberries set their fruit on one-year old canes, so as they send out new shoots this year, pinch the strong shoots back some to get more branching and fuit.  Blueberries are setting fruit now, and netting over the bushes will keep those hungry mockingbirds away until you can get to the plump ripe berries yourself. Loquats have just about finished their fruiting, but the peach and fig crops are arriving soon; keep an eye on all these fruiting bushes and trees for signs of possible insect arrivals.  It’s much easier to get them when they are few and far between than to resort to going nuclear when they have taken over the tree (and the fruit).  And remember: a healthy plant is much better able to resist disease and insects; fertilizing the fruit plants at the right time, and providing them with adequate water in our hot summers will go a long way to provide that resistance.

Lawn care moves into high gear right now; consider yourself reminded to keep the mower blades sharp!  Dull blades can make your lawn look like a bad day at the barber, and if they tear badly, can leave an area open to opportunistic diseases.  Keep your weed eaters away from the trunks of the trees, especially the young  tender ones.  Weed eater damage can kill a young tree in seconds, stripping it of its bark at a very critical time.  Use a thick circle of mulch around the new trees instead, to prohibit the growth of the grass next to the trunks.

As always, contact the Chambers County Agri-Life Extension Office at White’s Park for help with issues in your lawn and garden. 

 

Contact: A. Lynette Parsons, 409-550-3065

 

 

- Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

 

Old River-Winfree City Council Agenda May 13, 2013

 

 

National Bird Day Celebrated at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Tomorrow May 11

Discover Chambers County!

Saturday, May 11  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

4318 FM 1985

Come see a Hudsonian Godwit and other migratory birds flying into Chambers County.

Fun activities for the kids! Binoculars available.  Guided Tours, Photo Contest!

For more information visit www.chamberswild.com or call 409-356-6029

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued From National Weather Service in Galveston

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 151
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
335 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013

THE PRESENCE OF A PASSING SHORTWAVE DISTURBANCE WILL DETERMINE

THE TIMING...LOCATION AND SEVERITY OF RAIN AND STORM ACTIVITY
LATTER TODAY. THE HIGHEST CHANCE FOR SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WILL BE
PRIMARILY FOCUSED ALONG AND NORTH OF THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR
FROM MID-DAY THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS FRIDAY MORNING. A STRONG
CAPPING INVERSION IS CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND THIS MAY LIMIT TODAY`S
RAIN CHANCES. ALTHOUGH INITIALLY DRIVEN BY A LARGER SCALE IMPULSE...
SMALLER SCALE INFLUENCES WILL LIKELY DICTATE THE WHEN AND WHERE OF
FUTURE DOWNSTREAM THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT. THE MAIN THREATS FROM
ANY THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY WILL BE DAMAGING DOWNBURST WINDS AND
LARGE HAIL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A SERIES OF UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES WILL CROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. THESE DISTURBANCES WILL LIKELY PRODUCE
OCCASIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...TIMING AND LOCATION WILL
REMAIN UNCLEAR. A COLD FRONT WILL ALSO PUSH SOUTH ACROSS THE
REGION SATURDAY THAT COULD ALLOW HEAVIER RAIN AND STORMS TO FOCUS
ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA`S MORE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES.
CURRENT FORECAST STORM TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM OCCANSIONAL
EPISODES OF RAIN...OR SHOWERY WEATHER...AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY WILL AVERAGE BETWEEN AN AREAWIDE 1 AND 2 INCHES WITH THE
HIGHER TOTALS IN THE 3 TO 5 INCH RANGE WHERE TRAINING OCCURS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER AWARENESS AND POSSIBLE REPORTS WILL BE NEEDED FROM THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY.

 

TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ANGELINA             BRAZOS              BURLESON
CHAMBERS             CHEROKEE            GREGG
GRIMES               HARDIN              HARRIS
HOUSTON              JASPER              JEFFERSON
LIBERTY              MADISON             MONTGOMERY
NACOGDOCHES          NEWTON              ORANGE
PANOLA               POLK                RUSK
SABINE               SAN AUGUSTINE       SAN JACINTO
SHELBY               SMITH               TRINITY
TYLER                WALKER              WALLER

Let’s Go Fishing! Texas Fishing Reports Week of May 8, 2013

Freshwater Fishing Reports

Water Body	Report
ALAN HENRY	Water lightly stained; 59–65 degrees; 11.28’ low. Black bass are fair to good on topwaters, spinnerbaits, jigs and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
AMISTAD	Water clear; 72–76 degrees; 60.20’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics. Striped bass are good on Red Fins, crankbaits, and topwaters. White bass are fair on spinnerbaits and minnows. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch near rockslides. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
ARROWHEAD	Water off color; 58–63 degrees; 12.63’ low. Black bass are slow to fair to good on topwater frogs, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.
ATHENS	Water clear, 68–74 degrees; 2.51’ low. Black bass are good on small plastic swimbaits and topwaters. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on cut shad.
BASTROP	Water clear; 69–73 degrees. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Crappie are good on minnows over brush piles in 20–25 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.
BELTON	Water clear; 66–70 degrees; 8.01’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are good on shad and chrome slabs. White bass are good on silver slabs. Crappie are excellent on minnows and white riversides. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
BOB SANDLIN	Water clear; 69–75 degrees; 4.98’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics fished slowly around points and the first break lines. Some topwater action noted early. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
BONHAM	Water stained, 67–72 degrees; 1.82’ low. Black bass are excellent up to 7lbs. pitching soft plastics and jigs in the cattails. . Crappie are excellent around the cattails on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on Black Salty and cut bait along the bank in the park area and drifting as the presentation.
BRAUNIG	Water clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastics in reeds. Striped bass are fair on liver and perch off points near the pier. Redfish are good on perch, shad, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, cheesebait, cut bait, and liver near the dam.
BRIDGEPORT	Water clear; 66–71 degrees; 16.46’ low. Black bass are good on Xcite squarebill crankbaits around shallow cover as well as Texas rigged Berkley Havoc craws in Bama Bug. Some fish being caught on small plastic swimbaits imitating shad. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are excellent on slabs and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Channel catfish are good on trotlines.
BROWNWOOD	Water stained; 67–71 degrees; 11.57’ low. Black bass to 8 pounds are excellent on Bass Hogg Gorilla jigs, green pumpkin soft plastics, and white/chartreuse crankbaits around docks. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are excellent on minnows and white jigs near Wild Duck Marina under lights at night in 10–20 feet. Crappie are excellent on minnows and white tube jigs over brush piles in 1–8 feet. Channel catfish are slow. Blue catfish to 8 pounds are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. Yellow catfish to 40 pounds are good on trotlines baited with live bait.
BUCHANAN	Water murky; 70–74 degrees; 27.29’ low. Black bass are good on white/chartreuse spinnerbaits, watermelon topwaters, and green pumpkin Whacky Sticks with chartreuse tails along lake points in 8–12 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on topwaters and Rat–L–Traps, and drifting live bait on the surface in 20–30 feet near the Lighthouse. White bass are fair trolling Shad Raps and jigging Pirk Minnows and Tiny Traps over rock piles in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and watermelon tube jigs over brush piles in 12 feet. Channel catfish are good on live bait and cut bait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and minnows.
CADDO	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 0.12’ high. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged creature baits and weightless Senkos. White and yellow bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
CALAVERAS	Water clear. Black bass are fair on dark soft plastic worms and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs near the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons in 10–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, cheesebait, and shad. Blue catfish are good on cut bait and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.
CANYON LAKE	Water clear; 70–74 degrees; 9.92’ low. Black bass are fair on tomato red JDC grubs, watermelon red Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged watermelon red finesse worms along bluff ledges in 8–16 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and 1oz. Pirk Minnows in 30 feet. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are good on root beer/green JDC curl tailed grubs and craws and smoke/red tubes on ball jigheads in 10 feet on main lake points and ledges. Crappie are good on pink tube jigs and live minnows upriver around submerged brush piles over break lines. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with live bait.
CEDAR CREEK	Water clear; 67–71 degrees; 3.46’ low. Black bass are good on weightless wacky worms and topwaters early. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on cut shad.
CHOKE CANYON	Water clear; 73–77 degrees; 19.93’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon deep running crankbaits and white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Drum are fair on nightcrawlers and spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait. Yellow catfish are fair on cut bait.
COLEMAN	Water lightly stained; 68–72 degrees; 14.78’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastic lizards and worms. Hybrid striper are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
COLETO CREEK	Water clear; 2.16’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch.
COLORADO CITY	17.68’ low. No report available.
CONROE	Water clear; 70–74 degrees; 3.13’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Texas and Carolina rigged soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good on chartreuse striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on stinkbait, frozen shrimp, and nightcrawlers.
COOPER	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 8.35’ low. Black bass are good on wacky rigged Senkos and trick worms. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Catfish are good on cut bait.
FAIRFIELD	Fishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD has discontinued stocking the lake after another kill in early September 2011. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.
FALCON	Water murky; 73–77 degrees; 40.98’ low. Black bass are very good on crankbaits off ledges and points. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are good on watermelon tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on cut bait and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
FAYETTE	Water stained. Black bass are good on watermelon shallow running crankbaits and soft plastic worms in 4–20 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shrimp and shad in 10–12 feet.
FORK	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 4.61’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms in 4–8’ of water on main lake points. Some topwater action noted as well as some fish still on beds. Yellow bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.
FT. PHANTOM HILL	Water clear; 59–64 degrees; 11.71’ low. Black bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps, chatterbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on cut bait.
GIBBONS CREEK	Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on minnows, shrimp, and liver.
GRANBURY	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 6.43’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse/white soft plastics, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on white bucktail jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and watermelon spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, liver, and frozen shrimp.
GRANGER	Water stained; 69–73 degrees; 0.35’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps along the roadbed at mid lake. Crappie are good on watermelon jigs in 4–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on shad and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are very good on trotlines baited with live perch in the river.
GRAPEVINE	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 5.74’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged Xcite Raptor JRs near rocky points. Crappie are good on jigs. White bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut shad.
GREENBELT	43.38’ low. No report available.
HOUSTON COUNTY	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 0.21’ low. Black bass to 4 pounds are fair on June bug Trick worms and chartreuse/black backed crankbaits in 4–6 feet. Crappie are good on live minnows around brush in 10–12 feet. Bream are good on live worms off piers. Catfish are slow.
HUBBARD CREEK	Water off color; 57–64 degrees; 21.27’ low. Black bass are good on Zara Spooks, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and cut bait.
JOE POOL	Water clear; 69–74 degrees; 0.69’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics and topwaters near grass. Crappie are good on jigs. White bass are good on jigs. Catfish are good on prepared baits.
LAKE O’ THE PINES	Water lightly stained; 70–75 degrees; 1.70’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastic jerkbaits in shallow areas. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on trotlines. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
LAVON	Water lightly stained; 69–74 degrees; 7.99’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits near wood cover. White bass are fair on slabs and crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are slow on trotlines. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.
LBJ	Water clear; 70–74 degrees; 0.24’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red JDC Skip–N–Pop topwaters, watermelon Curb’s Erratic jigs, and weightless green pumpkin Texas rigged Whacky Sticks along break lines of flats in 6–10 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles in 15 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.
LEWISVILLE	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 4.93’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged craws and shakyheads. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on slabs and jigs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut shad. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see:Possession and Transport.
LIVINGSTON	Water fairly clear; 69–73 degrees; 0.15’ high. Black bass are good on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on slabs, pet spoons, and troll tubes. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on shad. Yellow catfish are slow.
MACKENZIE	93.16’ low. No report available.
MARTIN CREEK	Water clear; 75–79 degrees; 1.74’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters and frogs. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait.
MEREDITH	99.82’ low. No report available.
MONTICELLO	Water fairly clear; 69–74 degrees; 0.11 low. Black bass are good on shad pattern squarebills and yellow Magic topwaters. Some fish noted on beds. Crappie are good on jigs. Catfish are fair on cut bait.
NASWORTHY	No report available.
NAVARRO MILLS	Water lightly stained; 69–73 degrees; 0.84’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics and spinnerbaits along banks in Liberty Hill Park and near the dam. White bass are good on Charlie slabs and pet spoons. Crappie are fair on chartreuse jigs and minnows. Channel catfish are good on minnows and nightcrawlers. Blue catfish are fair on trotlines and juglines baited with liver and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
O.H. IVIE	Water stained; 59–64 degrees; 36.77’ low. Black bass are good on Zell Pops, Rat–L–Traps, jigs, Rat–L–Traps and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on slabs and Rooster Tails. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
OAK CREEK	Water stained; 58–63 degrees; 18.42’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Yellow Magics, spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are good on jigs and live minnows over brush piles. Catfish are good on chartreuse (use Worm–Glo) nightcrawlers and prepared bait.
PALESTINE	Water clear; 68–73 degrees; 0.38’ low. Black bass are fair on shakyheads and weightless worms around docks. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. White bass are good on jigs and crankbaits. Catfish are fair on prepared bait.
PALO DURO	55.67’ low. No report available.
POSSUM KINGDOM	Water fairly clear; 59–65 degrees; 10.33’ low. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps, Stanley Ribbits, medium running crankbaits, drop shot rigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.
PROCTOR	Water lightly stained; 68–72 degrees; 3.94’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed soft plastics, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good on shad. White bass are good on minnows and shad colored crankbaits. Crappie are very good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are very good on shad and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.
RAY HUBBARD	Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 3.71’ low. Black bass are good on medium diving crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on cut shad.
RAY ROBERTS	Water clear; 68–72 degrees; 4.29’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics – some fish still on beds. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport.
RICHLAND CHAMBERS	Water clear; 67–72 degrees; 5.60’ low. Black bass are good on shakyheads and drop shots around docks. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.
SAM RAYBURN	Water lightly stained; 68–72 degrees; 1.93’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red soft plastics and crankbaits. White bass are fair on minnows, hellbenders, and silver spoons. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs over brush piles. Bream are fair on nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait.
SOMERVILLE	Water murky; 70–74 degrees; 2.23’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are good on silver spoons. White bass are good on slabs and spoons. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.
SPENCE	64.18’ low. No report available.
STAMFORD	9.04’ low. No report available.
STEINHAGEN	1.40’ high. No report available.
STILLHOUSE	Water lightly stained; 69–73 degrees; 7.35’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Rat–L–Traps and spinnerbaits. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
SWEETWATER	Water murky; 58–63 degrees; 19.47’ low. Black bass are fair to good on live shiners, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and chartreuse (use Worm–Glo) nightcrawlers.
TAWAKONI	Water stained; 70–74 degrees; 5.60’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged craws around shallow stumps and cover. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Striped bass and hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait.
TEXOMA	Water clear; 68–73 degrees; 4.31’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics and Zara Spooks. Striped bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on cut bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport.
TOLEDO BEND	Water stained; 69–73 degrees; 1.52’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on bucktail jigs. White bass are fair on silver spoons and slabs in the river. Crappie are good on minnows and pink jigs over baited holes. Bream are good on crickets and nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait. Yellow catfish are slow.
TRAVIS	Water clear; 70–74 degrees; 52.46’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 8–24 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and minnows in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs in 10–20 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on minnows and shrimp in 20–35 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.
WALTER E. LONG	Water lightly stained. Black bass are very good on shad. Hybrid striper are fair on shad and silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers, frozen shad, and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
WEATHERFORD	Water clear; 68–72 degrees; 6.82’ low. No report available. Please call ahead as low water is making launching difficult.
WHITE RIVER	Water stained; 53–62 degrees; 30.67’ low. No report available.
WHITNEY	Water lightly stained; 69–73 degrees; 9.06’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on white/chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows, Charlie slabs, pet spoons, and spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Catfish are good on frozen shrimp and stinkbait.
WRIGHT PATMAN	Water lightly stained; 69–74 degrees; 4.22’ high. Black bass are good on hollow body and Ribbit frogs around shallow cover. Some fish being caught on swim jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs shallow under a float. Catfish are good on cut bait. All boaters and anglers should be aware of new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species – see: Possession and Transport.

 

Saltwater Fishing Reports

Water Body	Report
NORTH SABINE	Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters. Trout are fair to good in the river on shad. Flounder are fair on jigs tipped with shrimp around marsh drains.
SOUTH SABINE	Trout are fair to good at the jetty on pogies and soft plastics. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are good under slicks on soft plastics.
BOLIVAR	Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.
TRINITY BAY	Trout are good for waders working pods of shad and mullet on the shorelines. Topwaters and Corkies have worked best. Redfish are good on shrimp in the marsh.
EAST GALVESTON BAY	Trout are fair on the south shoreline on soft plastics and topwaters. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait.
WEST GALVESTON BAY	Trout are fair to good on topwaters and soft plastics for waders working the south shoreline. Redfish are fair to good on shell on live shrimp.
TEXAS CITY	Trout are fair to good on the reefs on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp.
FREEPORT	Trout are fair to good at San Luis Pass on shrimp. Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Bull redfish are good off the beachfront in about 35 feet of water.
EAST MATAGORDA BAY	Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good for waders working the south shoreline on topwaters and Gulps. More sand trout are showing over deep reefs.
WEST MATAGORDA BAY	Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Trout are fair to good for waders working shell and grass on soft plastics and topwaters. Trout are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp.
PORT O’CONNOR	Trout and redfish are good on topwaters over sand and grass in waist–deep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp.
ROCKPORT	Redfish are fair to good on shrimp and mullet on the Estes Flats. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Trout are fair to good for waders working topwaters.
PORT ARANSAS	Redfish are fair to good at East Flats on shrimp. Redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. Offshore is good for kingfish, ling and tuna.
CORPUS CHRISTI	Trout are fair to good around Shamrock Cove on topwaters and Gulps under a popping cork. Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp.
BAFFIN BAY	Trout are fair to good around the rocks on Gambler Flappin’ Shad, Bass Assassins, Norton Bull Minnows and topwaters. Redfish are fair on the edge of the ICW on shrimp and croakers. Trout are fair to good in the Land Cut on live shrimp.
PORT MANSFIELD	Trout are fair to good on topwaters around sand and grass along the shorelines. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on Gulps and plastics under popping corks.
SOUTH PADRE	Trout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Trout, black drum and redfish are good at the jetty on live bait.. Snook are showing around the Ship Channel.
PORT ISABEL	Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp. Redfish are good at Laguna Vista on Super Spook Jrs, She pups and DOA Shrimp under rattling corks.

eek of May 8, 2013

FEMA Wants Chambers County to Return $9 Million From the Hurricane Ike Disaster. Chambers is not the only County to be Asked to Return Funds

Original audit conducted by the State recommended the return of $40.5 million from Hurricane Ike disaster relief funds. “I don’t think everyone understands the degree of debris Chambers County had to remove after Ike” County Judge Jimmy Sylvia said in Commissioners Court regarding the audit results. “You have to remember there were hazardous chemicals, propane bottles, refrigerators not to mention dead animals and human remains in the vast piles of debris dumped into Chambers County” Sylvia added.

By Dayna Haynes Editor/The Progress

Chambers County Commissioners voted to appeal the audit conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) de-obligating the county of more than $9.1million. In the FEMA audit they are recommending to de-obligate $9,125,566.31 from the funds the county received for debris removal after the unprecedented amount of debris left in Chambers County from Hurricane Ike.

“We feel we can shave a couple of millions of dollars off the amount FEMA is recommending” Chambers County Emergency Management-Fire Marshall Ryan Holzaepfel said to commissioners last week. Adding they would be submitting an official appeal of the FEMA audit with in the 60 day limit.

This amount is far less than the $40,552,442 the Office Inspection General (OIG) of the Texas Department of Public Safety recommended in their audit conducted back in 2010. Holzaepfel felt the $9.1 million was still too much and is confident that the county will be able to show documentation to support their claims that will drastically reduce the amount being de-obligated.

So what does it mean? If there is another disaster to hit Chambers County and assistance is needed- the amount of funds the county would have received would be “paid” against the de-obligation owed back to the federal government. According to Holzaepfel we are not the only county that FEMA has de-obligated funds from. FEMA has de-obligated around $30 million in funds from several counties throughout the state that have suffered from disasters.

The State is preparing to ask the legislature to cover this matter, since it appears to be a statewide issue. Holzaephel wanted citizens to understand this matter would not affect individual FEMA claims; this only affects disaster aid at the county level. “The county will do all they can to assist citizens in the event of disasters to assure their safety and recovery” Holzaepfel said.

According to the FEMA report the amount derived from five different areas of concern. The first involves contracting procedures and monitoring. FEMA agreed with the OIG audit that Chambers County did not follow proper contracting procedures as outlined in federal regulation on some of the contracts.

However, FEMA does not agree with OIG’s recommendations to de-obligate all the contract costs. Historically FEMA will in an effort t o assist the State an applicant (County) in the recovery of a major disaster, review the costs claimed by an applicant for reasonableness to establish reimbursement for eligible work. In the case of Chambers County, FEMA has followed agency practice and compared the prices paid by Chambers County to the FEMA Reasonable Cost Matrix (RCM) and determined that Chambers County actually paid a rate of $16.98 per cubic yard for both private and right-of-way debris removal. This amount was less than the RCM of $17.78. FEMA also determined that the contract with Garner Environmental Inc. was procured through an inter-local agreement with the City of Beaumont and the pricing in their contract was found to be reasonable.

In an effort to assist Chambers County in future events, the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) in partnership with FEMA has assisted the county in the development and implementation of a “Debris Management Plan”, which is now included in the county’s overall Emergency Management Plan. FEMA has determined that the unit costs paid by Chambers County are reasonable and will allow full payment for contracts, less any ineligible or unsupported costs identified in the following areas: contractor commuting costs, contractor overtime costs, and documentation of cost.

FEMA performed an in-depth audit of project worksheets in which commuting costs were questioned in the OIG report. FEMA found $3,525,422 of the $3,681,597 identified in the OIG report to be inconsistent with the Public Assistance Program guidelines regarding commuting costs. Therefore, a disallowance of $3,525,422 will be made.

After FEMA audited the project worksheets in which contractor overtime costs were questioned in the OIG report, they found an additional $204,701 in eligible overtime costs above the OIG findings. A disallowance of $466,741 will be made.

Additionally FEMA audited the project worksheets in which contractor’s unsupported costs were questioned in the OIG report of $73,760 and one additional project worksheet that reflected an additional $4,598,816.50 in ineligible unsupported costs. A disallowance of $4,672,576.25 will be made.

Including in FEMA’s in-depth audit of the 16 project worksheets in question revealed additional deductions of $463,317 above those previously identified and discussed in the recommendations. Leaving a positive adjustment in the favor of the applicant for $2,489.70 in calculation errors discovered. A total of $460,827.06 will be disallowed.

In conclusion, the OIG report questioned $44,569,839 in claimed costs due to the method of contracting ineligible commuting costs, ineligible overtime costs and unsupported costs. After a thorough review of available information and an in-depth audit by FEMA, it has been determined that a total of $9,125,566.31 should be de-obligated. FEMA Region 6 will take the appropriate action to recover the $9.1 plus million as a result of this audit.

Chambers County Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication Set for May 14, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Court House Square

From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

 

‘A MOMENT AT THE MEMORIAL’

 

Sheriff Hawthorne is proud to announce that the Chambers County Law Enforcement Memorial is set for an official dedication on 14 May, 2013 at approximately 10:30 am. The memorial which is located at the NW corner of the Chambers County Court House honors the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

The ceremony will be held in conjunction with Commissioners Court meeting. The meeting will adjourn and gather at the memorial for the dedication. County Judge, Jimmy Silvia will read the declaration making this event an annual event. Everyone is invited to attend “A Moment at the Memorial”. 

What Gives You the Right – A Message From the Residents of Woodland Acres

What gives you the right to speed through our neighborhood like a “bat out of hell”!

Our children and grandchildren are precious to us!  The peace we seek when we come home from a long day at work or school is shattered by speeding cars and small racing motorcycles that are absolutely breaking the law.  Don’t think we aren’t watching, because we are.

The speed limit on Shady Lane, for example, is 30 miles an hour!  We are seeing vehicles start at one end or a side street and hit points along Shady Lane hitting in excess of  60 MPH. 

Chambers County has a new Sheriff now that hears our pleas, and will be watching for these kind of lawbreakers!  You are on notice!

Please, read the following news story of what happened in one sleepy neighborhood:

A car speeding through a residential neighborhood jumped a curb and plowed through yards where children were playing, and then hit a woman sitting on a porch. Two of the children died early Wednesday.

 

A teen-ager was arrested.

Residents estimated the car was traveling at about 80 mph in a 25-mph zone Tuesday before it swerved and jumped the curb into a series of yards.

“It hit the kids like it was the bowling ball and they were the bowling pins,” said witness Deborah Wright.

After striking the four children, the car ran up a set of porch steps and struck a 75-year-old woman, then crashed into another house and tore off the porch roof.

Police said driver Dwion Wasson, 18, fled the scene but was arrested nearby a short time later. He was initially charged with vehicular assault and leaving the scene of an accident, but police said the charges likely would be upgraded because of the deaths.

Ce-Andre Stanford, 9, died early Wednesday at Children’s Hospital, according to a nursing supervisor. Jeffrey Neal, 16, died later at Ohio State University Medical Center. Bruce Thompson, 8, and Nate Bowers, 13, were listed in fair condition, both with broken legs.

If you want to speed, you can go to Royal Purple Raceway on street car night and race to your hearts content, but don’t speed in our neighborhood!

Again, you are on notice and we are watching!

Our lives and our  kid’s lives depend on you obeying the laws of Texas!

Chambers County Texas Jail Log

From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

The following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail.

Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the law while in Chambers County.

Jail Log 04-22-13 – 04-29-13

Eddie Lee Arceneaux, Jr., 31, of Hitchcock, was arrested on Apr. 22, for warrant charges for not registering as a sex offender, with a previous conviction, felony offense, released on Apr. 26 to Galveston County, with bond set at $250,000.

Rodney James Balthazar, 49, of Buna, was arrested on Apr. 26, for warrant charges for driving while intoxicated third or more offense, third degree felony offense, not released.

Fernando Banda, 32, of Cameron, OK, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 27 on cash bond of $2,000.

Joshua Dale Bellow, 25, of Texas City, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for possession of marijuana, in an amount of more than 2oz, but less than 4oz, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond.

Mary Marguerite Black, 49, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 27, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $4,000.

Bianca Ann Bland, 22, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, in an amount of more than 2oz., class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 25 on $2,000 bond.

Crystal Gail Bridges, 31, of Dayton, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for criminal trespass, class B misdemeanor, released same day on personal recognizance bond per JP, with bond set at $2,000.

Mark Andrew Crocker, 56, of Nederland, was arrested on Apr. 25, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $4,000.

Aaron James Cupit, 21, of Sulfur, La., was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for warrant service for Calcasieu Parish, felony offense, not released.

Brandon Paul Dauphiney, 29, of Lafayette, La., was arrested on Apr. 25, for charges for possession of marijuana, in an amount of more than 4oz, but less than 5lbs, state jail felony offense, released on Apr. 26 on $10,000 bond.

Lacey Davis, 23, of Engleside, was arrested on Apr. 22, for warrant charges for driving while intoxicated, class A misdemeanor, and another charge for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 27 on $2,000 bond and $358 fines.

Doneille Yvette Deblanc, 22, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for theft of property, in an amount of more than $500, but less than $1,500, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 25 on $4,000 bond.

Bryan Joseph Dejohnette, 29, of Texas City, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for possession of marijuana, in an amount of more than 2oz, but less than 4oz, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond.

Sarah Rene Dupuy, 27, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, and assault of a public servant, third degree felony offense, released on Apr. 27 on bonds totaling $7,000.

John Harold Ehlers, 42, of Dayton, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond.

Clifton English, Jr., 51, of Mont Belvieu, was arrested on Apr. 22, for warrant charges for assault of a family or household member, by impeding the victim’s breathing or circulation of blood, third degree felony offense, released on Apr. 23 on $10,000 bond.

Kara Leland Fields, 38, of Hitchcock, was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for possession of marijuana, up to 2oz, class B misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $4,000.

David Joseph Gillespie, 35, of Dayton, was arrested on Apr. 22, for warrant charges for theft of property, valued more than $20k, but less than $100k, third degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $60,000.

Kenneth Aubrey Grant, Jr., 34, of Liberty, was arrested on Apr. 27, for warrant charges for indecency with a child, second degree felony offense, released on Apr. 28 on $20,000 bond.

Jorge Lucas Hernandez, 20, of Anahuac, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 25 on $2,000 bond.

Deniese Dell Hester, 56, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 26, for warrant charges for parole violation, felony offense, not released.

Brandon Blake Howard, 25, of Houston, was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for prohibited weapon, such as a switchblade or brass knuckles, class A misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $8,000.

Tracy Denise Hubbard, 18, of Houston, was arrested on Apr. 25, for warrant charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2, in Harris County, state jail felony offense, and charges for failure to identify to law enforcement, class A misdemeanor and possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, not released with bonds totaling $810,000 set.

Joycelynne Marie Lewis, 52, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 27, for charges for public intoxication, class C misdemeanor, released on Apr. 28 with time to pay per JP2, fine set at $500.

Brian Alexander Marines, 21, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 24 for charges for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $50,000.

Kudifte Dedrick Martin, 30, of Port Arthur, was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, third degree felony offense, not released.

Marissa Nicole Mayes, 18, of Hankamer, was arrested on Apr. 25, for warrant charges for assault causing bodily injury, class A misdemeanor, released same day on $4,000 bond.

Antonio Manuel Medina, 24, of Jacinto City, was arrested on Apr. 29, for charges for assaulting a public servant, third degree felony offense, resisting arrest, search or transport, class A misdemeanor, no driving license, fail to maintain financial responsibility, both are class C misdemeanor, and driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, not released.

Erwin Joseph Menard, 55, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for theft of property, valued at more than $1,500, less than $20k, felony offense, hindering apprehension and prosecution, class A misdemeanor, and charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, in an amount of 1 gram, state jail felony offense, not released with bonds totaling $9,000 set.

Adrian Lee Munoz, 32, of Port Lavaca, was arrested on Apr. 28, for warrant charges for violation of protection order for Calhoun County, misdemeanor, and charges for driving while intoxicated, first offense, driving with invalid license with previous convictions, and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2A, more than 2oz, all are class B misdemeanors, released same day on bonds totaling $11,000 set.

Michele Nicole Navarro, 34, of San Antonio, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for failure to identify or giving false and or fictitious information to law enforcement, and driving with an invalid driving license with previous conviction or suspension and with out financial responsibility, both are class B misdemeanors, released same day on bonds totaling $4,000.

Steven Huy-Tien Nguyen, 23, of Beaumont, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, state jail felony offense, driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid, both are class B misdemeanors, released on Apr. 25 on bonds totaling $14,000.

Joaquin Martinez Padilla, 29, of San Leon, was arrested on Apr. 26, for warrant charges for assault-family violence in Galveston County, misdemeanor, released same day on $2,500 bond.

Zayne Jillian Parisi, 29, of Mont Belvieu, was arrested on Apr. 25, for warrant charges for theft of property, more than $20k, less than $100k, third degree felony offense, not released with bond set at $50,000.

Mark Franklin Pennell, 44, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 27, for charges for accident involving personal injury or death, class B misdemeanor, released Apr. 28 on $2,000 bond.

Chad Noel Peterson, 21, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for driving while intoxicated, class B misdemeanor, released same day on $2,000 bond.

Homer Daniel Prine, 52, of Channelview, was arrested on Apr. 25, for warrant charges for theft of property, felony offense, not released.

Keith Douglas Raymond, Jr., 20, of Anahuac, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for assault causing bodily injury, class A misdemeanor, released same day on personal recognizance per JP2, with bond set at $4,000.

Marcia Lyn Reed, 48, of Orange, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for driving while intoxicated, second offense, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 25 on $4,000 bond.

Kyla Mae Richey, 17, of Anahuac, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for assault causing bodily injury, class A misdemeanor, released same day on personal recognizance per JP2 with bond set at $4,000.

Carolyn Kathleen Sanders, 35, of Texas City, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for stalking, third degree felony and harassment, class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 25 on bonds totaling $12,000.

Alexie Sue Serrato, 30, of Winnie, was arrested on Apr. 23, for warrant charges for fraud and possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, both are state jail felony offenses, released on Apr. 24 on bonds totaling $15,000.

Jonathan Eric Simpson, 39, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 26, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 4oz, less than 5lbs, state jail felony offense, 150 days jail time set per judge, not released.

Brandon Jerfa Spencer, 28, of New Iberia, La., was arrested on Apr. 25, for warrant charges for possession of marijuana, more than 4oz, less than 5lbs, state jail felony offense, released on Apr. 26 on $10,000 bond.

Ralph Alan Stanley, 49, of Mount Juliet, TN, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges theft of property, more than $1,500, less $20k, state jail felony offense, released same day on $10,000 bond.

Trina Starlee Stanley, 38, of Anahuac, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for deadly conduct and probation violation, class A misdemeanor, released on Apr. 26 to Galveston County PD with bond set at $3,000.

Terrance Varez Thomas, 30, of Missouri City, was arrested on Apr. 24, for warrant charges for possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, and driving with invalid license with previous convictions or suspension, both are class B misdemeanors, not released with bonds totaling $8,000 set.

Christopher Micheals Ward, 27, of Houston, was arrested on Apr. 25, for charges for possession of marijuana, more than 2oz, class B misdemeanor, released on Apr. 26 on $2,000 bond.

Kristopher James Watts, 30, of Anahuac, was arrested on Apr. 23, for charges for driving with invalid license, class B misdemeanor, released same day on personal recognizance per JP2, with bond set at $2,000.

Kade Wesley Wilkins, 19, of Channel View, was arrested on Apr. 26, for warrant charges for probation violation for assault causing bodily injury in Harris County, class A misdemeanor, not released with bond set at $5,000.

Chester Deward Williams, 62, of Baytown, was arrested on Apr. 24, for charges for assault causing bodily injury-family violence, class A misdemeanor, released Apr. 25 on $2,000 bond.

PUNISHMENT SCALE

• FIRST Degree Felony: punishable by up to 99 years or life in prison, whichever comes first, and a $10,000 fine.
• SECOND Degree Felony: Punishable by up to 20 years or life in prison, and a $10,000 fine.
• THIRD Degree Felony: Punishable by up to 10 years or life person and a $10,000.
• State Jail Felony: Punishable by up to two years or life in prison.
• Deferred Adjudication probation: typically offered to first time offenders. Defendants’ judgement is deferred until later, if ever. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation, they are not judged and thus have no criminal conviction in connection to the offense. However, if they accept deferred adjudication probation but fail to abide by the terms of their probation, they could be sentenced maximum time in prison allowable under the law without benefit of a trial by jury.
• Class A Misdemeanor: punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000
• Class B Misdemeanor: punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.