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Cass County Criminal District Attorney Clint Allen releases the following information on cases disposed of in the County Court at Law for the month of October, with Donald Dowd, presiding judge:
Kevin Lee Anderson, 20, Atlanta, 118 days county jail, pay $302 in court costs and forfeit weapon to the State for prohibited weapon switchblade/knuckles.  
Clive Theron Griffin III, 39, Queen City, 14 days county jail sanction for driving while intoxicated-community supervision modified.
George Madewell, 63, Linden, 65 days county jail and pay $302 in court costs for criminal trespass.
Donnie Monroe Combs, 41, Linden, 130 days county jail and pay $302 in court costs for driving while license suspended with previous conviction.
Anthony Jesse Fuentes, 23, Atlanta, 90 days county jail and pay $302 in court costs for assault causing bodily injury/family violence.

By Marlene J. Bohr mbohr@steelcountrybee.com Daingerfield Volunteer Fire Department personnel were called to a structure fire at 3478 Highway 49 West at 5 a.m. Dec. 22, according to Fire Chief Jimmy Cornelius. “A passerby saw the blaze and we were notified,” Chief Cornelius said. “No one was home at the time of the fire. The home is owned by L.V. Searcy. According to a relative, the Searcys were in Dallas Sunday morning. “The house was a total loss as were two vehicles parked nearby. The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Peggy Banks with Texas Heritage National Bank rides on a float in the Daingerfield Christmas Parade.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Sign-ups for county positions on the primary ballot ended Dec. 9 with a few incumbents not signing up and several vying for the same position. The primary election is March 4, 2014.
Early voting begins Feb. 18 and ends Feb. 28.
In Cass and Morris counties positions open were for county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, county judge, commissioners of Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 and justices of the peace.
In Cass County the position of criminal district attorney is also open.
In Cass County on the Democratic ticket, those signing up to run are Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Gina Bassham, County Clerk Jannis Mitchell, Tina M. Richardson for district attorney and Precinct 2 Commissioner Danny Joe Shaddix.
 

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The Morris County Sheriff’s office received a call about 7 a.m. on Dec. 13 that there was a body on the side of the road on Interstate 30 near mile marker 181, according to Morris County Sheriff Jack Martin.
“Chief Deputy Vernon Cope responded and found the man was still breathing, although unconscious,” Sheriff Martin said.  “They summoned for assistance and the man was transported by LifetNet Ambulance Service to Titus Regional Medical Center for treatment.
“The man was identified as Randy Dean Beasley, 50, of Kansas. This was a medical episode, there were no external injuries and no foul play.”

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
David Strickland and Matthew Sutton may have thought they were in trouble getting a notice to come to the principal’s office. They were pleasantly surprised when they were informed by Greg Attaway of Music City Texas they each were chosen to receive a guitar.
Through the “Play it Forward Project,” David Hulme, general manager; and Greg Attaway, chairman of the Music City Texas board of directors; each student received a guitar.
The men explained to the youth that the guitars, books and tuners came about as a gift.
 

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Two East Texas residents were arrested after a traffic stop in Morris County, according to Morris County Sheriff Jack Martin.
“On Nov. 18 Deputy Hershel Stroman and Sergeant Robbie Gray were patrolling on County Road 2113 when they observed a vehicle backed up to a gate,” Sheriff Martin said. “The driver of the vehicle was acting suspiciously according to the deputies.  
“The driver was identified as Richard Jefcoat, 47, of Lone Star, and the passenger was identified as Amber Hudson, 34, of Gilmer.  Consent to search the vehicle was obtained from the owner, and the deputies located suspected methamphetamines.

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Dasher is one.
Cason Terry
Daingerfield

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. I don’t know the others.
Ethan Hall
Daingerfield

Rudolph, Dasher and Jupiter.
Paris Simpson
Daingerfield

Full name: Katherine JoAnne Waller Harris.
I have lived in: Hughes Springs the majority of my life; six months in Alaska, it was beautiful; and for part of second grade I lived in Fort Towson, Okla.
Family: Clint Harris, husband; Cody Murphy, Garrett Murphy, and Brayden Harris, sons; and Chyenne Murphy and Kelsey Murphy, daughter.
Pets: Three dogs, Trixie, Hope and Trouble.
Occupation: Safety director.
One of the best things about my job is: I’ve been in fleet safety for 12 years before I changed jobs two years ago. I liked doing the safety meetings, different training, talking and getting to know my driver’s. Now I just sit in my office and do desk work.
My ideal vacation is: Anywhere with my husband and kids.
My hero is: My husband. He saved my life in 2006.