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Local: Two die in ATV accident » 1B Sports: Dragons getting an early challenge » 1C Grand juries are presented evidence in cases and decide whether to indict (true-bill) or not indict (no-bill). After surveying district attorneys, defense attorneys and newspaper professionals, The Daily Sentinel has learned the law is confusing and there is no uniform process in Texas for handling no-bills.

NO-BILLS: PUBLIC OR SECRET

THE SURVEY (Results Pages 2-3A) ➤ Question 1 In your opinion, should no-bills be a matter of public record?

➤ Question 2 Do you feel that state law is clear on its definition of no-bills in regards to public record?

➤ Question 3 Do you have access to no-bill records in your county?

➤ Question 4 Do you feel that the media should have access to no-bill records?

➤ Question 5 Does your district clerk destroy no-bill records?

➤ Question 6 Should such records be destroyed?

➤ Question 7 Do you believe that a defendant whose case has been no-billed should receive the same treatment in the media as one who has been arrested, charged, indicted and convicted or dismissed?

➤ Question 8 Do you practice law for the District Attorney’s office or as a Criminal Defense Attorney? Or are you with the media or a member of the Texas Legislation?

➤ Question 9 Please comment or expand on any of your answers. (Responses on 4A)

Should no-bills be made available for public access? Why this matters

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he Daily Sentinel follows cases from arrest to disposition. Before a defendant can be tried, he must be indicted by a grand jury.

For example, if John Doe is arrested and charged with sexual assault and indicted by grand jurors, he continues through the necessary court hearings and, ultimately, is convicted or his case is dismissed.

Throughout the process, his name is published several times in the newspaper. But if he is no-billed by the grand jury — that is, he is not indicted for sexual assault — the result is not disclosed and the newspaper has no record of the disposition. Essentially, the case disappears from public view.

And in some cases in which no arrests have been made, evidence is presented to grand juries to decide whether it is enough to indict them. Once they are indicted, they are arrested on warrants for those charges. But if they are no-billed, that information is not released unless the suspect’s name is known and only then will a representative from the Nacogdoches County Dis-

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trict Attorney’s Office confirm that the defendant was not indicted. That means for defendants who are not arrested and ultimately no-billed, the public may never know. Such was the case in June 2016, when allegations of a repeated sexual assault during a fraternity party here the previous month led to no arrests.

Evidence against the defendant or defendants was presented to grand jurors and they were no-billed. They have not been identified.

The Daily Sentinel has found through months of analysis on this issue that prosecutors, defense attorneys and others have varying interpretations and opinions on whether no-bills are public record.

We have found that many newspapers obtain no-bills and publish them. Others argue that no-bills may be disclosed under a number of different circumstances, while some claim that judges make their own rules about how no-bills are handled.

The law, as it stands, is confusing, and because it is confusing, counties across Texas have adopted varying

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policies keeping no-bills secret or making them public.

We firmly believe — as do other Texas newspaper professionals — that when a grand jury no-bills a defendant, the public should know he has not been indicted. A criminal charge and an indictment are key components of a criminal case and both are public. A no-bill is also an exceedingly important element of a criminal case. It too should be made public.

Recommendations The question of whether nonindictments are subject to the Texas Public Information Act is complicated enough.

But then the issue becomes even more convoluted by broad and narrow interpretations of the Public Information Act and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

A part of that law governs how grand jurors may conduct business.

It includes explicit instructions on how and when to release information from grand jury deliberations,

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which is essentially limited to the names of defendants and the charges for which they’ve been indicted.

Everything else is considered secret or confidential. That is, no member of the grand jury or court officer acting on behalf of the jurors may disclose anything from their proceedings.

Grand jury deliberations are secret, but the outcome of those deliberations, like indictments, are public, and non-indictments should be no different.

The Code of Criminal Procedure is not explicit in prohibiting the disclosure of no-bills. As for the Public Information Act, multiple attorney general opinions have asserted that grand juries are part of the judiciary and as such, are not subject to the Public Information Act. But attorney generals’ opinions are just that — opinions. They are neither rulings nor law. They are not binding. If they were binding, officials in the more than 250 counties in Texas would not create their own policies mandating whether — and when — no-bills are distributed to

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members of the public, including newspaper journalists.

In Texas, arrest records are public record. Probable-cause affidavits are public-record. Most court documents in the possession of district clerks are public record. And indictments are public record. So it stands to reason that no-bills should also be public record.

Across Texas, confusion reigns on this topic. If it is unlawful to disclose the names of defendants grand juries decline to indict, why do some jurisdictions disclose them while others make guesswork of it?

Here’s one answer: Countless state laws are written like long legal notices instead of in plain English.

That leaves them open to interpretation to even lawmakers and lawyers, which in turn leads to a patchwork of policies and people seeking opinions from the attorney general.

It is time to end the confusion. We believe no-bills are and should be public record in Texas, and legislators should amend the law to make that clear.

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No-bills: PubLic or Secret

By PAUL BRYANT pbryant@dailysentinel.com

is not a finding of guilt but merely that enough evidence exists to proceed to trial. When a defendant is no-billed, grand jurors have found that no probable cause exists to prosecute.

A lengthy study by The Daily Sentinel shows that prosecutors and criminaldefense and other attorneys have different opinions about whether grand jury cases that aren’t indicted are a matter of public record under Texas law.

The study included a survey of more than 170 district attorneys, criminaldefense attorneys, newspaper professionals and state lawmakers. The results offer wide-ranging interpretations of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure — the section that governs the activities of grand jurors — and shows that the release of nonindictments, or no-bills, to anyone other than members of the judiciary can vary from county to county.

The Sentinel submitted multiple FOI requests

In February, The Sentinel submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to Nacogdoches County District Attorney Nicole LoStracco to obtain a list of non-indicted cases. That followed an FOI request the previous month to Nacogdoches County District Clerk Loretta Cammack.

On the latter, Cammack declined to seek a Texas attorney general’s opinion and asked Assistant County Attorney Keith Bradford to respond to the newspaper’s request for no-bills.

“Section 552.003(1)(B) expressly excludes the judiciary from the Texas Public Information Act,” Bradford said. “The Texas Attorney General’s Office, in numerous opinions, has determined ‘that a grand jury, for purposes of the act, is a part of the judiciary and is therefore not subject to the Act.’” But several attorneys, including a volunteer with the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, disagreed.

“Indictments and arrest warrants are made public because of statutes requiring it,” Bill Aleshire said. “But I cannot locate a statute in the time I’ve spent ... researching it that requires a no-bill vote by a grand jury to be made public. Having said that, if a no-bill record is on file with the district clerk or DA and not held by the clerk for the grand jury, then I believe that record is public information.”

Eighteen newspaper editors and publishers responded to the Sentinel’s survey.

Six of the 15 said they have access to no-bills.

“Because I practice in multiple counties, it is my general impression that each county has its own policy not only on no-bills but also on expunged cases,” criminaldefense attorney John M. Bray wrote in the survey.

“In my opinion, there really ought to be a more cohesive and uniform approach taken by clerk’s offices statewide.”

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Criminal-defense attorney Reynaldo Morin said it is a “good question” of whether no-bills are public record.

“When somebody gets no-billed, they don’t have anymore charges on them,” he said. “When I was an (assistant district attorney), the DA handled all of that.

And he would not publish anybody who was no-billed.

Honestly, I’d have to do some research on that to see what the statute actually says.”

Attorney general sides with prosecutors in FOI requests The Sentinel requested such records for parts of the last two years. In March, Assistant Attorney General James L. Coggeshill answered Bradford’s request for an opinion after the newspaper submitted its most recent FOI request.

“The district attorney’s office states the submitted information consists of records of a grand jury that the district attorney’s office is holding on its behalf,” the opinion shows. “The judiciary is expressly excluded from the requirements of the Act. This office has determined that a grand jury ... is part of the judiciary and, therefore, not subject to the Act.” In the opinion, Coggeshall also said that “records kept by a governmental body that is acting as an agent for a grand jury are considered records in constructive possession of the grand jury and are also not subject to the Act.” The Code of Criminal Procedure requires that grand jury proceedings are secret.

The last two articles in that law address the presenting of indictments. It does not explain whether records of non-indictments should

Q1: In your opinion, should no-bills be a

be maintained or address whether they can be made public.

County attorney: District clerk destroys no-bills “It’s actually pretty interesting how the grand jury makes its decisions and how they put them on paper,” Nacogdoches County Attorney John Fleming said. “On the true bills, the latest point in time that they become public is about Tuesday or Wednesday after the grand jury meets on Friday. So the way it works is when the grand jury indicts, all of those are already prepared. Those that are no-billed get shredded by the district clerk, and that is very customary.”

In Nacogdoches County, nine of 12 grand jurors must vote to indict. They generally meet every other Friday for six-month terms. The Sentinel publishes indictments, usually in story form.

“Here’s my opinion on whether that information should be public record,” said Nacogdoches County District Attorney Nicole LoStracco. “If we have a situation where we take a case to a grand jury where the defendant has not been arrested and they are no-billed, it almost feels like idle gossip. But I don’t have a personal problem with that information being public when someone who was arrested has been no-billed.”

However, LoStracco said that because the Texas Public Information Act does not require her to create any document, she does not maintain lists of non-indictments.

“But we don’t violate any law by verbally telling you who has been no-billed,” she said. “What we won’t do is

create a list of those. It would make perfect sense for (legislators) to create a law saying these are public records.”

Prosecutors, defense attorneys interpret law differently Seventy-three percent of survey respondents said they do not believe that state law is clear on whether nonindictments are a matter of public record. At the same

time, 56 percent said they should be made public.

Members of the House District 11 Rep. Travis Clardy answered the survey questions but offered no feedback on his survey response. He and District 3 Sen. Robert Nichols represent Nacogdoches County at the Capitol.

“To my knowledge, this topic has not been brought to the attention of myself or my staff until this article,” Nichols said. “I look

Q2: Do you feel that state law is clear on its

matter of public record?

definition of no-bills in regards to public record?

YES

26.88%

NO

44.38%

YES

55.62%

NO

73.13%

Q5: Does your district clerk destroy

Q6: Should such records

no-bill records?

be destroyed?

YES

18.35%

YES

34.42%

NO

65.58%

NO

81.65%

forward to reading this article and everyone’s input regarding this issue.”

Clardy said he believes the issue is “a nonstory.”

“As far as being some policy issue we need to look at in the Legislature, I don’t see this being an important issue,” he said. “It just doesn’t jump off the page to me. On the substance of

Q3: Do you have access to no-bill

THE SURVEY The Daily Sentinel study included survey responses from more than 170 district attorneys, criminal-defense attorneys, newspaper professionals and state lawmakers. The results offer wide-ranging interpretations of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure — the section that governs the activities of grand jurors — and shows that the release of non-indictments to anyone other than members of the judiciary can vary from county to county.

The Daily Sentinel’s survey is not scientific, and the findings represent only the opinions expressed by those in the sample. It was distributed to 2,051 people. Of those, 1,299 are criminal-defense attorneys, 340 represent district attorney offices, 330 are Texas lawmakers and 81 are members of the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors. A total of 171 people responded.

Some of their comments are on Page 4A.

it, I think if someone wants to have it publicized that they were not indicted, they should be able to do that. But I don’t know if it should be required. If someone gets charged and that’s a story, that is one thing. If a grand jury doesn’t true-bill the case, maybe that is the end of it. So to me, it is a non-story.”

Otherwise, two lawmakers — District 19 Rep. James White and District 100 Rep. Eric Johnson — responded to the survey. They and Clardy disagreed on the clarity in state law regarding whether

no-bills are public record.

“I’ve been a prosecutor and am now a defense attorney,” Benson Varghese wrote. “A no-bill is a finding that probable cause did not exist. That is a very low standard. The law provides for expunctions after most no-bills but only after the statute of limitations has run, unless there is a specific finding that (probable cause) did not exist, and that finding is almost never made. As a result, no-bills are available as public records right now unless an expunction has been granted.”

Nacogdoches criminal-defense attorney Tim James agreed with Varghese’s assertion on statute of limitations but said he isn’t sure whether — or when — non-indictments are public record.

“Each judicial district kind of makes its own rules when it comes to no-bills,” James said. “A no-bill by the grand jury is basically a pass.

They are deciding not to indict at this time but if the statute continues to run they can come back and do whatever they want to do next time. The truth of the matter is a no-bill is usually the end of the action.”

Criminal-defense attorney William D. Copenhaver, based in Azle, Texas, offered a different view in the survey.

“If a person obtains a nobill, he should be left alone and even the arrest should be cleared,” he wrote. “If he is dirty, what comes around will go around. This may protect someone who may be a problem, but better that a dirty person slips through

the cracks than to put an innocent person through the rigors of prosecution.”

Attorneys’ association takes no position

Shannon Edmonds, director of governmental relations for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, said organization officials have “no opinion on the matter” and directed The Sentinel to a link that shows prosecutors and others debating the same issue of whether no-bills should be disclosed. Also, members of TDCAA during their 2015 Elected Prosecutor Conference in San Antonio in December discussed the same.

“One of my judges takes the position that to reveal a no-bill violates the secrecy of the grand jury,” one person from Anderson wrote on the organization’s website. “He has recently, through local rules, required that no-bills not be entered in the minutes of the court. He requires a ‘certificate of no bill’ that is kept by the clerk in a sealed filed, which may only be released under court order.”

That person also said that before the judge made that declaration, non-indictments were provided to the newspaper there.

“I’m going to have to reconsider this practice in light of the judge’s opinion — one I do not necessarily agree with.”

Another commenter from Georgetown said he “considered making the argument that no bills were secret.”

“If you read the Texas (grand jury) secrecy law, it could be read to say that anything but the true bill is secret and can only be released by court order. That seems a little strange, at least as to notifying the defendant who sits in jail. But we could consider the motion to dismiss, signed by the judge,

as the court order in that situation. Also the no bill is not revealing actual deliberations or testimony — only the result.”

The commentor went further.

“All in all, it seems OK to reveal a no bill, perhaps even necessary, especially when the investigation involves a defendant who knows he is being investigated or the case has received public interest.

Plus, there is a strong need for the public to know the no bills from a grand jury to evaluate the work of the (grand jury) and prosecutors.”

Grand jurors’ terminology and paperwork differ Nacogdoches County District Attorney Nicole LoStracco said state law does not require jurisdictions to use the same paperwork to record grand jurors’ decisions.

Here, jurors do not even use the no-bill term.

“A no-bill in this county simply means no indictment,” criminal-defense attorney Tim James said. “You have no document — nothing signed by the grand jury. If it’s what we call a no-bill, that blank piece of paper is put in a stack. Indictments are signed by the foreman and put in a stack.”

James said the term generally used by grand jurors in Nacogdoches County is “writ of ignoramus,” the Latin term for “we are ignorant” or “we ignore it.”

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, it is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine if any “grand juror, bailiff, interpreter, stenographer or person operating an electronic recording device, person preparing a typewritten transcription of a stenographic or electronic recording, or person operat-

ing a video teleconferencing system ... who discloses anything transpiring before the grand jury.”

However, a defendant may petition a court to order the disclosure of that information if he shows “a particularized need.”

Eighteen newspaper editors and publishers responded to The Sentinel’s survey.

Six of the 15 said they have access to no-bills.

Glossary Bill of indictment or true bill — A finding of probable cause that a crime was committed.

Grand jury — A panel of residents who consider evidence of criminal allegations and decide whether enough evidence exists to proceed to trial.

No-bill — A finding that probable cause does not exist.

Prosecute — To charge someone with a crime.

Statute of limitations — A law that sets the time within which the parties must act to enforce their rights

LINKS Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (duties & powers of the grand jury)

www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ CR/htm/CR.20.htm Texas District & County Attorneys Association tdcaa.infopop.net/eve/forums/a/ tpc/f/157098965/m/7951070621 Texas attorney general opinion www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/ opinions/openrecords/51paxton/ orl/2015/pdf/or201505188.pdf Texas attorney general opinion www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/ opinions/openrecords/50abbott/ orl/2011/htm/or201101753.htm

Q4: Do you feel that the media should have

records in your county?

access to no-bill records?

YES

45.57%

NO

NO

47.31%

YES

52.69%

54.43%

Q7: Do you believe that a defendant whose case has been no-billed should receive the same treatment in the media as one who has been arrested, charged, indicted and convicted or dismissed?

Q8: Do you practice law for the District Attorney’s office or as a Criminal Defense Attorney? Or are you with the media or a member of the Texas Legislature.

dISTRICT ATTORNEY 4.49%

tEXAS lEGISLAture

1.92%

YES

MEDIA 11.54%

44.29%

NO

55.71%

Criminal Defense Attorney 82.05%

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Should No-bills be made available for public access?

➤ Opinions vary widely among court clerks, prosecutors, judges and defense attorneys on whether grand jury no-bills in Texas are eventually a matter of public record under state law. Some interpret the Code of Criminal Procedure as prohibiting the release of no-bills because they are part of grand jury deliberations, and grand jurors and their officers — such as district clerks — are considered part of the judiciary. The judiciary, of course, is not subject to the Public Information Act. “Nothing government does has more impact on the individual than what occurs within the criminal justice system. That’s why one of the pillars of our system is transparency. As citizens in a participatory democracy, we have a fundamental right to know — and a need to know — what is happening within our legal system.

A no-bill is a hugely important development in a criminal case.

Donnis Baggett If it’s important to report on executive VP, Texas charges and indictments — and Press Association it is — then it’s equally important to report on no-bills. It’s only fair. But we can’t report that news if the records are sealed.”

➤ Many newspapers, and other media, follow cases from arrest to disposition. But when a defendant is no-billed, that information is not subject to FOI and can literally disappear from public record. Reportedly some district clerks destroy all records of no-bills.

“Texas law does not make grand jury decisions secret.

No bills, like indictments, are grand jury decisions.

They are not deliberations in any sense of the word.

The deliberations of trial juries are also secret, but no one would argue that their verdicts are secret.

And while grand juries and courts are not subject to the Joel White Texas Public Information Attorney, Austin Act, they are subject to the Board member and Constitution, which makes past president of the decisions of courts and Freedom of other tribunals public.”

Information

“I have always been of the opinion that a grand jury nobill is a public record. I’ve never had a problem getting a copy when I needed one. If that isn’t the case in other counties, I’d be surprised and would say that it needs to change.”

Sam Bassett past President, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Foundation of Texas

Unless a court has sealed the record in question, it should be available from the clerk A record of a grand jury no-bill is not confidential. Only information that would reveal the grand jury’s deliberations or testimony given to the grand jury is confidential under article 20.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. But the question of access to information regarding a no-bill implicates a number of issues. The grand jury itself is part of the judiciary, and therefore not subject to the Texas Public Information Act. However, information regarding no-bills is sometimes also in the possession of the district attorney or law enforcement, which are subject to the TPIA. Access to records of the judiciary has long existed under the common law and court records are presumed open to the public.

However, there does not appear to be a requirement that a no-bill be recorded in the first instance. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 20.22 only speaks of requiring the clerk to enter on the minutes of the court “presentment of indictment” or true-bill, but is silent JOSEPH R. with regard LARSEN to a no-bill. In practice, some courts do not allow their clerks to record no-bills, although most

clerks enter a no-bill just as with a true-bill. If you are seeking these records, you should consult the local rules of court, and practice can even differ by court.

To illustrate ease and speed of public access in the common case where the information is entered in the minutes, CCP art. 20.22 requires delay of entry in the minutes of the court relating to “an indictment shall be delayed until such time as the capias is served and the defendant is placed in custody or under bond.”

While we are talking about a no-bill here, not an indictment, the point is the minutes and similar court records are out there.

Unless a court has actually sealed the record in question, therefore, it should be available for the ask-

ing from the clerk. If a court has affirmatively ordered the sealing of a record or records of no-bill information, there must be a basis and notice for such sealing, and the sealing order or rule could be challenged by a motion to unseal.

If a district attorney or law enforcement possesses information regarding a no-bill, that would normally be available through a TPIA request. For example, in letter ruling OR2015-23428, the attorney general held that the Fort Bend County DA was required to release information regarding names of the members of the grand jury, the number of grand jurors, the race and gender of the grand jurors, and the grand jury minutes. However, in letter ruling OR-05188, the attorney general

allowed the Nacogdoches County DA to withhold “a list of grand jury no-bills” on the district attorney’s office’s representation that it held the list acting as an “agent for a grand jury.” Therefore the records were in the “constructive possession of the grand jury” and not subject to the TPIA. If you are subject to the TPIA and seeking to withhold information regarding grand jury no-bills, the attorney general has been generally receptive to this argument when it has been made.

Joseph R. Larsen focuses his practice on media law with extensive experience in all aspects of media newsroom representation.

He is one of the foremost experts on open records.

THE Response Following are comments taken from the survey from Question 9: “I believe no bills should be treated as any other disposition since technically the (grand jury) can reverse that decision and decide to indict at any time before the (statute of limitations) runs. Once the (statute of limitations) has run, then they should be available for expunction.”

“No-bills should be private to preserve the privacy and welfare of those whom the grand jury finds insufficient evidence to warrant indictment. The cases should be automatically sealed as well.”

“Different counties have different procedures and policies regarding no bills. However the law is supposed to be the same everywhere in Texas.”

“No bills should not be made accessible to the public. Defendants who are wrongfully charged or over-charged and their cases are no-billed should not be further humiliated by having a no-Bill made public.

In Texas, no-bills are considered a finding of no probable cause and the case is dismissed. The case is then subject to expunction.”

“It actually depends. If a person has been arrested, then if he is no billed, the record should be public to help clear his name. If not arrested, by making the record public now creates a suspicion about the person no billed.

“The fact that you were even considered by a grand jury for any reason is a stigma on your reputation. Unless you are indicted, there should be no publicity attached to you and the actions of a grand jury.”

“I feel records of anything (arrest, charge, indictment) should be

restricted until final conviction. But since such pre-conviction matters are generally too accessible to the media, no-bills should be at least as public.”

“As a former prosecutor (13 years in Tarrant County DA office) and now criminal defense attorney (five years) in Fort Worth, I am very familiar with the grand jury. I have made many presentations to the (grand jury) in both roles. I believe it is better to keep (grand jury) testimony sealed.

While I am a strong advocate for the press, my thought is based on the many people whom I have personally observed who have been wrongly arrested for crimes they did not commit. The state’s burden of proof is just probable cause throughout every step of the judicial process until and unless a defendant goes to trial.”

“If an individual is no-billed. it should be made public and the records destroyed because it basically says there is no evidence or not enough evidence to formally charge the person. For actual innocent people, it should be expunged without cost to them. You have to expunge a case in Dallas County with your own money so that no arrest or any information shows up — even though you are no-billed.”

“I believe in governmental transparency, so I would like to see grand jury results be made available publicly. However, a no-bill is very different from a conviction and the two should not be treated equally.

Additionally, I think that if the arrest is expunged, that needs to be universally respected.”

“Especially in cases that have received media coverage, the fact that a grand jury has decided that no charges should be pursued (the end

of the matter), should also be public.”

“The media should not have access to ‘all’ no bill information.

Many times, cases are presented to grand juries before a person is arrested or even is aware he/she is being investigated. A no bill does not indicate innocence, just not enough evidence to indict ‘at this time.’ Only if a person has been arrested should the fact of a no bill be made public. It should simply be shown as any other disposition in the district clerk’s office. Instead of ‘dismissed,’ it should simply show ‘case no-billed by grand jury’ and the date. The prosecutor or the defendant should be able to speak or give information about the fact of a no bill.”

“If no billed, the person accused should be allowed an immediate expunction of all records regarding the accusation and arrest.”

“Publicizing no bill records would undermine the grand jury process.”

“No bills should be defined for public awareness and should be available as public record until there is an expunction.”

“If I am correct on the current status of the law regarding expunction of criminal records, the accused remains ineligible after a grand jury’s decision not to indict. I see no reason why a no bill should be treated differently than a dismissal. The state is not barred from seeking indictment in future. The DA is permitted to retain her file despite an order to expunge.

Allowing expunction following a waiting period has the same problems as prosecutor rejections of cases.

What if there is no statute of limitations? What fairness can reasonably be pointed to in a waiting period in any case? If a prosecutor rejects,

dismisses, or other wise does not go forward with a case or if a grand jury no bills the case, the accused should be able to immediately file for expunction.”

“Even through indictment there is a legal presumption of innocence. If (grand jury) no bills, that means that not even probable cause (exists) to believe a crime has been committed by the accused. Then the less negative press for the accused the better.”

“If a case is no-billed, then the specter of the case should not follow the accused around. It’s different when someone is charged and goes through the rest of the process. But if a no bill is issued that means there is not enough probable cause to proceed. In that instance, the accused should not have anything made public.”

“The problem is that even if you are no billed, then a later grand jury can indict you. So, what does a no bill mean? Nothing, or that this grand jury did not indict you.”

“The citizens see their neighbor arrested and although told he was no billed, they still never believe it.”

“This is complicated. A no-bill means you shouldn’t have been charged, but if you are arrested and it makes the news, the only way people will know if you are cleared is for no-bills to be public record.”

“A person arrested for a crime is not guilty of the crime until convicted (constitutional protection), and should not be subjected to the stigma of public scrutiny. A no-bill indicates the lack of sufficient evidence to send the matter to trial where ‘peers’ decide whether that person is guilty or not. The public is generally

lacking in the ability to reason objectively, and is easily swayed by the subjective, heavily edited reporting that rarely provides a ‘full picture’.

“Media today reports in soundbites and quips, swaying public opinion in favor of the prosecution simply by reporting an arrest. Under Texas law, a person’s arrest record may not be disclosed for the very reason (s)he was not convicted of whatever crime they were arrested for. The media even includes tweets from the same ill-informed public when reporting the news. What does the opinion of an uninformed member of the public have to do with reporting an event that the media decided the public needs to know about?”

“I would want people to know that I didn’t do it.”

“No bills should not be made public because the grand jury sometimes reviews cases that did not result in an arrest. I believe that the individual who receives a no bill and their attorney should be provided a copy so the individual can file for an expunction of their criminal record, if they were arrested, which is allowed under the law. A no bill can clear someone who was either falsely accused or accused with insufficient evidence. Placing no bills in the media just causes more problems for an individual who’s crime is cleared and they should not be subject to further publicity to persons who may not understand why the case was no billed.”

“The only issue has to do with expunctions. Obviously, the records should be destroyed upon expunction. Also, I am not sure the personal information should be available unless the accused wants it to be and/or a spectacle was made in the media prior to Grand Jury.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Today

■■ NISD’s Meet the Teacher is

from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring your children to meet their teacher before the school year begins.

■■ Meet the Teacher at Garrison Elementary School from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 459 N. Hwy. 59.

■■ Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful “E-cycle day” accepting electronics behind the public library, 1112 North St., from 9 a.m. to noon.

TVs and large appliances not accepted.

■■ WorkForce Solutions of Deep East Texas, 235 N. University Drive, classes from 9 a.m. until noon to improve interview IQ and from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. to improve personal resumes. 936560-1441.

■■ NISD board meeting at 6 p.m. in the administration board room, 511 S. University Drive. 936-5695000.

■■ Martinsville ISD board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the board room.

936-564-3455.

■■ Douglass ISD board meeting at 7 p.m. in the board room. 936569-9804.

■■ Garrison ISD board meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school multipurpose room. 936-347-7000.

■■ Chocolate Tastings & Pairings from 6 to 7:10 p.m. at the public library. Learn all about chocolate.

18 years and up. Free. 1112 North St. 936-559-2970.

■■ Color Me Calm, a coloring class for adults, at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the public library, 1112 North St. All materials are provided. Free. 936-559-2970.

■■ Nacogdoches County Retired Teachers Association meet at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 411 North St.

Fatalities

Two dead, two seriously hurt in ATV accident Community holds vigil service, sets up fund

By NICOLE BRADFORD nbradford@dailysentinel.com A Garrison church held a prayer vigil Wednesday, and friends set up an online fundraiser after two local fathers were killed in an ATV accident while

vacationing in the Colorado mountains.

Holly Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday held a prayer vigil for interim Pastor Ryan King, 33, and his brother-in-law, Bryson Adkison, 26, who were killed Tuesday evening. Adkison’s parents, Gary and Lanita Adkison, were

How to help

To donate to the Adkison-King families, visit www.gofundme.com/2k8trqk injured in the accident.

A GoFundMe account created to benefit the Adkison and King families had generated nearly half of a $20,000 goal

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CVB board agrees to record its meetings After declining last month to record their meetings, members of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board of directors on Wednesday reversed that decision.

“Last meeting, of course, we had a discussion about televising our meetings for more transparency,” Executive Director Carl Watson said. “We are John McLaren Yes obviously an Yes Rick Still open-meetings Kelly Daniel Yes organization. I Yes Kati Kennedy kind of take it Tracie Lasater Yes the reasons we Yes Shirley Luna didn’t want to Absent Mark Barringer move forward with that” was because of the cost and moving the meetings to Nacogdoches city hall.

Watson said officials will use a staff member’s camera at no cost to record the meetings and archive them on the city’s website.

In a unanimous vote in July, board members rejected a recommendation to move their 8:30 a.m. meetings to city hall and stream them online. The cost would be $2,700 a year for Swaggit — the company responsible for the city’s web streaming and other audio and video services — to handle the additional work. A couple of weeks later, Nacogdoches City Council member Mike Keller urged CVB board members to

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in its the first three hours Wednesday.

Family friend Micah West created the account, describing the two men as “amazing fathers, husbands and friends.”

According to news reports from Silverton, Colo., the family’s ATV tumbled down an embankment shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday in a mountainside area

The cast of the Lamp-Lite Theatre’s performance of “The Musings of Gene Tomlin,” which starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The play show is a tribute to Tomlin, an “East Texas preacher, school teacher, artist, writer and quilter.”

Pictured are Tina Oswald, Lachandra Maxie, Noah Larive, Ty Norman, Jackie Hicks, Doris Hicks, Beverly Murphy, Jodi Ryan, Cynthia Hughes, Lisa Norman, Tiffany Gauntt, Bill Small, Sarah McMullan, Lee Broadwater, Trae Norman, Pat Harris, Jon Gauntt, Garland Buffalo, Sharon Buffalo and ToColla Holley.

Theater show takes audiences to 1930s East Texas

By NICOLE BRADFORD nbradford@dailysentinel.com

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flashback to 1930s-era East Texas takes place this weekend at Lamp-Lite Theatre, where costumed characters will perform a tribute to a local writer, teacher and artist.

The Rev. Gene Tomlin died nearly 12 years ago, but his characters and tales will inhabit Lamp-Lite stage this weekend, according to theater Director Sarah McMullan.

“This will be a really entertaining, light evening appropriate for anybody,” she said. “Some of it is humorous. Some of it is touching and it’s all kind of a trip to the past.” The Friday and Saturday night

If you go

Lamp-Lite Theater, 4128 Old Tyler Road, will present a reading of East Texas Characters: A Tribute to Gene Tomlin, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $5 and available before the show. showings will include live folk music. The readings begin at 7:30 both nights, and tickets are $5. Friday and Saturday will be the only performances, McMullan says, since August in East Texas is just too hot for a Sunday matinee.

A pastor for more than 25 years, Tomlin wrote a series titled “Whispering Pines.” Shortly after his death in 2005, the theater performed a tribute to his work.

“He was very well known and beloved,” said McMullan, who said she feels it is an appropriate time to present the tribute again for East Texas audiences.

“He really captured East Texas characters,” she said.

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ARound the community How to Start a Garden Workshop at library

The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites the community to attend How to Start a Garden, a workshop for adults at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Participants will learn the basics of how to design a garden from start to finish.

Presenters Rachel Payne, Jocelyn Moore and Elia Ali will also explore the benefits of raised beds, mulch, great plants for East Texas and the major benefits of a fall garden.

The workshop will be held during Lego Club so kids can play while parents learn. Please call 936-5592970 to register.

Plan a sober ride for Labor Day holiday

As celebrations are finalized to mark the last days of summer, the

Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to make a plan leading up to the Labor Day holiday — a plan for a safe and sober ride home.

“Drinking and driving remains a big problem in Texas,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “If you plan to drink, you must plan ahead for a safe and sober ride home. It’s a plan that could save a family — even your own — from the heartbreak of losing a loved one.”

TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign kicked off Tuesday in San Antonio and runs through Sept. 5 to coincide with Labor Day and increased DWI enforcement in Texas. During the Labor Day holiday period in 2015, there were 359 alcohol-related crashes that led to 12 fatalities and 36 serious injuries.

For more information or media inquiries, contact Rhonda Oaks at Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or 936-6334395.

Changing how we talk about trees

Texas A&M Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Paul Johnson says it is not enough for communities to sustainably manage and care for the urban forest. In order to make a lasting difference, individual people have to get engaged, educated and enthused about trees. And Johnson has made it his life’s work to spread the word.

All who will listen — Johnson’s audiences — are vast and varied.

But he wants to reach the general public. Urban and community forestry — tree population management and the field of arboriculture — single-tree management, are lesser known outside of the forestry and horticulture disciplines in which the fields developed. Johnson chooses to speak beyond the proverbial choir, and his messages are far-reaching.

With a long and active history of making state and national public appearances, he has presented more than 500 programs covering 75 subjects including Team Lorax.

Johnson has been an urban forester with Texas A&M Forest Service since 2004. Under his leadership, urban and community forestry outreach has helped increase public awareness of the value of urban trees; set quality standards for tree planting and care; and provided guidance for communities toward sustainable tree care management.

For information, visit www.isaarbor.com.

For the record

Moises Chavarria Ramirez, 39, should not have appeared in the arrests in the Sunday, Aug. 14 paper. He was not arrested. His name mistakenly appeared on the booking report.

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Obituaries

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Death notices Santos Garcia Najar

Funeral Mass for Santos Garcia Najar, 70, of Nacogdoches will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the funeral home with Father Luis Rancancio officiating. Burial will be held in Mexico.

Mr. Najar died Wed. Aug. 17, 2016, in Nacogdoches. He was born Dec. 13, 1945, in San Juan Capistrano Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico.

Jeannell N. Hannah

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, with rosary at 7 p.m.

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Crime

Local man charged in child porn, assault From staff reports A 38-year-old Nacogdoches man is facing multiple charges of sexual assaulting a child under 10 years old, according to a statement released Wednesday from Nacogdoches County Sheriff Jason Bridges.

John Paul Jones was being held Wednesday in the Tarrant County Jail awaiting transport back to Nacogdoches County.

A co-worker called police after seeing videos of the assault on Jones’ iPad, according to reports.

Local sheriff’s investigators learned

of the complaint Aug. 5 and were able to identify a possible victim, who was taken to Harold’s House for an interview.

Local investigators, along with the Texas Rangers, went to Arlington on Aug. 10 to conduct an interview with Jones, “who gave a full confession to Jones authorities,” Bridges stated, adding that “investigators also seized an iPad that belonged to the suspect, who had admitted that he had deleted videos of sexual assault crimes.”

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Shelley Brophy, mayor pro tem, reads a proclamation at the Farmers Market declaring it Farmers Market Week Aug. 7 through 13. The week celebrated farmers, food artisans, crafters and artists who sell their wares each week at the Hitchlot at the corner of West Main and Pearl Streets from 8 a.m. until noon each Saturday.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park at a later date.

Celebration of life for Jeannell N. Hannah, 71, of Garrison will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home.

Ms. Hannah died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, in Nacogdoches. She was born Aug. 8, 1945, in Garrison.

Steve William Jameson Funeral for Steve William Jameson, 65, of Center will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. James Goodwyn officiating. Burial will be at Campti Cemetery in

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Center.

Mr. Jameson died Tues., Aug. 16, 2016, in Center. He was born June 30, 1951, in Galveston.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 2016, at the funeral home.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Pending Gail Ruth Martin, 63, of Nacogdoches County, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Nacogdoches County; Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home.

Health

Lawyer: Mom accused in drownings dealt with mental illness HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston mother accused of drowning her two children in her home’s bathtub has a history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, her attorney said Wednesday.

Sheborah Thomas, 30, had been set to apThomas pear in court but remained in the Harris County Jail undergoing a mental health evaluation, attorney Alvin Nunnery said after the hearing.

Nunnery described Thomas as being in a catatonic, almost incoherent state when he visited her Tuesday. He has been appointed by the court to represent Thomas following her arrest Sunday on two counts of capital murder under 10 years of age for the deaths of her 5-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.

“She had a previous diagnosis of schizophrenia, as well as bipolar disorder. She also is currently severely, severely depressed.

In either event, she is unable to make her court appearance today,” he said. “We will evaluate

CVB » From 1B record their meetings to improve transparency.

“I think it can work pretty well,” Watson said. “It seems to be something we can probably work with.”

The meetings will not be broadcast on public-access Suddenlink Channel 21 or streamed online.

“That takes care of the major issues the board had,” Watson said.

Rick Still made the motion to record the meetings, and Tracie Lasater seconded it.

“We think the only main concern was the expense ... and only one person requested it,” Kati Kennedy said.

her situation in the next couple of days.”

Nunnery said Thomas, who is being held without bond, had been prescribed medication but had not been taking it. Thomas’ next court appearance was set for Aug. 25.

According to a probable cause affidavit in the case, Thomas told police that she drowned her two children Friday after picking them up from daycare and feeding them. Authorities allege Thomas drowned her daughter first in her home’s bathtub and then did the same to her son, forcing their heads underwater.

Police say investigators are still trying to determine a motive, but belie Thomas acted alone.

Autopsies have been ordered.

On Sunday, Thomas tried to first bury the bodies next to her house but was not able to dig a deep enough hole, authorities said. She then rolled the bodies underneath a neighbor’s house, according to the affidavit.

An acquaintance who was helping Thomas move on Sunday alerted police after Thomas calmly told him that she had killed her two children, according to authorities.

Other city boards and committees and SFA regents, Nacogdoches ISD trustees and Nacogdoches County commissioners stream or record their regular meetings.

The CVB’s projected budget for 2016-17 is about $600,000. As an autonomous organization for which city council members have the authority to appoint, reappoint and remove board members, and to approve or amend their bylaws and budgets, the CVB receives 72.5 percent of the city’s 7 percent hotel-occupancy tax revenue, and Texas law mandates the organization spend that money on anything that promotes overnight stays.

To watch city meetings, visit www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=1096.

A forensic analysis of the iPad conducted by the Lufkin Police Department yielded four videos of child pornography, Bridges’ statement said.

Seven arrest warrants were issued Aug. 12, including four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, one count of indecency with a child and two counts of possession of child pornography. Jones surrendered himself at the Tarrant County Jail the same day, and has been held without bond.

Bridges said since the charges include child pornography, his office will present the case to the FBI for federal charges.

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Police Report

Driver collides with carport on Center Highway Intoxicated driver, 3000 block of Center Hwy. Officers responded to a residence in reference to a vehicle accident. “It was determined that the driver of a vehicle had collided with a carport on the property. Upon contact ... officer observed signs of intoxication.”

The driver was arrested.

Assault, 2400 block of Saratoga Street. A woman was involved in a disturbance with the father of her child. She said he pulled her hair and pushed her but she did not want to file charges.

Controlled substance problem, 1400 block of Douglass Road.

During a traffic stop, the officer noted an odor of marijuana. During a search, a clear plastic bag containing marijuana was found. The registered owner claimed the marijuana and was arrested.

Harassment, 900 block of Maple Avenue, Cushing. A woman said she was afraid of her ex-boyfriend and didn’t want him returning to her residence.

Assist complaint, 5000 block of FM 2864. A deputy spoke to a complainant in reference to threatening statements directed at a woman who was a victim of a felony offense.

Disturbance in progress, 5300 block of Hwy. 7 West. A deputy responded to a disturbance call and talked to a man who “just wanted his ex-girlfriend to leave.” He also asked the deputy about the eviction process. The woman said she would leave the residence for a while to let things “cool off.”

Harassment, 300 block of CR 521. A deputy tried to contact a man to issue a warning not to make threatening, annoying or harassing phone calls to his child’s mother but was unable to reach him.

Animal problem, 400 block of CR 412. The owner of a dog that a neighbor said was coming in her yard and being aggressive secured the animal behind a fence at another residence.

Juvenile problem, 100 block of Doris Drive. A woman said her teenage son was causing problems with his younger siblings. They were separated for the night.

Suspicious vehicles were reported on US 59 at Hill’s Drive Thru, at the west park area of Lake Nacogdoches, at the Martinsville Post Office and in the 4000 block of Hwy. 7 East. No criminal activity was associated with the vehicles.

Suspicious vehicle, 800 block of Cypress Avenue, Cushing.

Deputies located an occupied vehicle parked at a store in Cushing.

Both people were identified and the “female passenger was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.” She was cited and they left the scene.

Controlled substance problem, Lanana and East Main streets.

During a traffic stop for defective equipment, deputies located a “misdemeanor amount of illicit narcotics and narcotic equipment.”

An arrest was made.

Arrests included: Matthew Marlin Christensen, 19, possession of marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia; Kelvin Lane, 55, driving while intoxicated; Carolyn Denise McGowan, 25, possession of marijuana; Tyler Lee Merritt, 23, motion to revoke probation; Nicholas A. Runnels, 19, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.

SFA POLICE DEPARTMENT No reports were filed.

JAIL POPULATION On Wednesday morning, 249 inmates were at the Nacogdoches County jail. According to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, the maximum population is 292.

NACOGDOCHES FIRE & RESCUE Vehicle fire, Stallings Drive.

Cooking fire, Starr Avenue.

Reptile removal, Swift Street.

Emergency sick call, North Street.

Medical assists on EJ Campbell Boulevard, Northway Drive and Pearl Street.

Assist lifting heavy patient, Third Street.

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Pets of the week

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Left: Dee oh Gee (D.O.G) is a 6-month-old plott hound and pit bull terrier mix. He’s energetic and has been at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter since July 11. Right: Melody is a friendly and curious 2-month-old tabby cat who has been at the shelter since Aug. 11.

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Accident » From 1B known as Gladstone. The two survivors were taken by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center in Durango. Lanita Adkison is reportedly in serious condition at

a Denver hospital, while Gary Adkison is being treated in Durango with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

King joined Holly Springs as associate

pastor in 2010. He and his wife, Brittany Adkison-King, have two young sons, Beckham and Britton. Bryson Adkison and his wife of two years, Holly, have a baby daughter.

The church announced Wednesday that a Saturday family fun day is being canceled and has requested prayers.

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Your elected officials Interested in letting your elected officials know what you think? Here are addresses and phone numbers that might come in handy. Fax numbers are listed when available. ­­­

U.S. White House Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Gov. Greg Abbott Room 200, State Capitol, Austin, TX 78701 1-800-252-9600 512-463-2000 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Capitol Station, PO Box 12068, Austin, TX 78711 512-463-0001 U.S. Sen. John Cornyn 517 Hart, Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2934 http://Cornyn.Senate.gov

Tyler office: 903-593-0902 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Dirksen Senate Bldg.

Ste. SDB-40B Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5922 U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert 2243 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-3035

State Sen. Robert Nichols P.O. Box 12068, Austin, TX 78711 Office: 512-463-0103

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Nacogdoches, TX 75961 564-4252 State Rep. Travis Clardy P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78711-2910 512-463-0592

Parents, have the talk The bell rang at 3 p.m., signaling the end of the first day of school and the beginning of a new school year. Casey couldn’t get out of the building fast enough.

As she walked quickly to the parking lot, she turned on her cellphone. Keeping them turned off during school hours was a new rule.

As she jumped into the car, she thought about how great her senior year was going to be. Her phone rang.

It was Amanda. She wanted to know what time band practice was scheduled, and was the cheer squad getting together.

Another call beeped in. She would call Amanda back. It was Brandon asking where she would be later in the evening. They made plans to meet at the mall.

A chime signaled an incoming text message. It was Tamara. She wanted to know what Casey thought about the new math teacher. And what about that new girl — seems nice enough, but did she really wear that outfit on the first day of school? Casey laughed as she and Tamara sent texts, emojis and Minions back and forth.

She opened her Facebook page. Some of her friends had already posted about the first day of school. She searched Snapchat for firstday photos. Back to Facebook to check for new posts and to like the ones her friends had posted. She quickly scanned through Twitter. Oh, and Bev had asked her to check out a pin on Pinterest that was really cool.

As Casey scrolled the social media pages, another phone call interrupted her.

It was her mom. Casey was sure she wanted to know how the day went and if she was home. As the vehicle came to a stop in the driveway, she thought about how the 11-minute trip to and from school wouldn’t be so bad this year. She answered the phone Rhonda Oaks and assured her mom she was fine.

Then she turned the ignition off.

This scenario is more common than many of us realize.

With school beginning in a few days, please don’t let your teen driver mirror what has become an all-toonormal routine of driving and using a cellphone. Casey will be lucky if she makes it to graduation without an accident if this driving pattern continues. But how can we change it?

Laws are great and grand, but I am not sure the creation of new laws will ultimately make a difference in distracted driving statistics. It is a difficult law to enforce without actually witnessing a texting driver.

Even worse is that it’s not only teenagers who are guilty of being distracted. We all are. In 2008, the engineer of a commuter train in Los Angeles was reportedly texting shortly before the train slammed into another freight train. Twenty-five people died. In December 2014, a Tennessee school bus driver was texting when his bus

crashed into another school bus, killing two students. The dangers of distracted driving are real for all of us.

We know that teens are more easily distracted than adults and this might be an issue that parents can help solve. While you can’t police your teens around the clock, you can preach, preach and preach some more about the dangers of distracted driving.

With more than 100,000 traffic crashes in Texas each year caused by distracted driving, TxDOT is reminding everyone that using a phone while driving is a risky habit.

Additionally, a teen driver who is posting to social media, checking emails, watching a video, eating, changing CDs or any combination of these activities is a dangerous concoction that when added to driving a vehicle can be life-altering.

I have used this space before to spread this very important message. This time, as school bells ring signaling the beginning of a new school year, I am asking you to please have “the talk” with your teen drivers. Not the talk about sex or bullying or being a responsible student, though those are important conversations. Have the talk about distracted driving, and how doing anything else behind the wheel of a vehicle other than driving can cause them or someone else to lose their life.

The gist of that talk should be “You talk. You text. You crash.” It is a simple message. Please do it. Please do it today.

Rhonda Oaks is public information officer for TxDOT.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

By The Associated Press — Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2016. There are 135 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 18, 1846, during the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces led by Gen. Stephen W. Kearny occupied Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico.

In 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents to be born in present-day America, on what is now Roanoke Island in North Carolina. (However, the Roanoke colony ended up mysteriously disappearing.)

In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing all American women’s right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it.

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In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King dedicated the Thousand Islands Bridge connecting the United States and Canada.

In 1954, during the Eisenhower administration, Assistant Secretary of Labor James Ernest Wilkins became the first black official to attend a meeting of the Cabinet as he sat in for Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell.

In 1958, the novel “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov was first published in New York by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, almost three years after it was originally published in Paris.

In 1963, James Meredith became the first black student to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

It was the right decision to choose to record meeting

ublic mistrust of government entities is real, especially when people don’t understand how appointed or elected representatives reach their decisions.

That is why it is so important to be as transparent as possible, and that includes recording meetings for taxpayers to watch at their convenience.

On Wednesday, members of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board of directors unanimously agreed to record their regular meetings and archive the footage on the city’s website — and they found a way to do it at no cost. That decision came a month after they decided because of concerns about the cost, and after a Nacogdoches City Council member urged them to become more transparent.

That council member is Mike Keller, and we thank him for his participation in this issue.

CVB board members made the right decision on Wednesday. And we encourage people, in their free time, to take the time to watch how their government works. The people who serve on these boards give of their time freely taking care of the public’s business.

In this age of technological advances and people’s determination to stay connected in their busier-than-ever lives using their cellphones, laptops, iPads and other devices, it’s good that the CVB joins other city and county boards and committees in streaming or recording their meetings. We would encourage any board tasked with spending taxpayer dollars who are not filming their meetings to reconsider.

Members of governing boards should want to be as open as possible and follow every state and federal law. Recording and archiving meetings goes a long way to that end.

Accountability and transparency is at the heart of openness and trust.

YOUR TURN

Failure of the media

My 70th birthday looms near, so I have had the opportunity to watch our political system for decades. In all of the time, through the presidential campaigns beginning with Nixon vs. Humphrey in 1968, I have never seen so-called “journalists” adopt such biases, irrational behavior, studiously ignoring important facts, cover-ups and blatant cheerleading for any presidential candidate such as is being done for Hillary Clinton. These same press organizations level ruthless attacks, lies, out-of-context statements, misleading reporting, outright deception and maliciousness against Donald Trump to quote one wag, “If Trump walked on water the media would accuse him of not being able to swim.”

I know that Donald Trump is far from faultless in this, but my point here is that our democratic republic is doomed without a reasonably impartial fourth estate. Whether you identify as independent, Democrat or Republican, this degeneration of the “free” press into an advocacy group for one political party scare you to death. Every tyranny that has taken root in modern times was protected and nurtured by a controlled and compliant media until it was too late for citizens to act. If many of you would put down your cellphone, or turn off “Dancing with the Stars” long enough to read a couple of history books, you would see what is happening right before your eyes.

To paraphrase Santayana, “those who are ignorant of history are condemned to repeat it.”

Hugh Byars, Nacogdoches

Taking issue with the race I would like to know who is in charge of the safety for this event at the Civic Center.

The first problem was with the weather. A bad storm went through with high wind, heavy rain and lightning. The announcer told the crowd that it was up to them to take cover or not. I even went to a sheriff deputy about it and he said he would watch it. What a joke. I took my wife and went for cover — what would happen if a lot of fans would have got hurt because no one cared?

The number two problem is the track is not set up for these high-power racing machines. Just a guardrail, no catch fence, one of these machines gets loose or airborne, there was nothing to stop it from going into the stands.

The number three problem is no squad at the location. A fire department was on the grounds standing back in one corner instead of putting firefighters along the track if there was a fire. In which there was two, and they let the driver stay in the vehicle while it was burning. The firefighter tried to stand 10 feet away and out these fires out. I’m an 18-year retired firefighter, and what I saw at this event there was no safety. All that was cared about was putting on that event.

Randie Shively, Nacogdoches

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday outlined his vision for how the Vatican will promote family and life issues, naming an American moderate to head the new Vatican office for families and laity and directing related institutes to give merciful care to spiritually wounded Catholics.

Dallas Bishop Kevin Farrell, a former Legion of Christ priest whose brother is also a top Vatican official, now becomes the highest-ranking American at the Holy See. Francis appointed the Irishborn Farrell on Wednesday as he formally created the new Dicastery for the Laity, Families and Life, which combines several Vatican offices into one.

Francis also named an Italian moderate, Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia, to head two academic institutes affiliated with the new laity office — one dealing with bioethics, the other with marriage — and told Paglia he should focus on promoting the merciful side of church doctrine.

Combined, the appointments signal a more moderate direction for Vatican offices responsible for hot-button, culture war issues such as abortion, contraception, marriage and divorce.

Farrell is known as a moderate with a warm, friendly approach that balances a strong emphasis on social justice issues with a defense of church teaching on issues such as abortion.

DALLAS (AP) — Aetna will abandon Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges next year in Texas and 10 other states amid financial concerns.

The nation’s third-largest insurer has not released specifics on how many clients in Texas use the exchange. But in rate increase filings, Aetna reported about 84,000 customers in the individual marketplace in Texas. And 1.1 million Texans were enrolled in the federal exchange as of March 31, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Aetna announced late Monday that a secondquarter pretax loss of $200 million from its individual insurance coverage helped it decide to limit exposure to the exchanges. Aetna also reported

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Paglia too is a moderate, an Italian who was responsible for investigating and pushing through the beatification of slain El Salvador Archbishop Oscar Romero over opposition from Latin American conservatives who accused Romero of Marxist sympathies.

The two institutes Paglia now heads — the Pontifical Academy for Life and the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family — were created during the pontificate of the conservative Polish pope to assert church doctrine on core sexual morals, bioethics and marriage. The institutes’ members were often

hard-liners and their conferences often featured only like-minded academics.

In a letter to Paglia, Francis said he wanted the institutes to focus on imbuing church teaching on life and marriage issues with mercy, opening dialogue with other academic and scientific centers, Christian and not.

“Bowing before the wounds of mankind, to understand them, treat them and heal them is the job of a church that believes in the light and strength of the resurrected Christ, able to go even to places of tension and conflict like a field hospital,” Francis wrote to Paglia.

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Judges in separate cases in Ellis County, south of Dallas, have warned him about postings that reveal details of court proceedings.

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GRAND PRAIRIE (AP) — A Dallasarea boy who’s not yet a teenager plans to attend Cornell University this fall and study engineering physics and math.

A Cornell tweet Monday welcomed Jeremy Shuler of Grand Prairie, saying: “He’s 12, he’s from Texas, and he’s very, very smart.”

Jeremy was home schooled.

His high school diploma is from the Texas Tech University Independent School District, a flexible online program.

Jeremy’s parents are aerospace engineers. His father, Andy, earned his degree from Cornell — an Ivy League school in Ithaca, New York.

Engineering Dean Lance Collins says Jeremy is a very advanced and has already demonstrated an incredible ability to learn at the collegiate level.

A Texas Tech statement says Jeremy’s father works for Lockheed Martin, transferred to New York and the family was moving to Ithaca.

Man gets 60 years for killing woman with hammer ABILENE (AP) — A West Texas man must serve 60 years in prison for the 2015 hammer beating death of a woman he had dated.

Cody Adam Alvarez was sentenced Tuesday in Abilene.

The 33-year-old Abilene man on Monday pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Alexis Baker.

The body of the 26-year-old victim was discovered in her Abilene home by her mother.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE The Etoile I S D will hold a public meeting at 06:00 PM, 08/30/2016 in Etoile ISD Board Room,16039 FM 226, Etoile, Tx. 75944. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

1.170000 /$100 0.140000 /$100

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories: Maintenance and Operations Debt Service Total Expenditures

0.000% Increase 0.000% Increase 0.000% Increase

0.040% Decrease 0.020% Decrease 0.030% Decrease

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04 Tax Code) Total appraised value of all property Total appraised value of new property Total taxable value of all property Total taxable value of new property

Preceding Tax Year 68,040,560 316,070 43,868,320 252,860

Current Tax Year 68,542,500 446,875 44,097,030 357,500

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness $2,355,000.00.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Last Year’s Rate

Maintenance Interest & Local & Sinking Revenue Operations Fund* Total Per Student 1.170000 0.140000 1.310000 $4758.00

State Revenue Per Student $6390.00

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service

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$6358.00

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$6236.00

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year 63,360.00 25,688.00 1.31 336.51

This Year 63,360.00 25,688.00 1.31 336.51 (0.00)

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.310000. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of 1.310000.

Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment: Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s)

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Dragons to get early challenge with scrimmage against J. Tyler

With teams like Kilgore, Lufkin and Gilmer just around the corner, the Nacogdoches Dragons need a good challenge in a scrimmage to see how they measure up.

One’s coming in the form of the John Tyler Lions.

Coming off a 4-6 season, the Dragons will scrimmage the Lions at 7:15 Friday at Dragon Stadium.

It will be the only scrimmage tune-up before the lights come on for good. Nacogdoches opens the 2016 season against Kilgore at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26.

Behind Kilgore is Class 6A and rival Lufkin. On down the line is a game with Gilmer.

Well, you get the picture.

Seven of the Dragons’ 10 opponents this season were in the playoffs last year. That puts some significance on the Dragons

performing well against John Tyler, a District 11-6A squad that returns 12 starters from an 8-4 finish in 2015.

“That is why we set this up with them — they are a good football team,” NHS coach Bobby Reyes said. “We need to see where we are.”

Reyes’ Dragons are about to conclude their second week of football camp. The coach said the players reported in good shape and ready to practice.

He said the scrimmage Friday will put some gray areas in the spotlight. Those areas rest in the offensive line and the secondary, which lost Texas signee Brandon Jones and Trinity Valley Community College recruit Corey Lane.

“We want to see improvement in the offensive line with our blocking and protection,” Reyes said. “Our secondary has some new faces. Those are two important areas where we want to see how we perform.”

One strength that will be on display is the

defensive line, which returns several full timers and some good depth, Reyes said.

The coach said that group of players is experienced, has good size and is talented, a good combination.

The coach said for the first time since he’s been at Nacogdoches, the defensive line should be able to hold its own against opponents’ offensive fronts.

That group could come in handy against John Tyler, which is annually a fast and physical team.

“It all starts Friday,” Reyes said. “We’ve got to see where we are and build on it every week and get better. Our schedule is pretty good, yeah. There’s not a patsy on it.”

The scrimmage will feature a controlled format early.

The second half of the scrimmage will consist of a game-like format.

The freshmen and junior varsity football, teams will scrimmage John Tyler at 6 p.m. Friday.

Pro baseball Houston Astros George Springer is safe at third base ahead of the throw to St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jebb Gyorkoin in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday in Houston. St. Louis won the game 8-2 to take both games of a series with the Astros.

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Baseball standings American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 69 52 .570 — Boston 67 52 .563 1 Baltimore 66 53 .555 2 New York 61 59 .508 7½ Tampa Bay 50 69 .420 18 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 68 50 .576 — Detroit 63 57 .525 6 Kansas City 60 60 .500 9 57 62 .479 11½ Chicago Minnesota 49 71 .408 20 West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 72 50 .590 — Seattle 63 55 .534 7 Houston 61 59 .508 10 Oakland 52 69 .430 19½ Los Angeles 50 69 .420 20½ Tuesday’s Games Boston 5, Baltimore 3 Toronto 12, N.Y. Yankees 6 Cleveland 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 6, Detroit 1 Minnesota 4, Atlanta 2 Tampa Bay 15, San Diego 1 Texas 5, Oakland 4, 10 innings St. Louis 8, Houston 5 L.A. Angels 7, Seattle 6 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 4 Tampa Bay 2, San Diego 0 St. Louis 8, Houston 2 Boston 8, Baltimore 1, 6 innings Minnesota 10, Atlanta 3 Chicago White Sox 10, Cleveland 7 Kansas City 4, Detroit 1 Texas 6, Oakland 2 Seattle at L.A. Angels, late Thursday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 4-9) at Detroit (Boyd 4-2), 12:10 p.m.

Houston (Musgrove 1-0) at Baltimore (Gausman 3-10), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Rodon 3-8) at Cleveland (Salazar 11-4), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Duffey 8-8) at Kansas City (Gee 4-6), 7:15 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 14-7) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 6-13), late Friday’s Games Houston at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 6:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 70 49 .588 — Miami 62 58 .517 8½ New York 60 59 .504 10 Philadelphia 56 65 .463 15 Atlanta 44 76 .367 26½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 76 43 .639 — 64 56 .533 12½ St. Louis Pittsburgh 62 56 .525 13½ Milwaukee 52 67 .437 24 Cincinnati 50 69 .420 26 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 67 52 .563 — San Francisco 66 54 .550 1½ Colorado 58 63 .479 10 San Diego 50 70 .417 17½ Arizona 49 70 .412 18 ———Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 0, 1st game L.A. Dodgers 15, Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 6, Miami 3 Minnesota 4, Atlanta 2 Tampa Bay 15, San Diego 1 Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 1, 2nd game St. Louis 8, Houston 5 Colorado 6, Washington 2 N.Y. Mets 7, Arizona 5 Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 3 Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay 2, San Diego 0 St. Louis 8, Houston 2 Colorado 12, Washington 10 Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 5 L.A. Dodgers 7, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 10, Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 3, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 1 N.Y. Mets at Arizona, late Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (Davies 9-5) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 14-5), 1:20 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 3-4) at Philadelphia (Eickhoff 8-12), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Fernandez 12-6) at Cincinnati (Straily 8-6), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Lopez 1-1) at Atlanta (Whalen 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Bradley 4-8) at San Diego (Clemens 2-2), late N.Y. Mets (deGrom 7-5) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-7), late

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Cards sweep Astros in quick series St. Louis runs winning streak to four games behind Martinez HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Martinez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Jeremy Hazelbaker and Brandon Moss hit home runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday.

The Cardinals have won four straight and have a slim hold on the second NL wild-card spot over the Pirates and Marlins.

Martinez (11-7) pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, allowing a run while striking out seven. He retired 15 of the first 16 batters before giving up a leadoff double to Teoscar Hernandez in the sixth. Martinez leads St. Louis pitchers with 11 starts of seven or more innings.

Martinez had allowed 14 runs over his previous three starts.

St. Louis is averaging 7.5 runs per game during this winning streak and began its offensive frenzy Wednesday in the third inning against starter Doug Fister.

Eight Cardinals batted in the three-run third inning, highlighted by Stephen Piscotty’s two-run single and Yadier Molina’s RBI double.

Hazelbaker bashed a 3-2 pitch from Fister in the fourth for his first home run since July 29. Moss blew it open in the seventh with a three-run homer off Tony Sipp.

St. Louis has 49 home runs since the AllStar break to lead the National League.

Fister (11-8) gave up four runs, seven hits and a walk while striking three in four innings.

Yu Darvish struck out nine, and the Texas Rangers beat Oakland 6-2 on Wednesday night, giving the right-hander his first victory in his last 11 starts against the AL Westrival Athletics.

Darvish (4-3) had a demonstrative show of emotion, pumping his fist and letting out a shout, after striking out Coco Crisp to end the seventh inning. Darvish came back for the eighth, but was pulled after Danny Valencia’s leadoff double.

Crisp struck out three times after homering on the second pitch of the game. Jake Smolinski went deep leading off the fifth for the only other run off Darvish.v

Neymar, Brazil come out blazing in Olympic soccer semifinals Brazil started the day 16th in the medal standings, with only three golds in the first 11 days. Two of the country’s best chances remaining to reach the top of the podium were competing Wednesday, with the men’s soccer team in the afternoon and Agatha and Barbara scheduled to go for gold in beach volleyball just before midnight.

Empty seats have been prevalent across Rio, but not at the Maracana Stadium, where they packed in to watch Neymar and Co. They didn’t have to wait long, with Neymar scoring 15 seconds into the game. It was the fastest goal in men’s Olympic history, and Brazil led 3-0 going into halftime to cruise into the final.

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Sunday’s Games Houston 24, San Francisco 13 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Cincinnati at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Oakland at Green Bay, 7 p.m.

Chicago at New England, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 9 p.m.

Friday’s Games New York Jets at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

“We don’t want to disappoint the fans,” Brazil midfielder Renato Augusto said. “They want us to play well and they want us to win the gold.”

Neymar added a goal on a penalty kick in stoppage time, and Gabriel Jesus also scored twice for Brazil, which got off to a slow start in the tournament. But the team picked up the pace and will face Germany, which beat Nigeria 2-0 in the other semifinal match. Germany’s senior team trounced Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals of the World Cup in Rio two years ago.

“Hey Germany, just wait, your turn is coming up!” a fired-up fan base chanted.

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn

became the first 18-hole leader in the history of women’s golf in the Olympics. Jutanugarn shot 6-under 65 for a one-shot lead over seven-time major champion Inbee Park and Seiyoung Kim, both of South Korea. This is the first time for women’s golf to be in the Olympics since the Paris Games in 1900, and back then it was only a nine-hole competition.

Agatha and Barbara, the defending world champions, beat Americans Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross in the semifinals on Tuesday night to reach the finals. They will play Germany’s Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst on Wednesday night.

Miami at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Carolina at Tennessee, 2 p.m.

New York Giants at Buffalo, 3 p.m.

Baltimore at Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Houston, 7 p.m.

San Francisco at Denver, 8 p.m.

Kansas City at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Maybe Neymar and his teammates can make the Olympics a success for Brazil after all.

Brazil’s celebrated men’s soccer team rolled to a 6-0 win over Honduras in the semifinals Wednesday to earn a spot in the gold medal match.

In other action across the Rio Games, the United States men’s basketball team beat Argentina 105-78, Americans Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross won bronze in beach volleyball and the Jamaicans had a big night at the track with Elaine Thompson winning the women’s 200 meters and Usain Bolt cruising to a win in the semifinals of the men’s 200.

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Topwaters attracting bass on Lake Nacogdoches

by Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

NACOGDOCHES: Water level is 1.85 feet low and fairly clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s.

Bass anglers reporting sporadic schooling activity prior to the rain and cool down, hitting topwaters, ‘Traps and small Flukes. Also some fish hitting plastics and frogs around shallow grass and pads. Main lake points and humps giving a few fish on Carolina rigs and shaky heads.

Crappie are fair around brush piles in 18-25 feet.

FORK: Water level is 1.50 feet low and clear. Water temp in the upper 80s, low 90s.

Tony Parker at the Minnow Bucket said bass fishing is fair using topwaters and frogs at first light. Texas rig worms and drop shots are working during mid-morning, 2-10 feet on points. Also some fish taking swim baits and Carolina rigs on points in 25-30 feet; the fish are suspended off bottom.

Crappie are slow. Catfish are excellent over baited holes in 2025 feet.

PALESTINE: Water level is 1.13 feet low and stained to fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Ricky Vandergriff said bass are good to 5 pounds on black/blue Senkos around boat houses and the islands up north. Bladed jigs, swim baits and deep cranks are producing the better fish in 1015 feet of water.

Crappie are fair under the Highway 155 bridges. Catfish are excellent in 14 feet around baited holes using night crawlers. White bass are slow.

PINKSTON: Water level is about 18 inches low and clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Alan Spruiell said bass are fair to 11 pounds in 14-16 feet using Texas rigs along break lines. Also some fish hanging tight to outside grass lines in 8-10 feet and along channel breaks. A few fish are hitting topwaters and frogs early. Spoons are working good around suspended school bass.

Crappie are good to 11⁄2 pounds on live shiners suspended in 10 feet of water.

CEDAR CREEK: Water level about 1.16 low and stained.

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Ex-Aggie Golden on probation; will play for SLC school McNeese COLLEGE STATION (AP) — A former Texas A&M player has been released from prison on probation after serving three months of a 10-year sentence for robbery.

The Bryan-College Station Eagleeports ex-defensive lineman Isaiah Golden of Carthage received probation Tuesday. Under an agreement for his guilty plea for robbery, Golden had his sentence re-evaluated by state District Judge Travis Bryan III to determine if probation was a more appropriate sentence than prison.

Golden must still pay a $1,500 fine and testify against another ex-A&M player, linebacker Darian Claiborne, who like Golden was arrested in 2014 and dismissed from the team. Court documents indicate Golden and Claiborne were accused of robbing three men at gunpoint during an alleged drug deal.

Golden in on the roster at McNeese State, a Southland Conference school.

Stone molding falls off stadium — After a hefty piece of stone molding fell from the brick exterior of Ohio University’s football stadium onto a sidewalk, other similar moldings have been removed as a precaution and work is underway to stabilize the wall before the team’s home opener in early September.

No one was hurt when the 8-inch-thick piece — measuring about 2 ½ feet by 4 feet — evidently crashed down at the southwest corner of Peden Stadium from a part of the stands that was built in 1929, the school said in a statement. A door and a cabinet of audio and video equipment were damaged.

The school said the support system underneath the stone molding apparently failed.

Water temp in the mid-80s.

Fishing guide Jason Barber said white bass and hybrids are fair on humps in 14-24 feet, hitting slabs. Black bass are fair around docks and brush piles using plastics and cranks. Carolina rigs and Texas rigs and deep cranks are the ticket around deeper structure. Crappie are slow around bridges and brush piles in 16-24 feet, suspended 1012 feet down. Catfish are fair to 20 pounds in 20-30 feet of water on humps using cut shad and shrimp.

ATHENS: Water level is about 7 inches low and slightly stained. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Jim Brack said bass fishing has been good. Lots of school fish in the 1-3 pound range, some to 5 pounds, using small Flukes, topwaters and small spinnerbaits. A few fish showing up around brush piles in 15-20 feet.

Crappie are slow.

RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water level is 6 inches low and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Larry Winters at Midway Landing says bass fishing has been slow to fair around flooded willows, brush and stumps in 2-6 feet using cranks, Texas rig

plastics and square bill cranks.

Catfish are good on windy points over baited holes using punch bait, cut shad and night crawlers. Crappie anglers reporting a few keepers in standing timber, 15-20 feet, suspended 7-8 feet. White bass are fair on points and humps in 22-28 feet using spoons.

MONTICELLO: Water level is 7 inches low and fairly clear.

Water temp in upper 80s, 90s.

Bass fishing has been fair on frogs, Texas rigs and Senkos tossed around pads on points.

Also some fish reported on cranks and Carolina rigs.

CONROE: Water level is 8 inches low and clear. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Butch Terpe said bass fishing has been good to 6 pounds using cranks and Texas rigs around shoreline rock down south. Also some fish coming up north around the national forest area. Catfish are fair over baited holes in 18-22 feet using cheese bait and punch bait. Hybrids are fair to 6 pounds on pet spoon rigs trolling in 15-20 feet of water on humps and points.

WRIGHT PATMAN: Water level is 6.91 feet high and fairly clear to stained. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Lake regular Mike Yoder said

bass fishing has been excellent; big numbers of quality fish coming on square bills and Texas rigs in 3-8 feet of water hopping point to point. Crappie hanging around bushes on points in the same depth range, hitting shiners.

‘PINES: Water level is 6 inches high and fairly clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s, low 90s.

Local bass pro Jim Tutt said bass anglers are reporting some solid fish early in the day using topwaters, frogs and Flukes around grass and flooded bushes up north. Farther south, points and river channel swings are giving up decent numbers on cranks and Texas rigs.

Catfish are good over baited holes in 10-15 feet. Crappie are fair around brush piles using live shiners.

NACONICHE: Water level is at full pool and stained to clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s.

Lake regular David Russell said bass fishing has been fair to 2-3 pounds in standing timber in 14-17 feet of water using Texas rig plastics. A few fish also reported on frogs tossed around thick cover. Schooling activity is hit or miss in standing timber. No report on crappie.

LIVINGSTON: Water

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE The Central Heights I S D will hold a public meeting at 07:00 PM, 08/29/2016 in Board Room, Central Heights ISD Nacogdoches. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

1.040000 /$100 0.330000 /$100

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories: Maintenance and Operations Debt Service Total Expenditures

4.090% Increase 11.790% Increase 4.810% Increase

0.000% Decrease 0.000% Decrease 0.000% Decrease

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04 Tax Code) Total appraised value of all property Total appraised value of new property Total taxable value of all property Total taxable value of new property

Preceding Tax Year 159,571,280 7,357,640 112,736,270 6,253,990

Current Tax Year 160,635,350 4,313,912 112,067,860 3,451,130

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness $13,385,000.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE The Cushing I S D will hold a public meeting at 07:00 PM, 08/29/2016 in Cushing ISD Administration Board Room, 1088 West Bearcat Dr, Cushing, Texas 75760. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

1.040000 /$100 0.260000 /$100

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories: Maintenance and Operations Debt Service Total Expenditures

0.200% Increase 0.000% Increase 0.000% Increase

0.000% Decrease 7.000% Decrease 1.000% Decrease

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04 Tax Code) Total appraised value of all property Total appraised value of new property Total taxable value of all property Total taxable value of new property

Preceding Tax Year 274,377,550 1,475,260 233,103,840 1,180,210

Current Tax Year 248,130,300 1,338,037 210,059,634 1,070,430

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness $13,662,000.

level is about normal level and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Randy Dearman said bass fishing has been good around docks and channel breaks in 3-6 feet using cranks and Texas rig plastics. White bass are taking slabs on roadbeds, humps and points. Some fish schooling on top off and on.

No report on crappie. Catfish are good on cut shad soaked along the edges of the river and on points in 10-12 feet.

SAM RAYBURN: Water level is 1.26 feet low and clear. Water temp in the upper 80s.

Fishing guide Randy Dearman said bass fishing has been good on frogs fished around torpedo grass and new growth hydrilla in the backs of creeks.

Also some decent reports coming out deep off and on, mainly on Carolina rigs, cranks and drop shots fished on ridges, humps and main lake points.

Crappie anglers reporting some decent numbers on brush piles in 20-30 feet of water. Catfish are good over baited holes using punch bait and night crawlers.

TOLEDO BEND: Water level is 1.80 feet low and fairly clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s.

Rhonda Shively at Bill’s Landing says catfish are fair to 40

pounds on trotline tipped with cut bait. Not many anglers on the water. Fishing guide Glenn Freeman said bass fishing has been fair on ridges and drops in 10-20 feet using tail spinners and Texas rigs. Some schooling activity down south around Six Mile and Hausen. Up shallow, Yellow Magics are the main deal. Crappie are fair around brush piles in 25-30 feet.

BOB SANDLIN: Water level about a foot low and fairly clear.

Water temp in the upper 80s.

Bass fishing has been slow to fair on Texas rigs, Senkos, cranks and topwaters early around shallow cover and docks. Also some fish coming on deep cranks and Carolina rigs fished on deeper points, ridges and around brush and drops.

Crappie are hit or miss around brush piles.

HOUSTON COUNTY: Water level is about 8 inches low and clear to stained, upper 80s.

Bass fishing has been fair according to reports from Crockett Family Resort. Dark color plastic worms are producing fish to 31⁄2 pounds along creek channels and drops in 10-15 feet of water. Bream are fair using small worms around shoreline vegetation. Catfish are fair on trot lines tipped with shad and gizzards. No report on crappie.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Last Year’s Rate

Maintenance Interest & Local & Sinking Revenue Operations Fund* Total Per Student 1.040000 0.330000 1.370000 $1360.00

State Revenue Per Student $7193.00

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service

1.058270

0.324860

1.383130

$1327.00

$7199.00

Proposed Rate

1.040000

0.330000

1.370000

$1330.00

$7095.00

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year 93,250.00 49,600.00 1.37 679.52

This Year 93,250.00 49,600.00 1.37 679.52 (0.00)

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.370000. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of 1.370000.

Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment: Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s)

3,537,498.00 472,103.00

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Last Year’s Rate

Maintenance Interest & Local & Sinking Revenue Operations Fund* Total Per Student 1.040000 0.260000 1.300000 $7747.00

State Revenue Per Student $6753.00

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service

1.047110

0.554410

1.601520

$6554.00

$7445.00

Proposed Rate

1.040000

0.260000

1.300000

$6529.00

$7402.00

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year 62,400.00 24,920.00 1.30 323.96

This Year 62,400.00 24,920.00 1.30 323.96 (0.00)

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.30000. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of 1.30000.

Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment: Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s)

3,646,898.00 544,110.00

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Lately, I’m having issues with her being here.

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My parents cleared out a room for her, yet most of her stuff is in mine.

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She’s constantly complaining about school, her boyfriend, work, etc. If I get invited somewhere, she tries to tag along.

I don’t know what to do. I need time for myself. I can’t bring these issues up to her because she’s extremely sensitive and will see it as an attack. I don’t know how much longer I can take it because she is stuck here until November. Please help. — CALIFORNIA GIRL DEAR CALIFORNIA GIRL:

You need to talk to your parents about your cousin’s lack of boundaries. Everyone needs personal time, and yours should be respected. Installing a lock on your bedroom door could guarantee that your cousin stays out in your absence.

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Hot-tub usage is at stake when John and Joan (James Brolin, Dianne Wiest) have a standoff with neighbors (guest stars J.B. Smoove and Pamela Trotter) over property division in “Pestilence War Famine Death” Greg and Jen’s (Colin Hanks, Zoe Lister-Jones) exterminator and his wife (guest stars Martin Starr and Shoshanna Mayeri) make unusual dinner guests. Post-breakup, Colleen and Matt (Angelique Cabral, Thomas Sadoski) try friendship.

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As the new documentary miniseries produced and hosted by Justin Baldoni (“Jane the Virgin”) continues, the hour begins by profiling Kat, a Las Vegas food lover who keeps her spirit up despite having stomach cancer that puts boundaries in which edibles she can have. Then, the focus turns to would-be sociologist Isabel, whose rare medical condition wasn’t expected to let her live past age 20 — though she is now 21 and still researching her illness.

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IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY — Getting involved in enjoyable activities with people you find interesting and informative will make a huge difference to your life. You need to flesh out your ideas and refrain from letting others stifle or discourage your plans. Explore and experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Check out your options and work hard to ensure that you have time to enjoy someone or something that makes you happy. Learn from the past and build a brighter future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Put your life and relationships in perspective. A last-minute change will be to your advantage, so don’t make a fuss. Selfimprovement will be rewarding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Helping others will make a difference to the way you live. A partnership will bring you closer to reaching your goals and the satisfaction you strive to achieve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Putting in too many hours at work will cause problems in your personal life. Make plans to do something special with children or a loved one to make up for your hectic schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Emotional matters will escalate quickly. Stick to the truth and refuse to let indulgence or overspending lead to loss or regret.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An emotional matter is best dealt with rationally. If anger erupts, you are best off backing away and doing your own thing.

Joint ventures will be riddled with problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you let others do as they please, you will be given the same in return.

You will accomplish the most if you work at your own speed using your own methods.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Emotions will surface if someone disagrees with your plans or interferes in your progress. Don’t give in to bullying or selfish demands.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Saving and investing wisely will give you leverage when an opportunity arises. Show what you are capable of doing and don’t be afraid to take the reins.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Traveling and socializing with like-minded people will be enlightening.

The connections you make and the information you gather will help you reach your goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Avoid organizations or people trying to take advantage of you. Making donations or offering your time and services will not bring you what you expect in return.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Short trips will yield experiences that will give you food for thought and different ideas about how to live your life. Romance is on the rise.

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YEARS OF OF NACOGDOCHES NACOGDOCHES YEARS

WEATHER & PUZZLES

NACOGDOCHES THREE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

TONIGHT

Couple of thunderstorms

FRIDAY

Considerable cloudiness

86

73

Winds

Winds

A t-storm in spots in the afternoon

Probability of Precip

60%

A p.m. shower or thunderstorm

88/74 88/72 Winds

Winds

S 4-8 mph

S 3-6 mph

S 3-6 mph

SATURDAY

Probability of Precip

25%

SSW 4-8 mph

Probability of Precip

Probability of Precip

40%

ALMANAC TEMPERATURE Statistics are through 4 p.m. yest.

High/low ................................... 81/71 Normal high/low ...................... 95/72 Last year high/low .................... 91/70 Record high .................... 105 in 2011 Record low ........................ 57 in 1992 24 hours ending 4 p.m. yest. .... 0.99” Month to date ............................ 5.40” Normal month to date ............... 1.77” Year to date ............................. 29.89” Normal year to date ................. 30.21”

SUN AND MOON

TODAY’S REAL FEEL TEMPERATURE

Sunrise today .......................6:46 a.m.

Sunset tonight ..................... 7:59 p.m.

Moonrise today .................... 8:17 p.m.

Moonset today .................... 6:57 a.m.

Full Aug 18

TODAY’S ACCUWEATHER UV INDEX

Last

New

First

Aug. 24

Sept 1

Sept 9

SOLUNAR TABLES

The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature is an index of the effects of temperature of eight weather factors.

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

Low 0-2, Moderate 3-5, High 6-7, Very high 8-10, Extreme 11+

Ardmore 85/70

Lubbock 88/66 Fort Worth 84/74

Carlsbad 91/66 Abilene 81/71

Odessa 83/71

0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous

Minor

Thur.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.

Minor

Major

5:55 a 12:09 p 6:22 p 6:50 a 12:37 a 7:16 p 7:47 a 1:33 a 8:13 p 8:45 a 2:32 a 9:12 p 9:45 a 3:31 a 10:11 p

Major

---1:03 p 2:00 p 2:58 p 3:58 p

The solunar period schedule allows planning days so you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during those times.

Major periods begin at the times shown and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are shorter.

POLLEN COUNT Grass ............................................ Absent Trees ............................................. Absent Weeds ........................................... Absent Mold .......................................... Moderate Source: National Allergy Bureau

LAKE LEVELS Statistics as of 7 a.m. Wednesday Location Normal Current

Sam Rayburn Res. B.A. Steinhagen Lake Nacogdoches Toledo Bend Res. Lake Tyler Lake Palestine Lake Livingston Cedar Creek Res. Lake Conroe

Dallas 84/73

Nacogdoches 86/73

Waco 84/73 Austin 84/73

Houston 88/76

Beaumont 87/75

Today Friday City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Albuquerque 87/62/t 87/61/t Anchorage 65/55/c 63/54/c Atlanta 91/73/t 89/73/c Baltimore 89/70/pc 91/70/s Billings 69/49/t 65/47/r Biloxi 89/76/t 89/75/pc Boise 96/64/s 92/61/s Boston 87/72/pc 82/69/s Charleston, SC 93/76/t 92/76/c Charleston, WV 82/69/c 80/68/t Cheyenne 80/52/t 65/42/t Cleveland 86/69/pc 87/71/s Columbus, OH 85/70/pc 85/70/t Denver 88/56/t 73/49/t Detroit 86/69/pc 87/70/pc Fairbanks 70/55/pc 68/55/c Honolulu 87/76/pc 86/74/pc

City Indianapolis Jackson, MS Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Pensacola Philadelphia Phoenix

Today Hi/Lo/W 85/71/pc 90/73/t 89/69/s 105/79/pc 81/72/c 83/62/pc 83/73/t 90/77/pc 88/69/pc 90/78/t 85/73/pc 86/69/pc 92/71/s 90/74/t 88/75/t 88/74/pc 104/82/pc

Friday Hi/Lo/W 84/70/t 89/73/pc 86/65/t 104/80/s 83/74/t 82/63/pc 83/74/t 89/76/pc 76/61/t 89/77/pc 90/74/s 86/69/t 85/62/t 91/74/t 88/75/pc 91/75/s 103/81/s

164.5 85 279 172 375.5 345 131 322 201

163.23 82.76 277.30 170.38 374.18 343.95 131.28 320.95 200.44

WEATHER HISTORY Hurricane Bob was 45 miles south of Cape Hatteras, N.C., at 9 a.m. EDT on Aug. 18, 1991. It had sustained winds of 115 mph and gusts to 130 mph.

WEATHER TRIVIA™ Q. A golf ball will fly farther in warm, humid air or cool, dry air?

NATIONAL FORECAST

Amarillo 89/63

El Paso 94/69

Main pollutant: Ozone

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

REGIONAL WEATHER

Roswell 92/65

AIR QUALITY YESTERDAY

PRECIPITATION

55%

Oklahoma City 86/69

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Pittsburgh 82/66/pc Portland, OR 96/73/s Portland, ME 86/64/pc Raleigh 91/73/t St. Louis 89/72/s Salt Lake City 95/68/t San Diego 78/67/pc San Francisco 74/58/pc Seattle 89/66/s Springfield, IL 88/71/s Springfield, MO 87/69/pc Tampa 90/76/t Topeka 91/70/s Tulsa 85/71/pc Tucson 101/76/pc Washington, DC 91/75/pc Winston-Salem 88/71/t

Friday Hi/Lo/W 84/68/t 102/66/s 85/61/s 89/73/t 87/73/t 91/63/s 80/68/pc 73/57/pc 94/62/s 88/70/t 83/69/pc 90/77/pc 86/66/t 88/70/pc 97/74/s 93/75/s 86/71/t

San Antonio 86/75 Chihuahua 79/62

Piedras Negras 90/76

Shown is today’s weather.

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Corpus Christi 93/77

Nuevo Laredo 94/77

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2016

City Abilene Alice Amarillo Austin Baytown Beaumont Brownsville Center Corpus Christi Dallas Del Rio Diboll El Paso

Laredo 94/76

Today Hi/Lo/W 81/71/t 93/73/pc 89/63/pc 84/73/c 89/79/t 87/75/t 94/77/pc 87/74/t 93/77/pc 84/73/t 88/74/t 86/73/t 94/69/pc

Friday Hi/Lo/W 85/70/t 95/75/pc 90/59/t 88/74/pc 90/80/t 87/74/t 95/79/pc 88/74/t 94/78/pc 85/75/t 89/74/pc 88/74/t 96/72/t

Brownsville 94/77

Monterrey 90/70

REGIONAL FORECAST City Fort Worth Galveston Houston Irving Jasper Kingsville Lake Charles, LA Laredo Longview Lubbock Lufkin McAllen Odessa

Today Hi/Lo/W 84/74/t 87/80/t 88/76/t 85/74/t 85/72/t 93/76/pc 87/75/t 94/76/pc 83/72/t 88/66/t 85/72/t 98/79/pc 83/71/t

Friday Hi/Lo/W 87/75/t 88/81/t 89/75/t 86/75/t 87/73/t 95/78/pc 87/75/pc 97/77/pc 85/73/t 91/64/t 86/73/t 100/80/pc 89/71/t

City Palestine Pasadena Plano Rusk San Augustine San Angelo San Antonio Shreveport, LA Texarkana Tyler Victoria Waco Wichita Falls

Today Friday Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 84/72/t 87/74/t 89/77/t 90/78/t 84/74/t 84/75/t 84/72/t 86/73/t 87/73/t 88/73/t 83/71/t 86/71/t 86/75/pc 88/76/pc 84/73/t 86/74/t 81/72/t 84/72/t 84/74/t 85/75/t 90/73/pc 92/75/pc 84/73/t 88/75/t 85/68/t 87/68/t

Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation.

Temperature bands are highs for the day.

Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

By Phillip Alder Look at the auction in today’s deal. What would you have done differently? What is the par result, the contract that gives the best-possible score to each side?

The final contract of two notrump did not go well. After West unimaginatively led fourth-highest from his longest and strongest, South cashed out for down one, taking one spade, one diamond and five clubs.

North-South can make one no-trump, and South can succeed in two clubs. (Two clubs by North fails after the spade-jack lead. East ruffs the third round of the suit with his club jack and shifts to the diamond queen.) But West can make two spades (with an overtrick if the defenders do not play trumps quickly enough to stop a club ruff in the East hand) for plus 110 (or 140). So the par contract is two no-trump doubled

by North-South or three clubs doubled by South, which would be minus 100.

South should respond one notrump. It is a slight underbid, but better than two clubs (or the weird two diamonds). Then, whatever West

ARound the world Rights group: More than 17,000 killed in Syrian state jails

BEIRUT (AP) — The young Syrian activist was beaten, prevented from going to the toilet and saw her cellmates taken for rounds of whipping when she was held for more than a month in several government detention facilities.

Still, Lama is considered lucky, as more than 17,000 detainees have died in the government’s custody over the past five years as a result of torture, diseases and other causes, according to a report released Thursday by the London-based Amnesty International.

The report, titled “’It breaks the human,” includes interviews with 65 torture survivors who described abuse and inhu-

man conditions in security branches operated by Syrian intelligence agencies and in Saidnaya Military Prison, near Damascus.

It said common methods of torture included forcibly contorting the victim’s body into a tire and flogging on the soles of the feet. The authorities also used electric shocks, rape and sexual violence, the pulling out of fingernails or toenails, scalding with hot water and cigarette burns.

does, North passes. If you use twoover-one, South bids one no-trump, and, if West passes, North rebids two clubs (natural, or a three-card suit in a minimum balanced hand). After that, South can raise to three clubs to invite game. If West intervenes with two spades, which is highly likely, North passes, and South might well do likewise.

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Driven out: Housing crisis looms in flood-stricken La.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion on national security in his offices in Trump Tower Wednesday in New York.

Politics

Trump gets first briefing on classified intelligence NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing, meeting with national security officials for more than two hours on Wednesday.

The celebrity businessman became entitled to the briefings once he officially became the Republican nominee for president.

The briefing was delivered by career staffers from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and was expected to cover major threats and emerging concerns around the world.

The afternoon briefing was held at an FBI field office at a federal building in New York City, a facility which has the secure rooms required for such sensitive briefings. Trump did not speak to reporters upon entering or exiting the building and a campaign spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request

for comment about the briefing.

But Trump, in an interview that aired just hours before the briefing, suggested he would be skeptical of its contents when he was asked if he trusted the nation’s intelligence materials. “Not so much from the people that have been doing it for our country,� Trump told Fox News. “I mean, look what’s happened over the last 10 years ... it’s been catastrophic.�

Trump brought along some top advisers, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, to the briefing. A U.S. intelligence official said that generally, advisers who attend the briefings must have appropriate security clearances. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to disclose information about the candidates’ intelligence briefings.

This June 6, 2013, file photo shows the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. AP photo

Technology

NSA auction causes companies to scramble PARIS (AP) — The leak of what purports to be a National Security Agency hacking tool kit has set the information security world atwitter — and sent major companies rushing to update their defenses.

The tool kit consists of a suite of malicious software intended to tamper with firewalls, the electronic defenses protecting computer networks. The rogue programs appear to date back to 2013 and have whimsical names like EXTRABACON or POLARSNEEZE. Three of them — JETPLOW, FEEDTROUGH and BANANAGLEE — have previously appeared in an NSA compendium of top secret cyber surveillance tools .

The auctioneers claim the tools were stolen from the Equation Group, the name given to a powerful collective of hackers exposed by

antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab in 2015. Others have linked the Equation Group to the NSA’s hacking arm, although such claims are extraordinarily hard to settle with any certainty.

The leaked tools “share a strong connection� with the Equation Group, Kaspersky said in a blog post late Tuesday. The Moscowbased company said the two used “functionally identical� encryption techniques.

The leaked tools also appear to be powerful, according to a running analysis maintained by Richmond, Virginia-headquartered Risk Based Security. The group said several of the vulnerabilities targeted by the malware — including one affecting Cisco firewalls — were previously unknown, a sign of a sophisticated actor.

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.

People whose homes were swamped by some of the heaviest rains Louisiana has ever seen are staying in shelters, bunking with friends or relatives, or sleeping in trailers on their front lawns. Others unable or unwilling to leave their homes are living amid mud and the ever-present risk of mold in the steamy August heat.

Many victims will need an extended place to stay while they rebuild. Countless others didn’t have flood insurance and may not have the means to repair their homes. They may have to find new places altogether. “I got nowhere else to go,� said Thomas Lee, 56, who ekes out a living as a drywall hanger — a skill that will come in handy.

His sodden furniture is piled at the curb and the drywall in his rented house is puckering, but Thomas still plans to keep living there, sleeping on an air mattress.

Exactly how many will need temporary housing is unclear, but state officials are urging landlords to allow short-term leases and encouraging people to rent out any empty space. “If you have a unit that’s an old mother-in-law suite and you can rent it out, let

AP photo

Glenda Hebert, cetner, hugs Debra Tuops after getting a ride in a boat to see her home Tuesday in Abbeville, La. us know,� said Keith Cunningham, who heads the Louisiana Housing Corporation, the state housing agency.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, whose very name became a punchline during Katrina, said it will look into lining up rental properties for those left homeless and also consider

temporary housing units.

But FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate gave assurances that the temporary units won’t be the old FEMA travel trailers — a reference to the ones brought in after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that were found to have toxic levels of formaldehyde.

California

Wildfire burns with ferocity never before seen by fire crews SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire with a ferocity never seen before by veteran California firefighters raced up and down canyons, instantly engulfing homes and forcing thousands of people to flee, some running for their lives just ahead of the flames.

By Wednesday, a day after it ignited in brush left bone dry by years of drought, the blaze had raged across 40 square miles, though by the end of the day the first foothold was gained and more than 1,500 firefighters had the blaze 4 percent contained.

Authorities could not immediately say how many homes had been destroyed, but they warned that the number will be large. “There will be a lot of families that come home to nothing,� San Bernardino County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig said after flying over a fire scene he described as “devastating.� “It hit hard. It hit fast. It hit with an intensity that we hadn’t seen before,� he said.

No deaths were reported, but cadaver dogs were searching the ruins for anyone who was overrun by the flames.

The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known.

Five years of drought have turned the state’s wildlands into a tinder box, with eight fires currently burning from Shasta

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A San Bernardino County Sheriff Department helicopter does a water drop on an RV and truck on fire during a wildfire Wednesday in Devore, Calif..

County in the far north to Camp Pendleton just north of San Diego. “In my 40 years of fighting fire, I’ve never seen fire behavior so extreme,� Incident Commander Mike Wakoski said a day after the latest blaze broke out Tuesday in Cajon Pass, a critical highway and rail corridor through mountain ranges

that separate Southern California’s major population centers from the Mojave Desert and Las Vegas.

Residents like Vi Delgado and her daughter April Christy, who had been through a major brushfire years before, said they had never seen anything like it either.

Feigen stay in Brazil as authorities investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics.

Steve Lochte told the Associated Press by phone from his Florida home that his son called him Tuesday after arriving in the United States. The 32-year-old swimmer was going to pick up his car and buy a new wallet to replace the one that he said was

stolen in the robbery. “I’m just happy he’s safe,� the elder Lochte said. “It was an unfortunate experience for him and the other three. I don’t know what all the controversy is. They were basically taken out of the taxi and robbed. The main thing is he’s very lucky that he’s safe and that all they got was his cash and wallet.�

Around the world Father says Lochte is back in US; Rio judge orders passports held

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The father of American swimmer Ryan Lochte said Wednesday his gold medal-winning son arrived back in the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered that Lochte and U.S. teammate Jimmy

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1400 Sq. Ft. Pets Allowed. $800 mo + $800 dep. 117 Houston 936-552-1197 3BR 1BA W/Carport CHISD, Hwy 259 North. $800 mo. + dep.

936-569-1511 3BR 2.5BA NICE Home in Melrose. Woden ISD. $1,095 month/ $1,095 Deposit Call/Text 817-201-9559 3BR 2B @ 3418 Stones Throw, W/Office, Call for Appoint., $1100 mo.

936-462-3679 3BR 2BA $795mo. +dep & 1BR 1BA. $495mo + dep. Both with Hardwood Floors and CH/A. 936-645-6875 3BR 2BA - 2928 Liles Blvd. CH/A $900mo. + $600dep. 936-560-2497 3BR 2BA $990/mo 2618 Canyon St 2BR 2BA $800/mo 2630 Canyon St Lawn Care Included Call 936-675-4099 3BR 2BA @ 211 Davis.

Single Family Home Raguet School. CH/A, All appli. Garage.

No Dogs. $1,100mo +$1,000dep.

936-556-4856 3BR 2BA, Split BR, 2Car Edge of Town Call 936-564-8181/615-0350 3BR/2BA House in nice neighborhood, Near NHS. $1,100mo, plus dep. 936-569-4351 or 936-564-4894

5BR 2BA. 2908 Pearl. $900mo.+dep.

936-564-8298 AVAILABLE NOW!!

1 - 3 BR From $350 to $1300. Call 936-615-7060. principlerealtynac.com Principle Realty-Broker

Barham Properties:

Apartments/ Homes for Rent from$450-$1,200.

Call for more Information

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936-559-7304

NEW LUXURY HOME 3BR 2BA, 1600 S. Tanglewood Cir. All Appliances W/D. $1400.

936-615-1580 Secluded 3BR 2BA on 7ac w/gated entrance. Oasis in the middle of town, Hardwood floors. CH/A. $1,200mo 936-564-8630

CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 2/2/2 on Post Oak. Call Craig at 936-554-4234 2/2/2 Townhome, Senior Area, $1200mo.

936-552-4614 2BR 1.5BA Attractive Condo w/ W/D. $585mo.

NO HUD Refs. Req. 936-569-7276 2BR 2 1/2 BA Quiet Townhome w/patio. $795mo.

972-780-7240 2BR/ 2.5BA,Updated W/SS Appliances, W/D & Beds Furnished. No Smoking, No Pets. $850mo. with 1 year lease. 936-205-9009

3/2/2 on Post Oak. Call Craig at 936-554-4234 Banita Creek Mgt. Ponderosa Pines Town Homes 2BR 2.5BA Covered parking In the Tangelwood Residential area off University DR $750mo with1yr. lease 936-560-4768

Northview Condos Temporary Price Reduction!

2+2 TH and Flats, 900 to 919 sf, as low as $710/m Huge 1+1 units, Enormous Walk-in Closets, 750 sf. $600 and up.

Rated one of the Safest Neighborhoods in Nac!

936-250-2667 Text for faster service Oak Trace Condo 2BR 2.5BA Houston St. $750mo + $750dep 936-371-1883

FURNISHED APPARTMENTS 1BR 1BA PRIVATE Upstairs Apt in upscale quiet Neighborhood. Ideal for upper level student or mature individual with all bills pd, W/D, Cable TV, WIFI and Monthly Maid Service.

No Smoking.

1yr lease req. $650mo 936-645-4348 Leave Message

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom available W&D, close to SFA 936-564-5180 1BR $450. Nice Quiet Country Setting. Water, Trash, TV, CH/A. No HUD 936-569-7402

1BR 1BA NEAR SFA. All bills pd. $600mo + Dep. 936-556-2684 1BR 550sq. ft. CH/A H2O Paid, Near SFA 936-560-2739 1BR, Clean, Off Univ. Dr. $400 mo, Water pd. No pets 936-553-1142 2BR 1BA $465mo. + dep & Large 1 BR $415mo.+ dep., Water pd. Appl incl. CHA. 936-554-3269 2BR 1BA - 4 Plex.

120W. California. CHA, All appli. W&D conn.

Lighted Secure ParkingNear SFA. $550mo+550dep.

936-556-4856 2BR 1BA - 4-Plex Near SFA. REMODELED Stove, Frig. & W&D Conn. Great Location!

New Paint. $500 mo. $500 dep. 936-556-4856

3 BR, 2 Bath Downstairs Unit 1123 Tanglewood Pets Allowed W/Fee $600/mo. $600 dep.

936-585-0438

Anna Raguet Apts.

901 Raguet

(2 blocks South of SFA) !!!!!!!!!

Large 1BR’s Pool & Washeteria Newly re-modeled All bills pd. !!!!!!!!!

936-564-8266 936-554-6346

Banita Creek Mgt. Banita Creek Apartments 1BR 1BA @ $525/mo 2 BR 2BA $675/Mo with1yr lease.

2 blocks from SFA

327 W. College 936-560-4768

Capri Apartments 4401 North St

Next to Hobby Lobby Great Location !!!!!!!!

Large 1 Bedroom’s On site Washeteria.

Gas & Water pd. !!!!!!!!

936-564-8266 936-554-6346 Country Apt, Close In, Bills Paid, $440. Quiet Student(s) 936-585-0940 DOGWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENTS Patio Style Ground Floor 2Bed 1Bath 936-553-2044

www.dogwoodvillapts.com

Lg. 2BR Apt. CH/A $500 mo+dep. 936-564-8225

ROOMMATE WANTED Elderly Person Wanted For Housemate.

936-564-1927

MOBILE HOMES RENTALS

Friday & Sat. 7-2 319 Lamar (Rain or Shine) Clothes, Pictures, Decor, Tables & Misc.

DONT MISS IT!!! news. sports. weather. sales. dailysentinel.com

MT ENTERPRISE OLD FEEDMILL FLEA MARKET every 3rd weekend of the month. Hwy 84 W. Mt Enterprise. Fri, Sat & Sun.. Vendors Call: 903-822-3246 VENDORS NEEDED MULTI FAMILY SALE Thursday, Fri & Sat 8-1 - Rain or Shine 4220 Oak Creek Furn, Clothes, Lots of Decor, Dishes, Kitchen Stuff & So Much MORE! NEIGHBORHOOD SALE! Fri & Sat 340 Kay Dr. (of Hwy 7 E) TOO MUCH TO LIST!!

RESTAURANT/ FOOD SERVICE

3BR 2BA. NISD $625mo Water & Trash Paid No HUD 462-3464

Kinfolks is now hiring Breakfast Cooks & Wait Staff Min. 3 years exp Apply in person at 4817 NW Stallings Dr

MOBILE HOMES LOTS Old North Church Mobile Home Park County Road 205 Nacogdoches $200/Month Contact: jawest89@gmail.com

3BR 2BA’s W/D & 1.5BR 1BA’s W/D in Douglass White Fence Ind. 936-564-9076

whitefenceindustries.com

(Storage Units Available)

HHHHHHHHHH 2BR 2BA in Central Heights ISD. $695 mo+dep 936-564-7618 3BR 2BA Appleby area.

Water & Trash pd. $550mo 936-462-0227

REVERSE TYPE can really make your ad STAND OUT!!!

Call Classifieds Today!!

936-564-7253 SATURDAY ONLY!!!

8778 E. State Hwy 7 8.5 mi. from loop Furniture, Collectibles, Lots of Glassware, Cookbooks & MORE!!

TOOL SALE!!!

FRI & SAT @ 7AM 4735 FM 1638 (Outside Loop off Old Tyler Rd) info call: 936-652-0929

2 Office Suite, Prime Location, 1 Blk North of Courthouse, Tenant Amenities. $600/mo.

564-2676 2 ROOM OFFICE $370.

936-564-2307 2424 N. Pecan.

3 Room Office.$565mo., 1 Room Office $365 mo.

Utilities Incld. Thomas Lostracco,Broker 936-564-3606 2700 Square Feet of Retail Space, 1/2 Blk North of Courthouse. $1500/mo. 564-2676 Commercial Office Spaces. Overlook Dtwn Nac. Internet provided.

203 E. Main. Call for appt. 936-462-3679 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. Several Sites. Call For Details: 936-564-2307 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Three rooms, about 700 Sq. Ft. plus hallway & bathroom. Head in parking slots close to door. 122A Mimms Ave. Elect., water, garbage & gas utilities included.

No janitorial provided. $1,000 mo. Call Evenings: 936-564-7719 Two Room Office Suite.

All Bills Paid. $400 mo.

924 N. University Dr. Call 936-559-7304

STORAGE FACILITIES

BUY IT! - SELL IT! FIND IT! IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Recent Engineering School Graduate Seeking a Challenging Position as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER in a Local Dynamic Environment with Opportunity for Growth and Advancement. Holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Engineering Call: 936-244-2621

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WARNING!!

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST!!

The Daily Sentinel does everything possible to keep these columns free of misleading, unscrupulous or fraudulent advertising.

We encourage our readers to check THOROUGHLY any propositions requiring an investment, requiring that money be sent through the mail or that ask for personally identifying information to be revealed.

Home Office. Includes executive desk w/7 drawers, lateral 2-drawer file, & 5-shelf bookcase. $250.

(936)569-6370 Lighted China Hutch $150. 936-553-0778 or 936-615-1037

MUSICAL

Loans- Bad Credit, No Credit, (936)347-2656.

CLASSIFIED ATTIC

PORTABLE BUILDINGS Wood Building, built on-site. 10X12 for $1199, and 12X24 for $2100. Free Delivery.

832-231-8675

COMPUTERS HP, AIO Printer. $150.

936-564-2574

MISCELLANOUS FOR SALE Cemetary Spaces 9 & 10, Lot 404, Woodland Section of Garden of Memories, Memorial Park of Lufkin. $4400/both, Negotiable 713-557-2135 Dynasty Swim Spa 8’X 12’ for $7500 4102 Hwy 69S. Lufkin Info Call 936-824-2204 If there were no Want Ads, someone would invent them!

They're that good!

Call 558-3217 to place your ad today.

936-564-8180

HD RoadKing Saddle Bags. $75. 936-645-0794

ADOPTIONS

Hunting, Seated Style Tree Climbing Stand. $40 936-676-9124

Liebrum Realty

! ADOPTION: !

Adoring Children’s Dentist & Successful Executive yearn for 1st baby to devote our lives.

Expenses paid 1-800-816-8424 !Emanuela & James!

LOST & FOUND

MYSTIC/ESP 12 Paperbacks By Or About EDGAR CAYCE $50.00 936-634-9368

FARM EQUIPMENT/ TRAILERS

5'x8" Utility trailer in Excellent Cond. Bulldog Hitch, Fold-Down amp/ tailgate, Composite Flooring. Reduced! $1150. 936-558-3314 Ford 3000 Diesel Tractor. Asking $3000 936-875-1935

New Home Sewing Machine w/ Attachments $75 936-632-5466 Ping Pong Table incl. accessories. $75. 936-559-7591

Have you lost your pet?

Contact the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter at 936-560-5011 to see if your pet is there.

ACCOUNTING/ FINANCE Accounting Asst Needed For A Busy Nac CPA Office. Full Time.

Quickbooks Experience Req. Send Resume To vanover@sbcglobal.net

BIG AUCTION !!!!

HOG TRAP-Auto. Doors, No Trigger To Set, Easy To Move in PU or ATV. Brian Justice 936-615-0486

THURS NIGHT 6:00 PM 1122 N. UNIVERSITY Liquidator’s Auction 150 LIKE NEW RODS & REELS! 3 PC. ELECTRIC MOTION SOFA SUITE! 88 KID’S BIKES! CHEST OF DRAWERS, DINING SETS, HUTCHES & SO MUCH MORE!

Come Early & Stay Late!!

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Bob Clawson TX Lic#16801

Parts Counter Man/ Shipping & Receiving

TRUCKS

CATS

‘14 GMC Sierra White Single Cab V8 14K Miles $19,500 936-238-2125 Chevy Silverado, 2001 2500HD, Crew, 6.0 V8, 124K mi., Very Clean. $7600. 936-554-3447

FREE! Sweet, Neutered, Orange Tabby; Male.

936-205-9009, 560-1625

MOTORCYCLES ‘05 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 17K Miles Excellent Condition, $2700 Call 936-635-8780

APPLIANCES

Ford F250 Diesel 2004.

Great Cnd. 6” Lift W/35” tires, 6.0 Ltr. W/updgraded Head Studs, 5th Mount.

972-253-6087 Kenworth 1983 4 1/4 Cat. 18 SP. 80” Sleeper. $11,000. 936-639-1096

SUV Buick Enclave, 2012, Loaded, Leather. 71K mi. $17,500. 936-564-9500 Chevy Outlander 2005 118K Miles $3,500 Call 936-875-4917

Yamaha Veno 125 scooter 2008. Under 2000 miles. Gently used and in excellent condition. Clean title $1,350.

OBO. 936-569-9513

ATV / GOLF CARTS

Jeep Liberty 2005 124K Miles $4,200 Call 936 -831-3212

HEAVY EQUIPMENT 495 BAKKO LOADER W/Delimber, Hydraulic Front Stands $45,000. 936-590-2942

07 Kawasaki Brute Force 4x4i with storage, winch, gun rake and grill guard. About 365 hours, adult owned and never abused. $4200 OBO 936-552-1521.

Honda Foreman Rubicon. 500cc. 2001 W/Wench. Very Reliable. $2400. 936-554-2915

BOATS/ MARINE 1986 Mach I Cuddy Cabin Ski Boat w/ Mercruiser Inboard/ Outboard with Sterling Prop. Good Condition. $4800. 564-2676 2012 Bass Tracker Pro Team 175 w/ 60 HP 4 Stroke Mercury, Dash Electronics, Less Than 15 hours. $9,900 281-728-4978 Hobie Catamaran 14’ W/Trailer, No Title, Needs Work $250.

936-552-9308

Shasta Airflyte, Brand New 2015Vintage Remake, Never Used, Sleeps (3). 972-253-6087

WATER SPRINKLERS 4 various sizes $25/all 936-569-7181

EMPLOYMENT

FREE PUPPIES to good hm, Border Collie Mix. Med Size. 936-569-5872

RV/TRAVEL TRAILERS/CAMPERS

Set of 8 Antique Ladder Back Chairs. $75.

936-569-3257

AUCTIONS/ ESTATE SALES

DOGS

LIVESTOCK 31 Month Old Registered Charolais Bull, $3000. 936-552-4614

Classic 1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 5-speed Great Condition. $4,000 firm 936-558-8856 View under Awning at Diver’s Depot

Ford 2012 Fiesta Only $7,847!

Southern Chrysler Dodge: 936-634-7793

New Age ASUS 156HD Notebook. Like New. $450. 936-564-2574

3 Gal. Butter Churn W/ Wooden Dasher $50 936-422-4970

Cardinal St., near SFA

REDUCED! Kubota L3130 2WD in excellent condition with only 245 hours. $8900.

936-558-3314

Late Model Small Piano, like new, take up notes, no down payment, low monthly payments.

Denum Piano Lufkin - 936-634-7777 Nac - 936-564-7777 –or– 800-324-1777

LOANS

Ab Circle Pro $40.

936-564-1927

2711 S. Medford Drive on the Loop in Lufkin, TX

discountfurniture.vpweb.com

4 Drawer Legal File Cabinet. Beige. $75.

936-569-3257

Action Storage

Southern Chrysler Dodge

DISCOUNT FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTER 1415 Douglass Road 936-569-0123

HOUSE CLEANING 936-564-7907 Cell 214-707-9378

OFFICE SPACE

Apply In Person Great Benefits!

Dining Room Table W/2 Leaves & 6 Chairs. $500.

936-553-0778 615-1037

WORK WANTED

HHHHHHHHHH

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE 1710 Maroney Dr. (near Nacogdoches High School) Friday & Saturday 8am House and garage FULL of wonderful antiques, collectibles, and other treasures.

See large ad in estate sale section of paper for details.

Clutterbusters

3BR 2BA. Nice area, $700 . HUD ok 936-560-9793

Chrysler LSH 1997 148K Miles $2,500 Firm Excellent Gas Milage 936-554-7060

Service Directory LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING TAYLOR'D LAWNS

We do mowing & bushhogging.

Free estimates.

Call Clint (936)615-5435

For all of your lawn care needs

TREE SERVICES Eric Russell

All types of tree service • 40 years of exp.

• Insured • Free Estimates

936-569-8693

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2BA 2BA.1500 Sq. Ft. Brick, Fenced. Avail.

9/01. Garrison ISD. $850mo. + dep.

936-564-8162 or 936-371-1512

CARS

HUNTING LEASES WANTED: Dove Hunting Lease Local Acreage Desired.

Call: 936-564-5886

Estate Sale 1710 Maroney Dr

(near Nacogdoches High School)

Friday & Saturday 8am House full of beautiful antiques, collectibles and nice furniture. Antiques include dining room table and barley twist chairs, buffet, east lake marble top tables, round oak table and chairs, lamps, dressers, sofa, clocks. Fine furniture including Century King Bed, Queen bed frame, display cabinet, large desk, rugs, glassware, nice women’s and children’s clothes, linens

Electric Stove/Oven & Dishwasher, White. $100ea. 936-569-3257

Much more! House and garage FULL! Don’t miss this sale!

Maytag Neptune Gas Dryer, Great Cnd. $175.

936-205-9009

Clutterbusters

Full-Time Dock Help Nights - Starting at 12 Midnight Must Have:

Reliable Transportation Current Drivers License Proof of Insurance Apply in person at The Daily Sentinel 4920 Colonial Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Service Directory APPLIANCE REPAIR

Owner: Dwight Rawlinson

ALLIED APPLIANCE P.O. BOX 633991 NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS 75963-3991 (936) 564-8681

ASPHALT PAVING

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES MARIO ROJAS

OWNER/OPERATOR

936-645-7124

ALEXANDER ASPHALT PAVING

HAVE TOOLS-WILL TRAVEL SELECT MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/REPAIR

FOREIGN

Seal Coating • Paving Striping • Driveways Parking Lots • Streets • Concrete FREE ESTIMATES * Senior Discounts 2403 W. Frank • 936-639-5452 Limestone & Glauconite Road Base www.alexanderasphalt.com

• Seal Coating • Paving • Striping • Driveways • Parking Lots

DOMESTIC

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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT/SERVICES

LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING

Bailey Bark Materials, Inc. Family Owned & Operated • Complete Mulch Supply Company Mulch - $40 pickup load Mushroom Compost Woodchip & Playground Material Crushed Concrete • Limestone • Asphalt

Repairs & Upgrades • Technical Support • Virus Removal Dudley Hargrove will come to your Business or Residence

936-645-0777

BUILDING/REMODELING

We Deliver!

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING

John Metteauer Construction

LAWNCARE

Custom Cabinets | Room Additions Carports | & More New or Remodel

Very CoMpetitiVe priCing

Free estiMates • 28 years experienCe (936) 462-3464

Electrical Contractors Ps46.10

• Generators • Mobile Home Services • New Construction • Panel Upgrades • Remodels - Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES* *(Restrictions Apply) Call Us For All Your Electrical Needs TECL #21324 • Licensed - Bonded - Insured

936-875-4008 FLOOR COVERINGS

BUILDING/REMODELING

www.baileybarkmaterials.com 936-564-1534 3366 FM 2259 • Nacogdoches, TX

NeW CoNStRuCtioN & RemoDeliNg SeRviCeS Patios

Mowing Clean-ups Hedge TriMMing all kinds of yard work

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Darrell Flanagan

Retaining Walls Decks Porches

936-554-1317

Small or Big Jobs

rent & Buy industrial & commercial equipment New & Used Collin Hairgrove

936-615-4336

3500 EllEn TrouT Dr.

www . bandbservicescompany . com

CEll: 936.671.3412 offiCE:936.634.0400

unitedrentals.com

BUILDING/REMODELING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

ROOFING/GUTTERING

DISCOUNT ROOFERS & Renovation

25+ yrs Experience | Se habla español Shingle & Metal Roofs | Bonded & References

Decks • ADDitions • kitchens • PAinting • comPlete interior & exterior trim work

FREE ESTIMATE | cALL (936)462-0719 | SE hAbLA ESpAnoL

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Helping to Build your dream

936-554-9100

HANDYMAN SERVICES

BUILDING/REMODELING

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

Singleton enterpriSeS

Ware ConstruCtion

Remodels, Repairs, Conventional & Mobile Homes

Remodeling/Add ons • new ConstRuCtion • PAinting

Se Habla espanol

Nacogdoches

Commercial! • 25+ yrs exp • Bonded, Insured

eleCtRiCAl • tile • ConCRete • Roofing • tRim • CAbinets

936-554-9100

936-560-9793

HANDYMAN SERVICES

BUSHHOGGING/TRACTOR WORK

Bushhogging

home: 936-564-6951 • Cell: 936-615-7250 FREE ESTIMATES • Heavy Bushhogging • Light Clearing & Underbrushing • Round rolls of • Front End Loader hay available • Misc. Tractor Work

BUSHHOGGING/TRACTOR WORK

DONALD TOWNSEND

FREE

Scrap Metal Removal /Clean Up

• Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators, • Old Cars • Trucks • Ect.

936-553-8795

You Call We Haul

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES Jade Goss TCEQ 050031681

Goss Septic and Trenching backhoe and trencher work

Aerobic & Conventional Systems | Repairs | Pumping We service Nacogdoches and surrounding areas.

(936) 552-1093 Call for FREE estimates! jadegoss@yahoo.com

LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING

TREE SERVICES

ogging BushTomhScroggins cLean up

duMp traiLer

LaWns MoWed Lite underBrushing

Brush reMovaL Misc. tractor Work

Residential & Commercial

18+ Exp.

Phone: 936-564-0608 Cell: 936-559-3428 3585 FM RD 2864 • NacogDoches, TX 75965

Landscaping • Clean-Up • Pressure Washing • Palleted grass • Tree Services • Removal & Pruning

* FRee estimates! 936-615-4336

Phone: (936) 553-0115 • (936) 554-3043

CLEANING SERVICES

LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING

WINDOWS

Amy Lee

HOUSE

936.462.3283

SWEARINGEN TOTAL LAWNCARE ■ Mowing

CLEANING

AffordAble SolAr ScreenS = Stop the heAt !!

■ Landscaping

■ Hedge TriMMing

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■ FLower Beds

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936.554.6672

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LAWNCARE/ LANDSCAPING

CLEANING SERVICES

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St. AuguStine Sod $150

Residential & Commercial Cleaning

by Leslie Hillman Ref ’s & Bonded

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