GLEN ROSE - As the Chalk Mountain Fire rages on, hundreds of volunteers from Glen Rose, Somervell and surrounding counties have come together to help community members affected by the blaze by donating food, water, pet supplies, baby formula, diapers, money, shelter and more.
GLEN ROSE — With more than 99% of the state of Texas experiencing drought conditions, Somervell County Water District General Manager Kevin Taylor announced Tuesday that the SCWD has entered Stage 1 of its drought contingency plan.
The Chalk Mountain Fire, which began Monday in Glen Rose, has consumed nearly 7,000 and destroyed 16 homes. Somervell County Sheriff Alan West took Glen Rose Reporter photographer Jay Hinton on a tour of the torched area.
GLEN ROSE - Come meet the new Glen Rose Elementary School principal and assistant principal during a lemonade drive-through stand at the school’s front porch, 5 – 7 p.m., July 28. All families and staff members are welcomed to enjoy the free frosty drinks and get to know incoming GRES Principal Teri Teaff and Assistant Principal Louanna Kissel.
A high-speed chase led to a vehicle crashing into the Sugar Tree Golf Club entrance in the early morning hours of July 16 in Lipan, according to Palo Pinto County Sheriff Brett McGuire. The incident began when a report of a suspicious vehicle was called in parked at a church in south Palo Pinto County.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the Texas House of Representatives’ investigative report into the shooting at Robb Elementary School: “I want to thank Speaker Phelan and the Texas House for their investigation and for sharing a detailed account directly with the victims’ families and the Uvalde community. The findings in their investigative report are beyond disturbing and raise serious concerns about the response that day.
Somervell County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Jail Log Davis, Cade Lee, 19, Stephenville; public intoxication Gutierrez-Reyes, Abdiel, 27, Glen Rose; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Moreno, Isaac, 28, Grand Prairie; warrant Goodall, Tyler Lee, Goodall, Tyler Lee, 38, Azle; warrant Duvall, Calvin Leroy, 33, Glen Rose, criminal trespass Hankins, Billy Eugene, 64, DeLeon; warrant Smallwood, Candace, 34, Glen Rose; driving while intoxicated Padron, Crystal, 32, DeLeon; warrant Livingston, Joshua, 34, Glen Rose; public intoxication Hert, Garrett Ashton, 17, Rio Vista; possession of a controlled substance Baker, Rostyn Skye, 19, Glen Rose; driving under the influence Crashes July 18: 500 block of SW Big Bend Trail; minor accident July 18: CR313 Loop; minor accident Fires July 13: 5600 block of N 144; brush fire July 13: 5300 block of Coleman Ranch Road; brush fire July 14: 6600 block of CR 2008; brush fire July 14: CR 1234/CR 1119; brush fire July 18: 2400 block of 67; brush fire July 18: 1700 block of FM 51; structure fire July 18: 1000 block of CR 1002; brush fire .
Here is a reminder that the U.S. is getting close to the July 16 transition to 988 – the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This transition is an important step to strengthening and transforming the crisis care continuum in the U.S. To help their partners communicate about 988, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has added downloadable print files for wallet cards, magnets, and posters to its 988 Partner Toolkit. The toolkit includes logo and brand guidelines , key messages, frequently asked questions, fact sheets (English and Spanish), radio PSA scripts (English and Spanish), and more. SAMHSA is also working to make the print materials available for ordering from the SAMHSA store and will be adding social media shareables by mid-July about the basics of 988.
The 3-day-old Chalk Mountain Fire has burned just under 7,000 acres and damaged or consumed 21 homes remains just 10% contained, according to a press release issued Wednesday afternoon by the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The Chalk Mountain Fire, which began Monday in Glen Rose, has consumed nearly 7,000 and destroyed 16 homes. Somervell County Sheriff Alan West took Glen… Login to continue reading Login…