Auto
accident takes Cleveland teen,s life
Sunday
Bobby James Tew II, 18, was killed early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle accident
on Fostoria Road just before 105W. Tew was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled
over after the driver, 19-year-old Matthew Cloud of Cleveland lost control of
the 1997 Chevy truck on a curve. DPS reports that the truck struck the side of
a ditch and rolled twice before coming to rest upside down.
According to an on-the-scene witness, Cloud, who was the only passenger wearing
a seat belt, was left dangling upside down until he could be cut free. He was
taken to Conroe Regional Medical Center, where he is being treated for injuries
to a lung and one ankle.
Jason Sanders, 20, and Misty Hoagland, 16, both of Cleveland, reportedly suffered
less serious injuries. Sanders is being treated for a dislocated shoulder, and
Hoagland was treated and released with cuts and bruises.
The cause of the accident, which occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. Sunday morning,
is still under investigation.
Tew was pronounced dead at the accident scene by Montgomery County J.P. James
Metts.
New state laws take effect January 1
Major changes in some Texas laws will take effect Thursday, January
1, 2004. They impact such diverse items as the cost of college tuition;
the waiting period
before abortions can be performed; and driving on river beds.
The state loosened its grip on the ability of universities to raise tuition
rates, in an effort to allow the colleges to recoup some of the millions cut
from state-funded
higher education. It,s expected that tuition may rise as much as 12-15
percent on some campuses for the upcoming spring semester.
Under the guidelines of the ,Woman,s Right to Know Act,,
women getting abortions are required to wait 24 hours before actually going through
the procedure.
State-approved materials regarding fetal development and abortion risks are
to be offered to women for study during the 24-hour waiting period.
And those driving SUVs or other vehicles through Texas river beds may find
themselves paying fines of up to $500 for the now-illegal act.
Police Report
The day after Christmas saw police arresting Joshua Lee Bradshaw
for no drivers' license,
and Kenneth Wayne Thomas for DWI. Police also recorded offenses of assault,
missing person, theft, and investigation of possible homicide.
Saturday, Dec. 27, police arrested Gary Lynn Horn for public intoxication,
and investigated the possible receipt of counterfeit money.
Funeral Services
--Bobby James Tew II; services Tuesday, Dec.30, 2 p.m. at Pace-Stancil/Probst
Chapel.
--Hollie Barnett; services Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. at Pace-Stancil/Probst
Chapel. Visitation hours are 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home.
On Tap at the Texan
Showing tonight at 7 is the Disney movie, "The Haunted Mansion", starring
Eddie Murphy, rated PG. Admission is $2 for children 3-11, and $4 for those 12
and older.
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