Inmate Struck by Truck After Escape Attempt in Decatur
Inmate Benjamin Alexander Sharpe, 23, of Graham remains in critical condition in the ICU at John Peter Smith Hospital after a dump truck struck him on U S Highway 380 in Decatur during a failed escape from Wise County Jail last Wednesday. Jennifer Haney covers the story inside The Index.
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Benjamin Alexander Sharpe
Graham
John Peter Smith Hospital
Decatur
Wise County
Jennifer Haney
Butterfield Queen Contest Cancelled For This Year
The Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo did not crown a queen after only one contestant signed up. Bridgeport Riding Club officials say contests drive ticket sales and prize costs. They plan to try again next year while keeping the queen program intact.
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Butterfield
Alyssa Pershall
Bridgeport
Jennifer Haney
Butterfield Stage Days
Sheena Winters
Bridgeport Riding Club
Winters
Contes
David's
Decatur
CPS Supervisor Stacey Poldson Leads Wise County CPS
Longtime military kid and mother of five, Stacey Poldson now supervises Wise County Child Protective Services. She describes CPS aims as preventing removals, prioritizing family preservation, relatives, and only then foster care if needed. The article notes her joining Wise County CPS in October 2003 after starting in Denton County.
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Jennifer Haney
Stacey Poldson
Paul
Wise County Child Protective Services
Wise County
CPS
Denton County Cps
Wise County Cps
Poldson
Budget woes bring former Bay mayor back for city hall duty
Runaway Bay officials called on former mayor Barbara Blake to help craft the 2006 budget as budget officer Tyce Simmons is away. The city faces deficits due to a limited tax base and rising costs, with reserves down from 250000 to 100000. Blake, a former CPA, will meet with staff and present a balanced plan by July 25 for a required public hearing.
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Bay
Dorothy Clark
Runaway Bay
Barbara Blake
Tyce Simmons
Kay Simmons
David
Blake
Woody Mathews
Paula Todisco
Joe White
Public Works Department
Ifl
Council
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New Bridgeport
Robert Marlett
Bridgeport Lodge
Indexfote
Child Protective Services
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