17 people were arrested Saturday by Tye Police after two different human smuggling busts. The first group had nine immigrants plus the smuggler. The second group had six immigrants plus the driver of the vehicle. Julio Mario-Navicho, 26, andJoseMiguel-Pativo,29, both from Mexico are booked in the Taylor County Jail on immigration charges. Julio Mario-Navicho, 26, from Mexico. Jose Miguel-Pativo, 29, from Mexico.
Legal Notices for Feb. 17, 2021
The City of Perry is accepting sealed bids for concrete slab and concrete sidewalks at 918 N. Washington St. Specifications are attached.
If you are interested in submitting a bid, your bid should be marked “Sealed Bid – BGC” and sent to the attention of Ms. Katrina Duckworth, Purchase Agent, 224 S. Jefferson St., Perry, Florida 32347.
All inquiries regarding this bid invitation should be directed to Ms. Duckworth at (850)584-2189. All bids should be received no later than 2 P.M., February 24, 2021.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City reserves the right to select the bidder that it determines is in the best interest of the City. Any errors in bid submissions are the responsibility of the bidder; the City is not required to find errors in any bid submissions.
More Abilenians now receiving water but boiling is emphasized
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Water was expected to be restored throughout Abilene on Wednesday, with all three treatment plans operating, said Rodney Taylor, director of water utilities, at a news conference this morning.
However, residents should expect to boil water through the weekend, bringing it to a vigorous 2-minute boil, for any consumption-related use. This would include washing dishes. Ice generated by refrigerators should not be used.
Drunk Driver Arrested After Causing Extensive Damage
ABILENE, TX After going on an extensive drunk driving spree, 27-year-old Christopher Bateman was arrested by Abilene Police officers.
According to APD, Bateman was intoxicated while he allegedly hit cars and damaged property.
According to witnesses, Bateman appeared to be traveling at least 60 mph when he struck a mailbox and kept going. He swerved off hit our curb and just missed my car that was parked in the driveway, said Mike Andino.
The tire marks left by Bateman led to a carport across the street. In his drunken stupor, he grazed it and caused damage.
DUI crash leaves woman paralyzed
A driver involved in a single-vehicle, rollover crash in early November that left a Perry woman paralyzed from the waist down was charged last week with multiple DUI violations, including DUI with property damage and causing serious injury to another person.
David William Cochran Jr. – who was found to have methamphetamine in his system at the time of the crash – was booked at the Taylor County Jail on Thursday, Jan. 14, on charges of DUI and property damage, DUI and serious bodily injury to another, DUI (alcohol or drugs), failure to register motor vehicle, driving with suspended license and contempt of court.