TIMESRECORDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024 3A Cox is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at MACM and a rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Cox had graduated from rural Paint Creek High School in 1940 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a mechanic in Gen. Douglas forces, ac- cording to newspaper articles at the time. Cox will be buried in Haskell on a date to be determined. Family and fu- neral information will be available at the Army Casualty at (800) 892- 2490.
Soldier Continued from Page 1A WILMINGTON, Del. In a moment of panic, Hallie Biden the widow of Presi- dent Joe oldest son, Beau tossed Hunter gun in a trash can in Octo- ber 2018, she told jurors in gripping testi- mony. That gun, purchased after Hunter Bi- den marked on a form meant to screen gun buyers for drug addiction, is at the heart of the federal felony case. Hallie Biden became romantically in- volved with her late brother in 2016. The now-president and lady said in 2017 the two were their lives together again after such But sadness continued for Hallie Bi- den.
Hunter Biden introduced her to crack, she said. On Thursday, she described her an- guish trying to track him down in the days after the gun purchase, with him texting he was waiting to meet a dealer and smok- ing crack on a car. Those texts are impor- tant because defense attorneys have sought to argue that Hunter Biden was not using drugs during the period in which he purchased the gun. She was granted immunity for her own drug use in exchange for her testimony. When Hallie Biden found pieces of her crack cocaine, googled it because I know what it she told the jury.
He was using crack when she visited him in California in June 2018, she testi- Prodded by prosecutors, she told the jury that by then, she also had begun us- ing. was a terrible experience that I went through, and I am embarrassed, and I am ashamed and I regret that period of my she told the jury. She said she stopped using in August 2018. Hallie Biden told jurors she would reg- ularly clean out her car to him get or stay On the morning of Oct. 23, 2018, the car was parked beside her home.
She searched it and found a dusting of crack powder and drug paraphernalia. and the gun, she told the jury a moment later. All she could think about was getting rid of the gun, she said: She want him to have it and she want her kids to it. She was afraid to touch the gun, Biden so she grabbed a gift bag. The gun was still visible, so she double- bagged it in a leather pouch Then she drove to a local grocery store and threw the bag in an outdoor trash can.
realized it was a stupid idea now, but I was just she said. She remember exactly how, but Hunter Biden found out and told her to re- turn to the gun. She checked the trash bin, but the gun was gone. She went inside the store to see if they had removed the trash and eventually a police report with the help of an employee. was so she said.
Hunter Biden expressed his fury in texts. you take that from me Hallie? Are you insane he said in a text the day after she threw the gun away. hard for me to believe anyone is that he texted, and, you want me She apologized, texting, sorry. I just want you to be safe. That was not Contributing: Brittany Horn, Dela- ware News Journal Hallie Biden describes drug use at Hunter trial Sarah D.
Wire, Xerxes Wilson, Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, Bart Jansen and Rachel Barber USA TODAY Giant venomous spiders with 4-inch legs are real, and going to potentially invade the New York area sometime this year, according to New Jersey Pest Control. Joro spiders are coming to the Northeast after initially the Southeastern U.S. from Japan, the pest control service said in a news release earlier this year. Georgia served as the for the arachnids in 2021 as residents saw the spiders in urban and rural areas, WUGA, the University of public FM radio station, re- ported. The Japanese spider is to due to its appearance and distinct according to the Flanders, New Jersey-based pest con- trol service.
What makes the Joro spider ent from other spiders is its ability to by using a technique called the pest control service said. Bal- looning involves the spider releasing silk threads into the air, which allows them to be carried by the wind, accord- ing to the release. How did Joro spiders come to US? The theory behind the Joro origin in the U.S. is that the venomous arachnids were unintentionally trans- ported by way of cargo shipments, in- ternational trade and personal travel, according to New Jersey Pest Control. The Joro ability to adapt to various environments and reproduce rapidly led to them successfully estab- lishing the Southeast as its initial epicenter, the pest control service said.
How will Joro spiders affect local ecosystems? The introduction of the Joro spiders can the delicate balance of lo- cal according to the exter- minators. When in their native habitats, which are within the borders of Southeast Asia, Joro spiders control insect popu- lations because they act as pest the pest control ser- vice said. Joro predatory nature may decrease native insect popula- tions, the food web and po- tentially causing a ripple throughout the according to the exterminators. The Joro venom is typically not deadly to humans, but when bit, it can cause discomfort and allergic reac- tions in some people, according to the release. How to get rid of the spiders? The Joro spiders seem to be here to stay, so there are not any ways to get rid of them.
the face of the unprecedented Jo- ro spider invasion, communities must unite, educate, and People who encounter Joro spiders can call their local pest control services to exterminate them from their homes or property. Aside from extermination, the options are limited as ento- mologists and ecologists continue to study the colorful migration to America. Giant venomous Joro spiders are here to stay Jonathan Limehouse USA TODAY Th Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) an invasive species came from Asia probably through international trade. Although they are venomous, their venom is not dangerous to humans but may cause discomfort or an allergic reaction in some people. BEN OF VIA GETTY IMAGES Summer starts with a weekend of music and other events aimed at en- tire families but also aimed at getting the kids up and out of the house for a day or two.
Here is a rundown for the weekend of June 7-9: Friday, June 7 The 40th Annual BOOMTOWN Ro- deo presented by the Red River Riding Association kicks Friday night. June 7 is Military Night. Rodeo performances will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the rodeo is $12 for adults and $5 for kids. Children 5 and under are free.
Discounted prices are available for seniors. Rodeo will be at Red River Riding Association Arena on FM 1177. The 20th Anniversary Party for Castaway Cove Waterpark: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1000 East Central Freeway.
Garage sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Community Relations Building, North Texas State Hospital, 6515 Kemp Blvd. For more information: 940-689-5601. Morath Orchard Dinner, a farm tour and four-course meal: 6-8 p.m. 10852 West FM 171 in Charlie.
Songwriters Night: Jay Burnham Presents Jay Burnham, Devin Davis and Hazel: 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 8th St. Between the Lines Book Discus- sion Club, from the Cold 10:15 a.m. Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St. Job fair for school bus drivers: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Durham School Services, 2009 Seymour High- way.
Mark Allan Atwood: 8 p.m. Our Place Eatery Spirits, 3305 Sheppard Access Road. Kids Night Out for 5 and over: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CrashWorks, 724 In- diana Ave.
Saturday, June 8 Pianos in Paradise: A Dueling Pi- anos Night: Hawaiian theme, food and drinks available. Limited seating. 6 p.m. Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 713 Ohio St. AKA Pancake Breakfast Family Expo: 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Booker T. Washing- ton Elementary School, 1104 Broad St. Fortieth Annual BOOMTOWN Ro- deo presented by the Red River Riding Association continues Saturday. Come decked out in pink to support cancer eradication awareness. Rodeo parade begins at 3 p.m.
through downtown Burkburnett. Rodeo performances start at 7:30 p.m. A dance follows the rodeo performance on Saturday, fea- turing Whiskey Runners. An Evening of Pride: A Celebra- tion of Excellence: 6:30 p.m. Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indiana Ave.
Morath Orchard Dinner, a farm tour and four-course meal: 6-8 p.m., 10852 West FM 171 in Charlie. Artzeum: All About Fish: For the entire family, 9 a.m. Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St. Mommy Me, World Oceans Day: 10 a.m. CrashWorks STEAM Studio Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Forever Mac: A Tribute to Fleet- wood Mac 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 8th St. Uptown Tejano First Car Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 811 Indiana Ave. Opal Center Annual Gala: Empow- er, Rise, Celebrating Pride: 6:30 p.m.
Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indi- ana Ave. Lego League for 8 and over: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CrashWorks STEAM Studio Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave. Watercolor Wellness: 10:30 a.m.
9th Street Studios, 920 9th St. Foster care and adoption informa- tional meeting: 10 a.m. OneLife Com- munity Church, 807 Austin St. Birth 101: Birth Basics: 1 p.m. Wich- ita Falls Birth and Wellness Center, 2001 Brook Ave.
Armadillo Flatts with Justin Brown Band: 7 p.m. Our Place Eatery Spirits, 3305 Sheppard Access Road. Rock Night featuring Skeksis, La- dy Bird, Ceramic Planet, Dog Bitz and the Blast Monkeys: 9 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar. RRHD Cookout: 11 a.m.
Red River Harley-Davidson, 4514 Northwest Freeway. Parents Night Out: 5 p.m. Gymnas- tic Sport Center Storm, 5816 Ash- leyanne Circle, Ste. 300. Ice Cream Social Cookie Decorat- ing Class: 1 p.m.
Horseshoe Bend Win- ery, 2365 FM 369. Report Card Night, racing all classes, two heats and feature: 6:30 p.m. Texoma Speedway, 7567 Seymour Highway. Sunday, June 9 Kourage featur- ing live music and motorcycle poker run: Noon at Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road. Moto Xtreme Circus Reloaded Tour: 5 p.m.
Wichita County Mounted Patrol Arena, 2901 S. FM 369. AARP Fashion Show: Attire: cool and classy. 6 p.m. River Bend Nature Center, 2200 3rd St.
Things to do in Wichita Falls this weekend, June 7-9 Staff reports Wichita Falls Times Record News Abilene police made an arrest Tues- day in connection with an alleged road rage incident that turned violent when a man was shot in Scarborough Park on Sunday. Andre Maurice Lamar Sanders, 26, of Abilene, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree felony ag- gravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to a police press release. Sanders was also charged with Class possession of marijuana. Sanders was free Wednesday after- noon from the Taylor County Jail on over $175,000 in total bonds, according to online jail records. "He faces other charges pending the investigation," according to the press re- lease.
Anyone charged with a crime is pre- sumed innocent until proven guilty in court beyond a reasonable doubt. History of violence leads to a shooting? On Sunday, Sanders allegedly fol- lowed a mother, 43, and a son, 20, into Scarborough Park in western Abilene after a road rage incident. APD has not released the names of the mother or the son. The mother and son had left their ve- hicle to walk their dogs in the park. Witnesses reported that a man in an orange Jeep got out of a vehicle, pulled out a weapon, and began shooting at the son, according to allegations.
The son sustained a gunshot wound in the lower torso. The son subsequently "returned striking the Jeep," according to the press release. He was treated at a hospital for his injuries and has since been released. The mother received minor injuries. Abilene Police Department took statements from multiple witness- es at the scene and "were able to get a good description of the suspect and the vehicle," according to the press release.
Sanders was subsequently found and arrested on Tuesday. He was previously convicted of a class A misdemeanor charge of assault family violence, according to online court records. Sanders pleaded guilty and was sentenced on March 2, 2021, to 45 days in the Taylor County Jail. UPDATED: Road rage arrest after man shot in Abilene park Diana Groom Abilene Reporter-News USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS.
