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Mount Airy Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charge For $1 Million Cattle Theft Scheme

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Mount Airy Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charge For $1 Million Cattle Theft Scheme

Friday, August 2, 2024

For Immediate Release

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C., pleaded guilty today to a conspiracy charge for his role in a $1 million scheme involving the theft of livestock, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Miles B. Davis, Special Agent in Charge, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-OIG), Southeast Region, Jason Byrnes, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service, Charlotte Field Office, Donald “Trey” Eakins, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Charlotte Field Office, Sheriff Alan Norman of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Darren Campbell of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, join U.S. Attorney King in making today’s announcement.

According to plea documents and the plea hearing, from April 2018 to October 2022, Edwards conspired with another person to defraud livestock markets, also known as sales barns, in Iredell and Cleveland Counties, North Carolina, and in Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The investigation determined that, on multiple occasions during the relevant time frame, Edwards and his coconspirator purchased cattle from sales barns in North Carolina and wrote checks to pay for the cattle. Edwards and his coconspirator wrote such checks knowing they were worthless, since there were insufficient funds to cover the checks and pay for the cattle.

According to court records, Edwards and his coconspirator arranged to transport the cattle out-of-state before the defrauded sales barns and financial institutions could determine their checks were worthless. The stolen cattle were then resold in Texas and Oklahoma. Over the course of the scheme, Edwards and his co-conspirator fraudulently obtained more than 3,000 head of cattle and caused over $1 million in losses to sales barns in North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. The sales barns—which are family-owned in North Carolina—incurred these losses because they are required to pay farmers and ranchers immediately after the sale of their livestock.

Edwards pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States and to violate the laws of the United States. One of the objects of the charged conspiracy was to hamper and impede the Packers and Stockyard Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in its regulation of fair livestock markets. Other objects of the conspiracy included a scheme to obtain funds under the custody and control of federally insured financial institutions through false statements and representations; to steal livestock valued at more than $10,000; and to transport stolen livestock in interstate commerce.

The statutory maximum for the charged offense is five years in prison, and any restitution or fines ordered by the Court at sentencing. Edwards is released on bond. A sentencing date has not been sent.

In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney King commended the USDA-OIG, the U.S. Secret Service, IRS-CI, and the Cleveland and Iredell County Sheriff’s Offices for their investigation of the case. U.S. Attorney King also thanked the Stanly County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael E. Savage of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte is prosecuting the case.

Cuero Municipal Library Hosts Joyful End of Summer Bash

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Cuero Municipal Library Hosts Joyful End of Summer Bash

July 31, 2024

Cuero, Texas – The Cuero Municipal Library hosted a delightful End of Summer Bash that brought smiles and laughter to the community. The event took place downtown on the library’s lawn, where children and their families gathered to celebrate the end of the summer season.

The highlight of the day was the bubble play area, where children gleefully ran through streams of bubbles, cooling down in the summer heat. The lawn was filled with the sound of children’s laughter and giggles as they enjoyed the refreshing activity. Parents watched with smiles, delighted to see their little ones having so much fun.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a day of outdoor play and community bonding. The Cuero Municipal Library’s End of Summer Bash was a resounding success, leaving everyone with cherished memories of a joyful day spent with friends and neighbors.

 

They celebrated the conclusion of the Municipal Library summer reading program and announced the winners of the Summer Reading Challenge:

ADULTS:

1st- Amy Gonzales

2nd- Jacqueline Villagomez

3rd- Tracy Pressler

TEENS:

1st- Enoch Sullinger

2nd – Kadiyah Sullinger

3rd – Emery Smart

TWEENS:

1st – Dominic Bentz

2nd – Deria Griffin

3rd – Naviah Leonard

Children:

1st – Benedict Bentz

2nd – Rose Bentz

3rd – Kylee Henry

 

2024 CUERO CROSS COUNTRY

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2024 CUERO CROSS COUNTRY

 

August 9-10 CUERO OPEN PRO RODEO: EXCITEMENT AWAITS!

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August 9-10 CUERO OPEN PRO RODEO: EXCITEMENT AWAITS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cuero, Texas – Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the Cuero Open Pro Rodeo, taking place on August 9-10, 2024, at 8 PM nightly. This thrilling event promises to deliver top-notch rodeo entertainment for the whole family.

Event Details:

  • Dates: August 9-10, 2024
  • Time: 8 PM nightly
  • Location: Rodeo Arena City Park –Cuero, Texas

Rodeo Events:

  • Bareback Bronc Riding
  • Calf Scramble (Kids Event)
  • Bull Riding
  • Tie Down Calf Roping
  • Girl’s Breakaway Roping
  • Saddle Bronc Riding
  • Team Roping (Enter Twice)
  • Ladies Barrel Racing (Jackpot Each Night)
  • Drill Teams
  • Specialty Act

Produced by Lester Morrow, this event promises great family entertainment. For more information, please call 830-997-1864.

Don’t miss out on the excitement and fun at the Cuero Open Pro Rodeo! Mark your calendars and join in on an unforgettable experience.

2024 CUERO VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

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2024 CUERO VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

2024 CUERO GOBBLERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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2024 CUERO GOBBLERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Hearst Foundations Donate $2 Million to The Alamo Plan

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Hearst Foundations Donate $2 Million to The Alamo Plan
July 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Alamo is excited to announce a generous $2 million donation from the Hearst Foundations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing redevelopment efforts under the Alamo Plan. As part of this transformative contribution, the Alamo’s 4D Theater Lobby will now be named the Hearst Foundations Lobby.

“The Hearst Foundations’ support is invaluable to us as we continue to enhance the Alamo experience for millions of visitors,” said Dr. Kate Rogers, Executive Director of the Alamo Trust, Inc. “We are deeply grateful to the Hearst Foundations, Mr. Frank Bennack Jr., Executive Vice Chairman & Former CEO of the Hearst Corporation, and Paul “Dino” Dinovitz, Executive Director of the Hearst Foundations for their visionary leadership and commitment to preserving our shared history.”

Mr. Bennack has a profound connection to San Antonio, having started his esteemed media career in the Alamo City. His personal and professional ties to the region underscore the Hearst Foundations’ dedication to expanding cultural and educational opportunities across the United States.

“We are honored to support the Alamo on this important community project,” said Mr. Dinovitz. “The Hearst Foundations are committed to funding initiatives that promote and enrich educational experiences. We look forward to seeing how the Hearst Foundations Lobby will impact visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the Alamo’s profound legacy to our nation.”

The Hearst Foundations Lobby, within the new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, will serve as a gateway to the Alamo’s immersive 4D Theater experience. This state-of-the-art facility, designed to accommodate an estimated 800,000 annual visitors, features the iconic Texas sky as it fades from day to night. The film played at the 4D Theater covers the entire saga of the Alamo’s complete story and sets the historical context for the battle itself. It will play a pivotal role in educating and inspiring audiences from around the world.

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as a Shrine to Texas Liberty. The Alamo tells the story of Texas Independence as part of its rich and diverse 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year and is the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.

About Remember the Alamo Foundation | The mission of Remember the Alamo Foundation is to provide support exclusively for the Alamo and its preservation, educational outreach, and public programs. We welcome your gift to support these programs and ensure that future generations will Remember the Alamo.

CONTACT
Jonathan Huhn, Alamo Trust, Inc.
JHuhn@thealamo.org
Mobile (210) 867-7717

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $1.4 Bil­lion Set­tle­ment with Meta Over Its Unau­tho­rized Cap­ture of Per­son­al Bio­met­ric Data In Largest Set­tle­ment Ever Obtained From An Action Brought By A Sin­gle State

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Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $1.4 Bil­lion Set­tle­ment with Meta Over Its Unau­tho­rized Cap­ture of Per­son­al Bio­met­ric Data In Largest Set­tle­ment Ever Obtained From An Action Brought By A Sin­gle State

News Release -July 30, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta (formerly known as Facebook) to stop the company’s practice of capturing and using the personal biometric data of millions of Texans without the authorization required by law.

This settlement is the largest ever obtained from an action brought by a single State. Further, this is the largest privacy settlement an Attorney General has ever obtained, dwarfing the $390 million settlement a group of 40 states obtained in late 2022 from Google. This is the first lawsuit brought and first settlement obtained under Texas’s “Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier” Act and serves as a warning to any companies engaged in practices that violate Texans’ privacy rights.

“After vigorously pursuing justice for our citizens whose privacy rights were violated by Meta’s use of facial recognition software, I’m proud to announce that we have reached the largest settlement ever obtained from an action brought by a single State,” said Attorney General Paxton. “This historic settlement demonstrates our commitment to standing up to the world’s biggest technology companies and holding them accountable for breaking the law and violating Texans’ privacy rights. Any abuse of Texans’ sensitive data will be met with the full force of the law.”

In February 2022, Attorney General Paxton sued Meta for unlawfully capturing the biometric data of millions of Texans without obtaining their informed consent as required by Texas law. Specifically, Meta’s data collection violated Texas’s “Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier” Act(“CUBI”) and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Attorney General Paxton has prioritized holding major technology companies accountable, launching several historic initiatives including antitrust lawsuits and aggressive enforcement of privacy laws.

In 2011, Meta rolled out a new feature, initially called Tag Suggestions, that it claimed would improve the user experience by making it easier for users to “tag” photographs with the names of people in the photo. Meta automatically turned this feature on for all Texans without explaining how the feature worked. Unbeknownst to most Texans, for more than a decade Meta ran facial recognition software on virtually every face contained in the photographs uploaded to Facebook, capturing records of the facial geometry of the people depicted. Meta did this despite knowing that CUBI forbids companies from capturing biometric identifiers of Texans, including records of face geometry, unless the business first informs the person and receives their consent to capture the biometric identifier. After only approximately two years since filing the petition, Texas reached a settlement agreement with Meta. The company will pay the state of Texas $1.4 billion over five years.

Attorney General Paxton thanks Keller Postman and McKool Smith who served as co-counsel to the OAG. Zina Bash served as Lead Counsel for Keller Postman, and Sam Baxter and Jennifer Truelove served as Lead Counsel for McKool Smith, alongside many excellent lawyers at each firm. The aggressive litigation posture and action taken by both firms laid the foundation for this historic settlement.

To read the final order, click here.

CodeRED: The Future of Emergency Notifications

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CodeRED: The Future of Emergency Notifications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Are you registered?

CodeRED is an advanced emergency notification service provided in DeWitt County. Registration is required to receive alerts. CodeRED enables state and local agencies to send geo-targeted, time-sensitive information to those who are registered. Notifications may be issued through email, SMS, voice calls, mobile app push notifications, IPAWS, and other methods, based on the urgency of the event.

OnSolve has developed CodeRED, a state-of-the-art emergency notification service designed specifically for local public safety personnel. The system is capable of alerting residents and businesses about time-sensitive information, emergencies, and urgent notifications through various channels.

CodeRED can reach millions of individuals in minutes, ensuring rapid dissemination of information such as evacuation notices, missing persons alerts, inclement weather advisories, and more. The system is precise enough to geotarget residents within an exact area of impact, ensuring only those affected by the situation are notified.

Residents should not assume that their information is already in the system or up-to-date. To register online, visit their website and look for the link for the CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment page.

Alerts that can be received through CodeRED include chemical spills, HAZMAT incidents, viral outbreaks, evacuation notices, missing persons alerts, boil water notices, power outages, severe weather advisories, and police activity updates.

If a CodeRED phone call is received, residents are advised to listen carefully to the entire message. They can repeat the message by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so, or if immediate aid from the police or fire department is needed.

If a CodeRED phone call is missed, the system will leave a message on your answering machine or voicemail. If you do not have an answering machine, the system will attempt to call again after several minutes have passed. If your phone line is busy, CodeRED will try two more times to connect.

A CodeRED message will have the caller ID # 866-419-5000 for emergencies and caller ID # 855-969-4636 for non-emergencies. Your city/county also has the option of customizing their phone number to be local.

For those who have forgotten their login information, please reach out to client support at (866) 939-0911 (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) or email crsupport@onsolve.com.

Creating an account will allow you to log back in and update your contact information if it changes. Using a single sign-on account makes it even easier by connecting your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account credentials.

To customize the types of alerts you want to receive within the mobile app, open the mobile app and hit “settings” in the top-right corner. From this page, click “select alert types,” and from here you can review each category of alerts and de-select any types you don’t want to receive.

The CodeRED Mobile Alert App is available on Google Play or the Apple Store. This app allows you to customize the types of alerts you would like to receive, alert radius, sounds, and more.

For a Demo: CodeRED Overview on Vimeo

To sign up for the DeWitt County CodeRED click on the link below:

Community Notification Enrollment (coderedweb.com)

Dear Zorro, Should I vote for or against school vouchers?

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Dear Zorro, Should I vote for or against school vouchers?

Cuero Online News Introduces New Columnist – The Voice of Cuero,Texas

Dear Zorro,

I read the article posted on Cuero Online News, “After decades of lobbying by Christian conservative donors, school voucher legislation may finally have the votes”.  I’ll be honest with you. I don’t know nearly enough about it, but I know it’s an important issue especially since reading that Governor Greg Abbott campaigned against Republican candidates who defied him on the school voucher.

And yes, I did Goggle it but there is so much information it’s confusing and with the General election right around the corner I am determined to educate myself on the issues, and I know that school vouchers is one of them.  I want to make sure that I do not vote for an issue or a candidate that is against my own self-interest.

Signed,

Dazed and Confused

https://cueroonlinenews.com/after-decades-of-lobbying-by-christian-conservative-donors-school-voucher-legislation-may-finally-have-the-votes/

 

 

Dear Dazed and Confused,

Alright, let’s dive into the world of school vouchers, shall we?

Now, some folks see school vouchers as the superhero of the education world, swooping in to save families from being stuck in underperforming schools. The narrative they are pushing is that they’re all about giving parents the power to choose the best educational path for their kiddos, regardless of their income or zip code. Christian schools are particularly fond of a voucher program.  Sounds pretty great, right?

But hold your horses, because there’s another side to this coin.  Critics argue that vouchers are more like a supervillain, draining public schools of their much-needed funds faster than a leaky faucet. This could lead to a widening gap in educational quality between public and private schools. Not so great, huh?

And let’s not forget about accountability. Private and charter schools march to the beat of their own drum, not having to follow the same regulations as public schools. This can lead to a wild west of discrepancies in the quality of education.

And if you really want to know about an issue, I always say FOLLOW THE MONEY.  Let’s add a dash of billionaire spice to this school voucher gumbo, shall we?

In Texas, billionaires Tim Dunn and brothers Farris and Dan Wilks have generously funded politicians who align with their viewpoints. They’ve made substantial contributions to a variety of political action committees that support legislative candidates who are proponents of school vouchers. Furthermore, they hold positions on the boards of several advocacy and public policy organizations that champion the cause of vouchers. Their approach appears to be an ideal solution for parents with limited income who are in search of superior educational opportunities for their children, or for those parents who desire religious instruction as part of their child’s schooling.

They are the ones funding all the trash talk against public education and banning books and the Woke agenda!

Now, why would billionaires back school vouchers, you ask? It’s not just because they’ve got money to burn. Oh no, there’s more to it than that.  They see school vouchers as a way to promote choice and competition.  And when there is competition it’s like a free market for education, and who doesn’t love a good free market, right?

They see it as a market that can be opened up to private enterprise.  They can make their own schools with their own rules!  Critics argue that these efforts can lead to a decrease in funding for public schools and raise concerns about accountability.

“Grifters, hucksters, private school peddlers–it’s all the same. Pro-voucher billionaires want to fill their silk-lined pockets with Texas taxpayer dollars, and they’re trying to buy Texas House seats to do it,” said Zeph Capo, president of Texas AFT. “Hardworking Texans deserve fully-funded public schools, and teachers deserve to be paid what they’re worth. Our governor would rather funnel money into his biggest donors’ bank accounts than fix the 10th worst public education system in the country, and that’s pathetic.”

So, while the billionaires are putting their money where their mouths are, the rest of us are left to deal with the consequences. Ain’t that a kick in the head?

Signed,
El Zorro
Disclaimer: El Zorro is a fictional character created for entertainment and social commentary purposes. Any resemblance to real events or individuals is coincidental, unless specifically identified by name?  
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