Brownwood News

Thursday February 17, 2005
News
Assailants shoot Mills County man, burn home
Bulletin Staff Report

A Mills County man was shot, and his house was burned down after two assailants confronted him Tuesday night in his home about a mile beyond the Brown-Mills county line, Mills County Sheriff Doug Storey said.
The man who was shot, who Storey declined to identify, was shot in the shoulder and treated and released at Brownwood Regional Medical Center, Storey said.
The victim told deputies he arrived home and was feeding his dogs when he was confronted by the two. One of the assailants told the victim they were "hired to cause him pain," Storey said.
After he was shot, the victim ran out of the house and into a pasture, and the house then caught fire, Storey said.
There was no sign of the suspects when authorities arrived, and the motive is unknown, the sheriff said.

HPU students urged to serve, respect others
By Rebekah Lawson
Howard Payne University

Chester Clay, assistant deputy executive director of the Texas Youth Commission, encouraged Howard Payne University students to make the most of their time in college by learning to serve, respect and appreciate others. He spoke in Student Assembly during this week's Black Heritage Week celebration.
Clay, a 1977 alumnus of HPU, was awarded the university's Medal of Service two years ago in recognition of his exceptional work in supporting and serving the university.
Clay said that the years he spent at HPU shaped and prepared him for a career of service to others.
"I learned here what it meant to be a servant," Clay said. "I grew up at HPU. This is where I developed my purpose. My purpose is service -- service to mankind."
Clay acknowledged key figures in American history who he said made what he has accomplished possible -- Fredrick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. and others.
"They opened doors and avenues for many more to follow," Clay said. "They are why we are here today."
Clay encouraged the students to appreciate the chance for higher education while in college and emphasized their responsibility to lead future generations.
"Look deeply inside yourself and find out your purpose," he said. "God will keep you and guide you as you face the many challenges ahead."
Clay urged the students to reach out and build relationships with new people. He also encouraged them to remain involved with HPU after graduation.
"Expand your horizons," Clay said. "Participate. Get involved. You never know what may serve you in the road ahead."

Black History Month dinner here Saturday
By Gene Deason -- Brownwood Bulletin
 
Dr. Sherleen Jackson, administrator of the office for civil rights for the State of Oklahoma, will speak on "United We Stand" at the fourth annual banquet celebrating Black History Month on Saturday.

The event, hosted by the Bangs Black History Committee, will be held at the Mabee Center on the campus of Howard Payne University. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
"This dinner continues to serve as a foundation for the Bangs Black History Committee to display to our communities and fellow citizens the tremendous contributions that African-Americans have made and continue to make in enhancing the quality of our lives on a daily basis," said Cassandra Evans, committee secretary.
All proceeds from the banquet will benefit the Gloria Anderson Memorial Scholarship, named after the first African-American teacher in the Bangs Independent School District. Last year's recipients, LaTonia Gray of Brownwood High School and Samuel Gleaton of Early High School, are using their awards to attend Texas A&M University-Commerce and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, respectively.
The committee is collaborating with Howard Payne in supporting its Black Heritage Week events and activities under way this week. In addition, the committee will present Wayne Reece with its Community Achievement Award in recognition of his heroic service in Afghanistan.
The Bangs Black History Committee was founded in October 2001 with a mission of "building diverse communities through hearts and hands." It has coordinated events such as the Back to School Bash to encourage students to stay in the classroom and the African-American Heroes program during Black History Month with the Bangs ISD.
Sandra Bradshaw is president of the committee, and Douglas Boone Jr. is marketing director.

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