Hedley ISD will hold its annual Title I Parent-Teacher meeting on September 9, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents and interested members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.
Drivers reminded to watch for kids
AUSTIN – As the academic year begins, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all drivers to watch out for children walking to and from school or waiting for school buses. Drivers must also follow all traffic laws related to school buses and school zones.
“With children heading back to school, drivers can help keep Texas students safe by obeying all speed limits – especially in posted school zones – and stopping for school buses,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Individuals who illegally pass stopped school buses endanger our children, and DPS officers will not tolerate drivers who break the law and put others in harm’s way.”
One of the most dangerous times of a student’s trip on a school bus is when they are entering or exiting the bus. Drivers are urged to slow down and pay attention in school zones since children may step into a roadway without checking for oncoming traffic.
State law requires that approaching drivers stop when a bus is stopped and operating a visual signal – either red flashing lights or a stop sign. Drivers should not proceed until the school bus resumes motion; the driver is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or the visual signal is no longer activated. A driver does not have to stop for a school bus if it is on a highway with roadways separated by an intervening space or physical barrier. (If a highway is divided only by a left-turning lane, the roadways are not considered separated, and drivers must stop for school buses.)
Drivers who illegally pass school buses face fines up to $1,250 for a first offense. For individuals convicted of this offense more than once, the law allows DPS to suspend the driver license for up to six months. (A ticket for illegally passing a school bus cannot be dismissed through defensive driving.)
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CLARENDON PRE-KINDERGARTEN
1-pair scissors (Fiskars)
1-box of 8 large primary colored crayons
1-box of 10 primary color, washable markers
4-glue sticks
1-Elmer’s school glue, small
1-plastic box for supplies
1-spiral notebook
1-plastic folder
1-box of Kleenex
1-watercolor set, primary colors
1-small backpack, no rollers
1-container of wet wipes
1-bottle of hand sanitizer
1- box Ziploc bags (Boys-gallon, girls-quart)
1-complete change of clothing including socks & underwear
All supplies with student’s name labeled on them.
CLARENDON KINDERGARTEN
1-large cloth zippered pouch (no boxes)
1-box of 8 crayons (basic colors, standard size)
1-pair scissors (Fiskars brand)
2-Elmer’s school glue white only
1-box of #2 standard pencils (yellow, sharpened)
1-box of 8 large markers (broad line, classic colors)
2-spiral notebooks
4-plastic two-pocket folders
1-box of zip-lock bags (boys – gallon, girls – quart)
1-4 pk black dry erase markers
1-pull-top water bottle
1-water color set
1-large towel for resting (no mats please)
10-glue sticks
1 large box of tissue
2 wide-ruled composition books
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON FIRST GRADE
2-large box tissues
12-six-sided #2 pencils (yellow)
1-box of 24 crayons
10-glue sticks
2-Elmer’s school glue
1-pkgs dry erase markers, 4 colors / pkg
1-watercolor set
2-erasers
1-box of 8 washable markers (classic/basic colors)
5-folders with pockets
1-school box
2-spiral notebooks (70-80 page, 10 1/2” x 8”)
1-pair scissors (Fiskars for kids)
1-paint shirt
1-water bottle (pull-top)
1-backpack
1-box Ziploc bags (quart or gallon)
1-ruler with inch and centimeter markings
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON SECOND GRADE
Please write student’s name on all supplies
12-#2 pencils
1-box colored pencils
1-set of watercolors
2-pink erasers
2-Elmer’s glue (white only)
4-glue sticks
1-box crayons (24 ct.)
1-pair scissors (Fiskars kids)
1-school box (small only, large won’t fit in desk)
3-boxes tissue
3-folders with pockets (no brads, plain and inexpensive)
3-spiral notebooks – single subject
1-box markers (broadline, primary colors)
1-box quart or gallon Ziplock bags
1-Expo markers (4-pack)
1-Anti-bacterial wipes
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON THIRD GRADE
Please put child’s name on each item
1- box of 12 map pencils
24- #2 pencils, Ticonderoga brand
1- pink eraser
1-pkg. notebook paper wide ruled
4-folders with pockets
2-box Crayola brand crayons
1-box dry erase markers
1-pair Fiskar brand pointed school scissors
3-boxes tissue (large)
6-glue sticks
2-zippered pencil pouches
3-composition books
1-box of zip-lock bags (boys – gallon, girls – quart)
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON FOURTH GRADE
Please put child’s name on each item
1-three-ring binder, no larger than 2”
1-pkg. loose leaf notebook paper
4-folders with pockets & holes for inserting in binder
1-spiral notebook
8-#2 pencils (no mechanical)
1-pair scissors (Fiskars kids)
1-Elmer’s school glue
1-large glue stick
1-box crayons
1-12” wooden ruler with metric markings
2-red pencils
1-pencil bag with zipper & holes for inserting in binder
2-boxes of tissue
1-box markers
1-box colored pencils
1-eraser
1-standard protractor
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON FIFTH GRADE
3-pkg. loose leaf notebook paper
20-#2 pencils
1- box of 12 map pencils
6-highlighters, multicolored
1-eraser
1-pair medium size scissors
12-glue sticks, large
1-12” ruler
3-boxes of tissue
1-box colored markers
2-spiral notebooks
1-folders with pockets and fasteners
3-100 sheet/200 page wide ruled composition books
1- 1” binder (no big binders please)
1-pkg pocket dividers
1-pkg of 4 Expo dry erase markers
$1.50 for AR folder
CLARENDON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1-composition book
1-pkg Colored Pencils
2-pkgs of pencils
4-different colored highlighters
1-box of Expo markers
1-white poster board
1-2” 3 ring binder
2-pkg Notebook paper (wide ruled)
1-pkg of 8 dividers
1-pkg red pens
1-pkg black pens
1-box of zip-lock bags (boys – sandwich, girls – quart)
1-3 ring binder
1-pkg 3/5 white ruled index cards
70-page spiral
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Hedley Pre-Kindergarten
2 box of Kleenex
2 box Ziplock bags (1 box gallon, 1 box pint)
1 small school box
3 box 8 count Crayola Crayons
1 box 24 count Crayola Crayons
1 box #2 pencils, 24 count
2 plastic folders with pockets (no brads)
1 spiral notebook
16 small glue sticks
$5.00 for Clifford Magazine
Hedley Kindergarten
2 boxes of Kleenex
2 box Ziploc bags (1 box gallon, 1 box pint)
1 small school box
2 box 8 count Crayola Crayons
2 box 24 count Crayola Crayons
1 box of #2 pencils, 24 count
2 folders with pockets, no brads
1 pair scissors, Fiskars
8 small glue sticks
1 spiral notebook
1 package pink erasers
$5.00 for Weekly Readers
Hedley First Grade
1 small school box
24 #2 pencils
1 boxes of 24 count crayons
6 glue sticks
1 bottle of glue
1 pair scissors
2 package of dry erase markers
Reusable water bottle
2 large pink erasers
2 wide ruled spirals/one subject notebooks
1 red plastic pocket braided folder
1 green plastic pocket braided folder
1 blue plastic pocket braided folder
3 boxes of Kleenex
1 box Gallon Ziplock bags for Boys
1 box Quart Ziplock bogs for Girls
Hedley Second Grade
3 pocket vinal/plastic folders with brads
1 small school box
1 box of 24 count Crayola crayons
1 package of Crayola markers
1 (Fiskar) scissors
2 glue sticks
1 bottle Elmer’s glue
24 #2 pencils
3 boxes of Kleenex
1 package of pencil tip erasers
1 box gallon Ziploc bags
1 box quart size Ziploc bags
1 large container disinfectant wipes
$5.00 for Weekly Reader
Hedley Third Grade
Small school box
24 #2 pencils
4 red grading pens
1 box crayons
1 box markers
1 box map colors
Scissors
4 glue sticks
1 box multiplication flash cards 1-12
1 1 inch binder
2 package pencil tip erasers
1 package wide rule notebook paper
2 large boxes of Kleenex
Hedley Fourth Grade
Notebook paper (wide rule)
6 pocket folders with brads
1 spiral notebook
12 #2 pencils
3 red grading pens or pencils
1 box of map colors
1 box crayons
1 box of markers
Glue
1 zippered school bag or school box
Scissors
3 large boxes of Kleenex
Hedley Fifth Grade
Scissors
2 glue sticks
1 small bottle of Elmer’s school glue
6 folders with pockets (various color if possible)
1 box washable markers
1 box colored pencils (long colored pencils)
2 pkg. notebook paper (wide rule only)
1 spiral notebook (appx. 70 pages)
2 red pens
2 pens (black or blue)
12 #2 pencils
3 large boxes of Kleenex
1 12” ruler with inches & centimeters (wooden or hard plastic preferred)
1 pencil box or pencil zipper bag
1 small clear water bottle (optional)
1 big eraser
1 pencil sharpener with cavity for shavings
2 yellow or light colored highlighters
Hedley Sixth Grade Math & Reading
2 boxes of Kleenex
2 1 1/2 ring binder notebooks (1 red, 1 blue)
1 blue paper folder with brads
1 large spiraled ringed note card booklet
4 packages 24 count pencils
2 glue sticks
2 red pens
1 set middle sized higlighters
1 package pencils erasers
Hedley Seventh Grade Reading
1 1/2 ring binder notebooks
1 set middle sized higlighters
1 box of Kleenex
Helen F. (Collins) Rogers
Helen F. (Collins) Rogers passed away at age 84, June 16, 2014 in Hendrick Hospital in Ovalo. Helen will be laid to rest at McBee Cemetery in Ovalo, alongside her husband Friday, June 20, 2014. A funeral service will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church, 709 Kent Ave, Tuscola, Matt Stidam officiating, directed by Fry~Bartlett Funeral Home. Viewing will be Thursday June 19, from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Helen was born December 28, 1929 in Ranger to Earl and Katie (Yokum) Collins. She was one of ten children. Helen graduated high
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school in New Mexico and married Steve Rogers on February 16, 1948. They were married for 65 years at the time of Steve’s death (2013).
Helen and Steve lived the majority of their lives in Clarendon. They had eight children and one step son.
Helen was a dedicated and independent woman. She worked hard at every task put before her. She was intelligent and determined, receiving her nurse’s degree at age 40. Helen’s years spent as a nurse included, nursing, teaching nursing, and starting two home health care services. She retired at age 79.
Helen taught Sunday school for many years and remained a faithful servant all her life. She loved her God, family, and her church. Helen and Steve prayed for each of their children and their families daily. They adored each other so much it is hard to separate one from the other. They are together hand in hand once again.
She is survived by her children, Susan Rhoades of Ovalo, Lois (Gus) Havens of Rosebud, Steve Raymond Rogers (Kathy) of Ovalo, Timothy Rogers (Vickie) of Burns, KS, Rebekah Lockeby(Lonnie) of Clarendon, Bonnie Roe (Charles) of Tuscola, Katrina Carter (Timothy) of Euless, and Jeannie Osborne of Waco, one step son Steve Nolan Rogers (Mary) of Colorado Springs, CO, brothers; Pete C. Collins, Eugene C. Collins; and sister Jerry L. Ramsey; twenty three grandchildren; forty seven great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers, Lewis W. Collins, Jesse W. Collins, Frederick D. Collins, and Odell Collins; sisters Lois A. Watson, Johnnie L. Cooper; and. a grandson Jason C. Lockeby.
Helen was a beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, and faithful servant. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. We are truly blessed to call her Mom. She will be sorely missed and forever loved.
CC students win world title
![All American Team - Coach Tate Corliss, Morgan Boyer, Cody Shannon, Skyler Glenn, Scotta Faulkenberry, Alan Caro, and Coach Clint Alexandar.](http://www.clarendonlive.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/meatsteam_Australia2014-300x200.jpg)
Members of the Clarendon College meats team are world champions in meat judging after competing in Australia last week.
Scotta Faulkenberry of Stephenville, Texas, and Cody Shannon of Royse City, Texas, along with two students from Garden City Community College in Kansas, placed first over 13 other international teams from Australian universities, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia.
The All American team placed first with 4385 out of a possible 5020 points to win the competition and the Roy McDonald Shield at the Australia International Meat Conference last week. The team bested the second place team from Charles Sturt University Wagga by 46 points. The University of New England placed third.
Morgan Boyer, of Wallisville, Texas, also represented Clarendon College at the contest and served as an alternate on the All American team.
Individually, Scotta placed 3rd High Individual, Cody placed4th High Individual, and Morgan placed in the top 15.
In the competition, the students are required to judge beef, lamb and pork carcasses and primals, along with identifying a range of beef primals and beef, lamb and pork retail cuts. The judging of carcasses and primals is based on yield, muscling and quality to evaluate their retail value.
“I am extremely proud of these students,” Clarendon College Coach Tate Corliss said. “They represented Clarendon College and the United States at the international level and preformed with excellence and humility.”
“We are so thankful for all the support that help make this trip possible,” Morgan said. “We appreciate our coach, the College, and our Australian hosts.”
Everyone at Clarendon College is extremely proud of this group and their coach.
“Scotta, Morgan, and Cody brought a tremendous amount of pride to Clarendon College and I am also thankful for the tremendous support we received from the College and community,” CC Livestock Judging Coach and Director of Agriculture Johnny Treichel said.
“This group has exceeded expectations all year,” CC President Dr. Robert Riza said. “What a great achievement to finish their careers at Clarendon.”
The two Garden City Community College students, Alan Caro and Skyler Glenn, placed first and eighth, respectively, in the individual competition.
“The caliber of this year’s participants showed the passion that young people have for the meat and livestock industry and the enthusiasm that they have for driving the industry forward into the future,” outgoing ICMJ President and General Manager of Kerwee Lot Feeders Brad Robinson said. “The international contingent, with teams from the US, Japan, Korea and Indonesia, allowed students to interact and learn from some of Australia’s major trading partners, building networks for the future.”
A breakdown of the results by contest is as follows:
Primal & Retail Cut Identification – Scotta Faulkenberry, Runner-Up Individual; All American, Runner-up team. Pork Judging – All American, Runner-up team. Lamb Judging – All American, Runner-up team. Beef Judging – All American, Winning team. Overall Question & Reasons – Scotta Faulkenberry, Winning Individual; All American, Winning team.
Sports Opinion: Surviving the Storm
By Bobby Riza, Clarendon Enterprise
The Texas Rangers have faced an unprecedented onslaught of injuries seemingly since their season ended with the Game 163 loss to the Rays. Since that moment it seems as if the Rangers have lost piece after piece.
When the club shipped Ian Kinsler to Detroit, they thought they had filled three needs, finding a power left handed bat in the lineup, securing a long term solution at first, and creating an opportunity for Jurickson Profar to play every day.
Profar went down with a shoulder injury before Spring Training, and Fielder underwent season ending surgery Tuesday to fuse two vertebrae in his neck. These two, who were expected to produce in a big way this year, are only a few of the key pieces on the roster that have gone down. Left handed pitchers Matt Harrison, Derek Holland, and Martin Perez have each dealt with a major injury. Harrison is expected to miss the remainder of the season with spinal surgery, Holland underwent knee surgery and is expected back mid-July, and Perez had season ending Tommy John surgery earlier this month.
If the Rangers are to survive this storm and make a serious playoff push, they will have to rely on bench players and young prospects to step their game up and deliver now when their team needs them the most. Players like Robinson Chirinos, Rougned Odor, and Nick Martinez have made the most of these chances with all three coming through for their team with clutch at-bats, key defensive plays, or excellent pitching performances.
One thing is clear if any sort of playoff run is to be made in Arlington, role players must step up and perform as they have done to date.
Only one question remains: what are the Rangers to do if they lose another big piece like Darvish, Beltre, or Rios? Only the Rangers know and they desperately hope that they don’t have to employ Plan M.
Noel Devin
Funeral services for Noel Devin (32), of Bryan, Texas, are set for Tuesday, April 15, at 2 pm at Central Baptist Church. There will be a one hour period prior to the service for friends and family to pay respects and a short reception at the church after the funeral. A second funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 2 pm at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Burial will follow in Gainesville. Both are under the direction of Jonathan Brooks.
Noel Devin died on April 7 in Bryan. She was born on August 20 in Tulia, Texas.
Survivors include her mother, Karla McCain Devin of College Station; her grandparents Horace K. McCain of Gainesville, Betty Devin of Tulia, Roy T. & Ireta Janiec of Bend, Oregon and Bob McDaniel of Gainesville; brothers, Nelson Devin and Neil Devin of College Station. Noel is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by grandmother, June D. McCain, grandfather, Delbert L. Devin, Sr. and her brother, Nickless. Her father, Thomas Mac Devin also died on April 7.
Noel, a 2000 graduate of Clarendon High School in Clarendon, Texas, was class valedictorian, student body president, a state finalist in UIL, and a member of the Bronco Band. She attended Texas A&M University on a Presidential Scholarship where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science, and was a member of the Honors Student Council. After graduating from A&M in 2004, she pursued a post-graduate degree at the University of Colorado-Denver. She completed a Masters in political science and public administration in 2006.
Noel was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, Texas.
After graduation, Noel accepted a position with Texas A&M’s 12th Man Foundation and began her career in College Station, Texas. She was well-respected by her colleagues for her work ethic, knowledge, expertise and creativity. Her resourcefulness and devotion to her job made her an integral part of the ticketing operation. She led social media efforts for ticketing and was the force behind “Aggie Tickets” for the 12th Man Foundation. Noel’s passion and dedication to providing exceptional customer service, along with her unwavering commitment to represent the Texas A&M values that she cherished, left an indelible impression on the people she worked with and the donors and students she proudly served.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all gifts be directed to the Noel Devin ’04 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to the 12th Man Foundation and be sent to “The Noel Devin ’04 Memorial Scholarship Fund,” 12th Man Foundation, P.O. Box 2800, College Station, TX 77841.
Pall bearers are Mr. Brad Elam & Mrs. Al Elam, Mr. Jared Hartman ‘05 & Mrs. Sara Hartman ‘06, Mr. Shanon Martin, Mr. Heidt Melson & his wife, Mrs. Dianna Melson & daughter, Ms. Joanne Melson ‘12, Mr. Jason Parton & Mrs. Amy Baker Parton, Mr. Aaron Pate ’14& Mrs. Randy Pate ’07 & ‘14, Mr. Tom Roach and Mrs. Annie Roach, Ms. Lindsey Shelton and Mr. Nathan Zonker & Mrs. Liz (Simmons) Zonker.
Honorary pall bearers are the 12th Man Foundation current and former ticket student workers and the Texas A&M women’s basketball team.
A candlelight vigil has been planned to remember Noel and Mac on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in the Zone Plaza, which is located between the Memorial Student Center and Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M University. Candles for the vigil will be provided and distributed by the Texas A&M Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The 12th Man Foundation offices will be open to all those who attend the vigil afterward for fellowship and refreshments. Parking is free on the west side of Kyle Field off Wellborn Road.
Mac Devin
Funeral services for Mac Devin, (63), of Bryan, Texas are set for Tuesday, April 15 at 2 pm at Central Baptist Church. A second funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 2 pm at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Burial will follow in Gainesville. Both are under the direction of Jonathan Brooks.
Survivors include his wife Karla McCain Devin of College Station, his mother Betty Devin of Tulia, his brother and sister in law Lee& Tracy Devin of Vigo Park, his sons Nelson Devin and Neil Devin, his father-in-law Horace McCain of Gainesville, Roy T. & Ireta Janiec of Bend, Oregon and Bob McDaniel, Gainesville. Mac is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends. Mac was preceded in death by his father, Delbert L. Devin, his son Thomas Nickless McCain Devin, and his daughter Noel Devin.
Mac was raised on a diversified, irrigated farm and ranching operation in the Texas Panhandle. He was a graduate of the class of 1969 from Tulia High School in Tulia, Texas as valedictorian. He earned the highest rank in Future Farmers of America by receiving the Lone Star Farmer and American Farmer Degrees. He graduated with a B.S. in Agronomy from Texas Tech in 1973. After graduation he returned to the family farming operation, working in a family partnership from 1973 until 1985. In 1985, Mac was admitted to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, and received his B.S. in 1987 and his DVM in 1989. For the next few years he enjoyed general veterinary practice including extensive cattle herd health, feedlot and equine work in Beaumont, Frisco and Clarendon. In 1997, he entered industrial practice supporting livestock and equine products for Fort Dodge Animal Health and in 2009 joined Boehringer-Ingelheim as a Professional Services Veterinarian, supporting the Southwestern Region.
Mac was a member of Restoration Church in Bryan.
Mac was a member of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and American Associate of Bovine Practitioners. He was universally loved by his colleagues and friends for the devotion he showed both in life and work. His colleagues noted he started all his meetings with the same joke, “Do you know the difference between a fairy tale and a cowboy story?” The fairy tale starts with, “Once upon a time”, and the cowboy story starts with, “No kidding this really happened”. He was a very caring individual always showing more concern for his colleagues and friends and their families than himself. He was always open for discussion, no matter the situation, lending an ear. He was the “Mother Hen” and the “Guardian of the Southern Region”.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that all gifts be directed to the Thomas Mac Devin DVM ’89 Memorial Scholarship. Checks should be made payable to the Texas A&M Foundation and sent to the Thomas Mac Devin DVM ’89 Memorial Scholarship, c/o the Dean’s Office, College of Veterinary Medicine, 4461 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4461.
Pall bearers are David Celella DVM ’89, Johnny Cooper, Dr. Galen Green ‘04, Dr. Jody Wade, Earl Hartman, Kevin Johnson, Brian Miller DVM, Paul Patton DVM ’89, Scott Porter, Bill Scott, and Jerry Woodruff DVM.
Honorary pall bearers are the Class of ’89 Texas A&M Veterinary School, Boehringer-Ingelheim colleagues and all colleagues from the Ft. Dodge Professional Services Division.
A candlelight vigil has been planned to remember Mac and Noel on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in the Zone Plaza, which is located between the Memorial Student Center and Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M University. Candles for the vigil will be provided and distributed by the Texas A&M Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The 12th Man Foundation offices will be open to all those who attend the vigil afterward for fellowship and refreshments. Parking is free on the west side of Kyle Field off Wellborn Road.
Remains postively identified, new charges filed
Bryan Police this afternoon confirmed that two bodies recovered from an arson in that city are indeed those of former Clarendon residents Noel Devin and her father, Dr. Thomas Mac Devin.
Dennis Wayne Brown III was served at approximately 1:47 p.m. with arrest warrants for Burglary of a Habitation and Arson in the First Degree for the fire at Noel Devin’s home in Bryan. Brown was already being held on a charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
In a prepared statement, Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske said the criminal investigation of the fire and deaths is ongoing.
“The Bryan Police Department is working closely with the Bryan Fire Department, the Bryan Fire Marshals, and the State Fire Marshal’s office,” the statement said. “In addition we are in consultation with District Attorney Jarvis Parsons and his staff.”
A medical examiner has positively identified Noel Devin, age 32, of Bryan and Thomas Mac Devin, age 63, of College Station.
Buske’s statement said this is a complex investigation with a significant quantity of forensic evidence that has to be processed and tested. As a result, it will take time before this investigation is concluded and all appropriate charges are levied.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident and at this time, we are not actively seeking any additional suspects in this investigation,” the statement said.
Arson is a 1st degree felony that carries a punishment of 5 to 99 years in prison. Burglary of Habitation is a 2nd degree felony that carries a punishment of 2 to 20 years in prison.
According to information from the Bryan Police Department, 911 in that city received calls of an explosion and fire at Noel Devin’s home about 4:30 Monday morning, April 7, and fire and police personnel were dispatched to the scene. Noel was determined to be the single occupant of the home; and when she could not be contacted by phone, dispatch contacted Devin’s mother, Karla.
At the scene, Mrs. Devin told officers that her husband, Thomas Mac Devin, had left their home in College Station on the day before at about 5:30 p.m. to bring Noel’s dog back to her. Mrs. Devin said she had fallen asleep and did not realize that her husband had not returned home until the dispatcher notified her of the fire. She also had not heard from Noel since earlier the day before.
Police said Dr. Devin’s pickup was parked in from of Noel’s home, and the dog was still inside. Mrs. Devin noted that Noel’s Ford Edge was missing.
Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters located the remains of two humans – one in the front living room and the other in the right rear bedroom. Both bodies were unidentifiable.
Investigators report they located incendiary trailers smelling of gasoline in the house. They also noticed a strong odor of bleach when they opened Dr. Devin’s pickup and noticed a white substance that appeared to be dried bleach in the driver’s compartment.
Noel Devin’s vehicle was later located at the El Camino Motel where a clerk said it had been driven there by white male who was still in the room where the vehicle was parked.
Police knocked on the door of the room, Dennis Wayne Brown III answered and police noticed a set of Ford keys on the bed. Brown clamed a black man named “Tear Drop” had left the car with him. The keys unlocked Devin’s vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a gasoline jug with gasoline and a bottle of bleach.
Officers also recovered several personal items positively identified as belonging to Noel Devin during a search of the motel room. The search also found more bleach and cigarette lighters.
Funeral services were not set for Noel and Mac Devin as of Wednesday morning. The family has requested friends support scholarship funds set up in their honor in lieu of sending gifts or flowers.
Mac Devin ’89 Memorial Scholarship: A memorial scholarship fund is being established to honor Dr. Mac Devin with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Gifts to the “The Thomas ‘Mac’ Devin DVM ’89 Scholarship” should be made payable to the Texas A&M Foundation and include a note on the memo line of the check referencing the name of the scholarship. Gifts can also be made by cash or credit card. They can be sent to the Dean’s Office, College of Veterinary Medicine, 4461 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4461 or made by phone at 979-845-9043. Please direct all inquiries to Noell Vance in the Dean’s Office.
Noel Devin ’04 Memorial Scholarship: A memorial scholarship honoring Noel Devin has been established at the 12th Man Foundation. Checks should be made payable to the 12th Man Foundation and be sent to “The Noel Devin ’04 Memorial Scholarship Fund”, 12th Man Foundation, P.O. Box 2800, College Station, TX 77841. Contributions can also be made in cash or by credit card. Please direct all inquiries or donations to Toni McDowell at 979-260-7577 or by email to toni@12thmanfoundation.com.
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