Potosi News

Motorist was stopped for a traffic violation, and was found to be wanted for Class B Misdemeanor Theft-of-Property By Check.

Calling Party did not want to file a theft case at this time. 11/04 12:35 p.m. - Caller states a neighbor is learning how to drive, and is damaging the bar ditches on their road near Tye.

Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department responded and brought the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes.

A vehicle description was given, but no license number was available. Officers were unable to locate.

Officers could not hear any additional shots or locate anything suspicious. 10/16 10:50 PM - Off-duty deputy working security on West Highway 80 arrested a 20-year-old female from Austin for Consumption of Alcohol By a Minor and Misrepresentation of Age By a Minor By Document .

Officers contacted the subject, who works for a mortgage company and was sent to do an inspection of the residence.

Warrant out of Tarrant County for Nonpayment of Child Support. Subject was transported to the Taylor County Jail where he is currently being held on a $1,500 bond.

A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning on aggravated robbery charges for allegedly holding a firearm to a convenience store cashier while demanding money.

Calling Party stated two people had been thrown from a wagon being pulled by a horse.

Frances Josephine Barton Alexander, 89, rejoined missing family and friends in the presence of her Savior Jesus on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

Phone connection with Calling Party was lost. Officers checked W. Business 20 into Abilene.

A vacant home in Potosi was destroyed this past weekend when lightning struck, starting a fire in the attic.

T he Potosi Methodist Church has been a fixture in south Taylor County for more than 100 years, and members say they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

Residence was vacant. Appeared to have been struck by lightning. 9/4 6:35 p.m. - Report of fire near FM 707 & FM 1235 near Tye.

Fire destroyed a house near Potosi on Friday night as fire fighters battled the blaze and storms.

Loss estimated at $161.85. Theft report taken. 9/2 12:48 PM - Officers located two subjects in a stolen vehicle at the intersection of S. 14th & Barrow.

Gary Walker will be the speaker in Sunday's services at Clyde Church of Christ. A lunch will be served immediately followed by an afternoon worship service.

Spirituality YAHOO! Area church notes 8-21-09 Thursday, August 20, 2009 POTOSI Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will be offered at Potosi Baptist Church, 2826 Potosi Road.

Construction of an 83-lot housing subdivision in southeast Abilene could begin as soon as September, said land developer Aaron Waldrop.

Fireworks are a family affair for the Kaerwers. Five years ago, Robbie Kaerwer, a 1995 Wylie grad, needed some extra money to fund a move to Houston where she was going to teach.