Friday | KTRH-AM Houston
Another Cult Raising Concern in Texas
“Their central theme seems to be preparing for the end of the world and nuclear war, and everyone needs to come join and follow the teachings of the leader”
The end is coming-but they have the path to salvation. So say leaders of the House of Yahweh in North Texas-but officials there are worried about something much more sinister behind the compound's walls. via KTRH-AM Houston
Wednesday May 14 | The Washington Post
Authorities Investigate More Polygamy Charges
“It's definitely a cult that follows mind-control techniques”
Members of the Callahan County Sheriff's department escort Yisrayl Hawkins, center, from the courthouse in Baird, Texas, after a bond reduction hearing Feb. via The Washington Post
Monday May 12 | Daily India
Sect case may test Texas' anti-bigamy laws
“No, we're not getting ready to kill ourselves”
In his first sermon since being freed from jail, Texas sect leader Yisrayl "Buffalo Bill" Hawkins said his followers are getting ready for global tribulation. via Daily India
Sunday May 11 | The Dallas Morning News
House of Yahweh sect case may test Texas' anti-polygamy laws
“No, we're not getting ready to kill ourselves”
In his first sermon after leaving jail, Yisrayl "Buffalo Bill" Hawkins was in classic form: folksy, paternal and apocalyptic. via The Dallas Morning News
Thursday May 1 | Abilene Reporter-News
Yedidiyah Hawkins trial delayed until July 14
The trial for Yedidiyah Hawkins, who is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, was rescheduled Wednesday for July 14 after a hearing at the Callahan County Courthouse. via Abilene Reporter-News
Tuesday Apr 29 | Abilene Reporter-News
Police, fire departments are making the upgrade
“Each state files for the funds under a competitive process.”
By Celinda Emison Monday, April 28, 2008 Homeland Security Regional Grants - Individual Grants to Jurisdictions within the 19-county Council of Governments area $8,475,018 - Three Grants to WCTCOG $ 1,845,539 ... via Abilene Reporter-News
Saturday Apr 26 | Abilene Reporter-News
Garden to keep Wylie teacher's memory in full bloom
“The ceremony was very sweet with RayAnn's family and former students using shovels to break the ground”
Wylie Elementary School students watch as teachers break ground at the dedication of "Gloyna's Garden" at Wylie Elementary on Thursday, April 23, 2008. via Abilene Reporter-News
Thursday Apr 24 | Sweetwater Reporter
Local attorney weighs in on the FLDS case
“I do not think she is going to have time to work on anything else until this is over.”
A local criminal defense attorney has a unique perspective about the ongoing custody battle between state officials and members of the Funda-mentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. via Sweetwater Reporter
Apr 11, 2008 | Abilene News-Headlines
News of sect not prompting House of Yahweh attention
“There's new information that is being developed all the time, and I expect that will be the case during these trials”
News of sect not prompting House of Yahweh attention By Brian Bethel Tuesday, April 8, 2008 The removal of more than 400 children from the compound of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day ... via Abilene News-Headlines
Apr 8, 2008 | Abilene Reporter-News
Around the Big Country 04.09.08
Retired teachers: The Multi-County Retired Teachers will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at the Aspermont School's Homemaking Cottage. via Abilene Reporter-News







