Monday, November 9, 2009

Forgotten Lives wins Red Wasp Film Festival's Audience Favorite Award and Social Awareness Award!


Brazos Progressives Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual Red Wasp Film Festival at StageCenter

by RED WASP on NOVEMBER 9, 2009

BRYAN, TX—On Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7, 2009, Brazos Progressives presented the 7th Annual Film Festival at StageCenter Theater in downtown Bryan. The following awards were presented on Saturday night.

  • Red Wasp Best Screenplay Award: Hotel School by Robert Kirschten.
  • Red Wasp Best Film Award: The Christmas Conspiracy by Jennifer Clary and Kevin Haberer.
  • Red Wasp Audience Favorite Award: Forgotten Lives by Jeff Garrison-Tate and Josh Tate.
  • Red Wasp One to Watch Award: Bad Timing by Keller Davis.
  • Red Wasp Most Entertaining Award: Do You by Gordon S. Williams.
  • Red Wasp Social Awareness Award: Forgotten Lives by Jeff Garrison-Tate and Josh Tate.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Authorities searching for man indicted in death

Police briefs

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Authorities searching for man indicted in death

Authorities were still looking on Tuesday for Doneil Smith, 38, who was indicted last week in connection with the death of a Lubbock State School resident.

Lubbock County sheriff's deputies attempted to serve a manslaughter warrant on Smith on Friday, but could not find him, Chief Deputy Danny Downes said on Tuesday.

Smith, a former state school employee, is accused of recklessly causing the death of Michael Nicholson, 45, on June 6.

Reports indicate Smith restrained Nicholson by repeatedly sitting on him. Nicholson died of suffocation during a struggle, according to the medical examiner's report.

Officials ask anyone with information about Smith's whereabouts to call the Sheriff's Office at 775-1480 or Crime Line at 741-1000. Callers may remain anonymous.

A $50,000 bond is attached to the warrant, court records indicate.