Funeral service for Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi
Like most big things do, it started small and has grown over two decades to pretty much fill a Longview man’s front yard.
It’s fifteen feet tall, 24 feet wide and might have more jack o’ lanterns than a Halloween store. It’s Tom May’s Great Wall of Jack O’ Lanterns.
Quiet moments of reflection were shared by those in attendance at the graveside of Deputy Adam Sherifi, as well as his last call, and a bagpipe salute.
Angelina County leaders voted to reclaim $54,541 in unclaimed capital credits and put the forgotten utility money back to work for children, literacy the arts and tourism.
Thirty puppies were transported from the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center to New York through a partnership with non-profit Pilots to the Rescue.
“It’s an opportunity for a better life,” Pet foster Scott Russell said.
In an effort to avoid euthanization in overcrowded shelters, this nonprofit moves pets toward their best chance at adoption.