Rocksprings NewsLocal news for Rocksprings, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Welcome Home Gilmer Hernandez- October 26, 2007 On Monday, October 15, 2007, Deputy Gilmer Hernandez returned to his hometown of Rocksprings, Texas after an 11 month absence due to the result of an unjust federal prosecution. via Immigration Watchdoghttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/welcome-home-gilmer-hernandez?fromrss=1 Gilmer Hernandez Rock Springs, Texas Homecoming- October 23, 2007 This past Saturday, we had the very great honour of being a part of the official "Welcome Home Gilmer Hernandez" celebration in Rocksprings, Texas. via The Voicehttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/gilmer-hernandez-rock-springs-texas-homec... Rocksprings' 'Favorite' Son Returns From Jail- October 18, 2007 "Hopefully, we can continue the same unity and face anything in the future as one" A Rocksprings family says it's thankful to have a loved one back after he spent 10 months in prison, and his community shared that sentiment. via KSAT-TV San Antoniohttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/rocksprings-favorite-son-returns-from-jai... Hispanic Business Forums- October 17, 2007 A sample of comments regarding Deputy who fired at illegal immigrants returns from prison These people celebrate someone who broke the law but at the same time hate others for breaking the law, how do they ... via The Voicehttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/hispanic-business-forums?fromrss=1 Former sheriff's deputy has no regrets- October 16, 2007 "I'm still the same guy. I'm not going to let this bring me down" When he left home late last year for a jail cell, Gilmer Hernandez was a little known rural Texas deputy charged with shooting into a carload of undocumented immigrants during a late night stop. via MySA.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/former-sheriffs-deputy-has-no-regrets?fro... Gilmer is Coming Home!!!!! Border Patrol Gives $5000- October 15, 2007 Please read below for information on Hotels and start times. We will be in Rock Springs Tx in Edwards County about 80 miles from Del Rio. via The Voicehttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/gilmer-is-coming-home-border-patrol-gives... Relatives, community ready to welcome freed ex-deputy home after almost a year- October 15, 2007 "This is a celebration for our little community." Today is going to be a good day for the Hernandez family.After nearly a year of waiting, they'll see Gilmer Hernandez - a father, husband, brother, son and friend - walk out of a Del Rio halfway house, finally a free man.The former Edwards County deputy sheriff, in custody since he was convicted in December of violating the civil rights of an illegal immigrant, has drawn national media attention, has been discussed in Congress and has even been.http://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/relatives-community-ready-to-welcome-free... U.S. attorney reveals Middle Eastern 'pipeline'- October 12, 2007 "I prefer to live in a free, dangerous society rather than a secure society without freedoms. But we are in a war and I want to use the tools we have to knock down terrorist cells before they act." S. Attorney Johnny Sutton of San Antonio on Thursday described "the pipeline" through which illegal immigrants from the Middle East are getting into the U.S. and said most are trying to improve their living ... via MyWestTexas.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/u-s-attorney-reveals-middle-eastern-pipel... U.S. Border Watch announces welcome-home event for Gilmer Hernandez- October 11, 2007 "We ask you to join U.S. Border Watch, the Town of Rocksprings, Texas, family members and countless supportive friends in a spectacular Welcome Home Party for Gilmer" Gilmer Hernandez in Del Rio, Texas, prison A welcome home party is being planned in Rocksprings, Texas, for a deputy sheriff who was prosecuted and sentenced to prison for shooting at the tires of a van ... via World Net Dailyhttp://www.topix.net/city/rocksprings-tx/2007/10/u-s-border-watch-announces-welcome-home-e... |