Austin man killed on Dead Man’s Curve

An Austin man died from injuries in a motorcycle crash that occurred April 18, along Texas 16 South, according to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office.

Joe Gorman, 73, of Austin, was thrown from his motorcycle on the 5500 block of Texas 16 South near what is known as Dead Man’s Curve at 9:29 a.m., Monday.

Gorman was treated at the scene by the Fredericksburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services and transported to University Hospital in San Antonio, where he died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, from injuries sustained in the crash, according to a sheriff’s report.

Gorman was southbound headed to Kerrville for an appointment, when deputies, firefighters and EMTs were dispatched.

There have been 60 crashes in the area known as Dead Man’s Curve between 2012-2022, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

On Friday, April 22 at 5:56 p.m., deputies responded to a onevehicle crash in the 11000 block of Texas 16 South where a vehicle lost control and skidded backward into a large metal pole and sign. The driver, Emmanuel Aleman, 38, of Kerrville, was airlifted via helicopter to San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) for unspecified injuries.

Deputies were called to a convenience store on the 14000 block of U.S. 290 East for a possible intoxicated driver who hit another vehicle while in the parking lot, then left the location on Sunday, April 24, at 7:09 p.m.

Deputies located the vehicle at a residence nearby. The driver, Corey Dale Pomier, 38, of Stonewall, was arrested and charged with duty on striking unattended vehicle.

Drugs

On Monday, April 18, at 4:31 p.m. a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle whose passenger did not possess a valid driver’s license along Old San Antonio Road. The driver evaded the deputy by driving at speeds of 85 MPH. While pursuing the vehicle, the deputy observed items being discarded near the Pedernales River Bridge. The vehicle came to a stop near the 3800 block of Old San Antonio Road. The driver, Samson Arvil Hastings, 38, of Fredericksburg, fled from the deputy on foot and discarded a loaded syringe that contained liquid methamphetamine.

Hastings was arrested and charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a controlled substance and transported to jail.

Disturbance

On Tuesday, April 19, at 12:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Eichen Strasse for a welfare concern. Upon arrival, it was determined that an assault had taken place. Maria Dolores Jimenez Covarrubias, 41, of Fredericksburg, was arrested and charged with injury to child or disabled person and taken to jail.

Other

Deputies arrested four people on outstanding warrants and trav- eled to three counties to pick up and drop off inmates wanted on warrants

On Monday, April 18, at 8:47 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 12000 block of U.S. 290 East for speeding. After making contact, the deputy learned the female driver had an outstanding warrant out of Travis County.

Courtney Michelle Feller, 35, of Austin, was arrested on an assault causes bodily injury/family violence warrant.

On Tuesday, April 19 at 12:50 p.m., a detention officer met a man with an outstanding warrant at the Gillespie County Jail. Octovanio Cantu, 54, of Stonewall, was arrested on prohibited substance in correctional facility warrant and was escorted into the jail.

On Thursday, April 21, at 10:38 p.m., deputies went to a residence in the 200 block of Windsong Lane for a male subject with an outstanding warrant. Kohwen Earl Pfiester, 25, of Fredericksburg, was arrested on a criminal trespass with deadly weapon warrant and jailed.

On Friday, April 22 at 3:19 a.m., two deputies left the county to pick up a male inmate in Marietta, Oklahoma. The male inmate, David Van Buren Davis, 54, of San Marcos, was picked up on local charges or warrants and transported to the Gillespie County Jail.

Prisoner transports last week included: Nicholas Craig, 34, of Willow City, to the Glossbrenner Unit in San Diego, Texas, on Wednesday, April 20, 5:44 a.m.; Daniel James Davis, 33, of Kerrville, to the Dominguez Unit in San Antonio on Wednesday, April

20, at 7:45 a.m.; and Juan Paul Flores, 29, of San Antonio, who was picked up in Richmond on Friday, April 22 at 5:51 a.m. by detention officers on local charges or warrants and transported to the Gillespie County Jail.

Weekly Totals Deputies handled a total of 564 calls during the week of April 1824 and a total of 21 people were booked into jail. The jail population as of Monday, April 25 was 88. Deputies also worked four minor and two major crashes and assisted the Fredericksburg Police Department with two crashes and the Department of Public Safety with one crash.

April 18-24

Gillespie County Fire, Rescue Calls April 17-23, 2022

Fredericksburg

Sunday, April 17 – 11 a.m., Deerway Drive, general investigation.

Sunday, April 17 – 1:48 p.m., Ranch Road 965, search/ rescue.

Sunday, April 17 – 3:05 p.m., West Live Oak Street/ Upper Live Oak Road, motor vehicle accident (MVA).

Monday, April 18 – 9:29 a.m., Texas 16 South/Leyendecker Road, MVA.

Wednesday, April 20 – noon, West Main Street, hazmat.

Thursday, April 21 – 12:49 p.m., West Lower Crabapple Road, MVA.

Thursday, April 21 – 1:44 p.m., U.S. 87 North/Cherry Mountain Loop, general investigation.

Thursday, April 21 – 5:46 p.m., representatives on the board.

Stroeher mentioned that the Oversight Board meeting had some tense disagreement regarding the proposed allowance of four other counties into the PDO.

Atascosa, Frio, Wilson and Karnes counties had all expressed a desire to join the PDO agreement. Talks became heated during the Oversight Board meeting, as some representatives of the other counties threatened to disband from the office to reorganize with the new counties instead.

“It was close to fragmenting,” said Schuch, “and then that would not have been good for our county.”

Negotiations were made at the Oversight Board meeting, and the PDO agreed to remain with its current original five counties.

Schuch said, “I think cooler minds prevailed and what was done is the best thing for all of

DEATHS Greenburg

Clementina Stein Greenburg, 79, of San Antonio and Doss, died Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, at the Family Chapel in Greenwood Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 10:30-11 a.m. Friday at the Family Chapel, prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church or the charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Napier

Dr. H. Albert Napier Jr., our citizens and for each county involved.”

Schuch and Stroeher both conveyed that the PDO has brought in quality attorneys. “We’ve lost some good attorneys,” said Stroeher, “but they apparently have brought in some that they’re really happy with, some young attorneys that are really sharp.”

Gillespie County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Medina County as the new Fiscal Agent for the PDO, pending the approval of the other member counties.

Agenda items:

Other agenda items of the April 25 meeting include:

Approved the installation of an entry gate to the Texas Forest Service apron by Straube Machine & Welding; Amended the lease agreement with 224 Business Court LLC to include an increase in property;

• Approved the hiring of personnel at Gillespie Coun-

Ph.D., 77, of San Antonio, died Friday, April 22, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fredericksburg.

Memorials may be made to the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge at Rice University in Houston.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Sauer Mrs. Emil H. Sauer, 100, nee Marie Hagel, of Fredericksburg and formerly of Doss, died Monday, April 25, 2022.

Private services are planned by the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will

Farmers Market continues Thursday

Cont. from A1 ty Airport;

• Authorized the Final Plat of The Hideout Ranch Subdivision in Precinct 2; Authorized the Final Plat of J & R Dean Subdivision in Precinct 2; Approved the amended replat of Lot 10 of the Kristen’s Hill Subdivision in Precinct 2;

• Approved the advertising for hiring personnel for both the JP 2 office and the Sanitation/Floodplain office;

• Authorized the purchase of two squashed metal culverts to be installed in Precinct 3;

• Set time to canvass ballots at the IT office on May 16, at 8:30 a.m., for the May 7 Constitutional Amendment Election; Approved annual maintenance of Quicklink-Lite for the County Clerk’s office;

• Authorized county treasurer training for the HR director.

A complete listing of the agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, April 25 can be found at: https://bit. ly/38p0NHO follow.

Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market’s (FFM) sevenmonth-long schedule of bringing locally grown and produced foods to downtown Fredericksburg is underway.

The market is celebrating its 15th year of operation and will take place at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz.

Every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. until Aug. 11, shoppers can meet farmers and producers, while shopping for fresh produce at Marktplatz.

Shoppers are invited to come for the food and stay for the atmosphere where they can purchase meals and snacks while listening to live music.

Pizza baked in a wood burning oven, various dishes, including soups, salads, sliders and pastries are all made with local ingredients and can be enjoyed picnic-style under the pavilion. Wine from local wineries can be purchased by the glass or bottle and non-alcoholic iced beverages are also served.

Desserts and ice cream are also available. At the Chef’s Corner, visitors will find free samples prepared by local chefs using ingredients from the market. CMeet the farmer, rancher, chef and artisan

Addition

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