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Ken DeFoor Gives Presentation to Cleveland Rotary
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by smckinney.
05/18/12 — Ken DeFoor, Search Coordinator and Board Member, recently gave a presentation to the Cleveland Rotary Club on Wednesday, March 16, 2012, and he is shown with Rotary President Tracey Walters above. Please follow the link below for a story written by Cassie Gregory. http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/eastex/news/from-heartache-to-hope-texas-equusearch-brings-comfort-closure/article_2cf586ea-6e21-55a6-adf0-752623046f1e.html
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Slideshow: Day Two of Mock Search with the Houston Police Department
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by smckinney.
05/14/12 — Below is a slideshow of the second day of the mock search that Texas EquuSearch was requested to participate in by the Houston Police Department. Again, we would like to thank the Houston Police Department for requesting that we participate in the mock search. It is an incredible honor for our organization.
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Slideshow: Day One of Mock Search with the Houston Police Department
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by smckinney.
05/14/12 — Below is a slideshow of the first day of the mock search that Texas EquuSearch was requested to participate in by the Houston Police Department. We would like to thank the Houston Police Department for requesting that we participate in the mock search. It is an incredible honor for our organization.
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Texas EquuSearch Chosen by the Houston Police Department to Participate in Mock Search
Posted on 13. May, 2012 by smckinney.
05/14/12 — Texas EquuSearch will be resuming the mock search with the Houston Police Department on Tuesday – May 15th 2012 at 8:00 a.m. We will be in need of foot searchers only. Our staging area is at 7306 White Lane Ct. in Pearland, Texas 77584. Please contact Ken DeFoor if you are will be [...]
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TEXAS EQUUSEARCH — FINALIST IN TOYOTA’S CARS FOR GOOD GIVEAWAY — VOTING IS ON MAY 23, 2012 ONLY. PLEASE READ POST BELOW AND CIRCULATE
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by smckinney.
Texas EquuSearch has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days. Texas EquuSearch was selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 applications nationwide. We have requested a Toyota Tundra [...]
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Slideshow Nos. 1 and 2 — Texas EquuSearch Extravaganza
Posted on 01. May, 2012 by smckinney.
05/01/12 — We would like to thank everyone who helped make our April 14th Annual Fundraiser a big success. In particular, our committee heads and their committees, Texas EquuSearch Volunteers, Weighing Technologies’ volunteers, Mr. Dave Ward, Dickinson BBQ and Steak House for preparing the food, Opus Bistro for supplying food for the VIP area, Christopher [...]
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TEXAS EXTRAVAGANZA II FUNDRAISER — April 14, 2012 — 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. (Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.)
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by smckinney.
The Texas EquuSearch Extravaganza II will be held on April 14, 2012, 6:00-10:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) The location for the fundraiser is Campbell Hall, Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507 (Enter on Red Bluff Entrance). See map below: View Larger Map Special Guest appearances by: Emcee: Dave Ward- Channel 13 [...]
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Spokes and Spurs II for EquuSearch, January 21, 2012
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by smckinney.
A Fundraiser is being held for Texas EquuSearch on January 21, 20120 at Marguerite’s, 3330 Avenue A, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 (downloadable flyer below). There will be a one-day trail ride, a motorcycle fun run, BBQ plates prepared by the cook team Honeys and Nuts, and Live & Silent Auctions. Please come out and support [...]
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CBS 48 Hours — The Killing Fields (Part 2)
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
Below is the second portion of the episode of CBS 48 Hours special on The Killing Fields. As noted in an earlier post, in anticipation of the upcoming movie about the Texas Killing Fields, CBS 48 Hours wanted the real story from the people who lived it. Tim Miller was interviewed by CBS’ Erin Moriarty at length. Tim [...]
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URGENT REQUEST FOR DONATIONS
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
We have been very extremely busy with searches this year. We recently recovered our 130th victim, and we have brought over 300 people home alive. Requests for our assistance have increased, but our donations are at an all-time low. In today’s economy, it is very difficult for people to pay their own bills, much less [...]
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Texas EquuSearch’s State-of-the-Art Marine Sonic Sonar Unit
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by smckinney.
11/03/11 — While working with law enforcement in an undisclosed location, Team Watters, our sonar experts, located a car with remains inside using the Texas EquuSearch Marine Sonic Sonar System. The remains have been identified, and the person has been missing since 2008. The location of the find will remain undisclosed to protect the investigation [...]
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Presentation of Proceeds from 2011 Fall Car Show and Slideshow
Posted on 18. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
10/18/11 — Above is a picture of Greg Pledger and Janice Hallisey from Space City Corvettes presenting Tim Miller with the proceeds of the recent Fall Car Show Fundraiser. Space City Corvettes and Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant were able to raise $6,001.86 for Texas EquuSearch. We are very appreciative for the continued support of Space [...]
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CBS’ 48 Hours Interview of Tim Miller, Captain Brian Goetschius, Mike Land, and Two Victim’s Family Members — Air Date: 10/22/11, 9:00 p.m. CDT/10:00 p.m. EST
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
10/17/11 — In anticipation of the upcoming movie about the Texas Killing Fields, CBS’ 48 Hours wanted the real story from the people who lived it. Tim Miller was interviewed by CBS’ Erin Moriarty at length. Tim Miller’s daughter, Laura, was one of the four girls found in the location known as The Killing Fields. Heide [...]
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Message from Tim Miller
Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
Texas EquuSearch in no way supports any of the negative statements being put on any blogs, Facebook or any websites about any possible persons of interest, cell phone towers or any part of the investigation into Katelyn’s disappearance. This kind of behavior is doing nothing but hindering law enforcement’s investigation and distracting search efforts. This [...]
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Slideshow No. 2 and Thank You — The Davenport Fundraiser
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
We would like to extend a very special thank you to the following people: Paige Mann, Bryan Miller and The Outlaw Dave Show for spearheading the fundraiser at the Davenport Lounge, bringing many supporters and getting donations; Duane Bradley for hosting the event; Felipe Pulido, Jonathan Dilan and Alex Salazar for their incredible service and [...]
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When making a donation through PayPal, enter the amount of your donation, then you MUST CLICK "UPDATE TOTAL" at the bottom right-hand corner of the simulated check before proceeding with donation. Your donation to Texas EquuSearch will be used for search missions, equipment, fuel, food, lodging for the Search Coordinators and expenses associated with the operation of our Mobile Command Center. Additionally, donations will be used for our day-to-day operating expenses. Thank you for your support of Texas EquuSearch on behalf of all the families who need our assistance.
