Emmett Miller, assistant professor of agriculture and environmental science, was released from Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo Monday but remained by the side of his wife, Pat Miller, who is in critical condition at the hospital. Miller and six students still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the ... [Read More…]
Schubert: ‘Bring hope to this world’
We miss Anabel terribly. We're sad and heartbroken. We grieve, but we know she's gone to be with God. To the family, we cannot bear, as you do, the full impact of this tragedy. But we feel your loss. We're praying for you so very much in the days ahead. Anabel was joyous, and she brightened every room she was in with her smile. She was devoted ... [Read More…]
Beloved ACU student remembered for sweet spirit, heart of service
Anabel Reid, who friends describe as a woman who had a unique passion for children and serving others, died Friday after the shuttle bus accident on U.S. Highway 83 just south of Ballinger. She was 19. Reid was among 12 students, three faculty members and one faculty spouse who were traveling to Medina Children’s Home for the Department of ... [Read More…]
Eight still being treated for bus wreck injuries
Six students, a faculty member and his wife still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the shuttle bus accident south of Ballinger. Based on the best information available to the Optimist at 1 p.m. Monday, those being treated include: Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene Tiffany Lutz of Zelienople, ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 11.07.11
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Tragedy struck as students traveled to serve
By Samantha Sutherland and Ellen Smith Early Friday afternoon, a group of 12 ACU students, three faculty and one spouse from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science gathered at the Zona Luce Building to prepare for a mission trip to Medina. Some, like Amanda Wilson, were veterans of the trip. Others, like Jason Iris, had never ... [Read More…]
Video: Survivors Recount Bus Accident
Survivors shed light on the moments between the first signs of trouble to the arrival of emergency personnel two days after an ACU bus wrecked. It was carrying 12 students, three faculty and a spouse to Medina Children's Home for an annual service project. There was one fatality and many are still being treated for their ... [Read More…]
Agriculture department faces difficult weeks
As the reality of the ACU's weekend tragedy sets in, faculty, staff and students in the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences have begun to consider their next steps. And finding that way forward may take time, say faculty and students. For now, the department remains focused on honoring and assisting the victims. Department ... [Read More…]
Survivors Recount Bus Accident
Survivors shed light on the moments between the first signs of trouble to the arrival of emergency personnel two days after an ACU bus wrecked. It was carrying 12 students, three faculty and a spouse to Medina Children's Home for an annual service project. There was one fatality and many are still being treated for their ... [Read More…]
Bus accident claims one life, injures several others
An ACU bus carrying twelve students, 3 faculty and a spouse was in an accident traveling to Medina Children’s Home for an annual service project. Many were treated for injuries at varying hospitals and one student, sophomore Anabel Reid was killed in the crash. KACU-FM News At Noon Reporter: Blane Singletary Play/mp3/2:32 ... [Read More…]