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Man in wheelchair died of gunshot to head
FORT WORTH — A 45-year-old man found slumped in his wheelchair Tuesday afternoon in his east Fort Worth apartment was a homicide victim, an autopsy has confirmed. Earl Howery died of a gunshot to the head, the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office ruled. Howery’s ex-wife found him about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when she dropped by his apartment in the 4700 block of Norma Street, police have said. The slaying remained under investigation Thursday, police said.— Deanna Boyd Residents can shred paperwork at eventFORT WORTH — Residents can shred up to five boxes of old paperwork Saturday during the city’s annual "shred day" event. Paper may be taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Greenstar Fort Worth, 1100 NE 23rd St. "We hear stories every day about the dangers of identity theft by people who rifle through the personal papers that residents throw out in their garbage," city Environmental Director Brian Boerner said. "This is a secure and convenient alternative solution for getting rid of those papers." To participate, residents must show proof that they live in Fort Worth. The limit is five 50-pound boxes of paper. About 500 people recycled 2 tons of paper last year during the event, which is on Texas Recycles Day. Information: fortworthgov.org or 817-392-EASY (3279). — Mike Lee Seniors can get help with drug plansFORT WORTH — The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County is offering a call-in service to senior citizens who need help enrolling in Medicare prescription drug plans. The annual enrollment period is Sunday through Dec. 31. Seniors need to have a list of all their prescriptions, including dosage and frequency. Ann Letona, benefits counseling manager for the agency, said review of plans is crucial because companies can drop certain drugs or raise monthly premiums. English-speaking seniors should call 817-258-8125. Spanish-speakers can call 817-258-8077. Medicare information is available at medicare.gov or 800-633-4227. Seniors are urged to call before Dec. 18. — Diane SmithPedestrian struck, killed on Texas 10EULESS — A pedestrian crossing Texas 10 was fatally injured Thursday night when he was struck by a Ford pickup near Simmons Drive, authorities reported. Police were called to the 600 block of the highway, also called West Euless Boulevard, about 7 p.m., a news release said. A 60-year-old pickup driver who was westbound on Texas 10 hit the man. The driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation, the release said. The pedestrian had not been identified by late Thursday. — Staff report
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