FreeByrd protesters organize fundraiser

Money will go toward Texas High student’s fine

By: Marie Martin - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Christena Dowsett A Texas High School student forms the shape of a bird during a protest Wednesday at Summerhill Road and West 40th Street. Students are fighting the punishment administered to a Texas High student who dove into a pond on campus.

The #FreeByrd movement continued Thursday in support of Texas High School student Austin Byrd.

Seniors Clay Sandefur and Emily Speer have turned their support of Austin into a fundraiser. The pair spent an hour Wednesday and Thursday selling #FreeByrd T-shirts at Spring Lake Park. They sold...

Published: 02/03/2012