in the Interest of A.F., Children

i i i i i i MEMORANDUM OPINION No. 04-09-00523-CV IN THE INTEREST OF A.F., et al. From the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2006-PA-02571 Honorable Charles E. Montemayor, Judge Presiding PER CURIAM Sitting: Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice Phylis J. Speedlin, Justice Rebecca Simmons, Justice Delivered and Filed: February 17, 2010 DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION Appellant’s brief was originally due on September 21, 2009. On October 8, 2009, this court informed appellant, who is pro se, that the brief was late and asked appellant to provide a reasonable explanation for the delay no later than October 19, 2009. Neither the brief nor a response was filed. On November 3, 2009, this court ordered appellant to file his brief no later than November 20, 2009. No response was filed. Accordingly, on December 8, 2009, appellant was ordered to file his brief no later than December 21, 2009. Our order also informed appellant that if the brief was not filed by December 21, 2009 this appeal would be subject to dismissal for want of prosecution. See TEX . R. APP . P. 38.8(a). Neither the brief nor a motion for extension of time has been filed. Accordingly, on January 7, 2010, this court ordered appellant to show cause in writing, no later than January 18, 04-09-00523-CV 2010, why this appeal should not be dismissed for want of prosecution. See TEX . R. APP . P. 38.8(a). Appellant did not respond. The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution. See TEX . R. APP . P. 38.8(a)(1), 42.3(b). Costs of appeal are taxed against appellant. PER CURIAM -2-