This week we celebrate National Park Week. Recreational activities in the great outdoors are part of our proud Texas heritage and the Lone Star State is home to 13 sites within the National Park System. More...

Funeral services for Helen Marie Vidaurri, age 54, of Oakwood were held 4:00 P.M. Wednesday , April 15, 2009 in the Walters Buffalo Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Rev. Lee Weiler officiated the services. Interment followed in the Keechi Cemetery near Buffalo. More...

On Thursday, April 16 the Leon County WIC office held an open house to show off its new facility in Centerville. The office has previously been located in Jewett on Highway 79. Kay Jarrett, WIC Director in Bryan said "We are excited to be in Centerville and feel that we are more centrally located than when we were in Jewett. More...

Some like to hunt, some like to fish. Bowfishing is a growing sport nationwide and a great way to enjoy hunting and fishing at the same time. Texas laws do not permit the taking of most game fish with archery tackle. That means that fishing with a weapon is limited to the non-game species like Gar and Carp. More...

The Centerville Lady Tigers' track team, anchored by talented multi-event freshman Callie Padgett (LEFT) and tiny-but-tough senior Isabel Reyes ( RIGHT), earned the title of District Champions in the district meet in Groveton last week. More...

The Texas State Railroad will host The Lone Ranger and Tonto on April 25 and 26 and June 13. The ride lasts approximately one hour, and trains depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Regular seating on the train costs $19 for children and $34 for adults. Climate controlled seating is $23 for children and $38 for adults. More...

Leon County 4-H held its annual Record Book Training on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Centerville High School Cafeteria. More...