Landowners, boaters urged to be vigilant to halt spread of "world's worst weed"
By Jay Harrod
      The Nature Conservancy Hydrilla, known as the "world's worst weed" came to Texas, as it did to much of North America, through the aquarium trade. While the lush stems of this aquatic plant offer terrific cover for goldfish, they also grow in thick mats that quickly take over entire lakes, crowd out native plants and damage populations of popular sportfish species.
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Country singer announces Singing Star contest
      Regarded and revered as one of country music's most powerful entertainers, Neal McCoy is taking applications for the first ever East Texas Angel Network Singing Star Contest!
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Ramblings from Centerville Healthcare
by Brenda Rae, AD
      We hope that each of you were blessed with a Mothers Day full of good things, great blessings, and family and friends. Our party was held on Thursday morning. Ms. Barbara sponsored the partycomplete with a scrumptious dessert and the best punch we've had in a long time. I've never had it before!
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Lone Star Community Center to host Jamboree
By Sherry Matney
      The Lone Star Community Center held its regular meeting on Monday, May 4. With hot weather upon us, there are few activities planned for the next few months. However, one last County Jamboree will take place on May 16. Nick Watson is in charge of the program and will have local walk-on talent begin the evening at 6:00 p.m.
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Mother's Day at the Jewett Flea Market
By Sherry Matney
      The Jewett Flea Market seemed "just the place" to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10. With beautiful mid-spring weather, crowds flocked to Leon County's number one tourist attraction this weekend. Obviously enjoying the outing were many sets of mothers and daughters as they browsed through the treasures.
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Buffalo Elementary celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Story and photos by Vanessa Goodwyn
      Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, has become a much-anticipated event at Buffalo Elementary School. BES has a large percentage of Hispanic students -- currently 43% of the total enrollment -- with a very active, involved group of parents.
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Engagement Announcement
Dwayne Myers and Ashley Jameson to wed in June
      Mr. and Mrs. Rex Jameson of Coleman, TX, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Jameson, to Dwayne Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Myers of Buffalo, TX. Ashley is a graduate of Coleman High School, class of 2005. Ashley is presently in her second of four semesters of Nursing School at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Nucor celebrates Earth Day
Photos and Story by Mac Shadix
      Nucor Steel held their Earth Day Celebration at their facilities in Jewett on Wednesday, May 6. A lunch was served at the pavilion for workers, management and guests as Nucor renewed its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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I Think I Can! I Think I Can! Texas State Railroad hosts "The Little Engine That Could" Rail Tour
      (Palestine, TX) The Little Engine That Could™ is coming to the Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot May 16 & 17, 2009.
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Leon County Cooks: Tommy Davis
By Sherry Matney
      Thomas Maurice Davis IV, aka Tommy Davis, is one of those guys that folks just like to be around. He runs Davis Feed in Centerville but lives in Buffalo where his wife Amanda is assistant principal. Tommy and Amanda have two children, Gracie 9 and Reese 7.
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Community Calendar
      The E.E. Wheat Freestone County NAACP will be having their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Dogan Campus in Fairfield. Lone Star Community Center will host a Country Jamboree on May 16. Walk ons willl begin singing at 6:00 p.m. and food will be served at 5:00. Admission is free.
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