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Congressman Joe Barton's District Assistant, Karla Carr, will be at the Centerville Housing Authority, 130 East Main Street, Centerville, on Wednesday, May 20, from noon until 2pm to meet with anyone having concerns with the federal government. More ... On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the Veterans Service Officers of Leon County along with the American Legion of Leon County and the Patriot Guard will sponsor a Veterans Appreciation Day. The purpose of the event is to let all Leon County vets know that they are appreciated and apprise them of new and additional benefits. More ... They won a World War and overcame economic strife. When their country needed them most, they answered the call. This week members of the Greatest Generation inspired me with their strength, patriotism and vision for the future. More ... They were an unlikely business partnership--a German immigrant, an Irish storekeeper, and two Jewish brothers. But in 1900, Joseph Kurth, Simon W. Henderson, and Sam and Eli Wiener pooled their resources and created the Angelina and Neches River Railroad. More ... COLLEGE STATION - Buddies Ethan Mitchell, 17, and Trey Mohler, 14, left home at 6 a.m. one day last February headed to the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show. More ... Texas drivers and passengers should always wear their seat belts or be ready to face the consequences. That's the message ALL Leon County Law Enforcement Agencies will be sending this May, as they buckle down on all motorists not buckling up - but especially teens. More ... On Friday morning, May 8, authorities were called to the home of 30-year-old Robert Kurt Burnett when he was found dead under his house. Burnett lived with his parents Mike and Marilyn Landers in the city of Oakwood. Burnett's body was taken to the Medical Examiner in Dallas for an autopsy and the results are pending. More ... The Dew Independent School District voted 75 to 51 to approve a $3,000,000 bond. Funds from the sale of the bond will be used to purchase new school busses and to make improvements to the current facility. More ... The makeup of the Buffalo ISD School Board remained unchanged after Saturday's election. In un- contested races, Gene Pruitt, Jr was re-elected to Position 3 with 408 votes and Willie Gilliam held his position with 402 votes. More ... Dear Editor, A big heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who through countless hours of service got the word out. Thanks to all the voters who used their compassionate hearts to insure that ALL who may need it will receive professional emergency care. More ... Although there was only one item on the ballot, turnout was good for the community of Flo at the Lone Star Community Center in Saturday's election. The question was whether or not the northeastern portion of Leon County wanted an Emergency Services District (ESD) to fund ambulance services. More ... Centerville Independent School District held a School Board Election on May 9, 2009. Charles Nash, incumbent for Position 3 was unopposed and received 159 votes. For Position 4 challenger Forrest Glen Washington, Sr. received 8 votes and incumbent Mike Asby garnered 175. More ... |
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