Straight from The Horse’s Mouth
      My dad is always saying how quickly time passes. In fact he worries as if he's missing something. Months and years seem to dissolve while he wonders what he's accomplished and considers how much time he has to complete his dreams. If he would sit still long enough (he has more creative energy in his little finger than I have in...
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THM donates to give veterans a lift
      Our veterans need your help. Veterans from Leon and surrounding counties visit their primary doctors at the VA clinic located in Palestine. For specialists, treatment or surgery, they must travel to the VA hospitals located in Waco or Temple. Many Vets are no longer able to drive or cannot afford to drive this distance.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Ralph Billings
      Sheriff’s Report Number 461- Big rain overnight, much lightning and thunder rumbling, more on the way, all creeks up…And if this rain continues as predicted…. That will next be spelled UP, in caps! Deputies McGowan and Harrison assist motorist with tire change, Hwy. 164. THDEMS to stomach pains. Three feet of water standing in the Teague Underpass, Tx- DOT notified.
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Goat Gossip
Freestone County Goat Breeders Association
Submitted by Fred Vandermartin
     We have made the connection, now which way do we turn?
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Leon County Cook: Rosa Vasquez, Guadelupa Mares and Nicolasa Vasquez
By Sherry Matney
      A few months ago a lovely building sprung up on Highway 75 heading north. Although there is hardly a sign visible the establishment is call “Taqueria Vasquez” and the specialty is real Tex- Mex food. The café is owned by Antonio Vasquez who has lived in Buffalo for about 10 years.
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Buffalo Police Report
      Officer Hutchison to Commerce Street for business complaint. Officer met with manager of Dairy Queen regarding phone order that was never picked up. Incident was not a police matter but officer did document the call. Cleared as info.
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
by Chief Investigator Victor Smith for Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield
      10/21/09 Bart Dorman responded to Centerville for the report of suspicious activity. Bart Dorman responded to Normangee for the report of an assault. Bart Dorman responded to Normangee for the report of criminal mischief. Chris Nash responded to Robbins for the report of a disturbance.
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Oakwood Cub Scouts adopt new pack member
By Melissa Missildine
      Oakwood Cub Scout Pack 610 adopted a new Pack member on Saturday. His name is 8-Ball. He's not your typical Cub Scout. 8-Ball is a 14 year old black leopard. He lives at the Tiger Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Tyler but now he's got four little brothers right here in Oakwood.
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