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     The Buffalo chapter of AARP wrapped up the year with their gift of $100 each to area volunteer organizations.
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Oakwood Cub Scouts go hunting...
By Melissa Missildine
      Oakwood Cub Scout Pack 610 went out hunting this past week...hunting for food that is. Every year these young boys go on a doorto door food drive to collect canned goods to give to a family in need from the Angel tree at the school. This year the boys gathered 88 items in boxes, bags, and cans. This annual event has always been a favorite for the Scouts.
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No Fireworks for Oakwood
By Melissa Missildine
      Due to the "No fireworks inside the city limits" ordinance, citizens of Oakwood will have to look for other ways to celebrate New Year's. This ordinance was set in place for both safety reasons and for noise reduction. (Oakwood has a noise ordinance, too.) It is common for cities to ban the sale and use of fireworks inside the city limits.
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Construction complete on power plant near Franklin
      The first of two 800-megawatt units at Luminant's new Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County is now online, having recently achieved substantial completion.
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Filing deadline looms for political candidates
      The 2010 Primary election filing deadline for candidates is January 4, 2010 at 6 p.m. Candidates wishing to file in the Democratic Primary may do so by contacting Clara Jones, Democratic County Chair at 903- 536-7607 or 409-718-7266.
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
by Chief Investigator Victor Smith for Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefi
      12/16/09 Jack Tomlinson responded to Centerville for the report of a burglary of a motor vehicle. Jack Tomlinson responded to Leona for the report of a suspicious person. 12/17/09 Jack Tomlinson responded to Centerville for the report of identity theft. Jerry Grimes responded to Oakwood for the report of a welfare check.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Ralph Billings
      Sheriff’s Report Number 469- FEMS and Doctor Chopper to breathing troubles, FCR-496. FEMS to Oak Street, Lady with heavy duty stomach Pains. Dep. Shaw to dog problems, FCR-1239. Man calls from Oakwood, reports guns missing from another location.
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Cell phone usage may send wrong message
      HOUSTON – If you roll your eyes when people are chatting away on their cell phones in a public place, you're not alone. According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, public cell phone use may show disrespect and impede social interaction.
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