K-9 Good Citizen classes scheduled
     Paws and Pals, the 4-H group for kids who love dogs, is sponsoring AKC Canine Good Citizen classes beginning Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - May 25, 2010. Classes will be held at the Harriman Park Pavilion in Buffalo starting at 6:00pm-7:00pm. All dogs must be at least 6 months of age, have current vaccinations and a stable temperament for working in a group environment.
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DAR members win awards at TSDAR State Conference
      Three members from Colonel George Dashiell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) attended the Texas Society DAR State Conference in Houston March 11-13. All three were State Committee Chairmen and presented their reports while there. Shirley Bland, Genealogical Records; Neva Jo Brooks, DAR Genealogy Preservation; and Mae Bruce, Program.
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Flo Water Board Election set for March 27th
      Flo Community Water Supply Corporation will hold its Annual Members Meeting and Board of Directors Election on March 27, 2010. Two directors positions, presently held by Ken Jones and Richard Blanchard will be decided by the election. Blanchard and Ken Jones are not seeking re-election. Two nominations for the positions were filed prior to the February 23rd deadline.
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Master Gardeners to assist new high school landscaping
by Vanessa Goodwyn
      The BISD school board held its regular March meeting on Monday evening, 3-22. The early part of the meeting focused on facilities, with updates on the new construction and a proposal for athletic facilities.
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Three vehicle accident, no serious injuries
by Vanessa Goodwyn
      The cable barriers in the I-45 median came into play in a three-vehicle accident during the high traffic of Spring Break, possibly preventing injuries or even saving lives.
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Groesbeck Post Office Passport Day is March 27
      GROESBECK, TX – The Groesbeck Post Office, 112 S. Dr. J.B. Riggs Dr., is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday morning, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. The Groesbeck Post Office is joining the U.S.
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
by Chief Investigator Victor Smith
for Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield
      03-10-10 Deputy Sharon Williams was dispatched to CR 204 in Centerville in reference to a structure fire. Deputy Sharon Williams responded to the 153mm on I-45 in reference to a report of loose livestock. Deputy Bart Dorman responded to a business in Centerville in reference to a report of counterfeit money.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Ralph Billings
      911 Bounce from Groesbeck, neighbor’s house on fire on Phyllis, Limestone County S.O. advised. Officers out looking for a mini-van reported driving wrong way on IH-45. Apparently, since none could spot him, he figured it out on his own.
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