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May 25, 2010

Cub Scouts give Old Glory a makeover

Cub Scout Pack 610 of Oakwood received a very important mission by a very important member of the community. That mission was to re-paint the American Flag billboard that greets everyone passing through Oakwood; hopefully in time for Memorial Day. It had faded to a rather unbecoming shade of ...lavender? It was hardly the image Oakwood wants to put out there for all the world to see! More...

Revenue shortfall threatens layoffs in Buffalo police force, utility crews

By Mac Shadix

In their first day in office, the new Buffalo City Council members dealt with some major issues: financial woes and personnel. More...

•	Statewide sales tax revenues rise slightly

•	Leon County graduation editions begin in today’s Buffalo Press

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•	Oakwood Prom

The Unforgettable Sea of Love

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•	Jewell Maydean Addison,

•	Gifted and talented visit wildlife center

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Obituaries

•	Preston Polk

Funeral services for Preston Earl Polk, age 51, of Dallas, and formerly Centerville, were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Two-Mile First United Methodist Church in Leona, Texas. Rev. C.D. Evans and Pastor Connie Blackshear officiated at the service and interment followed in the Two-Mile Paradise Cemetery. More...

•	Martha Coats Danford

•	Cleathern “Clea” Fuller

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Church & Community

•	DAR Chapter celebrates 30th birthday

On Thursday May 20, the Colonel George Dashiell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrated its thirtieth birthday with a number of awards and honors being bestowed. The Guest Speaker was Ms Lynn Young, Honorary State Regent, Texas Society DAR, member of Tejas Chapter in Houston, who paid tribute to the chapter’s achievements through the years. More...

•	Houseman presents EE program

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Columns

•	Community Calendar

Leona Family Night: Thursday May 27, 2010, everyone is encouraged to attend Leona Family Night at 7:00 p.m. at the Leona Community Center located on FM 977 just east of Hwy. 75. Mike LeFavour, will be providing the entertainment with his full band sound. Bring your favorite dish and join us for a fun night. For more information please call 903-536-7708. More...

•	Straight from The Horse’s Mouth

•	Tales from WannaBea Farm

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Sports

•	Leon ISD Sports Banquet recognizes outstanding athletics

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Leon High School held a Sports Banquet awarding and recognizing the dozens of athletes who participated in various sports programs throughout the 2009-2010 school year. More...

•	OHS’ FeliciaWilliams leaps to earn three State track medals

•	Leon County Scholar/ Athletes recognized at KBTX banquet

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Farm and Ranch News

•	Chute ‘n the Bull

Largemouth bass is the most popular fish in central Texas private impoundments. In this area, more landowners manage for and more fishermen fish for largemouth bass than any other species in private impoundments. Although fishermen enjoy catching substantial numbers of bass, most fishermen want to catch some large bass. More...

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•	FFA shooting team hits the mark in Frankston

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