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News August 3, 2010  RSS feed
District Courthouse founder honored
     It may have been a long time coming, but the folks who were instrumental in the creation of the Leon County District Courthouse were honored in a ceremony on Wednesday morning, on the occasion of the completion of courthouse renovations.
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Jensen-Hasty Wedding
     Mr. and Mrs. David Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gates, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hasty proudly announce the upcoming marriage of their children Julie Michele Jensen and Jarrod Wesley Hasty.
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Letters to the Editor
     Dear Editor,
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Sun bathers, beware! Is that ‘healthy glow’ worth wrinkles, splotches or melanoma?
      It’s that time of year; fun in the sun, barbecues and outdoor activities abound. But beware. While most of us think a tan looks good and provides a “healthy glow” – ask yourself if it’s really worth the risks.
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Community Calendar
     The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Disabled American Veterans Hall, located at 927 Gardner Drive, Palestine, Texas.Our Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America AVVA meets one hour earlier same place.
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Buffalo Police Report
      Sgt Ferrand to IH 45 Feeder Road for agency assist on family disturbance. Officer was contacted to assist LCSO Deputy Williams who was in route to the location. Officer arrived first on scene and made contact with subject who appeared to have been in an altercation. Subject advised he had been gone for a few days and when he returned, his vehicle was missing.
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
      07-21-10 Deputy Chris Nash was dispatched to CR 268 in Buffalo in reference to a report of an open door on a residence. Deputy Chris Nash responded to FM 1511 in Buffalo in reference to a report of a stolen 16 ft bumper pull utility trailer. Lt. Kevin Ellis contacted a victim in reference to a report of Assault – Family Violence. Family Violence Advocate notified.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
      Have a bit of catching up to do from last week….. four men in an Infiniti automobile reportedly just threw a can of beer at another vehicle on IH-45, windshield broken, Navarro County advised as no units close enough in our County to attempt apprehension.
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Go Texan Committee pledges $1,000 scholarships to schools in Leon County
      The Leon County Area Go Texan Committee has made a commitment to the youth of Leon County. We are offering a $1000.00 scholarship to one student from each school in our county. In addition to the money we are giving, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has made available a $15,000.00 scholarship to one student from our county. In order to accomplish these goals, we need your help.
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Bennett joins BISD staff
     Brent Bennett grew up in Academy Tex- as (near Temple) and during high school he participated in football, power lifting and track. After graduation in 2004, Bennett attended Texas A&M, initially pursuing an interested in robotics and artificial intelligence. He transferred to Southwestern University in Waxahachie and graduated in 2009 with a BS in Professional Development.
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