Texas school drops sports programs to focus on academics
by Vanessa Goodwyn
     NOW Everyone knows that OPENsportsOPENare big in Texas, but a news item this week reminds the primaryAugustus14ththat focus of school should really be... 2011of14th (drum2011 roll, please)... Education. shooting
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
by Chief Investigator Victor Smith for Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield
     01-11-12 Deputy Bart Dorman was dispatched to FM 811 for a report of a burglary alarm. Deputy Sharon Williams was dispatched to Hwy. 7 East of Centerville for a report of illegal dumping. Investigator Robert Kelly responded to Hwy. 79 near Jewett for a report of animal neglect.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Ralph Billings
     Denton man reports 18 head of cattle missing off his land in our County. Missing for a week. After filling out the paperwork at S.O. and returning, he dials back…..All present and accounted for, all in his pasture! Quickest solved Missing Cattle Report in History!!
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