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Archive for April, 2009

Corsicana Entertainment Beat

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

May 1

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

May 2

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for karaoke with Frances Roberts from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. Sons of American Legion will have chopped barbecue sandwich and chips for sale at $5 each from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

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Possible tornado damages school in Corsicana

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

CORSICANA, Texas (AP) - A possible tornado about 50 miles south of the Dallas area collapsed part of the roof a school building, forcing a teacher to dive beneath a table to avoid falling debris.

A National Weather Service meteorologist in Fort Worth said the storm Monday was a possible tornado that damaged the Robert E. Lee Center, also known as the Lee Academy, in Corsicana. The facility is an alternative education center and the students were sent home.

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Steps to prevent the spread of swine flu in Navarro

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

As the flurry of news from all media regarding the swine flu becomes larger, the Navarro County Health Department has taken steps to address the problem locally.

In a letter from Dr. Kent Rogers, physician and medical director of the Corsicana -Navarro County Public Health District, residents are strongly urged to help prevent the spread of swine flu. Rogers lists in his letter some steps to take as precautions.

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Election 2009: Corsicana City Council, Precinct 4

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Dana Collins and George Walker are both seeking the Precinct 4 City Council seat in Corsicana. Below are profiles on the two candidates.

Collins seeks council seat

Dana Collins, owner of Sign Pro’s, is taking her first leap into politics by running for the Precinct 4 City Council seat being vacated by Randy Dill.

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