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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.

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

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Two American Indian tribes asked Texas lawmakers Monday to let them reopen casinos they say helped them pay for education, health care and other essential services.

Leaders of the Tigua tribe of El Paso and the Alabama-Coushatta of Livingston testified before a House subcommittee on the first casino gambling bill to get a public hearing this session. Proposals to allow Las Vegas-style resort casinos elsewhere in Texas and slot machines at race tracks also are pending.

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March 31

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By Janet Jacobs

Martin’s Music Hall, for years an entertainment staple downtown, is reopening Saturday after months of being dark with the Big C Jamboree.

The band has been playing in this area of Texas for about six years, and has done numerous shows in Corsicana, including two of the Patsy Cline shows with Zanada Tally, who is a regular in the band. For the last two years, the Jamboree has been playing at the Ennis Opry on Lake Bardwell, but is ready to make the move to Corsicana, said Ron Sikes, bandmember.

“A lot of people around here know us and hopefully we can get it going in this area,” he said. “We’ve had lots of interest so far.”

The Jamboree plays country and western with a dash of gospel thrown in for good measure.

The show starts at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. Admission is $10 per person.

In addition to the Big C Jamboree regulars, who are Chuck Wiginton, Joe Honea, Zanada Tally, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes and Bobby Fluker as emcee, this Saturday’s show will also include special guests Billy Roy Mitcham, Russell Bailey, Stan Lawhon, Fred Hayes, and B.G. Williams.

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By Deanna Brown

Locals take a trip to Las Vegas

Everything’s coming up roses these days for Terry Fator.

Three Corsicana residents made a quick trip to Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day at Fator’s invitation to see the grand opening of his new show at The Mirage.

Fator, who won “America’s Got Talent” in its second season with his impersonating ventriloquist act, proved that ventriloquism is not yet a dying art. He has stayed busy since winning the competition performing at the Las Vegas Hilton, and around the country.

“I met Terry as a young man, when he was a member of the Children’s Company at the Warehouse Living Arts Theatre,” Sandra Huffman said. “My daughter Julie was 11, and Terry was about 14. We went to England, where they performed ‘Tom Sawyer.’ He played the Artful Dodger in ‘Oliver,’ which Julie and I were in, and he was also in ‘Sound of Music.’”

Fator’s musical group from the ‘80s, Texas the Band, was generous in contributing to fund-raisers, Huffman said, and she has known him many years. When she saw him at a wake for a mutual friend several years ago, Fator said he had auditioned for the talent show, but had not been contacted yet.

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By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News
So far in 2009, the rate of home foreclosure growth has slowed dramatically in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. But economists and real estate analysts worry that a surge in local layoffs could lead to more homes lost later this year.

In 2008, more than 21,000 Dallas-Fort Worth area homes were sold at foreclosure auction by lenders after borrowers defaulted on their mortgages.

The flood of foreclosed homes has affected almost every neighborhood in North Texas.

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Feb. 27

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.

Feb. 28

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Howard and Loran from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 6

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

March 7

Big C Jamboree will be held at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. The house band will include Chuck Wiginton, Joe Honea, Zanada Tally, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes, and Bobby Fluker, who will also be the emcee. Special guests will be Fred Hayes, Stan Lawhon, Russell Bailey, Billy Roy Mitcham, and B.G. Williams. Tickets will be $10 per person. For more information, contact Jody Thomas at (903) 641-1538.

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 Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John 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 a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at $6 per person. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 13

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.

March 14

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Howard and Loran from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 20

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

March 21

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 a sock hop. Dance to the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Prizes will be given for the best dressed male and female. Entertainment will be Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 27

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.

March 28

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for a night of music and dancing with Mr. Rock ‘n Roll from Ennis. Entertainment will be from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

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By Janet JacobsConstruction began Monday to rebuild East 12th Avenue in Corsicana from Seventh Street to 12th Street on the south side of the city.

The project will take about six months to complete, according to Elizabeth Borstad, city engineer.

Twelfth and its cross-streets will be closed to traffic for the next six months. Other than Business 45, Main Street will be the only road open for through traffic along that stretch.

When completed, the concrete avenue should look like the new West 13th Avenue, near Oil City Iron Works. The 13th Avenue project was paid for with grant money about two years ago.

The project is a part of the bond package approved by voters in 2007, and will eventually incorporate several repair and reconstruction projects throughout the city.

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