FM 744 Accident Leaves One Dead, And Another Injured

A two-vehicle accident on FM 744 just seven miles south of Frost around 10 a.m. Sunday morning, leaves a Hill County woman fatally injured and one man injured with broken bones, after their 2005 Triumph Rocket III motorcycle they were riding on collided with a 1990 Chevy Astro Van.

According to the Department of Public Safety report, 71-year-old Freddie Joe Bartlett, of Purdon, the driver of the van, was west bound in the 16,000 block of FM 744 and was preparing to turn left into a private drive.

At about the time, Hill County residents Brandon Armstrong, 35, along with 46-year-old Debra Joyce Armstrong, who were riding on the motorcycle, approached the driveway entrance from the eastbound lane.

Bartlett turned in front of the oncoming motorcycle, failing to yield right-of-way, … Read Full Story…

    Corsicana Council Stalls On Several Ordinances

    Corsicana Council

    Stalls On Several Ordinances - Town Hall Meeting Set For Monday

    By Kris Smith

    In a public City of Corsicana Council Meeting on Tuesday, members and city personnel were in attendance as council members voted on various items brought forth at City Hall.

    Corsicana resident and concerned citizen, Cathy Douglas brought to the attention of the City of Corsicana council members the over growth of the bridge over the creek located on Bunert Street. This … Read Full Story…
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    Huge Crowd Braves Heat For Back-To-School Rally

    By Stephen R. Farris

    Despite triple digit temperatures, school students and grown-ups showed up in droves Saturday morning for the fourth annual Back To School/Stay In School Rally held at Fullerton-Garrity Park.

    Over 60 vendors were on hand, set up giving away free items ranging from school supplies, to health information, to college information, to discounts on food and clothing.

    IMPACT Navarro gave away 1,000 backpacks to students that morning.

    … Read Full Story…
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    Hightlights of Japan Visit At Joint Rotary Meeting

    The Corsicana Rotary Club and the Navarro County Rotary Club recently held a joint meeting to hear a presentation by members of the Group Study Exchange Program that recently visited Japan.  The team was sponsored by Rotary District 5870 and composed of young professionals from around Texas, which shared our Texas culture with Rotary Clubs in Japan.  Welcoming the speakers and exchanging club banners are Mark Jordan, President of the Corsicana Rotary Club, Bryan McMath-GSE Team member, Chris Mealy-Team Leader of the GSE Team, … Read Full Story…
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    Getting Healthy With Friendly Competition – Biggest Loser Style!

    By Stephen R. Farris

    What became a simple idea to lose weight, has turned into a full fledge competition for about 15 Corsicana residents who’ve stepped up to the… I mean away from the plate … well, you know what I meant!

    Anyway, the idea originated one day when Corsicana resident John Paul Plemons was listening to a WBAP Radio talk show, where the news director was talking about his college days.

    … Read Full Story…

    Sen. Brian Birdwell Wins Residency Court Challenge Filed by Democrats

    5th Court of Appeals: “We deny relators petition for writ of mandamus”

    This afternoon, the 5th Court of Appeals in Dallas denied the suit filed against Senator Brian Birdwell by the Texas Democrat Party and his Democrat Opponent to have Sen. Birdwell removed from the ballot. In a unanimous ruling, the three justice panel found that the Democrats failed to prove Birdwell is an ineligible candidate for the Texas Senate. According to the court, “…..the record does not show, that information on any application by Birdwell for a place on the … Read Full Story…
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    Back To School Gospel Fest Fundraiser To Host BET's Sunday Best Martha Buries In Concert

    Back To School Gospel Fest Fundraiser with Sunday Best Martha Buries in Concert at Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church, 700 E. Park Ave Corsicana, TX, starting at 4 p.m. August 15,, 2010. Host Pastor William Lewis. This is a Free Event Sponsored by Single Believers Ministries and First United Methodist. Please bring a non-perishable food item or school supply.
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    Jamie Richards To Perform Downtown

    Jamie Richards started playing music with his mother when he was three years old. “I had my first country band when I was 16, and I still haven’t learned anything,” recalls Richards.

    Jamie Richards attributes his musical influences as the singer songwriters of the Texas and Nashville country scenes. “Merle Haggard was the best singer songwriters ever. Most songwriters sing but not as melodically as Merle did.” Richards states.

    The Texas Red Dirt Music scene has given Richards a home … Read Full Story…
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