Shakers and Scrapers Car Club meets from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second Friday of each month (March through November) at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2217 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Each month brings a variety of cars and spectators, as well as music, a 50/50 pot, and random door prizes. The cruise nights are weather permitting, and there are no make-up nights for them.
Classes for medically-challenged children and special needs children as well as their siblings are held at New Beginnings Family Fellowship, located on State Highway 22 in Blooming Grove. Creative therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Music therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. The classes are free. For more information, call (903) 695-0025 or (903) 422-6120 or e-mail to info@whenarewegoinghome.com.
Donations may be made to “Frost Volunteer Fire Department for Bruce Holman” at Community National Bank and Trust locations at 400 N. Garitty St., Frost; 321 N. 15th St., Corsicana; 3401 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana; 548 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman; and 101 N. Mount St., Fairfield. Donations may also be mailed to Community National Bank and Trust, P.O. Box W, Frost, TX 76641. Holman, a former resident of Frost and son of William and Linda Meskiman, was severely injured in an accident April 26.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in the fellowship hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St. All are welcome to learn to give and to receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Two funds have been established for the benefit of the Donnie Evett family. Donations may be made to the Contribution Fund, in care of Jackie Evett Account at Bank of America, 100 N. Main St., Corsicana, TX 75110; Innovative Therapies Inc., in care of Makenzie Evett Account, 3728 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, TX 75109.
A fund has been established to help with medical expenses for Cecil Easley Jr., who was injured in a motorcycle accident in June. Donations may be made to the Cecil Easley Jr. Special Account at Community National Bank and Trust, 321 N. 15th St., Corsicana, TX 75110.
Central Appraisal District holds its board meetings at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 111 E. First Ave.
Navarro County Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals for homebound clients. If you are interested in helping your community in this way, call (903) 641-0166 or (903) 229-1840.
Navarro County Reach to Recovery, a service offered free of charge, is a division of the American Cancer Society. Services provided include offering support by breast cancer survivors, literature, temporary breast prosthesis, wigs, and other support. For more information, call (903) 872-2459 or (800) 227-2345 or view the Web site at www.cancer.org.
The Salvation Army, 212 E. First Ave., is in need of diapers and formula for babies and infants. Also, when you clean out your closets and garages, The Salvation Army will accept your donations daily of gently used clothing, household items and furniture. For more information, call (903) 874-7131. The Salvation Army also has a need of volunteers to help others. Anyone willing to help may contact Maj. Elizabeth Anderson at (903) 851-3797 or e-mail to elizabeth_anderson@salvationarmy.org. Also, on the second Tuesday of each month, Andrea Wooden will be in Corsicana to help with application assistance regarding the North Texas Food Stamp Outreach Program. For more information, call (214) 330-1396 or e-mail to foodstamps@ntfb.org.
Latest News
FYI 8/27/08
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Memorial Day ceremony honors servicemen, women
Navarro County turned out in numbers Monday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrafice in service to the U.S. military.
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One killed, five hurt in Interstate rollover
One man was killed and five others injured Sunday when a Ford Expedition rolled several times and jumped a cable barrier on Interstate 45 south of Corsicana.
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Memorial Day services Monday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday is Memorial Day, and Corsicana will host two separate ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.
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Downtown's 'The Diner' to close its doors Thursday
The Diner, in downtown Corsicana, will close its doors after the close of business Thursday, owner Richard Arnett said Sunday.
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Sample Ballots, Polling Places for May 29 Election
Click this link to get sample ballots for the May 29 Primary Election
Early voting
Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday thru Friday May 14 through May 18, and May 21 through May 25, 2012, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana.
Early voting will be held on the weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday May 19, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana. -
Commissioners to meet Tuesday
The Navarro County Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet in special session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, in the county courtroom of the Navarro County Courthouse.
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Business News
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, presented a Cornerstone Award to Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, Corsicana
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Local Beat 5/28/12
A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County
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Candidate Q&A: U.S. Representative, District 6
The race for District 6
After the redistricting conflicts that took nearly eight months and multiple lawsuits to resolve, a new congressional districts were carved out, but Navarro County remains in District 6 with incumbent Representative Joe Barton.
However, Barton is facing his toughest challenge to his seat in more than a decade. He has four Republican opponents in the primary, and four Democrats are also vying for the seat in that primary.
All the candidates in both parties were given the same questions and asked to submit their answers for Corsicana Daily Sun readers. These are the four responses we received.
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CHS Val and Sal speeches
Corsicana High School held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2012 Friday at the CHS Gymnasium. Ryan Hitt was chosen valedictorian, and Alberto Miranda was the salutatorian. Here are the speeches delivered by the two at the Friday ceremonies.
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