Volunteers are needed for hospice. If you have the ability to be a compassionate presence, and you are interested in volunteering and making a difference, call Hand in Hand Hospice at (903) 874-7700, Family First Hospice at (972) 878-2273, or Gardendale Hospice at (903) 874-3232.
A local support group for victims of domestic violence meets the first and third Monday of every month. For details, call (800) 283-8401 or (254) 749-4437.
If you have one gallon of gas and one hour of your time to touch someone’s life in a special way, then Navarro County Meals on Wheels could use your as a volunteer driver. Volunteers are the heart of the program. So open your heart to someone who needs a hot meal, a warm hello, and a friendly smile, once a week, every other week, or once a month. Volunteering is contagious. For more information, call (903) 641-0166.
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.
Central Appraisal District holds its board meetings at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 111 E. First Ave.
Al-Anon meets at 2412 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, at 8 p.m. Thursdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Sundays and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the annex building of Lakeside United Methodist Church, 515 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman (St. Elmo community).
Corsicana Public Library would appreciate donations of annuals from G.W. Jackson School. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.
Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary is searching for friendly, compassionate volunteers to serve in various areas of the hospital. Scheduled times and hours and days are flexible. For more information, contact Connie Beal, volunteer coordinator, at (903) 654-6802; or membership chairmen Jessie Gonzales at (903) 872-1596 or Lydia Holy at (903) 872-1740.
Experience Works wants to serve the community by providing money to low income older workers while they learn new skills. If you would like to provide training or be paid to learn new skills while providing community service, please contact Betty Northcott at North Central Texas Workforce Center at (903) 874-8276, Ext. 230, or Liz Cox at (877) 781-9953. You may also learn more at www.experienceworks.org.
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FYI 11/19/08
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Calling all recruits
The Corsicana Police Department is once again opening the doors for the Citizens Police Academy, with classes starting March 22.
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Dance hall appeal denied
An appeal to the Corsicana City Council to overturn the denial of a dance hall permit on Roane Road was voted down by the council at its Tuesday meeting.
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Animals seized near Cayuga
Anderson County sheriff’s authorities say criminal charges could be forthcoming following Friday’s seizure of six horses and four donkeys from property near Cayuga.
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Super Bowl measles alert issued
Fans who attended Super Bowl Week here may have been exposed to the measles virus as well as fooball festivities.
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Local Beat for 2/9/12
A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County.
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Stop! That's what it says ...
A 'Stop' sign replaces the 'Yield' sign at the intersection of Collin Street and North 12th Street.
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Boehner: Congress to overturn birth control policy
House Speaker John Boehner accused the Obama administration Wednesday of an "unambiguous attack on religious freedom," promising that Congress will reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with free birth control if the president doesn't.
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10 most romantic hotels in the U.S.
Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and a romantic getaway may be just what the heart needs. TripAdvisor has released its list of the 10 most romantic hotels in the country, based on travelers’ reviews about the beautiful scenery, friendly staffs and romantic amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces.
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‘That lady welder’
Diane Billingsley first fell in love with metal working as a 7-year-old when her parents took her to see a blacksmith’s shop.
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Senate map takes spotlight in redistricting case
A single state Senate district is taking the spotlight in the ongoing Texas redistricting clash that has reached even the U.S. Supreme Court.
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