Frost ISD gets loss prevention grant
The Frost Independent School District has been awarded a loss prevention grant of $3,000 from the Texas Association of School Board’s Risk Management Fund. Grant monies will help implement loss prevention and safety initiatives to reduce the potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries, and raise safety awareness.
The award to Frost is part of $550,000 in grants the fund gave this year to 200 Texas school districts and educational entities. Since 1998, the fund’s Loss Prevention Grant Program has distributed 1,581 grants totaling more than $4 million to fund members in the workers compensation and property/casualty programs.
— From Staff Reports
Mosaic holding sports event Saturday
Mosaic, a local non-profit agency which serves and supports individuals with developmental disabilities, will have its first spring sports spectacular Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fullerton-Garitty Park.
This will be open to the public and a fun event for the whole family. This will include sports related and art related carnival type games and activities, a food booth and a silent auction.
All funds will benefit the local agency in supporting the individuals that are served. Volunteers, sponsors, underwriters and general donations are needed.
For more information, contact Cheryl Jordan at (903) 874-3364 or by e-mail at cherylm.jordan@mosaicinfo.org.
— From Staff Reports
Kerens Masonic Lodge celebrates 150 years
A celebration of 150 years of history will be held Saturday by the Kerens Masonic Lodge, as the lodge celebrates is sesquicentennial.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Kerens Ex-Students Association building, and is open to all area Masons who can attend. A spaghetti dinner will be served, and awards presented during the event.
Guest speaker will be most worshipful Grand Master David Counts Jr. of the Masons of Texas.
For more information on the event, call (903) 654-3408.
— From Staff Reports
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County gathers to honor military heroes who gave their all
As the courthouse clock tower rang 11 times, Navarro County gathered at the courthouse square to pay tribute Monday.
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Former Mildred school leader passes
Doug Lane, who was superintendent of schools at Mildred Independent School District for 24 years until retiring in 2011, died Sunday at a hospital in Tyler. He was 70 years old.
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Navarro College to debut success program
Navarro College has embarked on a new program to help ensure student success in the college experience.
College trustees were briefed on the “First Year Experience” program at the board’s monthly meeting Thursday. -
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A list of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County
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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. -
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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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.
The meeting was moved from Monday, May 28, due to the Memorial Day holiday. - More Latest News Headlines
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