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Texas residents missing after tornadoes found safe
People who were missing in the wake of the destructive tornadoes in North Texas have been found safe, officials said Friday, but they didn't indicate when residents of one hard-hit neighborhood will be allowed to return to survey damage to their homes.

May 17, 2013
Police department open house Tuesday
The renovation of the Corsicana Police Department got a bit more involved than it was originally intended to. An error with some concrete resulted in water flooding city hall, and forcing replacement of carpeting and flooring. As well, the renovations quickly led to renovations of the municipal court, as well.

May 17, 2013
Bowie School involves all in ACS Recess Relay
For the third straight year, Bowie students and faculty have “Teamed Up to Fight Cancer” — and each team was armed with a catchy name, a sports theme, and its own banner and sporty accessories. Bowie Elementary School is an important part of the success of American Cancer Society’s Navarro County Relay for Life. This year, they raised $4,100.52 for cancer research, bringing their three-year total to over $15,000.

May 16, 2013 3 Photos
Review: 'The 39 Steps' is charming fun
“The 39 Steps” is the latest production by the Warehouse Living Arts Center, and it’s simply charming.
If you’ve seen the Alfred Hitchcock version of the movie, you might be ahead of the game, but I hadn’t and so it was all a lovely surprise to me.

May 16, 2013 3 Photos
United Way funding applications available
Applications for 2014 financial assistance from United Way of Navarro County are now available May 15, 2013. The applications can be obtained at the United Way of Navarro County office at 115 North Main Street, or through the organization’s web site, www.unitedwayofnavarrocounty.com.

May 16, 2013
Church News
Harmony Baptist Church, 400 East 12th Ave., Corsicana will hold an appreciation service for its musicians at 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013.

May 16, 2013 5 Photos
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May 15 to July 31
The Navarro Council of the arts presents "With Six You Get Eggrolls" A Fine Art Exhibit featuring the works of Helen Albritton, Barbara Jones, Gladys Espenson, Deb Miller, Stephanie Ford, and Margie Taylor at the Warehouse Gallery from May 15 to July. Exhibit is free and open to the public daily.

May 16, 2013
Drane mourns passing of award-winning teacher
Corsicana ISD was notified this morning that a science teacher at Drane Middle School, Pam Woods, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep last night.

May 16, 2013 2 Photos
Flag etiquette pointers
Saturday is Armed Forces Day, when we honor people who are active and reserve members of the military; May 27 is Memorial Day, when we honor those who have died serving our country; and June 14 is Flag Day, three big opportunities to fly the flag right.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
At least 6 confirmed dead in North Texas tornadoes
A rash of tornados slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless. The violent spring storm scattered bodies, flattened homes and threw trailers onto cars.

May 16, 2013
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