Area News
Strong thunderstorms, tornados rip through county
By David Clute Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area on Saturday, April 13, causing widespread damage from near Calvert up to Jewett and Buffalo. Franklin was the hardest hit as a tornado that had formed near the community of Elliot traveled north and made a direct impact on the south side of town. As many…
Read MoreLeon County Votes
In a county known for historically low voter turnout, a little over 59% of registered voters went to the polls, or voted early, in last Tuesday’s mid-term election. It’s no surprise that the county followed the state in casting ballots for Republicans. Democrats in Leon County are as scarce as hen’s teeth as the…
Read MoreDonie Bank robbery
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office Yesterday at 11:41 AM · On Monday, 11/05/2018, at approximately 10:04 AM, an armed robbery occurred at the Donie Bank located at 235 Main St. in Donie, Texas. The suspect was described as a white male of unknown age, wearing a fake beard and wig (black in color) dark sunglasses, and…
Read MoreFifty-three students receive diplomas at 2018 Leon Commencement Ceremony
Click on the Photo tab to see individual photos: Leon I.S.D. proudly presented their 2018 graduates at a ceremony last Friday evening. On the front row, from left to right, are Jennifer Moran, Grace Alexander, Shelby Harper, Lesli Cornejo, Chloe Neyland, Annie Nguyen, Megan Woods and Reyna Hernandez. On the second row are Lisette…
Read MoreUpdate on Texas Bullet Train Project
Project update from Texas Central – The Texas Bullet Train has taken a series of significant steps forward over the past few weeks, marked by the addition of Bechtel to its project management team and agreements with Amtrak, including an arrangement that will give riders a one-stop shop for tickets on both systems. Texas Central,…
Read MoreAgriLife Extension offers hurricane preparedness, recovery information
Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Dr. Parr Rosson, 979-845-2116, parr.rosson@ag.tamu.edu Dr. Monty Dozier, 979-458-9271, monty.dozier@ag.tamu.edu Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, 979-845-3859, jacavanagh@ag.tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – With June 1 marking the start of hurricane season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is reminding Texans the agency provides a wealth of disaster and emergency preparedness and recovery information.“Texas Extension…
Read MoreTexas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Hunting Regulation Changes for 2018-19
South Zone Dove Hunters to See Earliest Opener in Seven Decades AUSTIN –Hunters will see several hunting regulation changes this fall, including an early opener for dove season in the South Zone, a mule deer season in Lynn County, experimental mule deer antler restrictions, an increase to the northern pintail bag limit, and a…
Read MoreZumba with Tammy named Business of the Month
The Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Zumba with Tammy as the Business of the Month. Owner Tammy Smith has been a Zumba instructor for four years. Currently she holds Zumba classes in two locations, the Jewett Civic Center and a location in Centerville. Tammy is hoping to add Zumba in Madisonville…
Read MoreMarch 6 Primary Results – Leon County local races
Voters in Leon County decided five of the six contested races held Tuesday, March 6. The race for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 will be decided in a run-off election between Lee Weiler and Robert Kelley in May. In the race for the 369th District Court Judge, Michael Davis defeated Frank Dobrovolny 1722…
Read MoreSome Texans dodge bullet train, others are square in its path
Federal officials identified the likely route a planned Dallas-Houston bullet train will take through rural counties as it connects the state’s two largest urban areas. BY BRANDON FORMBY The Texas Tribune HOUSTON — Federal officials narrowed the possible paths for a Dallas-Houston bullet train down to one likely route Friday, providing an unknown number of…
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