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Extension office holding Master Gardener training

Thursday, 16 June 2011 15:04 Betsy Blevins
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June 16, 2011 - Are you interested in learning more about gardening while helping to educate your neighbors and the Fannin County community?Master Gardeners are a very active and exciting group. If you would like to volunteer your time in this way, becoming a Texas Master Gardener might be just for you.

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Skydivers get unique chance to jump from a B-25 bomber

Thursday, 09 June 2011 11:02 Betsy Blevins
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June 2, 2011 - Skydivers from all over Texas swarmed to Skydive Dallas, located south of Whitewright, on Thursday afternoon, May 26, to watch a B-25 bomber from the Confederate Air Force fly over.

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Capitol Watch 436: Fallen Soldiers

Thursday, 09 June 2011 10:33 Betsy Blevins
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June 2, 2011 - On May 28, the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate met jointly to hold a memorial ceremony to honor Texan soldiers who lost their lives in the global war against terrorism. The ceremony began with the presentation of the colors by the Texas National Guard, the singing of the national anthem, and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of the legislature spoke briefly about the sacrifices made by the service members and their families before the Governor presented state flags to the families of the fallen Texans.

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Hall votes for offshore exploration, promotes job creation and energy security

Thursday, 09 June 2011 10:29 Betsy Blevins
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June 2, 2011 - Recently Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-04) voted with the House Majority to pass H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, which passed a vote of266-149. The House will vote on H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act, next Tuesday.

"These bills will help set America on a responsible path to safely develop our abundant offshore oil and natural gas energy resources," said Hall. "I have long been a supporter of pursuing an across-the-board energy policy that includes offshore exploration."

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Congressman Hall, Captain O'Grady and scholarship awards all part of Republican's Armed Forces Day dinner

Thursday, 02 June 2011 09:43 Betsy Blevins
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May 26, 2011 - On Saturday, residents from all over Fannin County converged on the Multi-Purpose Complex to honor and celebrate the area's Veterans, Military servicemen and women along with the area's senior citizens with dinner and entertainment. The 13th Annual Armed Forces Day Dinner and Celebration event provided the attendees with entertainment by Rita Fulmer during a catfish and chicken fried steak dinner from Cappy's Caf. Many of the tables were adorned with flags representing the five branches of our Armed Forces while the stage held a pride-inspiring picture of eight United States Flags and two State of Texas Flags.

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