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SECTION: Local News
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Veterans Day ceremony at future site of Veterans Memorial Park in McKinney
A fly-over in the Missing Man formation by four AT-6 aircraft out of Aero Country Airport in McKinney will end the program.
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Texoma patriots join North Texans for America to honor the military Nov. 7
The Texoma Patriots and North Texans for America present an opportunity for Americans to join together in a salute to the military forces. photo by Allen Rich
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North Texas History Center presents Battle for Myers Landing, Civil War re-enactment Nov. 7-8
Step back in time to the 1860's as the North Texas History Center, in partnership with the Collin County Historical Commission presents the Battle for Myers Landing, A Civil War Re-enactment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at Myers Park and Event Center. Hundreds of re-enactors will portray what life was like in camp, on the homefront, and on the battlefield. photo by Allen Rich
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Tom Bean Police Department receives grant from Sherman Wal-Mart
(l-r) Tom Bean Mayor Sherry E. Howard and Tom Bean Police Chief Michael Webster were on hand to receive the award from Sherman Wal-Mart Manager Bryan Lambert.
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VA to host regional Veterans Day Celebration at Warrior Stadium Nov. 6
A military flyover from Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB) will kick off the formal program, followed by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) color guard. Additional program performances will include the Bonham High School band and Lone Star chapter of the PVA wheelchair rifle volley. Guest speaker will be Brigadier General Karen S. Rankin, USAF (Retired). Remarks will be given by Congressman Ralph M. Hall, U. S. Navy veteran who served during World War II, and State Senator Bob Deuell, who was named one of Texas’ Ten Best Legislators in 2007.
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McKinney Chamber hosts 2009 State of the Community Nov. 5
The McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2009 State of the Community event on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. The event takes place at the Fellowship Bible Church, 2801 Orchid Drive. Leaders from four McKinney organizations – the City of McKinney, Collin County, Collin College and McKinney Independent School District – will share accomplishments during the past year as well as their visions for the future.
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First deadline for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program Nov. 6
Applicant's Notification of Intent (NOI) form is due postmarked no later than November 6, 2009.
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McKinney Chamber hosts 2009 State of the Community Nov. 5
The McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2009 State of the Community event on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. The event takes place at the Fellowship Bible Church, 2801 Orchid Drive. Leaders from four McKinney organizations – the City of McKinney, Collin County, Collin College and McKinney Independent School District – will share accomplishments during the past year as well as their visions for the future.
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US 75 - Sherman
Texas Tree & Landscape, Ltd., will perform a traffic switch on US 75 at the Lamar and Houston Street Overpasses in Sherman on Thursday, November 5, 2009. From FM 1417 to SH 56, barrels and signs will be put in place to switch traffic from the left lane to the right lane of northbound US 75. The traffic switch operation is anticipated to be complete on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Traffic will be detoured off of US 75 onto the east frontage road through the Lamar and Houston Street intersections prior to returning to the mainlanes of US 75. Policemen will be on site directing traffic.
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McKinney CDC Executive Director resigns
Today the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) announced that Executive Director Mike Gibson is resigning from the organization after more than five years of leadership.
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Fannin County Sheriff’s Office report for 11-02-2009
Fannin County narcotics deputies executed a search and arrest warrant on CR2925 in the Dodd City area. 1 male suspect and 1 female were found to be in the residence. There were also 3 juveniles located inside the residence. The male suspect directed the investigators to the illegal narcotics in the residence. Investigators found marijuana, crack cocaine, 1 pistol, numerous and sundry items used in the illegal sale of drugs. Investigators also seized $2131.00 in cash believed to be from the illegal sale of narcotics.
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Texas Master Gardener Course slated Jan. 13 - March 10 at Grayson County Courthouse
The class is limited to the first 25 paid people. If you have any questions, please call the Master Gardeners in the Extension Office at (903) 813-4204.
100 W. Houston St. in Sherman, Texas. photo by Grayson County Master Gardener Trudy West
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Jury finds Harris guilty of murder
On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, a Fannin County jury took less than thirty minutes to convict Bo Bailey Harris (age 20) of the murder of William Ian Adams.
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Retired Texas A&M University-Commerce professor struck by vehicle
At approximately 7:40 a.m. on November 3, Commerce Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to an auto-pedestrian accident in the 2100 block of Live Oak Street. Officers discovered that an elderly man had been struck by a 2006 Toyota Tundra Pick Up. TAMU-C PD Officers assisted with this accident.
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Stemmons Corridor Business Association welcomes keynote speaker T. Boone Pickens Nov. 4
Mr. Pickens will provide an update on The Pickens Plan to enhance U.S. energy security and address his proposal to market surplus Texas groundwater to North Texas.
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Sam Johnson congratulates McKinney resident for championing military spouse bill slated to become law
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated McKinney resident Rebecca Noah Poynter after legislation helping military spouses she created and championed passed both Chambers of Congress; the measure now goes to the President for his signature to become law.
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Free van tours to view the geese, wildlife in Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge to begin in November
Huge flocks of geese will soon be arriving to spend the winter at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, and human visitors to the Refuge will have the opportunity to take a free van tour to view the geese as well as other wildlife at the Refuge, starting in November. photo by Randall Lantz
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