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Adopting a Best Friend

Adopting a Best Friend

By Now_Staff • on March 1, 2010

MEXIA—Limestone Animal Rescue and Adoption Shelter, also known as LARAS House, is a vision that is becoming a reality in more and more concrete ways. Local residents of Mexia and Groesbeck recognized that unwanted dogs and cats were routinely dumped in the country. Whether the residents regarded these animals as a nuisance or as a cause for concern,

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Truth, Transparency and Transformation

Truth, Transparency and Transformation

By Now_Staff • on February 1, 2010

A few years ago, Jasper Hughes was sleeping under bridges, addicted to and dealing drugs. He had separated from his wife, Linda — who was at the time working for the Dallas Independent School District — and their three young boys. He lived alone, surrounded by prostitutes, drug dealers and gang activity in

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Balancing Act

Balancing Act

By Now_Staff • on January 2, 2010

All-around amazing mom, Kristin Rodgers, goes for what she wants and usually gets it. “If I don’t give up, eventually it happens,” Kristin said. “If I keep that faith in myself, God helps me.” Her husband, Bobby, also believes in her. “Every wild idea I have, Bobby just stands back and says,

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The Santa House

The Santa House

By Now_Staff • on November 30, 2009

Did you know that Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus live right here in Corsicana? Every year more and more families learn about the Christmas party that takes place in December at Santa’s house. Rumor has it that Charles and Evelyn Harrison know quite a bit about this event since it takes place in their big

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A Gift for Manna House

A Gift for Manna House

By marshallhinsley • on November 2, 2009

Sometimes good things come in small packages with rosy cheeks, grand ideas and big hearts. Katherine Neal, age 11, looked at the world and decided not to sit on the sideline, as others struggled with the necessities of life, but to do something about it. Rummaging through her Grandma Lo Lo’s (Lois’)

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A Corsicana Tradition

A Corsicana Tradition

By Now_Staff • on September 30, 2009

There is a long-standing tradition in Corsicana of neighbors looking out for one another. What began with individual generosity continues today with those who work with organizations such as the Family Service Association. Back in 1905, Augusta Helms graduated from college in Sherman and returned to

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Teamwork at Its Best

Teamwork at Its Best

By Now_Staff • on August 31, 2009

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams tend to have a glorified reputation based on TV more than reality. Why are specialized law enforcement teams needed anyway? Cedar Hill’s team, designated Emergency Response Team or ERT, is made up of police officers who volunteer both for training and service

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No Ordinary Garden

No Ordinary Garden

By Now_Staff • on July 29, 2009

First United Methodist Church in Red Oak has been in its location for more than 22 years, and in this time has become a place where believers have gathered to worship, Boys and Girls Scout troops have met and those seeking peace and comfort could find it. Yet as visitors and members approached the church,

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A Better Way

A Better Way

By Now_Staff • on July 29, 2009

One of the most horrific things that could happen to a community happened here. The words “something must be done” no doubt ran through thousands of minds in Midlothian back in October 1987. Two drug-using teenagers discovered the identity of an undercover police officer and murdered him. Janice

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Get the 2-1-1

Get the 2-1-1

By Now_Staff • on July 29, 2009

Bill Russell is a big fan of 2-1-1. “As a police officer, I fell short of helping people solve their problems,” Bill said. “At the time I was an officer, there was no such thing as 2-1-1. Now that I know the value of a 2-1-1 card, it hurts me to think I spent my entire police career without one.” These

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