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Ms. Mac’s Yuletide Tales

CORSICANA, TX — Corsicana High School became an even better place for senior Kayza Mallet and junior Irvin Horn last year when “Ms. Mac,” otherwise known as Gloria McLuckie, became the school’s theater director/teacher. Now in her second year at CHS, Ms. Mac, who is also director of fine arts for CISD, is still bringing […]


Championing the Veteran

CORSICANA, TX — While his position is part time, there is nothing part time about Billy Richards’ commitment to Navarro County military veterans who have been honorably discharged. As the county’s veterans’ service officer, Billy works all hours necessary to help the estimated 3,400-3,500 resident veterans and/or their dependents receive the benefits they have earned […]


Lives Lived Long Ago

CORSICANA, TX — A new, permanent exhibit is opening at the Cook Center. It has been the dream of several people who have worked tirelessly for the last four years to make the Robert S. Reading Collection: The Hunters and Gatherers of the Blackland Prairie a reality. A unique feature of this exhibit is the […]


A Game of Spirit

CORSICANA, TX — Winning games is the charge that coaches receive from schools — especially in Texas where sports are held dear, especially football. Navarro College has a history of success on the gridiron, but when Head Coach Brian Mayper came to Navarro College to lead the Bulldog football team two years ago, he brought […]


Mother Knows Best

CORSICANA, TX — A mother/daughter relationship goes through many changes, with the mother being — at one time or another — a rule maker, teacher, friend, manager, her mom, Annett Chapple, as a role model and teacher has reaped Corsicana Independent School facilitator at Fannin Elementary and Annett is a physical education paraprofessional at Drane Intermediate. What makes […]


Allemende Left and Dosado

CORSICANA, TX —  When Charlie and Debbie Ray retired and moved to the Lake Richland Chambers area, they were anxious to meet people and get involved in their newly adopted community, so they joined Lakeside United Methodist Church. However, Charlie and Debbie did not anticipate that, following a Barn Stompers demo dance at Lakeside, […]


Christmas Angel Blessings

CORSICANA, TX — Church bells, school bells, bicycle bells — all evoke memories. Even seasonal bells, such as the ice cream truck in the summer or Christmas bells during the holidays, are special. Many people can also add to those sensory Christmas memories the annual ringing of Salvation Army bells by bell ringers who stand […]


Full Circle Service

CORSICANA, TX — The Navarro College Leo Club, aided by its sponsor, the Corsicana Sunset Lions Club, provides many services to the citizens of Navarro County. However, Lions Club International stretches its services around the world, and so does the Leo Club. Meeting the needs of Navarro County area military personnel who are stationed […]