Avery News

Charles Robert Stanley, 61, died following a farming accident at his home in Avery, on Sunday, July 20, 2008.

Clarksville is now on a short list of possible sites for a secure short term sentence facility to be built by Emerald Correctional Management, a private company.

William H. "Bill" Storey, 82, of Avery, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Christus St.

Amy Lois Hensarling Nicholas, a loving wife, mother and "Nanny", 86, of Longview and formerly of Avery, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in a Longview Hospital. via Paris Texas

The Texarkana, Texas, City Council unanimously approved entering an agreement on Monday that will settle a lawsuit brought by several cities alleging overcharging for public water. via Texarkana Gazette

A third person has been arrested in the alleged sexual assault case involving attorney Mark Lesher, 62, and his wife, Rhonda Lesher, 49. via Paris Texas

Our much beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Thomas Edward "Daddy Tom" Watson, passed from this life Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Paris Regional Medical Center. via Paris Texas

Two people escaped injury when a 1991 Peterbilt tractor pulling a load of 108 cattle overturned late Sunday night in Wilbarger County about two miles from the Foard County line on U.S. Hwy 70. via Times Record News

Rebecca Pace Giddens, of Clarksville died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Regency Nursing Center. via Paris Texas

“When the grant was submitted, it's voted on by other members. We can't vote on our own projects, but do for others”

Hopkins County was one of five locations recently approved to receive funding from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. via Sulphur Springs News-Telegram

“Just come and have a wonderful time.”

This week offers another chance to check a few more of Wonderland's traditional happenings off your holiday to-do list. via Marshall News Messenger

“I think I'm so strong because Avery is so strong”

Niesha Griffin's apartment in South Austin has the feel of a hospital room. Her living room has no sofa, no upholstered chairs, no framed pictures on the walls. via Austin American Statesman

Denton County Sheriff Benny Parkey presented a scholarship check to the child of a law enforcement officer Tuesday. via Denton Record-Chronicle

A concert featuring Christian country artist Greg McDougal will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Old Liberty Community Church, south of Crossroads. via Texarkana Gazette

AVERY, Texas-With a court hearing on a proposed landfill on the horizon, the Concerned Citizens of Red River County will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Avery Independent School District ... via Texarkana Gazette