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Avalon Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Avalon, TX.

Results 1 - 20 of 24 in Avalon, TX

  1. Robert Lee JenkinsRead the original story

    Jun 16, 2008 | Corsicana Daily Sun

    Robert Lee Jenkins, 85, passed away June 13, 2008. Robert was born on Jan. 15, 1923, in Avalon to Carl B. and Polly Tek Jenkins.

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  2. For Texas farmers, production costs are spiraling along with crop pricesRead the original story

    May 27, 2008 | Quick

    ... room in the budget, and now that's all gone. It really puts things into perspective." The same is true for lifelong Avalon farmer Donald Patman. He and his son grow soybeans, wheat and coastal hay near Waxahachie in Ellis County. "The increase in ...

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    Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas Metro, Waxahachie, TX

  3. For Texas farmers, production costs are spiraling along with crop pricesRead the original story

    May 27, 2008 | WFAA-TV Dallas

    ... room in the budget, and now that's all gone. It really puts things into perspective." The same is true for lifelong Avalon farmer Donald Patman. He and his son grow soybeans, wheat and coastal hay near Waxahachie in Ellis County. "The increase in ...

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    Related Topix: Waxahachie, TX, Ellis County, TX, Agriculture, Science, Texas

  4. 'Misappropriation of funds' allegedRead the original story

    May 20, 2008 | The Ellis County Press Online

    Note: The following notes were taken while on assignment in Avalon tonight. More developments and follow-ups will be made exclusive in The Ellis County Press.

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    Related Topix: Ellis County, TX, Forreston, TX, Waxahachie, TX

  5. Volunteer fire board accuses ESD of retaliation

    May 21, 2008 | The Ellis County Press Online

    ... any bank accounts or other financial duties. The assistant chief, Jimmy Mitchell, resigned after the meeting at the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department board's request. Though separate from the AVFD, the area's emergency services district - one of nine ...

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  6. 'Misappropriation of funds' alleged

    May 20, 2008 | The Ellis County Press Online

    Note: The following notes were taken while on assignment in Avalon tonight. More developments and follow-ups will be made exclusive in The Ellis County Press.

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    Related Topix: Ellis County, TX, Forreston, TX, Waxahachie, TX

  7. Bishop Kevin Farrell has whirlwind first year as Dallas' Catholic Diocese leader

    May 17, 2008 | The Dallas Morning News

    By SAM HODGES / The Dallas Morning News samhodges@dallasnews.com Bishop Kevin Farrell put 12,000 miles on a Toyota Avalon during his first year as leader of the nine-county Catholic Diocese of Dallas, visiting ...

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    Related Topix: Corsicana, TX, Texas, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

  8. Spiceman's F.M. 1410 in Dallas anticipates arrival of magical mushroomRead the original story

    Apr 8, 2008 | Texas Gigs

    ... getting from other growers like carrots and radishes which really don't do as well in his Gumbo (black clay) soils in Avalon, Texas (Navarro County). Navarro County has some sandy loam but he's not in it so forget about it. Here's what he's bringing ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Navarro County, TX

  9. Builder touts domed homes as protection against stormsRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2008 | USA Today

    ... people are sold on the promised durability of South's design. He has built multipurpose centers for the Italy and Avalon school districts. The domed gyms double as community disaster shelters. He sold the airform "balloon" used to build the shell of ...

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  10. Texas builder calls his domed homes disaster-proofRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2008 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    ... people are sold on the promised durability of South's design. He has built multipurpose centers for the Italy and Avalon school districts. The domed gyms double as community disaster shelters. He sold the airform "balloon" used to build the shell of ...

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  11. Builder calls his domed homes disaster-proofRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2008 |

    Auntie Em dropped her work and came to the door. One glance told her of the danger close at hand.

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  12. Trans-TX Corridor to cut 8,400 acresRead the original story

    Mar 12, 2008 | The Ellis County Press Online

    ... Corridor for Ellis County, a move that would swipe an estimated 8,400 acres of land. The towns of Palmer, Garrett, Avalon and pockets of Ennis and Waxahachie are in the trajectory of the proposed route. Article by: BRANDY OWEN Comming Soon The Ellis ...

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    Related Topix: Garrett, TX, Waxahachie, TX, Ennis, TX, Palmer, TX, Ellis County, TX

  13. Langston honored during A&M banquetRead the original story

    Mar 1, 2008 | Palestine Herald-Press

    ... group at Goldman Sachs before joining Morgan Stanley, and later founding the private wealth management firm, Avalon, with two co-workers. As an Aggie, Langston was named both top student in management his freshman and sophomore years and top student ...

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  14. Langston honored during A&M banquetRead the original story

    Mar 1, 2008 | Palestine Herald-Press

    ... group at Goldman Sachs before joining Morgan Stanley, and later founding the private wealth management firm, Avalon, with two co-workers. As an Aggie, Langston was named both top student in management his freshman and sophomore years and top student ...

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    Related Topix: Cooper, TX, Bandera, TX, Best of 2007

  15. Julia GuerreroRead the original story

    Feb 25, 2008 | Corsicana Daily Sun

    ... his wife, Paula, all of Italy; two grandchildren, Christina Wells of Ennis and Tomas Guerrero and his wife, Hope, of Avalon; four great-grandchildren, Danielle Wells, Esmeralda, Marisol and Enedina Guerrero; one sister, Felipa Torres and her ...

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  16. Avalon, Milford top picksRead the original story

    Dec 18, 2007 | Waxahachie Daily Light

    Avalon and Milford high schools have been listed by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as among the top high schools in the United States.

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  17. Avalon, Milford top picks

    Dec 18, 2007 | Waxahachie Daily Light

    Avalon and Milford high schools have been listed by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as among the top high schools in the United States.

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    Related Topix: Kopperl, TX, Education Etc.

  18. United Way still reaching for goalRead the original story

    Dec 17, 2007 | Waxahachie Daily Light

    ... Mansell said. Some of the nonprofit organizations that are supported by the United Way of West Ellis County include Avalon Summer Recreation, Manna House, Meals on Wheels, the Gingerbread House children's advocacy center, Daniel's Den and the ...

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    Related Topix: Ellis County, TX, Maypearl, TX, Waxahachie, TX, Midlothian, TX

  19. Special education services for children with disabilities

    Dec 12, 2007 | Waxahachie Daily Light

    Ellis County Shared Services provides special education services to children with disabilities residing within the school district boundaries of Avalon, Ferris, Maypearl, Milford and Palmer.

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    Related Topix: Maypearl, TX, Ferris, TX, Palmer, TX, Ellis County, TX, Education Etc.

  20. Italy OKs zoning; water offered by WaxahachieRead the original story

    Dec 12, 2007 | Waxahachie Daily Light

    ... water for that entity as well as for the city of Maypearl and Files Valley Water. Nash/Forreston Water Supply and Avalon Water Supply could also run off the line. He said the city of Italy and South Ellis County Water Supply could conclude the line ...

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