Cranfills Gap News

CRANFILLS GAP, TX, June 10, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Sandra Joy, Director for First Security State Bank, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of banking.

A little intermittent rain didn't hamper the turnout for the sixth annual Shakers and Scrapers Car Show.

Bobby Jordan, left, and Dwayne Browning of Vic & James Decorating Center check the color on a can of paint.

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sorenson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday at a luncheon and reception in their honor at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Investigators from the state Fire Marshal's Office will help authorities in Bosque County investigate a Wednesday morning house fire that claimed a life.

It was an attention-getter for sure, the headline about the convention and visitors authority flying a "small town" to Las Vegas for a stress-relieving vacation.

So what does Las Vegas do in a down economy which has caused a precipitous drop in visits, halted construction and caused casinos to file for bankruptcy? It invites an entire town to travel to Vegas and ...

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A state as big as Texas is bound to have a few wacky stories, and 2008 didn't disappoint.

Here are a few of the things in news, entertainment and popular culture that we've been talking about lately.

Christmas came early to hundreds of children of military families Saturday. Bikes for Goodness Sake gave children of military service men and women new bikes and helmets.

A rare snowstorm stranded the group Wednesday after the flight on which the residents were return to Texas was cancelled until Thursday.

What is it about Vegas and weddings? Two couples from Cranfills Gap have tied the knot so far on this trip, and one other couple had a surprise proposal made for the movies Sunday night.

A group of about 100 young middle and high school leaders are making a difference in their community, and their efforts reach far beyond the holiday season.

With just a few weeks left in 2008, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is making a last minute push to bring visitors to town.

The Longhorns will take part in a UT record 11th consecutive bowl and third BCS bowl in the last five years.

LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas will be getting a whole town's worth of visitors this weekend.

Nearly half the population of the small town of Cranfills Gap will spend a week in Las Vegas, staying in fancy hotels and seeing glitzy shows -- all for free.

To be or not to be taxed: Strip shows get a break 12/05/2008 7:59am 12/05/2008 12:07pm Check out the unbelievable video of a canine hero rushing to save his buddy who was hit by a car on a busy highway.