
Results 1 - 20 of 60 in Strawn, TX
Retail sales continue to slump
... news wasn't much better in other area towns with a sales tax. The biggest drop in December collections was seen in Strawn, which realized a 41 percent drop in sales taxes. Millsap's December check fell 23 percent short of its December 2008 receipts. ... Comment?
Jamboree - 12/19 -- 12/19/09 at Strawn Civic Center
A jamboree will be held at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center at 301 E. Housley St. in Strawn. Comment?
... teaching at Ranger High School in the spring of 1950, taking over from his brother-in-law, Mr. R.B, Thomas, Jr. of Strawn, who took a position with the Purina Feed Company. Mr. Dudley continued in this position until his retirement in 1980. Mr. ... Comment?
Strawn House of Flowers destroyed
Firefighters from 15 different departments strive to extinguish flames at Strawn House of Flowers Saturday in Strawn. Comment?
Fire guts downtown Strawn businesses during football game
On Saturday evening, while most of the population of Strawn traveled to Abilene for the state championship six-man game, a good portion of the town's downtown area burned. Comment?
Strawn House of Flowers burns, again
While almost all of Strawn's residents, including all their fire fighters, were attending the big state football game in Abilene, things were not OK at home. Comment?
For the third time in as many years, fire has stuck Strawn's House of Flowers. The historic building housing the business belched black, swirling smoke into the night air Friday evening while many of the small town's residents were away in Abilene for a state playoff game. Comment?
In Palo Pinto County six-man football history the number seven is indeed lucky. Since the small-school version of football began in Texas in 1938, seven teams, including this year's version of the Strawn Greyhounds, from Palo Pinto County have advanced to their respective state championship games. Comment?
Millsap dumps Hico, garners Santo crown
... staggering 181-84. Hico, now 8-1 for the year, had rolled into the tournament finals fresh off a win over 17th-ranked Strawn in the semifinals. Boetz, Waters and Brown proved to be too much for the Lady Tigers. Boetz pumped in a game-high 18 points ... Comment?
Two weeks ago, the Santo Lady 'Cats fell to the Strawn Lady Greyhounds in the third-place game at the Hico Invitational Tournament. Comment?
Reward offered in poaching case
A $4,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for poaching on the Guest Ranch located on State Highway 16, north of Strawn in the early morning hours of Nov. Comment?
Four area girls' team set to play in Santo
... is your idea of Heaven, then Santo is the place to be beginning Thursday. Four of the state's best -Santo, Graford, Strawn and Millsap - are scheduled to compete in the 2009 Santo Invita-tional Basketball Tourna-ment. The event will run through ... Comment?
Police Beat: Arrest made in firearms theft case
... an investigation involving high-dollar game animals found illegally shot at a game ranch on Dodson Prairie Road near Strawn. Sheriff Ira Mercer said they believe a trespasser cut a fence on the neighbor's property last week, entered and shot two elk ... Comment?
Santo, Strawn girls shine in Hico tourney
The Strawn Lady Greyhounds and Santo Lady 'Cats both turned in solid efforts this past weekend at the Hico Invitational tournament. Comment?
Double J Art Ranch to screen six-man football documentary
... Between the two, there is sure to be something to pique local interest, including a film titled "6." While the mighty Strawn Greyhounds meet rivals Richland Springs in Early, Texas, Friday night, folks around here can lean back and watch them play ... Comment?
Santo, Strawn girls notch wins
... frame and took a 23-16 cushion into the fourth. Santo salted away the win with a 13-8 run in the final eight minutes. Strawn won its opening round game, too. The Lady Greyhounds defeated Bosqueville in their first-round matchup. Strawn was scheduled ... Comment?
Saturday jamboree - 11/21 -- 11/21/09 at Strawn Civic Center
The Strawn Third Saturday will begin at 6 p.m. at the Strawn Civic Center at 301 E. Housley St. Comment?
Eight miles, six players, two towns and one Friday night in October
Strawn fans congratulate Trey Doyle after his Greyhounds easily defeated their rivals. Comment?
... Status No. 679778. API No. 059-04662. Coleman County nPlug/Abandon: Lease: Freeman D-. Well No. 1. Field: C.J.C. (Strawn). Location: Four miles south of Novice, in the John H. Gibson survey. Total depth: 3,779'. Well type: Oil. Operator: Fortuna ... Comment?
Jacob Wigington rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more last Thursday and helped carry the Gordon Junior High School Shorthorns to a 50-30 win over rival Strawn. Comment?