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Marshall for 2010 Veterans Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 11th

The 2010 Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. on Thursday November 11th on Austin Avenue beginning at 13th Street and ending at 3rd Street. On behalf of the McLennan County Veterans Assn., Dr. Mike O’Bric announces the selection of Cliff Teer (Waco) as the Parade Marshall. This is the year of the Navy [...]

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Republicans upset Democrats in McLennan

  Voters were angry and took it out on some incumbents. Democrats had a hard time keeping their seats. Like with Jim Dunnam and 20 year incumbent Chet Edwards. Marva Beck was declared the winner over Jimmy Dunnam after 14 years in Austin. Republican Bill Flores won over Edwards. Many people voted straight Republican we [...]

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Cook and bake your way to healthier eating this season

Five seasonal favorites that will help you fit in the boost of fiber you need   (ARA) – The arrival of the cooler weather means different things to many different people – football season, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, hot chocolate, snuggly sweaters and a vast array of festive flavors that reinvigorate cooking [...]

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Quick, easy ways to add flavor and zest to your meals

(ARA) – Americans are all about flavor, especially when it comes to making mealtime an exciting experience. In fact, 61 percent love getting creative in the kitchen, according to the recent Lawry’s “What’s Your Flavor” survey. If you are part of the nearly two-thirds of Americans who say they try a new flavor at least [...]

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Brewing up a winning plan for your small business

ARA) – Job creation continues to be a hot topic in today’s economic climate. While government actions and policies can play a powerful role in rebuilding and strengthening America’s job market, small businesses on Main Street can also be a part of the solution. Small businesses employ half of the nation’s workforce and account for [...]

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Hints for you

——————————————————————————————————————— November Features on USA.gov ——————————————————————————————————————— 1. Get a Flu Shot! 2. Turn Clocks Back November 7 3. Veterans Day – November 11 4. Thanksgiving Day – November 25 5. World AIDS Day – December 1 ——————————————————————————————————————— 1. Get a Flu Shot! ——————————————————————————————————————— To avoid the fever, body aches, fatigue, and other symptoms that characterize [...]

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Baylor wins big one over Texas 30-22

    Despite the TV announcers Baylor overcome their negative reporting and the fighting Texas players, Baylor won another game making this 7 wins for the season. Baylor finally turned it on after being behind at the half. Baylor wins 30-22 over the Texas Longhorns first time since 1997.  This win should help Baylor get selected for [...]

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Creative Stick Art at Cameron Park

  Kids were really enjoying them. Internationally known sculptor Patrick Dougherty was up to in Cameron Park with the help of Baylor and MCC students as well as community volunteers. They bend saplings into “sculptures” and have gotten this far in only a week. Lots more to come. Some profs were helping oversee this through October [...]

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MCC Small Business Development Center – November

SBDC Fall Schedule The MCC SBDC is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5:00pm.  Call for a scheduled appointment.. The SBDC will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays Nov. 24-26.  Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 29.   November Breakfast with Fran Tarkenton Date to be announced There is no charge for [...]

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Almost 30,000 voted

Early voting in McLennan reaches almost 30,000. To be exact 29,612. Official voting day is Tuesday, Nov. 2, with 91 polls open 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. Vote so we can’t blame you if things don’t go right.

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