Feb. 17, 2011 - An organization named Widows' Might will be meeting Tuesday, March 8, at 1 p.m. in Leonard's First Baptist Church Welcome Center. There will be fellowship, encouragement, information and Bible study.

All widows in the community are welcome. For more information, call 903-587-2250 at the church or for transportation call 903-271-9693 and ask for Jody.

Feb. 17, 2011 - Pictured are Boy Scout Troop 156 members (front row, from left) Patrick Westbrook, Trey Shocklee, Ty Ashworth, Joseph Palmer, Bryce Lowrey,(back row) Sean Burgess, Tyson Burgess, Bryson Lokey, Kyle Proctor, Brayden Knight and Brandon Woods, who recently competed in the annual Pinewood Derby. Placing overall was first - Sean Burgess, second - Tyson Burgess and third - Bryson Lokey. Placing in each heat by pack were as follows: Tiger Den: first - Bryson Lokey and second - Kyle Proctor; Wolf Den: first - Tyson Burgess, second - Ty Ashworth, and third - Trey Shocklee; Bear Den: first - Patrick Westbrook; Webelos Den: first - Sean Burgess, second - Brandon Woods, and third - Brayden Knight. Special awards were given to Bryce Lowrey for Best Paint, Bryson Lokey for Most Creative and Joseph Palmer for Best Design. The winners qualified to go the District/Council race in April in Paris. - Photo courtesy of Scott Blackerby

Feb. 17, 2011 - Pictured are Boy Scout Troop 156 members (front row, from left) Patrick Westbrook, Trey Shocklee, Ty Ashworth, Joseph Palmer, Bryce Lowrey, (back row) Sean Burgess, Tyson Burgess, Bryson Lokey, Kyle Proctor, Brayden Knight and Brandon Woods, who recently competed in the annual Pinewood Derby. Placing overall was first - Sean Burgess, second - Tyson Burgess and third - Bryson Lokey. Placing in each heat by pack were as follows: Tiger Den: first - Bryson Lokey and second - Kyle Proctor; Wolf Den: first - Tyson Burgess, second - Ty Ashworth, and third - Trey Shocklee; Bear Den: first - Patrick Westbrook; Webelos Den: first - Sean Burgess, second - Brandon Woods, and third - Brayden Knight. Special awards were given to Bryce Lowrey for Best Paint, Bryson Lokey for Most Creative and Joseph Palmer for Best Design. The winners qualified to go the District/Council race in April in Paris. - Photo courtesy of Scott Blackerby

Feb. 17, 2011 - Leonard Manor residents enjoyed a party on Monday, Feb. 14, in celebration of Valentine's Day. Bill Cooper and Juanita Moats, pictured in the top photo, were crowned King and Queen. Linda and George Harwell provided karaoke for the residents and their family and other entertainers included David Magers, Lil Tuscana and Jamie from American Hospice.

Feb. 17, 2011 - The University of North Texas recently released their Dean's List for the 2010 fall semester and Leonard High School graduate Lauren Marie Buchanan was included on the list. To be named to the Dean's List, undergraduates must complete at least 12 academic hours with a grade point average of 3.5 to. 3.9.

Buchanan is the daughter of Mark and Joyce Buchanan and is a 2007 graduate of Leonard High School.

Feb. 17, 2011 - The Texas A & M University - Commerce Fall 2010 Dean's List and President's Honor Roll have been released, and the honorees include several Leonard residents. Dean's List honorees must have been enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and hold a minimum 3.25 grade point average for the semester. The President's Honor Roll requires 12 semester hours and a 4.00 semester GPA.

Feb. 10, 2011 - Kent Lashley, CPA, a certified public accountant since 1993, has served Leonard and the surrounding communities since 2003. Kent has many years of experience working in various industries for companies such as Nationwide Insurance and Bank of America, and this enables him to provide knowledgeable service and advice to his clients. 

Feb. 10, 2011 - Each Valentine's Day, Americans spend millions of dollars on candy and flowers. These are fine gifts, but after the chocolates are eaten and the roses have wilted, Valentine's Day will just be a pleasant memory. But if you want to give a present that can benefit your valentine for years to come, why not give a financial gift?

Feb. 10, 2011 - The First Baptist Church of Leonard held a Super Bowl Party and Hot Wing Cookoff on Sunday, Feb. 6. Many church members worked up their best hot wing recipe and entered them in the contest to be judged by Bill Cureton, Pastor Denny Gorena and Daniel Price, pictured at right as they sample the spicy submissions.