Jan. 27, 2011 - The Texas Attitude Fastpitch Club will host their final Winter try-outs for the 2011 season on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Culpepper Softball Complex at 1601 Loy Lake Road in Denison. Try-outs will be held for all ages 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. These try-outs will fill rosters for the full calendar year of 2011. The 14, 16 & 18 divisions will not begin practices and competition until after the Texas UIL seasons.

Jan. 27, 2011 - The 2010 severe storm season in North Texas was anything but typical, but was quite busy. There were tornadoes as early as Jan. 20, and tornadoes as late as Oct. 24. Hail storms, damaging thunderstorm winds, and flooding all had their turn across North Texas skies. The toll on life and property was significant, with many casualties and damage in the tens of millions of dollars.

Jan. 27, 2011 - The following are two briefs from the Fannin County Farm Bureau.

Fannin County Farm Bureau sees member growth in 2010

Although 2010 was a difficult year for many Texas organizations, Fannin County Farm Bureau once again enjoyed membership growth, increasing by 226 member families this year.

Jerry Magness, Fannin County Farm Bureau president explained why the organization continues to grow year after year.

Jan. 27, 2011 - 2011 looks to be an exciting year for the Fannin County Republican Women. On Saturday, members of the executive board met for a day long planning session. In a change from the previous year, the FCRW will meet once a month on Monday's in the Elizabeth May Room at the American Bank of Texas. With monthly meetings comes the opportunity for education and continuity of sharing of information. It was determined the organization has need for several new committees which will give all the members an opportunity to share their special skills. The board discussed and concentrated on topics for the monthly meetings which were felt to have the most impact and influence on the lives of their members. There will be a variety of speakers within and from outside the area who can speak on specific subjects unique to Fannin County.