Runoff for GOP District 17 U.S. Representative nominee
By Tom Hawkins
      A runoff for the Republican nomination for U. S. Representative from the 17 Congressional District will be held on April 13, between Bill Flores of Bryan and Rob Curnock of Waco. The winner will face longtime incumbent Chet Edwards, the Democrat nominee, in November. The five man race included Curnock, Flores, Dave McIntyre, Timothy Delasandro, and Chuck Wilson.
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Texas Independence Day Bike Rally at Lost Prairie
      Approximately 3,000, bikers from across the Lone Star State rumbled into Limestone County last weekend for a three-day party celebrating Texas’ independence.
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Box by Box returns for Commissioners Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 races
By Tom Hawkins
      The unofficial box by box election returns for Limestone County Commissioner Precincts 2 and 4 for both the Democratic and Republican primary elections are given below. The locations of the voting precincts are also given. Commissioner Precinct 2 Democratic Primary
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Limestone County Republican Primary Election
By Tom Hawkins
      The Limestone County Republican Primary Election was held on Tuesday, March 2. The unofficial Limestone County Republican primary election are given below. The Limestone County vote is given for each candidate. U. S. Representative, District 6 -- Joe L. Barton, 845.
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Limestone County Democratic Primary Election Returns
By Tom Hawkins
      The Limestone County Democratic primary was held on Tuesday, March 2. The unofficial Limestone County Democratic primary unoffi cial election returns are given below. The Limestone County vote totals is included with each race. U. S. Representative District 6 --- David Cozard, 379. U. S. Representative District 17 -- Chet Edwards, 413.
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Limestone County Fairgrounds Schedule
      March 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -- Team Roping Practice 7 to 9 p.m.; $20 person; contact Jake Hershey @ 972-825-7008. Thursday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 -- 4D Barrell Race; Exhibition 6-8 p.m. -- $4 per run or 3 for $10; classes @ 8:00 p.m. -- $25 entry; contact Ashley @ 325-977-0102.
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Roadway turn lanes and widening project
      The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT- Waco District) has begun a construction project to create left turn lanes, on a US and State Highway and to widen shoulders on a Farm to Market roadway in Limestone County.
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Lone Star history with a beat
‘Once Upon a Time in Texas’ features songs, stories about Lone Star State
By David Stone
      He’s been everywhere, man, except Limestone County. That will change May 16. Historian and musician Brian Burns, who revised the popular “I’ve Been Everywhere” to include Texas locations such as Groesbeck and Buffalo, will be the featured speaker Sunday, May 16, during a Chautauqua & Coffee Learning Series event at the Confederate Reunion Grounds.
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America Needs Your Help
      The U. S. Census Bureau is looking for you. If you are interested in working as a Census Taker call now at 1-866-861-2- 10, or check out the Internet at www.2010censusjobs.gov. Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, part-time job and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, paid training, and the chance to serve your community.
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