City Offices

C.A.R.E.-- Community Animal Rescue Effort (254) 631-6937 www.myspace.com/communityanimalrescueProceeds going to help the animal with immediate medical care if needed, supplies for fostering-and saving up for the C.A.R.E. facility they are going to build in Strawn, for the stray, abandoned and homeless animals. P.O. Box 12 Strawn, Texas 76475

If you have a church, historic, senior or ladies group, etc. that is interested in touring the Strawn area and visiting our local shops, businesses and historical sites, you can contact Sandra Miller, 940-329-8014 and we can make special arrangements for your trip to be a unique and memorable experience.

June 13, 2009 -- Strawn's Celebration of it's rich history and impending future.

Events to include Parade, car show, tours, games, food, demonstrations, vendors and more. We will update as plans are finalized.

Contact Sandra Miller at 254-672-5519 or 940-329-8014 for general information on event, to volunteer or for vendor information.

The Mount Marion Cemetery Association is in need of your donations! We have recently had the grass mowed, brush cleared and are in the process of mending the rock fence. However, continued upkeep of the Cemetery cost a significant amount of money every year and to maintain the grounds, we need your help. Donations can be sent to the following; Mt. Marion Cemetery Association c/o Jacqueline Hinkson PO Box 479 Strawn, TX 76475

The Tri City Ambulance Service needs your help! Donations have been down, yet expenses are way up. Please support a much needed service that has helped saved many of our lives. Your donations can be sent to:

Please Thank all of the volunteers that make up our EMS: Carol Dorris, Dempsey Dorris, Terryesa Ratliff, Mike Regino, Sue Regino, and Jim Troutman.

There is also a special account set up at the Strawn Bank where donations can be made.

On April 19, 2008 Dr. T. Lindsey Baker, Director of the W.K. Gordon Center at Thurber, TX, and Dan R. Gentry unveiled the Historical Marker for Mr. Gentry's sister, Mary Jane Gentry at Mt. Marion Cemetery. The marker dedication was attended by over 80 family, friends and those interested in the life and works of Mary Jane Gentry. She graduated from Thurber as Valedictorian in 1930 and became an accomplished educator, historian, author and world traveler.

STRAWN GREYHOUNDS play in Glen Rose 7 pm, Friday, Dec. 5, against Abbott in the Semi-Finals

3rd Saturday Musicals- held the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Strawn Civic Center

Contact the Development Corporation of Strawn to add your local events and news to the Strawn web site.