Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Richland Chambers Lake - Corsicana

Richland Chambers Lake, approximately 45,000 surface acres in size, is one of the most spacious and beautiful lakes in Texas, and actually is Texas' 3rd largest inland lake. The lake is conveniently located near Corsicana.

Known as Texas’ newest coast, the Y-shaped lake was originally built in the late 1980s for municipal water supply, but also provides excellent recreational boating, water skiing, fishing and hunting. Visitors will find public boat ramps, marinas, lakeside cabins and campgrounds. It is a great all around Texas lake with deep water for sailing, open water for skiers, and excellent fishing.

The Shores on Richland Chambers Lake is some of the most breathtaking Texas Lake Property for Sale. The Shores is a planned community, with amenities to include a club house with pool & fitness room, day marina, private boat ramp and lots more, with tracts ranging in size from 1/2 to 5 acres. This Texas Property offers residents a coastal retreat, again located near Corsicana, and only an hour from Dallas.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Corsicana Living

The City of Corsicana is legendary, and a great place in which to live. Corsicana is known for its Hill Country scenery and historic communities. Because it is conveniently located so close to both Dallas and Ft. Worth, Corsicana offers the advantages of a quiet and laid-back lifestyle, along with the amenities of a big city.
Corsicana, along with its surrounding areas, offer many recreational events for enjoyment, to include 12 parks, 2 golf courses, 3 lakes, 49 tennis courts, and many more.
Entertainment includes music, as well as 3 health centers, and a local YMCA to meet your health needs.

Navarro County Texas

The County of Navarro is located in the State of Texas, and at the 2000 Census, the population was a little over 45,000. The City of Corsicana is the county seat for Navarro County. The Tejano leader, Jose Antonio Navarro, who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, is the county's namesake. Navarro was a leader in the Texas Revolution.
Besides the City of Corsicana, the County of Navarro, also includes the cities of Angus, Blooming Grove, Frost, Navarro and Richland.

Corsicana Public Schools

Corsicana Schools

Elementary Schools:
Bowie Elementary School
1800 Bowie Drive
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades K-5
713 Students

Carroll Elementary School
1101 E 13th Aveenue
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades PK-5
755 students

Fannin Elementary School
3201 N. Beaton
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades PK-5
669 students

Jose Antonio Navarro Elementary School
601 S. 45th Street
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades K-5
784 students

Sam Houston Elementary School
1213 W 4th Street
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades PK-1
85 students

Middle Schools:
Drane Intermediate School
100 S 18th Street
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grade 6
428 Students

Collins Middle School
1500 Dobbins Road
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades 7-8
810 Students

High School:
Corsicana High School
3701 W Hwy 22
Corsicana, TX 75110
Grades 9-12
1498 Students

College:
Navarro College
3200 W. 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110