Corsicana Daily Briefing for February 7, 2026
Corsicana, TX — February 7, 2026 — Rodeo at the expo center, court rulings, and somber updates from a family tragedy lead today’s local headlines.
Saturday Local Briefing: Courts, Community, and Cowboys
Student sentenced in assault on Corsicana administrator
A Navarro County judge has ordered a 13 year sentence for a Corsicana middle school student who assaulted former Collins Intermediate School assistant principal Candra Rogers in 2024. The violent incident left Rogers blind in one eye and became a closely watched case across the community.
The boy, now 12, was found responsible for aggravated assault by a Navarro County jury late last year. Under juvenile law, he will begin his sentence in a state facility and return to court as an adult to determine how the remainder of the punishment will be served. Rogers has said the decision brings some closure even as an appeal is expected.
Sixth victim dies after Corsicana family shooting
Authorities have confirmed that a sixth victim has died following a mass shooting and apparent murder suicide involving members of the same family in Corsicana. The latest victim, a 20 year old relative who had been on life support since the attack, was pronounced dead late in the week at a Fort Worth hospital.
The violence began when a caller reported that several relatives had been shot at a Corsicana home. Investigators later connected the case to another shooting scene outside the city limits. Local officials say the investigation continues as family members and neighbors work through grief and look for ways to support surviving relatives.
Rodeo night at Navarro County Expo Center
For residents looking for a lighter way to spend the evening, the Lynn Bottoms Memorial Series Rodeo returns to the Navarro County Expo Center today. The event is part of a four rodeo series sanctioned by the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association.
Slack events start at midday, with the main performance scheduled for 7 p.m. Competitions include rough stock, roping, barrel racing, and youth events such as mutton bustin. Organizers expect a strong turnout from local riders and visiting contestants, and non members can still enter with a permit fee at the gate.
Looking ahead at City Hall
City staff have posted notice of a Corsicana City Council meeting set for February 9, along with other February board and commission meetings. Agendas include routine business and zoning items, and residents are encouraged to review materials in advance and participate in public comment where applicable.
