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All CategoriesFuneral services for Alfredia JonesFuneral services for Alfredia Jones will be held on Saturday February 4, 2012 at Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Sandy Community. Visitataion will be held on Friday... Read more...Funeral Service for Troy BurkeTroy Burke, 94, long-time resident of Limestone County, passed away peacefully in Mexia after a brief illness on Monday, February 6, 2012.read more Read more...General Election for the City of CoolidgeElections will be held onMay 12, 2012 for the postitions of Mayor and three Council Members. Positions to be elected are currently being held by: Mayor: David Frazier and... Read more...Vietnam Veterans to meet February 14thThe Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 991,will meet for its regular scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday evening February 14 th 2012 at the Disabled American Veterans Hall located... Read more...The History of Brinkley Davis Part 4The 1850 census showed that ninety-five percent of Texans lived in rural areas. The towns and villages that did exist were small. Galveston was the largest town in the state, with... Read more...Thornton Senior NewsI hope everyone made it safely to and fro, when they traveled out this week. The fog was so thick here in town, at times it was hard to see the end of your street block. I like... Read more...Limestone County Grand Jury returns 25 indictmentsThe Limestone County Grand Jury returned 25 indictments when it met on January 28th. The indictments are as follows: Jack Anthony Britain, felony theft, $1,000 bond. Name Withheld... Read more...What is corned beef?At least once a year people gather to enjoy a dish that is widely associated with Irish culture. Corned beef is a meat that is customarily served alongside potatoes and cabbage.... Read more...State Capitol Highlightsby Ed Sterling More weeks of deliberation expected in redistricting AUSTIN – On Feb. 1, the D.C. Circuit Court of... Read more...News of Tehuacana and its peopleby Mildred Monk There was a good crowd at both churches Sunday, The choir from Wortham Methodist Church came to sing with the Tehuacana Methodist choir. The... Read more...Goats avenge Fairfield drubbingBy Putt Riddle After Groesbeck had been beaten by the Fairfield Eagles on their court 70-43 three weeks ago, Coach Marvin... Read more...Groesbeck power lifters 8th, 9th at LaVegaBy Putt Riddle Last Saturday, Coach Thomas O’Kelley took his Groesbeck boys and girls power lifters to the La Vega... Read more...H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center To Host Andy Roddick Foundation Junior Tennis ClassicHORSESHOE BAY, TX (JANUARY 2012) – The Andy Roddick Foundation’s Youth Tennis Program (ARF) in cooperation with H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center announced recently that... Read more...UIL Realignment for area teamsAs will be noted in a separate article the UIL Realignment took place last week. Groesbeck and Mexia were assigned to District 19-3A. District teams along with Groesbeck and Mexia... Read more...Lady Goats end district win droughtBy Putt Riddle The Groesbeck Lady Goats achieved a big win last Tuesday at home when they ended a four year streak of no district wins by beating the Westwood... Read more...New Chair and Commissioner Named To Texas Historical Commission To Texas Historical CommissionAUSTIN, Texas––The Texas Historical Commission (THC) welcomes Austin businesswoman Sheri Krause to the position of chair after serving on the commission since February... Read more...Groesbeck Elementary NewsGroesbeck Elementary UIL participants from grades 2 – 6 traveled to Madisonville on Monday, December 5, 2011, to compete with other elementary students in District 20-AAA.... Read more...Getting Pious with a Little Help From Our FriendsWACO, Texas — Friendships forged at church seem to play a major role in people’s religious activities and beliefs — even when it comes to their views about how... Read more...GMS Tennis Team Begins SeasonThe GMS tennis teams began the spring season with a tough loss to Ennis Monday afternoon. Getting match wins for the Goats were Logan Boecker, Mallary Brewer and Michaela Medlen... Read more...Realignment places Groesbeck in five team 19-3A for 2012-13By Putt Riddle Dr. Harold Ramm, superintendent of the Groesbeck ISD expressed satisfaction with the UIL’s latest... Read more...GROESBECK AUCTION & LIVESTOCK COMPANYThe Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company held its weekly livestock auction sale on Thursday, Feb. 2. The sale is held each Thursday beginning at 12 noon. There were 107... Read more...USDA Announces CRP General Sign-upActing Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week... Read more...It’s Time to RodeoOver one million attendees are expected at the 63rd annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, February 9th-26th, 2012. This year’s lineup includes performances by music... Read more...COMMUNITY CALENDARPROJECT GRADUATION $10,000 GIVEAWAY SAT. FEB. 11 Steak dinner and auction is being held at the Kosse Community Center. Meal will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets required. LIMESTONE COUNTY... Read more...National 2-1-1 Day is SaturdaySaturday, February 11, is National 2-1-1 Day. The Heart of Texas 2-1-1 provides a valuable service 24/7 to all ages. No longer do you have to wonder what number to call. Just call... Read more...Auditons scheduled for upcoming musical of “Chicago”The Waco Civic Theatre has scheduled auditions for the upcoming presentation of Chicago. Auditions will be held at the theatre (1517 Lake Air Dr.) on Sunday, March 4th from 6:00... Read more...Road closure public hearingThe Limestone County Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing on the closure of LCRA 401A at Old Fort Parker. The hearing will be at 10 a. m. on Monday in the Limestone... Read more...BUFFALO LIVESTOCK & MARKETING REPORTThe Buffalo Livestock Auction held its weekly livestock auction on Saturday, Feb. 4. Total head sold were 475 total head last sale was 636. There were 96 sellers and 46 buyers.... Read more...Donald R. BedfordDonald Ray Bedford, and employee of Bi-Stone Building Supply in Mexia, passed away February 4, 2012 in the Mexia Parkview Regional Hospital. Services are pending at Moore’s... Read more...Blanche Sneed DunbarThe Angelic Hosts came for Blanche Sneed Dunbar on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the Limestone Medical Center of Groesbeck among loving family and devoted friends.read more Read more...Ellen Busby GriffinThe Angelic Hosts came for Mother Ellen Busby Griffin on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in the Parkview Regional Hospital of Mexia among loving family, devoted friends, and caring... Read more...Wallace BosleyWallace (Sneed) Bosley, of Fairfield, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on January 27, 2012, following a stroke on January 1, 2012. He leaves a legacy of love and... Read more...Lillian LottMrs. Lillian Lott, a former Mexia State School supervisor of Fairfield, passed away February 5, 2012 in the Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antionio. Services are pending at... Read more...Courthouse NewsMARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses have been issued in the County Clerk’s office since the last report. Ronnie L. Durrenberger and Michelle Jones Mohr... Read more...States Cutting Programs for Tobacco Prevention Programs, Report SaysStates have reduced funding for tobacco prevention programs this year to the lowest levels since 1999, a new report by public health groups finds.read more Read more...Groesbeck Maffett Library Offering Basic Computer ClassThe Groesbeck Maffett Library is once again offering a variety of classes that will help to improve your basic computer knowledge. Classes will be available throughout the year... Read more...Elizabeth TurrubiarteElizabeth L. Turrubiarte, of Groesbeck, left her devoted family and many friends behind to go to her Heavenly Home, on Monday, January 30, 2012. She was 72.read more Read more...Lois Mae HornLois Mae Horn, 79, of Groesbeck passed away January 31, 2012 in Groesbeck. Funeral services was held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Bro. Leroy Elmore... Read more...Lew Genrod LarsonLew Genrod Larson, of the Donie area and formerly of Corpus Christi, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was... Read more...Nicole Dawley Is Named VFW District Teacher of the YearNicole Dawley, the daughter of Fred and Kay Dawley all of Groesbeck, has been named Teacher of the Year.read more Read more...The Groesbeck Senior CenterHello, seniors from the senior center another great week glad to see the entire lunch bunch and our special table of ladies. The senior center would like to thank Marie Harris of... Read more...Oletha Jamboree is SaturdayThe Oletha Jamboree will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Oletha Community Center, Oletha, TX, beginning at 6:00 P.M. with the Ray Sanders Band beginning the... Read more...Tarleton Releases Distinguished Students’ ListTarleton State University has released the Distinguished Students list for the fall 2011 semester.read more Read more...Local Residents Named to Dean’s List at Texas StateThe following local residents have been named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List at Texas State University: The local students are Derek J. De La Cruz of Marlin, Kayla D. Hughes... Read more...Hannah Sims Graduates from Tarleton State UniversityHannah Sims of Groesbeck graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the university’s Stephenville campus. Commencement... Read more...Senior Citizens Board to Have MeetingThe Board of Directors of the Limetone County Senior Services will meet this Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at Groesbeck Senior Center, 510 W. State, Groesbeck. The Agenda is as follows:... Read more...Edith Cox to Celebrate 90th BirthdayMrs. Edith Cox of Groesbeck will be 90 years old on March 3rd. Her family is planning a reception from 2-4 p.m. on the afternoon of March 3rd at the Groesbeck Church of Christ.... Read more...Can You Lose Your Salvation?Many Christians declare: “Once saved, always saved!” By this they mean that once a person confesses faith in Jesus Christ, he is “saved” from all... Read more...New Books at Groesbeck Maffett Public LibraryCheck out our entire collection or reserve a book at groesbecklibrary.org! Adult Fiction Left For Dead by J.A. Jance Kill Shot by Vince Flynn Juvenile Fictionread Read more... |
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