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Limestone County youth have been showing their projects at the fair over the past week. The Limestone County Fair is where their months of hard work is revealed. You can reward their efforts at the auction Saturday afternoon.

BMSD official receives distinguished service award

Bistone Municipal Water Supply District General Manager Brent Locke is the winner of the 2025 W.T. (Doc) Ballard Meritorious Service Award.

A missing license plate leads to a drug bust

A Mexia police officer who stopped a vehicle with a missing license plate discovered marijuana and methamphetamine Sunday, March 23.

Beekeepers protest local area herbicide spraying

About 20 protesters attended the Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative’s board meeting March 20 in Mart to raise concerns about herbicide spraying under powerlines that they fear is killing bees.

DWI suspect flees police with her 2-month-old also in the car

Mexia police attempting to stop a speeder on East Milam Street pursued the car on H w y. 84, reaching a s p e ed of 145 mph on the way to Teague before the female driver crashed into a Wortham police unit in Fairfi eld Friday, March 14.

MISS LIMESTONE COUNTY FROM COOLIDGE

ABOVE: Laura Martinez is all smiles as she is crowned the 2025 Miss Limestone County by Natalie Mora, 2024 Miss Limestone County, on Monday night, March 24, at Groesbeck High School. RIGHT: From left, are 2024’s Miss Limestone County Laura Martinez...

Mexia ISD board finalizes 4-day school week

The Mexia Independent School District Board of Trustees reaffirmed that the district will transition to a four-day week sta

By By Racheal Clark

Teague police hunt for killer goes on

By David Webb

Property price hike list names Limestone County

By David Webb

Mexia Blackcats football interview: LB Adriano Mendoza and DL Jametric Adams

Legislation could dismantle TPWD

The 89th Texas Legislature is in session. For those who may not have heard, there is a bill in the mix that has spurred some serious debate among the state’s outdoor community.

By Matt Williams Outdoors Writer The 89th Texas Legislature Is In Session. For Those Who May Not Have Heard, There Is A Bill In The Mix That Has Spurred Some Serious Debate Among The State’s Outdoor Community. Filed March 13 By State Rep. Pat C

Texas Parkrs & Wildlife Fishing Report – Prairies and Lakes Regiont

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Area basketball players honored Mexia’s Collins 3A All-State

After leading Mexia to its third straight district championship, junior Kelan Collins was named Class 3A All-State by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.

By Rick Mauch Special To The Mexia News After Leading Mexia To Its Third Straight District Championship, Junior Kelan Collins Was Named Class 3a All-state By The Texas Association Of Basketball Coaches. He Averaged 21.1 Points, Hitting 49% Of His Field