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The Limestone County Courthouse built in 1878 in Groesbeck was torn down and rebuilt after only a decade because of construction flaws that made it unusable. Contributed Photo

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a series about Limestone County courthouses.

Feed store won’t reopen after fire

The cause of a fire that destroyed a 1920s-era building in downtown Mexia remains unclear, according to the owner and fire officials.

Wortham City Council authorized the opening of a new bank account during its Tuesday, Nov. 12, meeting to prevent fraudulent activity.

Sports

Mexia’s 2024 football season full of peaks and valleys

The Mexia Blackcats football team had its season come to an end Thursday night in the bi-district playoff round. It was a season unlike any other.

Bulldogs advance in playoffs; blow out Tigers 76-30 in Brownsboro

The Wortham Bulldogs ran away with the Class 2A-Division 2 bi-district playoff game in Brownsboro. They topped the Clarksville Tigers 76-30 on Friday night, Nov. 15, at Bear Stadium.

Three Mexia clubs to play at AT&T Stadium

Obituaries

Marcus Ryan Pilkington

Marcus Ryan Pilkington, 46, of Mexia, passed away Nov. 16, 202,4 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.

ViVian Kathleen ‘Cathy’ James Garber

Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Houston and was welcomed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Wanda June Henson Crow

Wanda June Henson Crow, formerly of Groesbeck, passed away at Rowlett on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at age 85.

Photo Galleries

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Tempers flared in the closing seconds of the first half in Wortham's Friday night home game against the Mart Panthers.

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LCFA: Steers, Calf Scramble, and more...

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