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BREAKING NEWS

Coolidge issues boil-water notice

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

New county courthouse built, torn down and rebuilt a few years later

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

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

Lost and found

Cleanup unearths new finds at Walker house

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.

Commissioners canvass election returns, cancel close-to-holiday meetings

Limestone County commissioners handled several small matters during their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, and also addressed election results, the active burn ban, and a request for cooperation with district judges regarding the finances of the county.

News

Wortham’s bank account compromised

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

By David Webb

Lost and found

Volunteers cleaning out the home and future museum of famed American songwriter Cindy Walker discovered a new song she wrote and a painting by her of the house.

Coolidge not raising late fees

Coolidge City Council rejected a proposed increase to water bill late fees during its Wednesday, Nov. 13, regular meeting.

By David Webb

VIDEO

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

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.

By Robert Brewer

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.

By Robert Brewer

Two Mexia teams come up short in Pee Wee Super Bowl

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.