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Fire destroys old downtown building

Only brick and twisted metal remained of Sheffield Farm and Ranch Supply Monday morning as owner James Dawley surveyed the damage wrought from a massive fire in downtown Mexia Friday night, Oct.

Cancer patients’ friends, families gather at park

A group of well-wishers dedicated to helping local cancer patients met at Mexia’s city park Saturday evening for a fun-filled time and concluded with a heart-touching ceremony.

More work for civic center

More roof work is under way on Mexia’s landmark 1927-era Civic Center, and it should be finished in about three weeks.

Sports

Handlers share advice on dos and don’ts before bringing in a tracking dog

Oct. 15-25 Tuesday, Oct. 15

Volleyball Mexia at Groesbeck, 6 p.m.

Wortham vs Hubbard, 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

Battle of the River goes Mexia’s way

This past Friday was not just another game for the Mexia Blackcats football team.

Obituaries

Raford Lee Sterling

Raford Lee Sterling, 90, passed away Oct. 9, 2024, at his home at Lake Mexia.

Raford was born May 1, 1934, in New Hope to Oscar Lee and Ida Mae (Burnham) Sterling.

James Arnold “Jim” Reese

James Arnold “Jim” Reese, 98, of Wortham, passed away Sept. 25, 2024, in Mexia.

Bobby Ray Toney

Bobby Ray Toney, 93, of Cypress, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

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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