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Seven economic development groups recently formed the Heart of Texas/ Brazos Valley Regional Development Alliance, Mexia EDC Executive Director Stacey Bush announced.

Coolidge city park to honor Bobby Lee Jacobs

The Coolidge city park will be named the Bobby Lee Jacobs Memorial Park in honor of longtime Coolidge High School principal and the city’s former mayor, according to Mayor Tonia Bruckner.

NAACP hosts candidate forum

Five candidates in the May 3 local election addressed an audience of 15 at the NAACP candidate forum at the Senior Citizens Center Thursday night, April 10.

Groesbeck man gets life plus 340 years

Joshua Weibye, 33, was sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young child by 87th District Court Judge Amy Ward on April 4.

Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Mexia

A joint investigation by Mexia and Wortham Police Departments led to the arrest of Michael Brandon Chambers, 42, on an arrest warrant for engaging in organized crime on Saturday, April 12.

Mexia firefighters save councilman’s home

Mexia Councilman Butch Newhouse's home caught fire about midnight April 5, but Mexia firefighters saved the structure from being destroyed.

Mexia council plays 'catch up' on fees

By David Webb

Mexia from the booming 20s to the 60s

JOHN 17:24 – Father, I want those You have given me to be where I am, and to see my glory, the glory You have given me because You loved me before the creation of the world.

New chamber coordinator to meet, greet Mexia

Sarah Myers will be introduced to the community at a reception at Heritage Real Estate Wednesday, April 30, 5 to 7 p.m.

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

Coolidge qualifies plenty for state track Black Cats still in baseball playoff hunt

Jabralyn Brown of Coolidge bested the Class 1A state record in the long jump in the 1A Region III Meet at Waco Midway High School April 18-19. He cleared 23 feet, 1.5 inches.

By Rick Mauch Special To The Mexia News

Black Cats track team honoring lost teammate with season dedication

Mexia Black Cats track coach Evan Simpson recalled his favorite memory of the late Micah Kirven.

By Rick Mauch Special To The Mexia News Mexia Black Cats Track Coach Evan Simpson Recalled His Favorite Memory Of The Late Micah Kirven. 'last Year During Our Spring Break Micah Wanted To Get Some Extra Running In, So I Had To Bring My Daughter.