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Check-in at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 15 for the ; Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Tri-County Golf Club at Vineyards. Team entry is $400. – Pre-registration is appreciated. Tee time is 9 a.m. for the shotgun start. More information, including registration, can be found on the website, www.mexiachamber.com.

The Comfort Inn of Mexia was awarded the Civic Pride Award by the Mexia Garden Club for the months of April and May. Manager Martha Anderson and Gloria Gonzales joined club president Patty Manley for the presentation of the award. Lovely Sunny Knockout Roses and Double Pink Knockouts are among the other knockouts in the garden. The Sunny Knockouts are a fragrant member of Knockouts. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. The dark semi-glossy foliage contrast nicely with the bright blooms. The Double Pink Knockout Rose had a spicy fragrance. It is highly resistant to black spot and mildew leaf disease. It is an excellent low hedge or accent.

Mexia Lions Club President Michael Jones, center, congratulates the Club’s sweetheart and beau for March: Jaleah Davis and Cris Obregon. After graduation, both plan to attend the University of Texas-Arlington, Jaleah to study nursing and Cris to study mechanical engineering.