Excitement continues to build in anticipation of the opening of Texas’ newest recreational reservoir, Bois d’Arc Lake. Just don’t get your hopes up too high about getting the green light to go fishing or boating on the 16,650-acre reservoir in Fannin County anytime soon.
Mexia Lion President Michael Jones, left, presents a certificate of congratulations to Lion Patty Manley for achieving 15 years of membership in the Lions Club.
Mexia Lion President Michael Jones, left, presents a certificate of congratulations to Lion Bill Lowry for achieving 25 years of membership in the Lions Club.
The Mexia Garden Club met at the home of Gayle and Jack Beene for their final meeting of the season. Installations of new officers were held. From left, are Patty Manley, reporter/ photographer; Judy Speer, parliamentarian; Chuckeia Parker-Dickson, secretary; Ed Cox, treasurer; Carol Matthews, vice president; and Gayle Beene, president. Each officers was given a garden tool that represented their office. Jackie Tidwell inducted the officers. The group had a luncheon of sandwiches, salads and desserts. They then adjourned for summer. The Mexia Garden Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Gibbs Memorial Library for the President’s Tea. They ask for interested people to join them and become a member.