Bobbie Hutchison, a longtime former Mexia State School employee, likes kicking off the celebration of Thanksgiving by celebrating her own birthday first. Family and friends gave her a surprise birthday party last Friday at the Mexia Senior Center downtown. She believes a lady’s age is confidential and that is most appropriate. Photo by Curtis Burton/The Mexia News
The residents of Mexia and the students who attend schools in Mexia ISD should be exceedingly proud of themselves, as somewhere in the neighborhood of 40,000 pounds of food were donated to the Caritas of Mexia Food Pantry which was a part of the Food for Families food drive throughout Central Texas last Friday.
This week at Mexia LTC we started the week off playing bean-bag toss and having Bible study on Monday morning. Residents played bingo on Monday afternoon. Residents enjoyed Bible study by Bob Kersten on Tuesday morning. Residents were to play bowling on Tuesday afternoon.
Students who attend Navarro College classes and may need food for the Thanksgiving holiday are invited to go to the main campus office to request help.
Linda Condon, center, is cutting the ribbon and celebrating the opening of her Arts and Entertainment Center, one of the newest businesses in Mexia. She is surrounded by friends and local business owners who are welcoming her to the downtown area. The facility is located at 307 Commerce St. next to Incommons Bank. The spacious, two-story venue, known as the J.I. Building, can be reserved for parties, weddings and baby showers, dances, family reunions, school proms, business meetings and more. Contact Nancy Vasquez, coordinator, at 903-390-8392 for additional information. Photo by Curtis Burton/The Mexia News
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