Many prayers were answered Friday evening as threatening rain did not fall while Mexia High School held its graduation ceremonies at Blackcat Field for the 104 members of the Class of 2021.
A celebration of life for David Isaac Simmons, a Freestone County tow-truck operator killed while on the job, will be held Saturday, June 12. Simmons’ last ride will start at 10 a.m.
The graduates of the Coolidge High School Class of 2021 earned nearly $120,000 in scholarships that were announced at the graduation ceremony Friday, May 28. More awards are pending.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Tuesday a temporary increase in food benefits for families participating in the Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children through September 2021. This temporary increase specifically covers the purchase of fruits and vegetables.
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently warned Texans to be cautious when considering buying from companies selling over-the-counter hearing aids, particularly online or by mail order.
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