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Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Waller are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristen Ann Waller to John Marc Curry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Curry of Groesbeck. The wedding will be November 29, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Groesbeck. More ... The Cynthia Ann Garden Club met Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Woman's Club Building with Mary Johnson, president, presiding. Janice Levi informed the members that next month's meeting on Nov. 20th would start at 10 a.m. in the morning. We will be making decorations for the Christmas tree. Members were requested to bring anything they might have to make the ornaments. More ... Esther Platt from Limestone County Sheriff's Office recently attended the 6th Annual Training Conference for the Sheriff's Administrative Assistant in Fort Worth, October 15 - 17. The Sheriffs' Association of Texas holds this Conference at no cost for administrative personnel from Sheriffs' Offices across Texas. More ... Laura and Mark Tilley are proud to announce the birth of their son, Travis Lane Tilley. He was born on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Woman's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Travis weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce. He was 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Martha and Jim Stanton of Groesbeck and Jerry and Jan Tilley of Thornton. More ... The Maffett Memorial Library Board Meeting will be held Monday, the 3rd Day of November 2008 at 5:00 p.m., at the Maffett Memorial Library, located at 601 W. Yeague, Groesbeck. More ... Adult Fiction Bones by Jonathan Kellerman The Gate House by Nelson DeMille Magazines Texas Gardner This Old House More ... Dear Tom, What a wonderful coverage you had in the Journal concerning the Soccer team, organized by Dr. Chris and Michelle Matlock. Everyone in Groesbeck needs to applaud the Matlocks for all they have brought to Groesbeck. Especially we need to thank them for bringing this fine and safe game here for our children. More ... By definition, hunger is a condition in which adequate nutritional needs are not being met. In assisting families and individuals with food, we need to make available the foods which are nutritionally adequate. In this day and time, we sometimes assume our senior citizens have these items. Many times this is quite to the contrary. More ... Help low income families! Set aside time today to help Mission Waco with its Christmas Toy Store. Volunteers are needed Wed. Dec. 10th and Wed. Dec. 17th. Many volunteer opportunities are needed from registering shoppers, assisting on sales floor to wrapping gifts. For more information call Joyce Brammer at 753-4900. More ... Carolyn McGilvray has been named the 2008 Groesbeck Business & Professional Woman of the Year. The award was presented on Wednesday, October 22, at the annual tea sponsored by Business & Professional Women. The tea was held in the Community Room of the Farmers State Bank in Groesbeck. The group also held a tea in Mexia on Tuesday. More ... The Groesbeck Study Club met Tuesday evening, October 21, at 7 p.m. in the Woman's Club for its monthly meeting. Mrs. Debbie Watson, president, opened the meeting by leading the membership in the Club Collect and presided in the business meeting while roll was called, minutes were read and approved and the treasurer report given. More ... WHEREAS, working women constitute 69 million of the nation's work force and strive to serve their communities, their states and their nation in professional, civic and cultural capacities; WHEREAS, women-owned businesses account for 28 percent of all U.S. business, generating $1. More ... Mexia — The public is invited to join Parkview Regional Hospital in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month with an open house on Wednesday, October 29th, from 11 am to 2 pm. More ... Each year the Alzheimer's Association hosts a variety of education events targeting family caregivers and professionals. This education is not only a powerful tool in reducing caregiver stress but also contributes to improved care for the person with Alzheimer's. More ... Eastern Star Chapter 810 of Groesbeck will host an Election Day luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. The luncheon will include stew, cornbread, crackers, dessert and iced tea. The cost is $6 a plate and takeouts will be available. More ... The flu shot is now available at Limestone Medical Center. They will be administered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. More ... Just a reminder that once again we're having our yearly food drive. As you know, the economy has not been the best this year. So, please help us once again with food for your community. There are families out there who desperately need help. More ... Being an altar server is a special privilege. It allows youth to be close to the altar, carry the cross or incense, carry the light of Christ, wear the robe of Baptism, hold the Book of the Prayers, lead processions, and assist at the Lord's Table with water and wine. More ... The LMC Foundation is planning its third annual Fundraiser on Saturday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Groesbeck Civic Center. The fundraiser will include a stew supper and a silent and live auction. Being brought back this year is the popular Gift Box Extravaganza. Watch for details in upcoming issues of the Journal. More ... Are they the oldest pair of brothers in Limestone County? B. L. (Beall) Roberts and J. B. (Bernice) Roberts just may be the oldest pair of brothers in Limestone County. J. B. (seated) celebrated his 96th birthday last week while "Little Brother" B. L. is 92. (Journal photo/ Tom Hawkins) More ... The 2nd Annual Fall Family Frolic will be here before you know it. All activities will take place in downtown Groesbeck on Saturday evening, November 1, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There are many groups who have activities planned. Make your plans to join in at this event and give your family an evening of fun and games. More ... The Texas Beef Council (TBC) was on-hand during Beef Education Day at Amarillo's Tri-State Fair and Rodeo. Fair-goers were given beef recipes, children's activity pages, grilling guides and nutrition and food safety information. More ... The daughter of a long dead and all but forgotten hero of the Texas Revolution unveiled a statue of her tragic father at a Galveston intersection on Oct. 23, 1938. San Jacinto should have ensured success and immortality, but Sidney Sherman knew only pain and disappointment. More ... |
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