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The new Limestone Medical Center won't officially open for about four month, but the ceremonies have already begun. Masons for across Texas converged on Groesbeck last Friday to ceremoniously level two cornerstones at the facility. More ... The Groesbeck Holiday Gift Market Show (Fall Arts & Crafts Show) will feature many unique items for the Christmas holiday season. The Holiday Gift Market Show will be on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groesbeck Civic Center. More ... The West Over 50 Dance is scheduled for this Friday night, October 31, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the West Fraternal Hall, 1000 North I-35, West, Texas. Music will be by the Jerry Haisler Band. Admission is $6.00. No smoking. For additional information call 254-826-4180. More ... ZEPHYR is an Australian Shepherd cross. Her colors are mostly black, but with a white chest. She has one blue eye and one brown eye. ZEPHYR is sweet , affectionate and in need of a loving home where she'll get some personalized attention. She will be a faithful and adoring companion to anyone. She is good with cats and kids. More ... Seale-Round Prairie Volunteer Fire Dept. annual Fall Fest and Open House is Saturday, November 1, 5-8 p.m. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs served. Adults $6.00, Children $3.00. Please come see our new equipment. 10475 FM 937 (3 miles North of Hwy 7). More ... Congressman Chet Edwards visited the Limestone County Farm Bureau office in Groesbeck. Congressman Edwards, a Democrat, is seeking reelection as U. S. Representative from the 17th Congressional District of Texas. More ... The Limestone County Commissioners Court met on Monday of this week with County Judge Daniel Burkeen presiding. Commissioners John McCarver, Pete Kirven, Morris Beaver, and Milton Carroll all present. The Court approved the payment of bills, the payroll and comp time reports, and the renewable bond for Charlene Black, tax assessor-collector. More ... The Texas Highway Patrol investigated 27 rural traffic accidents in Limestone County during August, 2008, according to Sergeant Gary Wright, supervisor for this Highway Patrol Sergeant Area. These accidents resulted in 0 deaths and 8 injuries. More ... This year's GHS sophomores, Class of 2011, will be having a Taco Soup Dinner prior to the Friday, October 21 home football game. The soup will be served at the GHS cafeteria from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m., so come by and get a good hot meal and be fired up to cheer on the Goats! More ... The 2008 general election is Tuesday, and here is a look at the ballot. The Limestone County general ballot is a very interesting one this year in that the ballot contains much more than the presidential election and statewide races. More ... Limestone County Polling places for the November 4th election are given below. Listed are the voting precinct numbers and the locations of the voting places. Precinct 101 -- Groesbeck Middle School, 502 Elwood Enge Drive, Groesbeck. More ... On Monday, the Limestone County Clerk's office gave a report of early voting in Limestone County through Sunday, October 26. As of Sunday, 352 ballots had been received by mail and 1820 ballots had been cast through early voting by personal appearance for a total of 2,172 early votes. More ... The Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the following people for their generous donation and continued support: Melvin and Jerri O'Docharty; Paula M. Grube; Limestone County Historical Museum; David and Laura Edgerley; Morris Outlaw; Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Holliday, III; R.E. and Dorothy Maness, Jr.; Madeline Oliver; Gay Price Janitorial Service. 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 ... Over 800 nurse practitioners from across the state gathered at the Texas Association of Nurse Practitioners Conference held in Austin. More ... For many of us, "postage" means "stamps." When it comes to mailing a letter, we simply stick a stamp in the top-right corner of the envelope and send it on its way. But for businesses, there are other postage options that save dollars and make sense! More ... MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses have been issued in the County Clerk's Office since the last report: Adam D. Horton and Tracy A. Vasquez JD Meier and Mattie M. More ... The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone that the annual Fall Citywide Garage Sale will be Saturday, November 8th. The Holiday Gift Market Show is being held the same day at the Civic Center. The Citywide Garage Sale will be held all over town both in the residential and business areas. More ... Candace Beggs, 18, of Teague died in a two-car crash Sunday near Mexia. Beggs was traveling weatbound on the Highway 84 bridge over Lake Mexia when her vehicle swerved and was struck broadside by a Kia Rio driven by Dusti Valsomahi, 27, of Waco. More ... AUSTIN - Is there anything that can be done before Texas gets hit with a market-driven wave of home foreclosures like Florida, California, Nevada and other states? Maybe so, if state lawmakers approve. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Oct. 23 proposed the Texas Foreclosure Deferment Act, legislation to help Texas homeowners stay in their homes. More ... The City of Groesbeck has authorized trick or treating on Friday night (Halloween night) from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is also invited to come to Fall Family Frolic on Saturday night in downtown for plenty of fun. More ... Halloween is a time of great fun for children, but it can be a little scary for parents and drivers. Children are often out after dark, crossing busy streets and perhaps going to unfamiliar homes. More ... |
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