Edwards to attend groundbreaking ceremony for upgrades to Park
Funding for Limestone County Sheriff's Office also to be Highlighted by Officials
      (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for upgrades to the Groesbeck City Park in Groesbeck on this Saturday, March 28, at 2:30 PM. The ceremony will be held in the pavalion at the Groesbeck City Park.
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LARAS' House Pet of the Week
      Barney is a seven year old special cat who is very sociable. He is used to a quiet atmosphere and functions best with no loud noises around him. He has had his shots and is fixed. To adopt Barney, call LARAS' House at (903) 644-5275.
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Commissioners Court lifts burn ban for attended burns only
      In Monday's meeting of the Limestone County Commissioners Court the Commissioners lifted the burn ban in Limestone County for attended burns only. Limestone County Judge Daniel Burkeen presided during the meeting. Commissioners John McCarver, Pete Kirven, Morris Beaver and Milton Carroll were all present.
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County boosts cour thous e security
By David Stone
      A vandalism incident that occurred during the Christmas holidays has prompted a boost in security at the Limestone County Courthouse. County Judge Daniel Burkeen said last week that six surveillance cameras equipped with recording equipment are being installed at "key locations" in the courthouse.
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Special City Council meeting held Tuesday
      The Groesbeck City Council had a special meeting on Tuesday night at 6 p.m., in the Groesbeck City Hall. Items on the agenda for the special session were as follows: *Consider approval of Ordinance No.
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USPS.com Week at Local Post Office
      The Groesbeck Post Office is hosting USPS.com Week during this week (Monday, March 23 through Saturday, March 28). The United States Postal Service state that its customers have discovered that it's easy to meet all their shipping needs without leaving their home or office, simply by going to www. usps.com.
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     A fund-raising catfish dinner and silent auction were held at Groesbeck Civic Center on Sunday for Earlene Moore, a former captain with the Limestone County Sheriff's Office. Friends and family members held the fund-raiser to help Earline with medical expenses. She is in need of a liver transplant and is currently on a waiting list. Donations can be made by calling Lori Moore at (254) 729-3810 or Karmen Hoffpauir at (254) 645-0349. In the photo above, Earlene stands with merchandise that was bought during Sunday's silent auction. Journal photo/David Stone
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Limestone County Appraisal District Directors meet
      The Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, in the Limestone County Courthouse. Directors present were Billy Waldrop, George Tidwell, Mack Jones and George Humble. Members absent were Wanda Fewell and Charlene Black. Chief Appraiser Karen Wietzikoski and Attorney Charles Buenger were also present.
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GISD School Board Agenda
      The Board of Trustees of the Groesbeck Independent School District met in a special meeting on Monday night of this week. The agenda for the meeting is given below. 1. Call to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Review district mission statement. 4. Notes of thanks. 5. Audience with Board of Trustees. 6.
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TM Hoax has tiny Mexia impact
By Byron "Putt" Riddle
      As Mexia residents were text-messaged last Wednesday that a violent gang initiation was supposed to take place around the Wal-Mart store, some people forwarded the text message on to friends and family. Others contacted the Mexia Police Department or Wal-Mart on Milam Street.
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