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April 23, 2009  RSS feed

New venue shines as livestock show enters new era
The crowds and the livestock are gone, the last ribbons have been awarded and the carnival has moved on, but memories of the 2009 Limestone County Fair will live in the minds of residents for years to come. The 2009 fair ushered in a new era for the county's Youth Livestock Show. More...

Early voting by personal appearance for the May 9th elections will begin on Monday, April 27, and will continue through May 5. The early voting framework is somewhat different this year with the Emergency Services District election. More...

Since 1952 or 1953, the Groesbeck Ex-Students Association has been the sponsor of the annual homecoming. The Association has always received assistance from various businesses, organizations, the City of Groesbeck, and the Groesbeck ISD in undertaking this task. More...

At last week's Groesbeck City Council meeting, the Council accepted the letter of retirement from Judge H. D. "Pete" Lee as Groesbeck municipal judge. During the same meeting the Council appointed Michelle Nance, who has served as municipal court clerk since January of 2001, was appointed Groesbeck municipal judge. More...
CAKES Kathryn Hancock, grand champion; Bryce Latray, reserve. COOKIES Cady Bates, grand champion; Garrett Wynn, reserve. CANDY Colton Rich, grand champion; Cady Bates, reserve. BREADS Raelynn Swinnea, grand champion; Micaela Gallagher, reserve. More...
The Limestone County Republican Women met for its final meeting of the current year on Tuesday night, April 14, in the Conference Room of the new Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck with Jan Phillips, president, presiding. Following the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag and an opening prayer, Mrs. Phillips introduced Dr. Larry Hughes of Groesbeck. More...
BOOK REVIEW Thursday, April 23 The Friends of Maffett Memorial Library will review the book "Coinage of Commitment" at 6:30 p.m. in the Farmers State Bank Community Room. Refreshments will be served. More...
Like so many other exchange students to the United States, Adrian Dudkiewicz is fluent in several languages. Though he hails from Germany, his surname gives away his Polish heritage. Accordingly he speaks German in school in Hamburg and Polish around his Polish relatives. Here in Groesbeck, Texas, his English barely has any hints of his European roots. More...
Johnnie Wilson of Groesbeck, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Groesbeck LTC at age 85. Graveside Services were held Thursday, April 16, at Faulkenberry Ceme tery with Reverend Ron Bellomy officiating. Mrs. Wilson was born January 1, 1924 in Yoakum, Texas to Jeptha Vernon Tucker and Lora Kelly Tucker. More...
The District 19-3A golf tournament concluded Monday, April 13th at Big Cedar Country Club with Darren Ingram being the only Goat golfer to qualify for the regional tournament April 20-24. The boys team made significant improvement in their second round of play over the first round and came in fourth in the district. The girls team maintained their third place position. More...
My name is Richard Ponce and I have lived in Thornton all my life. I am a candidate for the Thornton City Council. I feel that our city government needs an independent thinker who is willing to listen to the concerns of the residents. More...
The Williams Cousin Reunion is an exciting time happening again Saturday, April 25, at the Kosse Community Center. If we are as blessed as it looks we will have a good turnout-- hoping health and the weather agrees with us. All of you that wish to come and visit with "old friends" make plans to come by the Kosse Community Center on Saturday, April 25. More...
Coolidge Elementary is proud to announce the Good Citizens for the 5th Six Weeks. These students exhibit good behavior, show pride in their community, volunteer and help each other. They are also honest citizens, follow school rules, share and show respect for others. Front row: David Mora, Prema Kirven, Saul Rivera, Anthony Yanez, Colton Ward, Roderick Busby; back row, Jazmine Evans, Porfirio Pedroza, Ro'derick Calhoun, Manuel Santa Cruz, Juan Chavez, Jackie Rivera. (Courtesy photo) More...