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Groesbeck's Chad German wins college bull-riding title in Wyoming
It was a celebration reserved for champions, and Groesbeck's Chad German enjoyed every minute of it. The last of 12 bull-riders in Saturday's final round of the College National Finals Rodeo, the Hill College cowboy never heard the whistle after a successful ride on Babe. He didn't need to. More...
Lightsey sisters now operating dad's produce company

Longtime farmer E.E. Lightsey always took great pride in providing his customers with fresh, tree-ripened peaches, plums and pears. With his passing in April, that job now belongs to his daughters — Mary Lightsey and Lisa Lightsey Hadden. More...

Classic Chevys, muscled-up Mustangs and other vintage automobiles will cruise City Park this Saturday during the annual Groesbeck Car Show. Show organizer Cody Campbell said he expects about 75 vehicles to participate even though the event had to be rescheduled from its original May 2 date because heavy rains in late April left City Park soggy and saturated. More...

On Tuesday, June 16th, Orma Williams stood before a group of children at the Maffett Memorial Library and talked about and demonstrated the proper care of pets. More...
The Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company held its weekly livestock auction sale on Thursday, June 18. The sale is held each Thursday beginning at 12 noon. There were 1017 head sold. More...
Mrs. Tiffanie Tapley Vaughan has won the Mrs. Houston pageant. Tiffanie came to Groesbeck when she was 11 years old with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Tapley, and twin sister, Stephanie. As Tiffanie went through high school here, she was very active in running in Coach Adams' class, basketball, and the climber in cheerleading. More...
Fireworks display producer promises quality exhibition
For Groesbeck's Jay Smith, "show-time" is just over a week away. Smith and his wife, Jean, are producing the city's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza for the seventh consecutive year, and he said those attending this year's show will be treated to a "fantastically beautiful" display. More...
Zoobilee Preschool had a Crazy Hat Day Contest the first week in June. Here are the participants John Yarbrough, Connor Brown, Collin Knox, Dallas Jones, Marshall Wyatt, and Annabel Bryant. (Courtesy photo) More...
Jimmy Herring Collins, 73, of Cedar Hill passed away June 15, 2009 in Waxahachie. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 18, at Prairie Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Clifton Jones officiated with interment to follow in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. More...
SUMMER TENNIS June 25, 30, July 2 Junior tennis clinics will be held at Groesbeck High School. Future Stars, for students 5 to 12, will be from 6:30- 7:30 p.m., and Tournament Stars, for students entering seventh through 12th grades, will be from 7:45-8:45 p.m. The clinics cost $6 a day or $10 a weeks for Groesbeck Tennis Association members and $8 a day or $14 a week. More...
Groesbeck Softball League would like to thank the following 2009 team sponsors: T-ball- Rand Optical Coach Pitch- Eddy Truett Trucking; Bradley Circle J Ranch Midgets- S-Con Services; State Farm Insurance- Richard Kruger Freshman- Tim and Stacy Brewer More...
The annual Thornton Homecoming will be Friday and Saturday, July 17-18. The homecoming schedule is given below: Friday -- July 17 7:30 p.m. -- Rodeo and Muttin' Bustin' and calf scramble 9:00 p.m. More...
Kayla Hewitt was the best dressed cowgirl in the Kosse Homecoming parade. (Courtesy photo) More...
The community was sad to learn of the death of Turzy Howell. Turzy was a resident of Tehuacana for many years. She was a wonderful carpenter, and she built her home here. She lived here until her health made it necessary to live near her family. She moved to Longview and lived there until her death. She was a member of Tehuacana Baptist Church. More...