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Rolling 9/11 Memorial visits Groesbeck
Working 18-wheeler honors those killed in terror attacks
Even though the anniversary of the tragic and horrible attacks of September 11, 2001, is several weeks away, Groesbeck residents received an early reminder of that infamous day this past Saturday. A Rolling 9/11 Memorial visited Groesbeck. Many local folks viewed the Rolling Memorial with many taking pictures. More...
GROESBECK TEAMS BEGIN 2009 CAMPAIGNS

Groesbeck football, volleyball and cross country teams, as well as the G-Force Marching Band, began preparing for their fall seasons Monday. In the above photo, Zeb Thomas takes a pitch from a Groesbeck coach on the first night of drills. At right, Merrie Raymond concentrates before serving to teammates during a practice at Groesbeck Middle School. The team is practicing at the Middle School while crews upgrade the air conditioning at Groesbeck High. Journal photo/David Stone More...

LC names finalists for jail project
Construction may start this fall on new law enforcement center
By David Stone

Limestone County has trimmed to four a list of candidates to head its county jail construction project. "We had 21 applicants, and we've narrowed it down," County Judge Daniel Burkeen said last week. "All four are solid candidates with excellent jail construction experience. Any of the four would do us a good job. More...

 News
• article has image Western GalAuction Item
You could be the lucky bidder of a 32 inch LCD Panasonic television donated by Aaron's Sales and Lease to Own in Mexia for the Western Gala and Auction. Mexia State Supported Living Center Volunteer Council is gearing up for their eighth annual Western Gala and Auction on Saturday, August 8, at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center. More...
• Location of Crime Victim Conference is changed
• article has image LARAS' House Pet of the Week
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 Ag and Energy
• article has image Drought taking its toll on Texas
TWO CENTS
A couple of weekends back, took a trip down to the coast and while window watching on the trip down, I saw some very, very dry land. Depressingly dry. I, having never been to this area of Texas before, didn't think of it as that unusual. My friends in the truck quickly informed me that this area of Texas is typically green and some parts under-water. More...
• WEEKLY OIL & GAS NEWS
• BUFFALO LIVESTOCK & MARKETING REPORT
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 Society
• article has image Elder John Parker Society Meets
On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, members of the Elder John Parker Society, National Society Children of the American Revolution, met at the Freestone County Museum, in Fairfield for a tour given by museum curator Sandy Bell which consisted of historical buildings and collected memorabilia. Following the tour, they continued their meeting at the home of Jim and Kathleen McKee. More...
• Groesbeck Senior Citizens Center news
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 Our Backyard
• article has image Lake in bloom
Perennial plant covers large portion of water at state park
Fort Parker Lake is becoming a sea of green. An old nuisance has returned to the lake in a big way this summer, choking out recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating and canoeing. More...
• Courthouse News
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 Today's Youth
• article has image Groesbeck Elementary School new student registration
Groesbeck Elementary School's registration for Pre-K through 5th grade students who are new to the school district will be held on Monday, August 10 from 9:00 - 3:00 on the H.O. Whitehurst Campus, 801 S. Ellis. The Health Department will be on campus to give immunizations from 9:00 - 1:00. More...
• Last Scheduled Parent/ Student Laptop Orientation Meeting
• Groesbeck Middle School registration and schedule pickup
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 Obituaries
• Herman Dell Pollock
Herman Dell Pollock, 77, of Teague passed away July 31, 2009. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p m. Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Mexia with Chaplain Otis Conner officiating. Interment was in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. More...
• Alfred M. McElroy
• article has image Larry D. Canady
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 Calendar
• COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WESTERN GALA Saturday, Aug. 8 The eighth annual Mexia State School Western Gala is being planned. Details will be released as announced. OLETHA JAMBOREE Saturday, Aug. 8 The guest band "Touch of Grass" will begin playing at 7 p.m., but a Frito pie dinner, complete with dessert and a drink, will be served at 6 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. More...
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 Sports
• 2009 Lady Goat Volleyball Schedule
August 3 Volleyball starts Monday- Thursday, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30, 5:00- 7:00 p m. August 7, 8 Scrimmages to be determined August 10, at Leon 5:00 p.m. More...
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• Making Youth Sports Fun Again for Kids
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 Thornton Hustler
• Thornton History Book Available at Groesbeck Journal
The Thornton history book, "Thornton One Small Town in Texas," is available at the Groesbeck Journal. The two volume set sells for $45.00. Books may also be ordered by mail by calling 254-765-3905. The cost by mail is $52.00 ($45 plus shipping and handling). More...
• Glance Back At Thornton
• Glance Back At Thornton
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 Kosse Cyclone
• Ballpark Cleanup
On Aug. 8th, at 7 a.m. there will a cleanup at the Kosse Schoolhouse Park. Volunteers needed!! More...
• Glance Back At Kosse
• Glance Back At Kosse
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 Coolidge News
• Prairie Fall Festival, Sept. 19
The Prairie Hill Fall Festival is coming Saturday, September 9. If anyone is interested in having an Arts & Crafts Booth free of charge, please contact Hattie Russell at 254-344-2258. More...
• News of Tehuacana and its People
• County seat elections often a matter of life and death
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