A severe thunderstorm swept through the Big Hill area last week, destroying at least two barns and damaging large trees. The thunderstorm passed through the small Limestone County community about 2:30 p.m. More...
With every student in the Groesbeck Independent School District having laptop computers, this Editor suggests that the words to the National Anthem be placed on the computer in order that all students learn the words. More...
The sights and sounds are back. Groesbeck High School opened its 2009 football season last Friday night with a hardfought loss to the Madisonville Mustangs. Fans were treated to a thilling ball game and an outstanding performance by the G-Force Marching Band. More...
Aaron Beaman, president of the Kosse Leo Club, was the speaker for the Groesbeck Lions Club on Wednesday, September 26. Beaman is also president of the district and state Leo Clubs. In his power point presentation Beaman gave information on the Leo Club organization and its relationship with Lions International as well state and local Lions organizations. More...
The Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company held its weekly livestock auction sale on Thursday, August 27. The sale is held each Thursday beginning at 12 noon. There were 1572 head sold. More...
This past Sunday was United Methodist Women (UMW) Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck with the UMW members being recognized during the morning worship service. Various UMW members served as greeters, ushers and performed other duties during the service. Martha Longbotham, UMW president, gave a review of the UMW year. A special part of the program was the dedication and blessing of 48 large pillows which the UMW members made for the 16 resident houses at Methodist Home in Waco. The fabric for the pillows was donated by Longbotham Furniture and the stuffing was donated by Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco. Rev. Ron Bellomy, pastor, led in a special prayer for this project. Each year the UMC presents a UMW Woman of the Year on UMW Sunday. This year, the honor was presented to Martha Stone, who has been active in the UMW, various church and community activities. Pictured above are many of the UMW members with the pillows which they made for the Methodist Home. (Journal photo/Tom Hawkins) More...
The Groesbeck Goat football team of 1974 surprised all the football experts of Central Texas by winning the District 21AAA against a great many odds. Under then new football coach Gene Franklin, the 1974 Goats did a complete turn around from the 1973 season when the team was 1-9 on the year. More...
The One to One Laptop distribution was proudly commenced Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Each student K-12 was able to receive a Mac book laptop computer to enhance learning styles. This is a powerful tool for competing and succeeding in today's technology world. More...
A celebration of life for Mr. Wilmer R. Kerzee, 75, of Albuquerque, New Mexico will be held Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Mexia. Father Benji Magnaye and Richey Kerzee will officiate. Mr. Kerzee passed away August 21, 2009 in Albuquerque from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 8, 2009. More...
Turnovers give Mustangs early advantage in season opener
The Groesbeck High School varsity football team got its first taste of season play last Friday at Groesbeck Stadium versus Madisonville High School. The Mustangs controlled the game early and stifled a Groesbeck comeback in the fourth quarter to beat the Goats in the season opener, 35-28. More...
The 29th annual Fall Bazaar and Auction, hosted by the Kosse First Methodist Church, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. This year's bazaar will help you make unusual and in keeping with the times, practical gift choices. You might choose a beautiful pot plant or some home-canned goods from our Country Store that are pretty to at and delicious to eat. More...
The Coolidge ISD Board of Trustees met in a special meeting on Thursday, August 27, in the CISD Board Room. Trustees present were Treon Erwin, Abraham Serna, Danny Finley, Randall Jacobs, Joy Johnsonn, Joyce Bateman, Ric Bennett. More...
Groesbeck-area residents to help rebuild Iowa Scout camp