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Revving up for Biker Bash
Thousands of visitors expected to boost Groesbeck’s economy during Howl-O-Ween motorcycle rally.
The crowds, concerts and contests are a day away, but the transformation of a Lost Prairie cattle ranch into the site of this weekend’s Howl-O-Ween Biker Bash is nearly complete. More...
LABOR OF LOVE
RESTORATION PROJECT WINS THIRD AT STATE FAIR
By David Stone

Trent Kirkendall knows tractors. That’s evident by his showing this month at the State Fair of Texas. Kirkendall, a senior at Groesbeck High School, entered the 1953 Farmall Super A-V tractor he spent nearly a year restoring, and it placed third in the restored tractor division. More...

Voter s to decide Tuesday
GISD’s $8 million bond proposal, city’s Civic Center funding, state amendments are on local ballots
By Tom Hawkins

The voters of Limestone County and the state of Texas will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to vote for or against 11 proposed constitutional amendments. In Groesbeck Independent School District, voters will also go to the polls to vote on an $8 million bond package, and city of Groesbeck voters will vote on a proposed 2 percent increase in the city’s hotel/motel tax. More...

 News
• Nurse practitioner joins FMC staff
Ann Hackbarth, a family nurse practitioner and a native of Taylor, has joined the staff at Family Medicine Center. She started her position at the Groesbeck clinic in September. As a nurse practitioner, Hackbarth can diagnose and treat health problems and prescribe medications. Her supervising physician is Dr. Frank Boyd. More...
• Airport project ready to take-off
• Democrats have successful meeting
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 Ag and Energy
• WEEKLY OIL & GAS NEWS
Location Reports XTO Energy is drilling a field development well in Freestone County. Well #2, Harris-Rice Univ. Unit lease is in the Bear Grass field and Peck, N. A820 survey. The well has a total depth of 14,800 ft. and located 1.8 miles NE of Donie. There are 663.13 acres in the lease. ******** More...
• AG EVENTS
• GROESBECK AUCTION & LIVESTOCK COMPANY
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 Society
• article has image First Baptist Church of Groesbeck Golden Koins to Myrtle Beach, SC
The First Baptist Church of Groesbeck Golden Koins went on a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 12-16. Pictured left to rightbottom row, are Nelda Mackey, Mary Johnson, Annette Brannon, Carolyn McGilvray, Diana Bradley, D’Ann Martin and Johnnie Mackey. More...
• article has image West Lake Limestone BBQ fundraiser big success!
• 10th Annual Genealogy Lock-In Discover History for Yourself
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 Obituaries
• article has image Donna Marie Wells
Donna M. Wells, of Groesbeck, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009, at Providence Hospital in Waco, following a brief illness. More...
• article has image Margaret E. Stafford
• Charles Mack Ogden, Jr.
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 Calendar
• COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FALL FESTIVAL Thursday through Sunday First United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the church. See separate story for details. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Goats rally, but fall to Connally
The Groesbeck High School varsity football team lost more than the game in last Friday night’s match up with Connally High School. The Goats played some of their best football all season until a fight broke out in the third quarter. Groesbeck had five players ejected and the players and fans left Connally Stadium with a bitter taste in their mouths as the team dropped to 1-7. More...
• LaVega next challenge for Groesbeck
• Groesbeck Team Tennis Wins
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 Kosse Cyclone
• Kosse Leo Club SIGHT NIGHT
Scare up your used eyewear for a great cause. Help the Gift of Sight Foundation recycle used eyewear for people in need around the world. More...
• Coolidge school board meets in regular meeting
• Flesh Out Your Financial Skeleton
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 Coolidge News
• Coolidge Garden Club enjoys gourmet dining experience
The second meeting of the Coolidge Garden Club, October 16, finds them ready to go to the Culinary Arts School on the TSTC campus. There were nine members and two guests joining together for this experience. Naomi Dillard, Doris Taylor’s granddaughter form Ft. Worth was visiting for the first time. Bobbie McReynolds of Coolidge was the clubs second visitor. More...
• News of Tehuacana and its people
• Gov. Perry encourages innovation and investment in Texas
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