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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 ... Construction on Limestone County’s new airport terminal likely will break ground in early 2010, County Judge Daniel Burkeen said last week, and the bidding process will start in a matter of days. More ... The Limestone County Democratic Club (LCDC) met Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom. The meeting was conducted by Billy Waldrop, President who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance after B.K. Stone who led us in an opening prayer. Several items were discussed such as date, time and location of the next meeting. More ... Santa for Seniors needs the help of area residents to meet its goal of providing all area nursing home residents with a Christmas gift. Although downpours kept the crowd smaller at the Oct. 3 fundraiser than in years past, Doug Stalinsky said his organization has raised more than $4,500 so far this year. Just over $2,000 was raised during the fund-raising auction. More ... Brave One (aka Shotsie) is a German Shepherd mix who has been fixed and is up to date on her shots. She is very friendly, docile dog who was skin and bones when she was turned over to LARAS’ House. Now she is very healthy and ready for a new forever home. More ... The Groesbeck Independent School District presents the “DOGWOOD JAMBOREE” Saturday night, November 14th at the High School Auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m. the show that night is themed “PURE COUNTRY.” More ... Thanks to an El Nino weather pattern in the eastern Pacific Ocean, meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say conditions likely will exist for a snowy and icy winter in Central Texas. More ... The following candidates have authorized the Journal to place their names in its Political Announcement Column. This column will be published until the March primary election. Democratic Primary For Justice of Peace Precinct 3 SHERRI LeNOIR More ... Attention 8th Grade Parents!!! We will be having a parent meeting on Monday, November 9th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held on the Enge-Washington campus in the classroom of Beth Myers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE ATTEND!!! We will be planning fund-raisers and discussing the 8th grade party for the end of the year, and we need lots of help! Thank you! More ... NACOGDOCHES –The 13th Annual Nine Flags Festival is pleased to present the 3rd annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holiday contest sponsored by Commercial Bank of Texas and The Skoop. Event organizers are currently seeking gingerbread houses to adorn beautifully decorated downtown Nacogdoches this holiday season. More ... Nebraska City, Neb. - Brighten up the fall by becoming a member of the Arbor Day Foundation during October and receive 10 free trees, all of which are autumn classics. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation’s Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. More ... The long reign of the real King of the Cowboys came to a sudden and tragic end on Oct. 20, 1947, when “Wild Horse Bob” Crosby died in a one-car crash near his New Mexico ranch. More ... The Limestone County Conservatives met at the Kosse Community Center on Monday night, October 19. John McCarver, chairman, presided and gave opening remarks. The pledge to the American flag was given, and Rev. Clyde Nicholas gave the invocation. In his remarks, McCarver stressed, “We must stand up for what we believe.” More ... WASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box. More ... Groesbeck area motorists will notice a sizeable increase in the number of motorcycles on the road this weekend because of the Howl-O-Ween Biker Bash scheduled for Lost Prairie. Here are some tips for sharing the road with motorcycles: More ... WACO, Texas – A symbolic shift from 20th century manufacturing to 21st century technology took place today with the announcement of plans to turn a long-shuttered manufacturing plant into a modern research collaborative. More ... The Groesbeck Holiday Gift Market Show (Fall Arts & Crafts Show) and the Fall Citywide Garage Sale is drawing nearer with the date being Saturday, November 14. The Groesbeck Holiday Gift Market Show will be held on that Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groesbeck Civic Center. As of last Friday, twenty-six booths had been served. The capacity number of booths is 30. More ... AUSTIN — More than 200 Texas Department of Public Safety agents, troopers, pilots and Texas Rangers took part in an Oct. 21 sweep targeting the La Familia Michoacana criminal cartel resulting in 81 arrests in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin areas. More ... (AUSTIN) — Many Texans had more money in their pockets after Texas Comptroller Susan Combs returned a record $147 million in unclaimed property to its owners in fiscal 2009, a 19 percent increase compared to fiscal 2008. More ... The Limestone County Commissioners Court met on Monday with Limestone County Judge Daniel Burkeen presiding. The Court approved the minutes and payment of bills. Also approved was the renewal bond for Mary Helen Eakins, JP 1, and the renewal bond of Scott Smith, Constable Pct. 1. More ... MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued in the County Clerk’s Office since the last report: William A. Carter, III and Erica S. Penny John E. Tacker, Jr. and Cheryl F. Motley Younger DISTRICT CLERK More ... Fearing for their lives after the murder of the Mexican political boss, the Anglo residents of El Paso sent for the commander of the Texas Rangers Frontier Battalion on Oct. 24, 1877. At first glance the killing of Luis Cardis appeared to be nothing more than the violent climax of a particularly nasty personal feud. But in reality the trouble in El Paso was all about salt. More ... (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to community colleges and technical schools and $3.5 million in grant awards to nonprofit organizations that help prepare lowincome students for careers in high-demand technical occupations. More ... (Editor’s Note: The following guide was received from the office of State Senator Steve Ogden. Senator Ogden graciously agreed to allow the Journal to reprint the guide. The guide includes the amendments as they appear on the ballot, the background of each amendment, the argument for and the argument against each amendment. More ... AUSTIN, TX -- The Waco Field Office of the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDIDWC) is hosting a brown bag educational session for health care providers, employers, human resource managers, claim adjusters, case managers, attorneys and employee organizations on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. More ... Tyler – Brookshire Grocery Co.’s dairy plant recently captured a first-place award at the 2009 World Dairy Expo Championship with Food Club Whole Chocolate Milk. The company’s ice cream plant took third place in the orange sherbet class and blueberry yogurt class with its Food Club brand. More ... AUSTIN –– Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Mark Wolfe recently assumed the official role of State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in Texas. The position is mandated by the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) to represent the interests of the state when consulting with federal agencies on projects that may affect historic properties. More ... |
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