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I am proud to announce my intention to run for re-election to the office of County Judge of Limestone County. 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. All thirty booths have been reserved. More ... The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce will meet for its monthly general membership meeting on Thursday, November 12, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck. A lunch will be served. All Chamber directors, officers, members and interested citizens are cordially invited to attend. More ... Teddy Bear is a nine month old Lhasa Apso/Beagle mix. This very lovable dog is neutered and up to date on his shots. Call LARAS' House at (903) 644-5275 to adopt him or go to http://limestoneshelter. googlepages.com to see the other dogs and cats available to take home. More ... I am Freda “Cookie” Gremminger. I am seeking re-election to Justice of the Peace, Pct. #2. I have been serving in that capacity since July 1, 2006. While in office I have been instrumental in establishing several innovative ideas and procedures which has enhanced the function and productivity of the Pct. 2 Office. 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 For Justice of Peace Precinct 2 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 ... More than 500 motorcyclists from across the state roared into Lost Prairie over the weekend for the annual Howl-O-Ween Biker Bash, but attendance was far less than organizers initially expected. Event organizer Tom Maddux, owner of Lost Prairie Cycles and the ranch where the rally is held, said weather in weeks leading up to the three-day event is to blame for the low turnout. More ... Groesbeck's Fall Family Frolic proved to be a huge success. The Frolic was held on Wednesday night, Oct. 28, in downtown Groesbeck with a huge crowd present. The Fall Frolic Committee thanks everyone who sponsored the various games and booths. Also, thanks to those who assisted in anyway. Several related Fall Frolic pictures will be found in this week's Journal. More ... The Limestone County Area Go-Texan Committee will be selling Cajun Fried Turkeys on Wednesday, November 25. The turkeys may be picked up at the Mexia I.S.D. Ag Shop between 9 and 12 p.m. Orders need to be placed by Nov. 13; the cost is $35.00. To place an order call Sheffield Farm and Ranch in Mexia, 254-562-2818. More ... The Oak Grove/Kosse Mine Diversity Advisory Council sponsored blood drives at both the plant and mine locations this past week and collected a total of 69 units for donation. More ... The Limestone County Clerk's office reports that 675 voted early for the constitutional amendment election and the Groesbeck ISD bond election. The City of Groesbeck reports that approximately 70 to 80 voted early in City of Groesbeck election to increase the City's hotel/ motel tax by 2 percent. More ... The annual Food for Families in Central Texas will be on Friday, November 20. Locally, the Food for Families benefit the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry. The drive will be headquartered at the Fishes and Loaves location which is 310 West Navasota in downtown Groesbeck. The hours of the drive is 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. More ... In preparation for the March 2010 primary election the Journal’s political announcement column is now up and running. The column started running a week or so ago with one candidate. This week, two additional candidates have authorized the Journal to place their names in this column. More ... HOUSTON - Hunting PLC, an international oil services company, has announced the call for entries in celebration of the 30th annual Hunting Art Prize, a competition for Texas artists that carries a $50,000 award for the winner. More ... The First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck had a very successful Fall Festival. The Fall Festival began on last Thursday and concluded on Sunday with a live auction. The Fall Festival included four luncheons, a silent auction, a live raffle for a Goat quilt, and a raffle for a $500 Visa Credit Card. More ... Nov. 5, 1959 POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL A treat is in store for all when the freshman and sophomore girls of the high school will play the juniors and seniors in a powder puff ball game at the high school stadium on Thursday evening. Boys will serve as cheer leaders. Admission will be 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. More ... AUSTIN, Texas — As we take time to give thanks this month, remember to show appreciation for your local preservationists with a nomination for one of the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) numerous preservation awards. The awards will be presented at the agency’s annual conference held in Houston, April 22–24. More ... MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued in the County Clerk’s Office since the last report: Daniel L. Howard and Lisa M. Truett Carpenter DISTRICT CLERK The following civil cases have been reported in the District Clerk’s Office since the last report: More ... The Bluebonnet Scops Storytelling Guild of Limestone and Freestone Counties will again sponsorTELLABRATION, an international storytelling event Saturday, November 21st at Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia. Music will begin at 6:30 and storytelling at 7:00 PM . More ... (Editor’s Note: Morris De- Friend, president of the Farmers State Bank, has sent the Journal the following article to warn local people about some fraudulent work-at-home funds transfer agent schemes. The results could be very serious. The article is from Sandra L. Thompson, Director, Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection). More ... Witches, vampires and a 1966 Cadillac Hearse gave Lake Limestone’s annual Halloween Car Show a dark look Saturday, but those attending the event enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day at the lake. Fourteen vehicles competed in this year’s competition, and awards also were presented for the top Halloween costumes. 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 ... The Thornton OES No. 46 will have a hamburger supper in the Groesbeck High School cafeteria before the Groesbeck- Mexia football game on Friday, November 6. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue until game time. The menu will include hamburgers, chips, drinks and dessert for $5.00 each. More ... NACOGDOCHES, Texas — As breezes bring cooler weather, country roads are speckled with falling leaves ranging from gold to crimson to amber. Take advantage of these refreshing temperatures and venture through the Texas Forest Trail Region, where autumn is taking hold. More ... In the year of 2009- Nov. the 20th, what is happening? “Family Food Drive” Our food drive is Nov. 20th, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Put on by the Church on the Rock, and Fishes & Loaves. Please get together once again and help everyone out. The food shortage is very, very bad this year! We need and I mean all the help we can get with the food! More ... This Week In Texas History The Oct. 28, 1946 issue of “Time” magazine posed the question the whole world was asking: “How did Hermann Goring kill himself?” More ... |
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