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It’s a story that began nearly three-quarters of a century ago in a Limestone County cotton field and continues today -- a story of love, hardship and the typical American family. More ... This is the last few days for our Food Drive! Please help all that you can, we need as much food as possible. The drive is this Friday, Nov. 20, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The drop off point is located at 310 Navasota across the street from the Police Station. Our pantry is very low, and we feed your neighbors. More ... The Inspiring Word Christian Center presents a “Grounded in Christ” Workshop on Saturday, November 21, at 8 a.m. in Fairfield at 1150 South Fairway. More ... The Limestone County Retired Teachers met on Monday morning, November 9, at the Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia. Roxianne Schuster, president presided. With the coming Thanksgiving , Jo Nell Trumble presented a meaningful inspirational thought in keeping with the season. More ... After having received a special invitation from Admiral Ron Hays, USN Ret., to be his guest at the recently opened Museum of the Pacific on Ford Island in Hawaii, I decided to accept. Ford Island, of course, was the target of the Japanese on December 7th, 1941. It also was my home base while serving in the Navy for about three years. More ... It’s that time of year again! The Texas Business Women of Limestone County are selling raffle tickets for the Grocery Basket Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle go to the TBW Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will be held on Saturday, December 5th during the Mexia Christmas Bazaar. More ... Scottish Homecoming will be discussed at the next meeting of the Central Texas Genealogical Society (CTGS) meeting on Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Waco Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. More ... The Texas Association of Single Adults, Waco Chapter, will have a singles dance on Sunday, November 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. at V.F.W. 725, Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt, Exit 328 off I-35. Music will be by the Bradshaw Band. Admission is $5.00 for members and $7.00 for visitors. More ... “Bowfire Holiday Heart Strings” a Celtic Christmas, multicultural music-making, step dancing by world-class, award winning performers, pop, rock, classical, jazz, bluegrass, country and distinctive ethnic styles, will be at the Crockett Civic Center, Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. More ... The First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck and the Mission/ Outreach Committee would like to invite you to our first annual 42 Tournament. The tournament will be on Saturday, November 21, at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Admission will be $5.00 per person. More ... The West Over 40 Holiday Dance will be this Friday, November 20, 7 to 10 p.m. at the West Fraternal Hall, 1000 North I-35, West. Music will be by Texas Heartbeat with admission being $6.00. No smoking. For additional information call Jacque Beavers, 254-716-5266. More ... I was raised in an Army family and spent many years in the Killeen/Fort Hood area. I received most of my education there. I know it is often fashionable to defame and criticize military communities in general and Killeen/Fort Hood specifically. More ... Limestone County veterans have a new friend to help them take advantage of the benefits they deserve. Teresa Price, a retired Navy lieutenant who served America for 24 years, has been named Limestone County’s veterans service officer. She started her new position Oct. 19 and will replace retiring service officer Bob Ray. More ... The journey started Aug.1 in Kentucky. It will end about 11 months and 7,000 miles later in Fairbanks, Alaska. More ... It’s going to be a merry time in downtown Mexia. The annual Mistletoe, Music & Magic Christmas Market & Holiday Festival begins its three-day run on Thursday, Dec. 3. Most of the events, including the Market & Food Court, will be held in and around the Mexia Civic Center. More ... The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce met for its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 12, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. The meal was provided by Longbotham Furniture. The Groesbeck Holiday Gift Show (Arts & Crafts) Show and Citywide Garage Sale, both of which were held on last Saturday, were discussed. More ... A two-hour holiday Chautauqua and Coffee featuring 1800s music will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, at Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site. Members of “Time Was,” a group of musical historians that focuses on music from the Civil War, will perform and speak on instruments of that era. Band members perform in period attire. More ... NACOGDOCHES – Incorporate a little more fun and fitness into your holiday plans this year by taking part in the 12th annual Jingle Bell Run, one of the highlights of the Nine Flags Festival. More ... MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued in the County Clerk’s Office since the last report: Bobbie K. Jones and Linda J. Popejoy Abbott Eliseo Tello and Elizabeth Luna Glenn G. Ross and Ashley N. Gladden Larry E. Myers and Linda L. Sandifer Dockery DISTRICT CLERK More ... |
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