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Texas families will spend about $31.99 to prepare a typical Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year, according to figures released this week by Waco-based Texas Farm Bureau. Nationwide, the average cost of the feast is $42.91. Although Farm Bureau has been conducting the nationwide survey since 1986, this is the first year for the Texas version. More ... Buttercup is a Border Collie/Boxer mix who is house-trained, good with kids and possessing a gentle nature. She has been spayed. She will make some family a good forever pet. To adopt her, call LARAS’ House at (903) 644-5275. More ... Thankful for an improving economy and stable gas prices, a projected 3.3 million Texans will hit the highways this Thanksgiving holiday weekend to visit family and friends, according to statistic released this week by AAA Texas. More ... The Groesbeck Lions Club will be hosting Sandy Griffin, Texas Lions leader dog chairman, and Ivy Green, leader dogin training, at the Wednesday, Dec. 2, meeting. The Lions meet at Mi Rancho Restaurant, 301 W. Yeagua, at noon. More ... Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on Monday morning for the new Limestone County Law Enforcement Center and Sheriff’s Office Complex. Sheriff Dennis Wilson and Limestone County Judge Daniel Burkeen made appropriate comments during the brief ceremony. The new facility is expected to be completed in 12 to 18 months. More ... The 2009 Limestone County Farm Bureau annual business meeting was well attended. It was held at the Whitehurst Elementary School. A barbecue dinner catered by Kirby’s of Mexia was served. More ... This holiday season, when economic conditions are tough and people really want their gifts to matter, Heart of Texas Area Chapter is kicking off a new holiday campaign that offers a way to give a gift that has real impact. More ... MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued in the County Clerk’s Office since the last report: Dyron T. Baxter and Ebonee M. Lloyd Samuel L. Daniel and Mildred E. Bluitt DISTRICT CLERK More ... The Limestone County Conservatives met on Monday night, November 16, at the Kosse Community Center. John McCarver presided during the meeting, and following the pledge to the American flag, Rev. Billy Anderson gave the invocation. Prior to the actual meeting David Saucedo, aka “Polatik”, addressed the youth present. 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 ... The Groesbeck City Council met in a special meeting on Thursday night, November 19, at the Groesbeck City Hall. Mayor Jackie Levingston presided at the meeting. The Council approved the proposal for site preparation on City Park II Project as presented by Sherrod Services. More ... Last week in Washington, D.C., U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood gave the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a National Roadway Safety Award for its Safety Bond Program. I was honored to be among the Texas delegation that accepted the award. More ... WACO - Riders of any type of motorcycle are invited to take part in the annual Christian Motorcyclists Association toy run benefitting Mission Waco. The run will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Flying J, Interstate 35 and New Road in Waco. More ... As Thanksgiving rolls around, many folks turn their attention to turkeys and football. But for at least 200 people attending this weekend’s Old Fort Parker Trail Ride, holiday thoughts will focus on horses and buggys. The annual event kicks off Thursday with a pot luck dinner, but the real action begins at 9 a.m. More ... TYLER – Brookshire Grocery Co. has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2010. The program is a project of Texas Monthly, Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (TSCSHRM) and Best Companies Group. BGC has made the list each year since the program was created in 2006. More ... Groesbeck Rebuilds America is sponsoring a raffle of two $250 gift cards that will be given away on December 16, 2009. The gift cards from Wal Mart and Academy will be drawn in time for Christmas shopping. More ... The invasion begins Dec. 10. Thousands of Central Texas school kids will experience early Texas history first-hand Dec. 10- 11, the first two days of Christmas at the Fort. More ... |
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