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The Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board awarded NRG Texas, Limestone Generation Plant with the Outstanding Community Initiative Award at its Annual Award of Excellence Banquet on January 22nd. More ... Early voting by personal appearance for the March 2nd primary election starts February 16 and ends February 26. More ... Tom Fisher, superintendent of Fort Parker State Park, was the speaker for the Groesbeck Lions Club on Wednesday, January 27. George Humble, program chairman for January, introduced the speaker. More ... The places, days and times for early voting by personal appearance for the March 2nd primary election in Limestone County have been announced. The early voting by personal appearance dates are February 16 through February 26. More ... Evie is a three month old Corgie mix who was found abandoned along with the other members of her litter by the game warden. She has had her first round of shots and is ready to adopt. Call LARAS’ House at (903) 644-5275 to bring her home. Go to the website http:// limestoneshelter. googlepages.com to see other dogs and cats available to adopt from LARAS’ House. More ... Believe it or not -- it is time to start planning for Groesbeck’s 4th of July celebration! The 4th of July Committee will have its first meeting of the year on Friday, February 12, at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Farmers State Bank in Groesbeck. More ... Fred Dawley retired on Thursday, January 28, after serving 28 years as the rural mail carrier for Groesbeck Rural Route 3. Dawley stated he began his career as a rural mail carrier as a substitute carrier for Mrs. Lorene Beaver. This service was also for Route 3. More ... If you own a business, you are required by law to report the value of the personal property to the Limestone County Appraisal District. Personal property used for business purposes must be rendered unless the total value of all the personal property is $500 or less. More ... Sponsored by Parent Group of 5th Grade GT Class. Proceeds to help with expenses while in New York City Youth CaN. Drawing to be held on February 10, 2010. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Go by First National Bank or contact Holly Black at 729-4103 for tickets (Courtesy photo) More ... The annual Duck's Unlimited banquet will be held this Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Cowboy Club, Highway 14 S, Mexia. The evening will include many great raffles, a silent and a live auction. For more information or tickets, call Ivan Jackson at 254- 562-3112. 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. More ... The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, February 11, at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck. A meal will be served. More ... The Thornton Masonic Lodge and the Thornton Eastern Star Chapter will have a scholarship fundraiser and Meet The Candidates night on Saturday, February 20, at the old Thornton School. The fundraiser will include a spaghetti dinner followed by a cake and pie auction and Meet The Candidates. More ... The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce announces that the Spring Arts & Crafts Show will be held Saturday, March 27, at the Groesbeck Civic Center. The Spring Citywide Garage Sale will be held on the same date. Be sure and save this date! More ... People have been asking me if it’s too late to get the H1N1 flu vaccine to do any good. As a doctor, a father and the commissioner of health, this question concerns me. More ... The Waco Performing Arts Company is inviting local students to audition for Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway playing on March 18th & 19th at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre to sing alongside Broadway veterans! More ... Branson Zipline and Canopy tour, now under construction in Branson, Missouri plans to be open this spring. Using a system that originated in the jungles of Costa Rica, the Branson Zipline and Canopy tour will allow guests to soar in the Ozark Mountains. More ... The Republican Primary election is shaping up to be very interesting with several contested races from the top of the ballot all the way down to a local election for county commissioner. The Limestone County Republican Women will host their final meeting before the March primary on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Limestone County Court Room in the courthouse in Groesbeck. More ... Texas A&M University has a host of activities planned during Black History Month, which formally begins Monday (Feb. 1) but actually kicks off on campus Sunday (Jan. 31) with a 7 p.m. “Celebrating Black Arts” performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theater. More ... AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has appointed five members to the State Independent Living Council. The council leads, promotes and advances independent living philosophy and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Peggy Cosner of Belton is a licensed social worker and executive director of the Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center. More ... The committee for the 11th Annual Limestone County Relay for Life have the relay in full swing now. Remember - we are having our Relay for Life this Spring; so you still have time to get your team started raising money for Cancer Research now. But HURRY! The event will be held at the Mexia High School Football Field and will start on Friday, April 23 at 6 p.m. with the Survivor Dinner. More ... |
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