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The Food for Families Drive in Groesbeck and Southern Limestone County collected 31,565 pounds of food and related items last Fri., Nov., 20.

A big parade is so inspiring

Did you see the Weinermobile in Limestone County on Wednesday? That’s all thanks to Texas Home Health & Hospice and Sindra McLean (picture walking alongside). The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile traveled to Groesbeck and Mexia nursing homes and also...

Information wanted on theft of ceremonial rifles

During the first days of the pandemic, an unauthorized person gained possession of five M-1 Garand ceremonial rifles belonging to American Legion Post 288.

County social worker charged with 134 felony counts involving election fraud

Limestone County Elections Administrator Jennifer Southard noticed some irregularities in a stack of applications for mail-in ballots that crossed her desk, and she alerted the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.

Chris Davis: a veteran’s story

Chris Davis comes from an Army family – his father, brother and sister were all in the Army – so it seemed natural to him to join up, too. That was September 1988.

Limestone County social worker charged with 134 felony counts involving election fraud

Austin – Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday announced that his Election Fraud Unit assisted the Limestone County Sheriff and District Attorney in charging Kelly Reagan Brunner, a social worker in the Mexia State Supported Living Center (SSLC),

Local News

Taste of Groesbeck planned for Dec. 19th

The annual Taste of Groesbeck is planned for Saturday, December 19. The event is sponsored by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce.

Sex offender arrested in for failure to register

The Groesbeck Police Department received information regarding a sex offender who moved into the city and failed to register with the department on Fri., Oct.

Mary Rand Speaks on “Santa’s Toy Bank” to Groesbeck Lions Club

Mary Rand was the speaker at the Groesbeck Lions Club meeting on Wednesday, November 18. She was introduced by Brett Beene.

Area News

Tools still missing after local theft, additional information wanted

The Groesbeck Police Department responded to a reported theft in the 400 block of West Brazos Street on Tues., Nov. 3, at approximately 2:07 p.m.

Giving a little more this holiday season

The holiday season is a time of giving.

Thornton Senior News

Fourteen Senior Citizens were served on Thursday, being Wayne Sharp, Elizabeth Neason, Elle, and Hank Staniszewski, Earl Mask, Fonetta Simmons, Gayla Lind, Glenda Gambini, Neennah German, Ann Brown

Sports

First group of Navasota Valley Young Marines recruits graduate

The Navasota Valley Young Marines first group of recruits graduated boot camp Sat., Nov. 14, at the Living Proof Church in Groesbeck, Texas.

Weekly Reports

The Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company held its weekly livestock auction sale on Nov. 19. The sale is held each Thursday beginning at 12 noon. There were 111 sellers and 39 buyers.

By Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company

Lady Goats will seek first win after Thanksgiving break

The Groesbeck girls’ basketball team will look to create some momentum after the Thanksgiving break.

Opinion

Shepherds Sayings

As Jesus faced increased hostility and the growing plot to sell-him-out, He said to His disciples, “A time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home.

Tom’s Topics

Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday. May everyone have a great holiday, but please drive carefully, and wear your face mask when needed!

Thornton Senior News

I wasn’t there for lunch Thursday but was reported that Wayne Sharp, Elizabeth Neason, Elle and Hank Staniszewski, Fonetta Simmons, Earl Mask, Gayla Lind, Glenda Gambini, Neennah German, Ray, and R

Lifestyle

Veterans Partners of Texas holds grand opening of new building

Local veterans had two reasons to cheer Saturday: The grand opening of the new building of Veterans Partners of Texas and the Vietnam 50th Anniversary, both at the Bobby Lonnen Peer Support Center,

Motorists Urged To Take Simple Safety Precaution

AUSTIN – Nov.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 21 - The Freestone County Art League will meet at the Church of Christ in Teague, 101 N. 8th Ave. from 9:30 to 12:30. The program will be by Pattie Croeens. A local artist.

Obituaries

Robert Wayne Nicholson

Robert Wayne Nicholson, of Groesbeck, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Providence Hospital in Waco, at age 74.

Freddie Delone Dawley

Freddie Delone Dawley, of Groesbeck, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at age 73. After a brief illness, since August, he passed away at Limestone Medical Center.