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Groesbeck Lions Club Car Show this Saturday

The Groesbeck Lions Club will present its 23rd Annual Groesbeck Lions Car Show on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Groesbeck City Park. The awards will be presented at 2:00 p.m.

Commissioners consider options with Soft Water System at Co. Jail

Limestone County Commissioners Bobby Forrest and Stephen Friday talked through possible options for the unused water softener system at the county’s Law Enforcement Center during the commissioners court meeting Tuesday, June 8.

Memorial for ‘Comanche 3’ planned for June 19

This June is the 40th anniversary of the drowning deaths of three young Black Mexia men at the 1981 Juneteenth celebration at Comanche Crossing, and a memorial is planned for Saturday, June 19, after the Dunbar-Douglass Parade.

Memorial Day celebrated with annual ceremony in Groesbeck

ABOVE: Hannah Smith, left, and Mary Mullinax, of the Navasota Valley Young Marines, place a wreath of remembrance at the veterans memorial on the Limestone County courthouse lawn during Saturday’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Groesbeck holds graduation last week Menzel and Tyus gain top honors

Salutatorian Address

Groesbeck Heritage Festival was a great event overall

The City of Groesbeck celebrated its 150th anniversary with a great celebration this past week. The Heritage Festival committee, the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, other groups and many local folks did a great job of making this past weekend a very...

Local News

Governor Abbott Signs ERCOT Reforms, Power Grid Weatherization Legislation into Law

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state’s power grid.

Courthouse Notes

The following cases were collected from the Limestone County Courthouse offices of the District and County Clerk for May 2021. Filed cases are collected around the first of each month.

GHS Classes of 1953 through 1959 to have reunion on HC Saturday

Seven classes from the 1950s, 1953 through 1989, will have a big reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16th in the Club Room of the Groesbeck Convention Center. Groesbeck Homecoming 2021 is October 15-16.

Area News

KOSSE/THORNTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ongoing

TUESDAY NIGHTS - 6:00- 7:30 p.m. - The Kosse Lions Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kosse Cafe.

Market Reports

GROESBECK AUCTION & LIVESTOCK COMPANY

Coolidge ISD honors two former board members for tireless service to the district

The Coolidge ISD Board of Trustees and superintendent recently honored two former board members for their tireless service and extensive years on the board. Dr.

Sports

Four Lady Goats to particpate in Victory Bowl contest soon

Four Groesbeck Lady Goats will participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Super Centex Victory Bowl next month.

Six Lady Goats and seven Goats receive All-District honors

Six Lady Goats and seven Goats received All-District honors this past week for softball and baseball.

“We The People” waives registration fee for teams made up of public servants at upcoming softball tournament, May 29

“We The People”, a relatively new organization that strives “to show support and appreciation for local veterans” is hosting a softball tournament at Groesbeck City Park on Saturday, May 29th.

Opinion

Shepherds Sayings

Jesus said, “I tell you .... do not worry saying what we eat... drink... or wear?... Your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” (Matt 6:32-32) Worry is an interesting word.

Tom’s Topics

This Saturday, June 12, will be another interesting Saturday for the Groesbeck area. For the 23rd annual Groesbeck Lions Club Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Shepherds Sayings

In Genesis, chapter 19, there is the story of a man named Lot who lived in a city called Sodom. We do not know exactly how long Lot lived in Sodom before an angel brought him a message from God.

Lifestyle

Sam Houston State University Spring 2021 Graduates

The following area students received degrees during the 2021 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University.

PET OF THE MONTH

PET OF THE MONTH Rowdy is 15 weeks old and is fully vetted. He is an active little buckaroo. He loves to spend his days playing until the sun goes down.