Groesbeck Journal

Axtell residents say no! to Waco landfill

Around 200 people showed up for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s public meeting about placing Waco’s next landfill near Axtell; and everyone locally who spoke was adamantly opposed to

Arrest made in Allison St. shooting

Groesbeck Police Department (GPD) and Limestone County Sheriff's office LCSO) responded to an incident on Allison St.

Reserve officer arrested after Texas Ranger investigation prompts warrant.

A reserve police officer turned himself in to the authorities Thursday, Aug. 15, a day after after the Texas Rangers issued an arrest warrant for Aggravate Assault with a Deadly weapon.

Commissioners enact County Burn Ban

Limestone County commissioners put a countywide burn ban in effect until further notice Tuesday, Aug. 13, during the court’s regular meeting.

LARAS house board meeting prompts the use of a mediator after heated quarrel

Board members of Limestone County’s LARAS House animal shelter agreed to use the services of a professional mediator to try to work through the conflicts that have characterized their interactions since the majority of the board turned over in Feb

Sky-gazers see shooting stars, the moon, planets

More than two dozen people attended the star-gazing event Saturday night at the Confederate Reunion Grounds.

Local News

Tom’s Topics

Congressman Bill Flores gave a very informative talk at the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce meeting last week. A very large crowd was present.

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Blessings in October

Blessings in October enters its tenth year serving homeowners in Limestone County. Since its inaugural year in 2010, volunteers have completed repairs on 101 homes and the Senior Citizens Centeer.

Buzz’s Automotive Repair Shop holds ribbon cutting, joins Groesbeck chamber

The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce welcomed Buzz’s Automotive Repair Shop as a new chamber member with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on August 14, 2019.

Area News

KOSSE CALENDAR

Kosse Lions Club: The Kosse Lions Club meets on the second Tuesday each month at the Kosse Cafe.

10,000 giveaway planned

Thornton Chamber of Commerce is hosting 10,000 giveaway on September 14, 2019 at the Thornton Slab.

Thornton Calendar

SEPTEMBER 14

Sports

Lady Goats reach silver bracket consolation round

The Groesbeck Lady Goats volleyball team spent three days in Jewett last Thursday through Saturday sharpening their competitive skills for the upcoming regular season by playing some of the top tea

Goats compete well in first football scrimmage “

The Groesbeck football team started slowly in its first scrimmage of the season at Rockdale on Friday. But eventually they got into the swing of things.

First Goat football scrimmage Friday

This Friday, August 16, the Groesbeck Goats will be in Rockdale for its varsity and junior varsity teams to scrimmage the Tigers. The junior varsity goes first at 5:30 pm.

Opinion

Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism

AUSTIN — Texas now boasts its own Domestic Terrorism Task Force, established by order of the governor in the wake of the deadly Aug. 3 shooting in El Paso.

By Ed Sterling

Shepherd Sayings

I think, at times , we forget that the twelve apostles were human like us. An argument arose among the Twelve about which of them was the greatest.

Tom’s Topics

Limestone County folks, as well as the rest of the state of Texas and the United States of America, were deeply saddened by the tragic shooting events in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.

Lifestyle

Rand Bates provides five generations of haircuts

Mr. Rand Bates has now given 5 generations of Hamiltons haircuts.

Let’s Get Physicals!

A 2019-2020 preparticipation Physical Examination is required for the following: All Incoming 7th, 9th and 11th-grade athletes and /or marching band members.