Groesbeck Journal

Groesbeck Middle School hosted an inspirational assembly for its students on Tues. Nov. 12. The Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly visited the campus with inspirational and life lesson teachings. The group is

War put its marks on Gene Young

When Eugene Young was a boy, growing up in Fort Smith, Ark., food was scarce for him, his parents, Eugene Sr. and Lovina Young, and his 10 siblings, so Eugene

Limestone honors veterans with parade 100th birthday for WWII vet and American Legion

One hundred people gathered at the Limestone County courthouse Monday to mark Veterans Day, with special notation for the American Legion, which turns 100 this year, and a Groesbeck veteran whose 100th birthday is in December.

Annual Food for Families food drive next Friday

The Fishes and Loaves Food Bank in Groesbeck is asking Groesbeck community to open their cabinet and pocketbooks to make this year’s Food for Families event a success. On Friday, Nov.

Tommy Tucker turns 100, reminisces his military days

World War II veteran Tommy Tucker, whose 100th birthday is next month, spoke briefly to those attending the Veterans Day ceremony at Limestone County courthouse on Monday, Nov. 11. Driving is his wife, Helen.

Photos From The Past

Hick’s Grocery & Masonic Hall in Groesbeck This photo of Hick’s Grocery in Groesbeck was probably taken in 1953. The Masonic Hall was located on the upper floor.

Local News

Annual Food for Families food drive this Friday

The Fishes and Loaves Food Bank in Groesbeck is asking Groesbeck community to open their cabinet and pocketbooks to make this year’s Food for Families event a success. On Friday, Nov.

By Jennifer Paul

Groesbeck Native Mrs. Leola Garden Goode awarded NCNW Minnie H. Goodlow Page Christian Education Honoree Award

Leola Garden Goode is a virtuous woman of God, who is blessed and highly favored.

Groesbeck schedules “Heritage Festival”

The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to sponsor a celebration that will include all citizens and organizations in and around the entire community.

Area News

Kosse holds Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The annual Kosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30PM.

Thornton Senior News

Thornton Senior Citizens had a good meeting with eighteen present and had our blood pressure checked.

WLLVFD gives thanks to the Bunco Babes

The West Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the “Bunco Babes of West Lake Limestone” for their generous donation in memory of our friend G.W Martin.

Sports

Mexia outlasts Bullard in OT to win bi-district, 35-34

With the Mexia football team’s Region 2-4A, Division II bi-district playoff game hanging in the balance, senior team captain Dre’vaun Cooper wasn’t ready for his career to end.

Lovelady downs Wortham in bi-district playoff

The fog on the football field at Tiger Stadium in Centerville on Thursday night, Nov. 14, may have rolled in on little cat feet, as the poet Carl Sandburg wrote.

Goat Collegians Committed to Cross Country

One sport that requires total commitment and dedication and discipline is cross country.

By Putt Riddle Special To The Journal

Opinion

Tom’s Topics

Well, Thanksgiving Day is only one week away.

Shepard’s Sayings

“Enter God’s presence with thanksgiving.” (Psalm 95:2) Thanksgiving was so important to David that he appointed thanksgiving leaders. (1 Chron.

Kosse Calendar

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

Lifestyle

Community Calendar

NOVEMBER 14- Kosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 6:30 pm at Kosse Community Center Bring a side dish or dessert also bring canned good donations for the Kosse Food Bank

Senior citizens share recipe

Meat Loaf Ingredients:

2 ½ lb Hamburger Meat 1 sm can campbell veg beef soup ½ can rol tel ½ can diced Med can of tomato sauce 4 eggs ½ sleeve saltine crackers ½ diced onion

Holiday Market Show coming up Nov. 16

The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the annual Holiday Market Show will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the Groesbeck Convention Center.