Local News
Citizens State Bank awarded four Groesbeck Seniors with scholarships in the amount of $500 each.
AUSTIN — Gov.
By State Capital Higlights By Ed Sterling
Post 288 American Legion members held their annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Limestone County courthouse as usual, though they had to move the event inside because of light rain.
Area News
The hope is that by the time the Groesbeck Grand Prix Festival of Motoring takes place Sept.
During the months of June and July, the Limestone County Historical Museum will be open on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What was thought to be a scholarship donation presentation to Groesbeck graduate, Bryston Ferguson turned into a moment of a lifetime when he was reunited with his siblings and grandmother after th
Sports
Groesbeck tennis player Hannah DeFriend met McMurry University tennis coach Bryan Rainwater at a showcase event in Waco two years ago during the summer before her junior year in high school.
Luke Henley never doubted he would play tennis again.
By Skip Leon
Colby McWhorter has had a successful tennis career at Groesbeck High School with seven state appearances, four with the Goats team and three in individual competition.
By Skip Leon
Opinion
Who knew that Groesbeck was once under quarantine!? During an outbreak of Meningitis, Groesbeck Texas cut themselves off from the rest of the world for a time.
Again, a big congratulations to the GHS Class of 2020. Also, congratulations to the Groesbeck Journal for the wonderful coverage of this year’s senior class in the Journal’s graduation section.
The Apostle Paul mentions intercessory prayer for others in most every one of his writings. In Philippians 1:9-11 he details one of his prayers. His three-part prayer is as follows.
Lifestyle
Janene K. Freel officially retired from the City of Groesbeck after 10 plus years as the Municipal Court Clerk for Judge Nance. Freel’s last day was Fri. May 29.
The Groesbeck Ex-Students Association has received several memorial donations in memory of various Groesbeck High School graduates.
Jennifer Mackey is one of the newly appointed members of the Limestone Medical Center Board of Directors. She was appointed and sworn into position 3 on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Obituaries
Timothy Benjamin “Benny” Shaunfield passed away at Scott and White Hospital in Temple on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, at age 67.
Annice Pearl (Murray) Gibson, of Groesbeck, transitioned on May 29, 2020, and is now an angel in the presence of God.
Michele Rene Richardson passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the ICU at Cedar Park Hospital. Michele fought a very brave, long five-year battle with Stage 5 Kidney Disease.
Photo Galleries
Candid Shots for Easter 2019 Festivites at Living Proof Church, Groesbeck LTC and Windsor Health care.
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