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In an emergency meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 23, Limestone County Judge Richard Duncan and county commissioners worked to solve the ongoing crisis that residents of Mexia and surrounding areas currently face-a lack of sufficient water despite the...

Historic Kosse home burns to ground

Kosse residents are rallying to help three men who lost their home to a fire early in the morning on Friday, February 19, and donations are being made on their behalf at the local CEFCO.

Record breaking temps and snowfall plague area in winter-weather event of generation

Limestone County has already suffered through what many are calling the winter-weather event of a generation, and more snow and ice was expected Tuesday night through Thursday morning.

Groesbeck Fire Department ramps up rescue capacity

Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department accepted a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program to help purchase lifesaving rescue equipment.

Prepare: Electrical Outages expected to remain

We received the following notice from our Oncor Area Manager at approximately 9:53 a.m.:

Groesbeck ISD cancels classes, activities for week, Feb. 15-19

All classes and extra-curricular activities scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2021 through Friday, February 19, 2021 for

Local News

Prepare: Electrical Outages expected to remain

We received the following notice from our Oncor Area Manager at approximately 9:53 a.m.:

Groesbeck ISD cancels classes, activities for week, Feb. 15-19

All classes and extra-curricular activities scheduled for Monday, Februa

Young Marines promote four at drill day

Limestone County Young Marines had four promotions at their recent drill day. Congratulations to LCPL Leighton Mackey, LCPL Madalyn Shaw, LCPL Tawny Treece, and CPL Leighanna Mackey!

Area News

Texans Urged To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages across Tex

Texas Winter Storm Survivors in 31 Additional Counties Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

Texas homeowners and renters in 31 additional counties who suffered damage from the winter storm that recently struck Texas may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.

Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Efforts To Provide Water, Resources Across Texas

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state’s efforts to provide water and other resources to Texans across the state.

Sports

Lady Goats fall to Little River Academy; O’Kelley teaches girls life lessons

Coach Lisa O’Kelley and her Lady Goats fell to the Little River Academy Bumblebees 62-47 in the Bi-District Championship on Friday night at Hearne High School.

Two Goats on TSWA all-state football ballot

Two Groesbeck football players are on the ballot for the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A football all-state team.

Goats wrap-up season

Groesbeck had a busy week this past week as they played three games. The Goats fell to Fairfield and Teague and defeated Elkhart.

Opinion

Tom’s Topics

This past week has been a truly unusual one for Groesbeck, Limestone County, and the entire

Central Texas area.

Millions of Texans dealing with water supply issues

Warmer temperatures over the weekend and continuing this week melted most of the snow from the state’s roadways and roofs.

By State Capital Highlights

GROESBECK PD BLOTTER

February 15, 2021

7:26 a.m. Sgt. Bell to 600 block Parkside Drive for a reported stranded motorist.

Lifestyle

Community Calendar

Mondays, 6-8 p.m. – First Baptist Church of Tehuacana still hosts a knitting/crocheting group in the fellowship hall, making prayer shawls or lap robes for people.

Groesbeck Heritage Festival coming in May

Groesbeck is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. That event will be celebrated with the first annual Groesbeck Heritage Festival to be held on May 28,29,30.