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Every Monday at 10 a.m. — Bingo at the Mexia Senior Center, 111 N Sherman St.
Thursday - Saturday, June 25-27
96th Annual Mexia Rodeo. Saddle bronc, bullriding, barrels, wild cow milking, mutton bustin’and more. Senior calf scramble Saturday night only.
The Cynthia Ann Garden Club had its end of the year social at the Groesbeck Woman’s Club on Thursday, May 21 at noon. President Paige Longoria welcomed everyone and thanked us all for coming.
By Ginger Fritz Contributed Article
Area News
The Limestone County 19th of June Organization held a four-day celebration June 17 to June 20 at the Booker T. Washington Park. This year marked the 161st Limestone County Juneteenth Parade.
By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
“I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgements” (Ps. 119:7). This is the seventh title given the Word of God in the prayer of Psalms 119.
Sports/Youth
The Thornton June 18 Youth Rodeo showcased the incredible talents of young athletes competing across multiple traditional events, including roping, barrel racing, and goat tying.
By Staff Reports
Despite the heat and a little rain last week, Groesbeck hosted its Softball Camp. They had a great final day filled with hard work, fun, popsicles, and awards.
The 2026 State Baseball Championship games were held at the Dell Dimond in Round Rock June
4-6. The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.
1A
By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
Opinion
Rural Counties Face Hurdles in Regulating Data Centers
By Gary Borders State Capital Highlights Gborders@texaspress.com
Clay Allison, the twogun time bomb who called himself a “shootist,” died on Jun. 30, 1887 not from a bullet but under the wheels of his own wagon.
By Bartee Haile This Week In Texas History
Texas has long been America’s energy powerhouse, and that leadership is more important today than ever before.
By Angelia Orr State Representative House District 13
Lifestyle
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• 1 cup shortening
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By Julia Morton
Stella is this week’s featured adoptable pet. Stella came into the Groesbeck Animal Shelter on June 4, 2026.
The Cynthia Ann Garden Club Yard of the Month for June 2026 is Melinda and Meg Keefer on Calhoun Street.
Obituaries
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” …II Timithy 4:7
June 15, 1939 ~ April 27, 2026 Robert Roy “Bob” Zeman, of Groesbeck, passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco on Monday, April 27, 2026, at age 86.
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Ami Wietzikoski was announced as the winner of a free Groesbeck Journal subscription in the Mother’s Day Look-Alike Contest.
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