Local News
The inaugural Limestone County School Fair, held on Dec. 11 and 12, 1925, brought together thousands of attendees in a vibrant showcase of educational and community pride.
By Racheal Clark
For their final meeting of 2024, the Limestone County commissioners prepared for upcoming events, welcomed a new employee and talked about finances on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
By Alexandra Montoya, Contributor to the Journal
Convicted murderer Dava Beth Truett was recently denied parole following a letter-writing campaign led by outgoing District Attorney Roy DeFriend.
Area News
For their final meeting of 2024, the Limestone County commissioners prepared for upcoming events, welcomed a new employee and talked about finances on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
By Alexandra Montoya, Contributor to the Journal
Convicted murderer Dava Beth Truett was recently denied parole following a letter-writing campaign led by outgoing District Attorney Roy DeFriend.
Cold and rainy weather on Saturday couldn’t dampen the holiday spirit as local families flocked to the West Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Station for a festive morning of fun.
By Racheal Clark
Sports/Youth
Big week and weekend of basketball action last week. Starting off from last Tuesday, the Goats held on to defeat the Cameron Yoemen at home, 64-60.
By Stephen R. Farris
The Groesbeck Lady Goats dropped the district opener of their basketball schedule in Mexia to the Ladycats Tuesday night, 48-30.
By Robert Brewer
Zayne Mills of Groesbeck High closed out the fall tennis season as the District 18-4A Boy Newcomer of the Year.
Opinion
The home of Wayland and Helen Oakes, located in the McLelland Addition on Leslie Street, has been recognized as the Cynthia Ann Garden Club’s December Yard of the Month.
By Local Contribution by Ginger Fritz
“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth.
By Local Contribution by Joe Banghart, Associate Pastor Oletha Baptist Church
The Cynthia Ann Garden Club held its November meeting with an excursion to Richardson Bee Farm on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
By Local Contribution by Ginger Fritz
Lifestyle
Annual wellness visits have long been considered a vital component of preventive health care.
By Contributed Article
The Groesbeck Study Club held its reassembly meeting for the 2024-2025 club year on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at the Groesbeck Woman’s Club at 6 p.m.
By Local Contribution by Ginger Fritz
Debbie and Craig Hughes of Glenn Alan Drive in the McLelland Addition have been named the September 2024 Yard of the Month recipients.
By Local Contribution
Obituaries
Bobbie Jean King, of Groesbeck, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at age 82.
Patsy Ann “Pat” Green, of Old Union, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at age 84.
Robert “Wayne” Martin, of Oletha, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco at the age of 68.
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Groesbeck, TX 76642
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