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Helen Joyce Jackson

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:00am

Helen Joyce Jackson, of Thornton, entered her heavenly home on March 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Central Baptist Church in Thornton with Reverend Tracy Sims officiating. Interment followed in the Thornton Cemetery. Brent Mattson, Roy DeFriend, Charlie Kluck, Dennis Campbell, David Hughes, Marshall McCullen, Brian Mattson, and James Robison served as pallbearers.

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Commissioners consider action on Old Fort Parker

With almost 30 years of experience in the field of aircrafts and airports, Chris Savage makes a presentation Tuesday, March 28, to the Limestone County commissioners in hopes of taking over the vacant management position at the county airport. However, he and Judge Richard Duncan will need to iron out lease agreement details before moving forward.

The Limestone County Commissioners Court discuss Old Fort Parker, the county airport, honoring the late Trooper Chad Walker and more at their meeting Tuesday, March 28.

During the Tuesday, March 28 meeting, Limestone County Commissioners welcome the new Ag and Natural Resource agent, Sara Peters, who will begin work July 1 through the Agrilife Extension Office.

Commissioners consider action on Old Fort Parker

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:24am

Limestone County commissioners and County Judge Richard Duncan spent the majority of their meeting Tuesday, March 28, discussing the management of two locations that are important to the county; Ol

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Lenamond sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a child

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:17am

Judge Patrick Simmons, of the 77th District Court, last week sentenced Adam Odell Lenamond, 74, of Groesbeck, to 60 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institution Division for Contin

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Grand Champion Steer brings 25K

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:15am

Blane Sadler of Groesbeck FFA parades his Grand Champion Steer in front of buyers during the 2023 Limestone County Fair’s commission-free auction on Saturday, March 25.

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Historical Commission assists in marker for Saint Paul College

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:00am

The Limestone County Historical Commission held its regular meeting at 6 p. m. March 7, in the Limestone County Courtroom. Members present were Donald (Bubba) McDonald, Linda Jordan, Rachel Newman, Sarah McReynolds, Liz McDaniel, Peggy Billingsley and William Reagan. Visitors present were Liam Newman and Daniel Keeling.

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Helen Joyce Jackson

Commissioners consider action on Old Fort Parker

Lenamond sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a child

Grand Champion Steer brings 25K

Historical Commission assists in marker for Saint Paul College

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