Area News

With warmer weather now upon us, Cross Creek Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center (CCM) is excited to get back in the saddle, offering equine therapy services to veterans, children, first responders and other individuals with disabilities after a successful Pilot program last spring.

The Groesbeck Masonic Lodge held a cornerstone leveling ceremony for the Groesbeck Independent School District Culinary Arts program on April 12. Several dozen masons gathered for the ancient ceremony, which was performed to an audience of Groesbeck ISD students and community members.

Multiple power lines were down in Groesbeck on Tuesday night due to powerful thunderstorms and strong winds sweeping through the area. One downtown historic building (Rand Oil) was damaged with a front window being blown out. Tuesday’s storm caused multiple downed trees and power lines as well as some property damage. On Angeline street, a large uprooted tree was found, while many residents experienced power outages in the 200-400 blocks North Grayson, 100-200 blocks West Navasota, 200 East Angeline, and others. City crews were working hard to clear streets while police and fire worked hard to secure multiple scenes late into the night.