Though Groesbeck City Council was missing its newest members Lee Cox and Sonia Selvera at the meeting on Tuesday, July 19th, a quorum was present and Mayor Matthew Dawley made sure business was handled quickly and efficiently.
Five Limestone County cities receive sales tax income. Three are showing an increase from monthly totals last year, and two are behind for the year.
Much can change in six weeks. Like a 36-year-old grocery store receiving a face-lift.
Cord-cutting is popular among families looking to save a couple of dollars but what happened on July 19 was a little extreme.
Over the weekend, Groesbeck Fire and Rescue (GFR) was one of several fire departments that worked to contain a massive, 350+ acre grass fire near NRG Mine off South Highway 39. According to Randy Denzer, who served as Incident Commander for GFR, citizens of this area can expect bigger, more frequent fires if weather conditions continue. Fortunately, there are some steps locals can take to help prevent and prepare for the spread of wildfires this season.