Area News

Gov. statement on Federal approval for Lost Wage Assistance Funds

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:00pm

AUSTIN - Aug. 21 - Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump’s Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order. This funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits. The Texas Workforce Commission applied for these funds earlier this week.

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Respected, longtime judge P.K. Reiter passes

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:00pm

Judge Putnam Kaye “P.K.” Reiter passed away at his Mexia home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at age 87.

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Mexia falls victim to Lady Goats

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:00pm

The Mexia Ladycats saw their season record evened at 2-2 after the Groesbeck Lady Goats beat them in three sets in the Groesbeck Gym Tuesday, August 18. Groesbeck remained unbeaten at 5-0 after taking down the visitors 13, 16, and 10.

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Virtual Public meeting to present Ports-to-Plains Corridor Interstate feasibility study

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 11:00pm

TxDOT will hold a virtual public meeting to present a proposal to the public about a proposal to create a continuousflow, four-lane divided highway that meets interstate highway standards to the extent possible, including improvements that extend Interstate 27 between the New Mexico and Oklahoma borders and Laredo.