Lifestyle

“Groesbeck Red” planters marks 150 Years of history

“Groesbeck Red” planters marks 150 Years of history

The new “Groesbeck Red” planters are the result of a generous donation to the Cynthia Ann Garden Club by James Fewell. More than a year ago, the Garden Club had expressed interest in placing some plants or small trees to beautify the downtown area. Hearing of this, James offered some of his small crepe myrtles, but time continued to pass and his crepe myrtles continued to grow. Realizing that these, although small, were not the appropriate plant, James sent a check to close friend and club member Martha Stone in place of the plants with the direction to use it as the Club wants.

Article Image Alt Text

Groesbeck Heritage Festival T-Shirts now for sale

Groesbeck Heritage Festival committee has released the official Groesbeck Heritage Festival T-shirts. T-Shirts are $15 each and can be purchased in red or gray. Sizes available range from small to 3X, youth sizes are also going to be available. Places you may purchase t-shirts are Nadine’s, Southern Grace, Groesbeck Journal, and ILSA. Please be aware that due to high demand sizes may be limited but more will be available in the coming weeks/days.

Article Image Alt Text

Groesbeck Heritage Parade Marshall

Growing up in a farm and ranch family, Andy Andersen was riding horses before he could walk and watching the weather change from the seat of a tractor. At age 14, he took a new seat at his hometown radio station as a broadcaster and has been on the air for 50 years. As Chief Meteorologist of KCEN, the area NBC affiliate, for close to 24 years, Andersen’s evening weather reports on TV have made him a recognizable and revered figure in Central Texas.

Pages

Sign up for our free newsletter

* indicates required

Groesbeck Journal

P.O. Box 440
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Phone: 254-729-5103
Fax: 254-729-0362