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Loss of spouse grief support being offered
Calvary Baptist Church of Mexia is offering a special grief support meeting designed for individuals who have lost a spouse. Grieving the loss of a husband or wife is overwhelming for many people, and finding a sense of normalcy without that loved one is painful.
Quanah Parker Day planned for Sept. 11
The State of Texas will honor Quanah Parker on Sat., Sept. 11 at Old Fort Parker, where his odyssey began. The Old Fort will be a focal point with other sites around the state that celebrate the last Chief of the Comanche and his contributions to Texas, the nation, his family and all Comanche.
Abbott sued over mask-mandate ban
A growing number of school districts, counties and cities have defied Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike due to the delta variant and a low rate of vaccination among Texans.