In the summer of 1940, Limestone County and surrounding communities were rocked by the revelation of what officials then described as the “biggest theft ring in this section of the state.” The story began to unfold in early August with a series of arrests that would lead to multiple indictments, trials, and convictions across several counties.
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If you missed my previous column and are wondering who the heck you’re reading, I’m the hired hand the folks at Moser Community Media (soon to be Texas Local Media, but more on that later) brought in to help run this operation. I’m a career newspaper guy and have worked from one coast to the other – including a stint in dry and dusty West Texas.
The Groesbeck Police Department will host its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Groesbeck City Park. This free, family-friendly event is part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Limestone County is in for a high- octane night of entertainment as the East Texas Wrestling Alliance ( ETWA) brings its biggest event of the summer to the Limestone County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 2. The “ August 2nd Super Show” promises to deliver an evening packed with hard- hitting matches, fan interaction, and a tribute to a Texas wrestling legend.