Living Proof Church’s annual Thanksgiving outreach marked a milestone this year as volunteers completed their thirteenth year of providing holiday meals to families in need. The 2025 effort was one of the largest yet, delivering dinners to 152 families — serving more than 750 people across Groesbeck and surrounding communities.
Two people were killed and several others injured in a major crash Wednesday evening on North Highway 14, according to the Mexia Police Department.
The annual Food For Families Drive received 34,544 pounds of non-perishable donations at Church on the Rock on Friday, Nov. 21, and donations are still rolling in. This total was slightly shy of the 37,000-pound goal, but with contributions still coming in at the time of tallying, the goal may yet be met.
Students at Enge Washington Elementary were buzzing with excitement on Career Day as they explored a diverse range of professions presented by community partners, local leaders, and industry experts. Organized by Jackie Davis, the event offered students hands-on demonstrations, meaningful conversations, and an up-close look at the many careers that help shape and support their community.
Groesbeck lost one of its most steadfast champions this week with the passing of Tom Hawkins, 85, on November 15, 2025. To many, Tom was more than a longtime journalist or former owner of The Groesbeck Journal; he was a living thread woven through the story of this community, its people, and its history.