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GHS Band Advances to Area Competition
Bands from across the region brought music, motion, and school pride to the field during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Marching Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Troy High School. Each ensemble performed its 2025 field show before a panel of judges, capping months of rehearsals and halftime performances. Ratings were awarded based on musical and visual execution, with top groups advancing to area competition. The Groesbeck Band was among the participants, performing “Thunderous” under the direction of Colin Anderson. The band earned a Division 1 rating for its performance and will advance to the area competition on Monday, Nov. 1.
Groesbeck Man Gets 20 Years for Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Mexia Man
A Groesbeck man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for a 2024 drunken- driving crash that killed his friend and coworker and critically injured another friend.
Don’t Forget to Fall Back This Weekend!
Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night, November 2, as the time officially changes at 2 a.m. Sunday morning.
A New Chapter for Groesbeck’s Historic Henderson Flower Shop
After 74 years of serving the Groesbeck community, Henderson Flower Shop is entering a new era. On October 22, 2025, Lew Henderson, the third-generation owner of the beloved flower shop, officially passed the baton to Amanda Brotherton, the owner of B7 Designs. For many, this transition marks not only the end of an era but the exciting start of a new chapter for the shop and its continued legacy of service, compassion, and community spirit.