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Junior Officer Lincoln to the Rescue!
The Groesbeck Police Department recently came to the aid of an elderly resident who had accidentally locked themselves out of their house. Finding all doors and windows securely locked, officers noticed a small doggy door near one of the exterior doors and decided to seek the assistance of Junior Officer Lincoln.Lincoln, recognized for his readiness to help in unusual situations, promptly arrived at the scene. He crawled through the doggy door and unlocked the door from inside, allowing the resident to regain access to their home."Junior Officer Lincoln has been with us for a few years now, and we appreciate his willingness to help out when he's needed," Groesbeck Police Chief Chris Henson said in a statement. "Thanks again, Junior Officer Lincoln!"
Kosse Council Approves Tractor Purchase
Kosse City Council focused their efforts on choosing a new tractor for the Public Works Department at their meeting on Tuesday, July 9.City Secretary Christina Lockhart and council discussed a few different tractor options, comparing brands and prices available in the $30,000-40,000 dollar range to replace the city’s current tractor, which is 17 years old and has more than 1600 hours on it.Mayor Brooks Valls inquired about what they could get for the current tractor and Councilman Todd Freeman stated that he had a potential buyer but would need to nail down a price.Public Works Director Charles Dickersonstated “that tractor...
Community Fundraiser for Danny and Loretta Dupree at Church on the Rock
, Church on the Rock will be hosting a community fundraiser for Danny and Loretta Dupree, featuring a performance by The Karl Shiflett Band. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, and love offerings and donations are also welcomed.The fundraiser aims to support Danny's ongoing transplant journey. Earlier this year, Danny was hospitalized due to congestive heart failure, and his condition has been critical. His defibrillator fired off nine times, further weakening his heart. After intense testing, he has been deemed strong enough to proceed...
Let’s Travel Group Visits Montana and Canada
Members of Let’s Travel began the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park tour in Calgary, AB, Canada. The tour began on June 30 and ended July 6 and afforded the travelers many adventures.Each day began with breakfast at our host hotel and was followed by one adventure after another. The first group visit was to such a special center at “Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.” The wonderful guide who explained the history of this area is a member of the Blackfoot tribe. He was such a wealth of information explaining the importance of the area and the responsibility of the men and...
Crime Stoppers Spy a Solution: Trail Cameras Donated for Game Wardens
Limestone County Crime Stoppers donated four trail cameras to local Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens on Friday, July 12. The donation was overseen by Limestone County Crime Stoppers President Dean Satterfield and Capt. Jason Ash, Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement coordinator and CID Captain.Trail cameras can range in price from $30 to $600, but according to OutdoorLife.com, the best “bang for your buck” is typically found in the $100 to $200 range. These Spartan Eclipse trail cameras, which fall in the middle of that range, boast five-star reviews on many trail cam enthusiast websites.Satterfield stated that...
South Limestone Hospital: From Concept to Reality
, , The South Limestone Hospital held its first open house on Sunday, July 15, 1973. This event marked the end of five years of effort, though the project was first mentioned in the Journal on April 17, 1969.With the establishment of the Medicare program in the 1960s, the requirements for hospitals to qualify for the program became stricter. Dr. Cox’s Hospital had served the area for forty years, but in 1968, Dr. Stanley Cox realized he could not meet the new standards despite significant investments in improvements. Consequently, the City Council of Groesbeck created the Groesbeck Hospital Authority by...
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Announces New Bistone Family Resource Center for Limestone and Freestone Counties
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services’ Growing Together program is thrilled to announce the opening of the Bistone Family Resource Center.In 2024, the Healthy Outcomes through Prevention & Early Support (HOPES) initiative willcollaborate with Growing Together to provide essential prevention programs in Limestone andFreestone counties, areas with a higher risk of maltreatment.Services Offered at the Bistone Family Resource CenterThe Bistone Family Resource Center provides comprehensive services to support families:- Case management and benefits enrollment/navigation- Diaper and formula pantry- Basic needs assistance- Computer lab and printers- Sensory playroom- Parenting education classes- Weekly developmental groups- Counseling services- Parent Café support groupsGrowing Together staff...
Groesbeck Council Approves Ground Storage Tank Repairs; Performance Agreement with EDC
The Groesbeck City Council made quick work of their meeting on Tuesday, July 16; taking action on the needed ground storage tank repairs and discussing the upcoming National Night Out event, among other things.Economic Development Corporation Director TK Presley explained Resolution 24-R-05 (authorizing execution of a Performance Agreement with EDC) as completing a circle; a near-final step in the development process of a viable business project.“A visionary on our city side saw fit and had an opportunity to get a piece of property that could be used for business development. The impasse is that the city cannot and does not...
Mexia Artistic Collaborative Seeks to Revitalize Local Arts Scene
, Local murder mystery dinner theatre, art exhibitions, musicals, open mic nights and more could now be possible through the Mexia Artistic Collaborative (MAC). Attendance was low at the first official MAC meeting, held at Mexia First Assembly on Thursday, July 11. However, that didn’t stop MAC Executive Director Jermaine Burks, who led the meeting, from putting on a show. He briefly shared his extensive background in theater, recounting a pivotal moment in high school when his theater director inspired him by acknowledging the courage required to perform on stage. This experience fueled his passion for supporting performers and artists.The Mexia...
Parnell, Nunn headline Cindy Walker fest
The second annual Cindy Walker Days Festival kicks off Saturday, July 20, at The Cowboy Western Club, opening at 11 a.m. for the 12-hour event.Cindy Walker Foundation President Lindsay Liepman said the organization is meeting its ticket sales goal, and that shows how much excitement there is about the upcoming festival. Hundreds of people are expected to pack The Cowboy, she said.“We have people from across Texas that have purchased tickets, and for the second year the traveler coming the farthest is Michael O’Brian from England,” she said. “He booked his flight and is headed back to Mexia because he...
G-Way Youth Athletics Football Registration Now Open
Are you interested in youth football in the Groesbeck area? G-Way Youth Athletics is currently holding football registration for various age groups, with the last day for registration being August 18.Youth Football Sign-ups for age groups are as follows as of September 1st:4-5 Flag, 6-7 Bantams (Tackle), 8-9 Jrs., 10-12 Srs., 8, 9, 10 Girls Flag.The cost for registration is $125 per child. Please note that the registration deadline for youth cheerleaders has already passed.If you are interested in registering or making a donation, you can visit the following website for more information: www.gwayathletics.com/registration.G-Way Youth Athletics aims to support the youth in their community by providing opportunities for participation in football and cheer. They are also open to receiving donations to help cover the costs of protective gear, and uniforms, and to provide financial assistance to children who cannot afford to participate. Donations can be made at Farmers State Bank, or you can contact one of G-Way Youth Athletics' board members to make a donation.For any inquiries, you can also reach out via email at Groesbeckpeewee@gmail.com or contact them by phone at 254-265-5762.
Groesbeck Little Dribblers Registration for 2024-25 Season Now Open
The much-anticipated Groesbeck Little Dribblers 2024-25 season is now open for registration. Take the chance to sign up for what promises to be an exciting basketball season. The registration deadline is November 1, and all registrations and payments will be accepted exclusively online.Registration Fee: $75 per athlete.Discount: Get $5 off for each additional athlete.Non-Volunteer Fee: A $15 fee per athlete, refundable upon completion of one hour of volunteer service per athlete.Volunteers Needed: Coaches and volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the program. All interested individuals are urged to register at this time. Your involvement is vital to...
Felon Forest Gibson: Limestone County’s Houdini Hopeful
, Forest Gibson of Oletha, first escaped prison near Huntsville in 1933 and was recaptured by Limestone County officers after a gun battle in the Old Union Community on Dec. 16, 1933. He was serving a sentence of four years for car thefts taking place in Limestone and McLennan Counties. After his recapture, he spent some time in the Limestone County jail serving out the remaining two years of his original four-year sentence while awaiting trial for the additional charge of car theft from the escape.On March 23, 1936, he was sentenced to an additional ten years after pleading guilty...
Commissioners Consider Expenses; Hear About AgriLife Projects
, Limestone County commissioners tabled a decision on the purchase of a dump trailer during their meeting Tuesday, July 9, where they also heard about AgriLife Extension projects and county showbarn expenses.Commissioners discussed quotes for a dump trailer for the Road & Bridge Department, inquiring about the $10,000 price difference between the two best quotes for what Administrator James Trantham called, “pretty equivalent trailers.”Commissioner Micah Anderson moved to table the decision until Trantham can personally examine each company’s trailer and determine which would better suit the county’s needs. The court approved tabling the matter. Regarding end-of-year expenses at the County Showbarn,...
Let’s Travel Members Enjoy Historical Tour
Discover Historical Greenbrier tour began in Washington, D.C. The Greenbrier was next on the list of the historical tour followed by time in Richmond and a day at Historical Williamsburg.The travelers chose to go to Washington one day early to enjoy the Museum of the Bible. The museum did not disappoint. The museum uses state of the art techniques to depict the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament through videos. There is even a first-century Nazareth to experience. An area is also available to watch scenes of Jesus’ ministry from The Chosen in a theater setting.The history of the Bible...
Bargain Hunting
, The beginning of another long-line of fall hunting seasons is still several months away, but there is no time like the present to start thinking about your options. Plenty of good ones are up for grabs this year through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s “Drawn Hunt” program. In my book, the program represents a great opportunity to participate in what may be the best low cost, high quality hunting option available to Texas hunters. Each year, the lottery-style program awards thousands of permits that allow hunters to go after all sorts of wild game on well managed public lands that...
Community Unites for Successful Miss July 4 Pageant Izabella Lima crowned Miss Firecracker 2024
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The first annual Miss Firecracker Pageant lit up the Groesbeck Convention Center on July 4th, dazzling attendees with a of patriotic and formal wear. Organized under the guidance of Michelle Latray and sponsored by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together local beauty queens, vendors, and supporters to celebrate Independence Day in style. Assisting in the proceedings were Miss Fall Frolic, Brianna Latray, and Miss Limestone County, Gabriella Trevino. Around 300 people attended the event and around 50 young ladies fom ages 0-13...
Beryl’s punch weakened as it drew close
Concerns that Tropical Storm Beryl might dump heavy amounts of rain and cause flooding along I-45 that might affect Limestone and Freestone Counties apparently failed to materialize.A flood watch was in effect through early Tuesday morning, July 9, for most of eastern North and Central Texas after Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Texas near Houston Sunday night, according to Limestone County Emergency Management. There were also warnings of potential tornadoes, but none apparently were detected in the local area.In Groesbeck, it was wet and windy on Monday, but there was no flooding. Sputtering rain started...
Stars, Stripes, and Stories: A look at July 4th celebrations throughout local history
, , This year’s July 4th celebration will mark the 248th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and the 247th year of celebrating that independence. In honor of this, this week’s local history spotlight will center around how locals have celebrated throughout this area's history.Our archives begin in 1896, just four years after the paper was established. However, the first fifteen years or so are of little use when it comes to local matters. During that time, local happenings—other than births, marriages, and deaths—were not really considered news because everyone already knew about them. The paper focused...
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