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Big rains boost levels on some water starved reservoirs
Big rains that fell across parts of the West Texas over Labor Day spoiled plenty of dove hunts. The moisture also spelled some serious relief for several reservoirs starving for water. That’s the word from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries biologist Lynn Wright of San Angelo. Wright said some areas reported as much as 7-10 inches of rainfall, much of it falling on watersheds that feed lakes O.H. Ivie, O.C. Fisher and JB Thomas. O.H. Ivie was about 27 percent full capacity when the rain started; JB Thomas about 16 percent. O.C. Fisher was essentially dry. As as of Sept. 4, the water...
Exploring New Water
, A tip of the hat to the National Professional Fishing League for taking a chance. The pro tournament circuit stirred some pots and rattled some cages over the Labor Day holiday with an announcement that it will prohibit contestants from using forward-facing sonar (FFS) during its top level bass fishing tournaments in 2025. Think of the NPFL like the little kid on a big block historically ruled by 800-pound gorillas including Bassmaster and Major League Fishing. Based in Missouri, the organization was founded in 2021 and has been putting down roots ever since. Competing on the tour isn’t cheap. The pros fork...
Groesbeck High School Sweethearts Named Mr. and Mrs. Homecoming 2024
, , , , The Groesbeck Ex-Students Association announced Rigo and Flor Lopez as Mr. and Mrs. Homecoming for 2024 on Friday, Sept. 6. The couple, who were high school sweethearts, have been deeply involved in the Groesbeck community since their days at Groesbeck High School.Rigo and Flor Lopez's love story began in 1992 during their freshman year at Groesbeck High School. Flor, a lifelong resident of Groesbeck, and Rigo's love for each other and their school continued to flourish throughout their high school years. They both graduated with the class of 1996, a year when the basketball team clinched...
Red Goat Cafe opens for second year
, , , , The Red Goat Cafe reopened Tuesday, just in time for Homecoming week. The cafe will be open Tuesday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 10:25 a.m., offering coffee, biscuits, and periodically, baked specials. This week’s special is Homecoming-themed sugar cookies donated by Kara McLelland and a Homecoming smoothie. This year, the punch cards have a bonus of three free punches and the cafe will accept cash and checks.
Thornton Council Approves Lower Tax Rate & Higher Water/Sewer/Trash Rates, Talks Work Truck
The Thornton City Council spent most of their meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, talking numbers; discussing and calculating appropriate rates for the city’s water, sewer, and trash service, and going through the proposed 2024-2025 budget line by line. They also continued last month’s discussion regarding the need for a reliable city work truck and possible ways to fund it. Council Member JR Noel was vocal about potential problems with the use of personal vehicles by employees while the city’s public works truck (“the blue truck”) remains out of service. “We cannot keep running the city with an employee’s vehicle. We cannot,” Noel...
Masonic Lodges Support Wreaths Across America
Freestone and Limestone County Masons have answered the call and stepped up to support “Veteran Remembrance Wreath” sponsorships, honoring fallen veterans in partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the Jonathan Hardin Chapter (JHC) of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.JHC member Mary Ellen Marcotte was sharing information about WAA from a booth at the recent Fairfield Fuzzy Peach Festival in Fairfield and was giving details to festival attendees about the registered cemeteries in Freestone and Limestone Counties. Her husband, Ed Marcotte, marshal of the Springfield Masonic Lodge, was supporting his wife at the event and saw an...
LCHC discuss impending 100th anniversary for courthouse and more at September meeting
The Limestone County Historical Commission held its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2024, at the Limestone County Courthouse. Members present were Linda Ferris, Bill Ferris, Linda Jordan, Peggy Billingsley, Rachel Newman, and William Reagan.Reagan called the meeting to order and verified that a quorum was present.The minutes of the August meeting were presented. Jordan made a motion to accept the minutes, and Mrs. Ferris seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.Mrs. Ferris updated the commission on the potential sale of the Westminster gym in Tehuacana. Trinity Institute has listed the property for $75,000 with a realtor. Members...
Groesbeck Alumni Show Generosity in Supporting Ex-Students Association
Groesbeck Ex-Students Association is grateful for the generosity of its alumni who have supported the annual class dues and made contributions in honor of their fellow classmates. The association extends its appreciation to the following individuals who have dutifully paid their class dues:Adrianna Turrubiarte Miles, Jean McCracken Scott – Class of '84, Jimmy Harryman - Class of '73, Asley Caldwell - Class of ' ‘99, Josh Caldwell - Class of '96, Bradley Harryman - Class of '03, Kelly Curry Mayo – Class of ‘99, Jeremy Mayo - Class of '00, Sandra Sims Lyon - Class of '66 – also honored...
Kosse Happenings
Kosse Bingo NewsKosse Charitable Bingo, hosted by the Kosse Heritage Society, originally scheduled forFriday, Sept. 13 has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 18. TheKosse Community Center will host Bingo on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Community Centerlocated at Adams and Hwy 14.Citywide Garage SaleThe Fall Kosse Citywide Garage Sale will take place on Oct. 5. If you arehosting a sale, call the city office at 254-375-2212 to list your name and address.Kosse Methodist Bazaar!The popular Kosse Methodist Church Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 8 a.m. at the Methodist pavilion located at 305 W. Monroe. With ribsand fixin’s for lunch, great desserts, a Country Store, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Rafflesand a Live Auction, there’s fun for the whole family!
Kosse Methodist Church to Host 44th Annual Bazaar
The Kosse Methodist Church will hold its 44th annual bazaar on October 4-5 at the Methodist Memorial Pavilion on Highway 14 South.The event kicks off Friday, October 4, with a white elephant sale open to the public. On Saturday, October 5, early shoppers can enjoy coffee and food before exploring the white elephant sale.The bazaar will also feature crafts, a country kitchen with home-canned goods, a bake sale, a silent auction, and a multi-prize raffle. A BBQ plate lunch will be available, and the event will conclude with a live auction starting at 1 p.m.Mark your calendars for October 4 and 5. Hope to see you there!
Groesbeck boys and girls both take 14th in Waco XC meet
The cross country teams for Groesbeck High and Mexia were at the Heart Of Texas Soccer Complex in Waco Thursday to compete in the Midway Hewitt Kiwanis Invitational. The meet pitted teams from 1A through 4A against one another.As a team, Groesbeck placed 14th in the varsity boys division with a team score of 427. Mexia placed 17th and ended the day with a score of 454. A total of 24 teams participated in the meet. Legend McLean was Groesbeck's fastest individual runner. He placed 48th overall with a time of 18:25.7. Teammate Braden Ramirez recorded Groesbeck's second fastest time of...
Groesbeck Journal August Player of the Month
The Groesbeck Journal has named Goats senior quarterback Trent Platt the August Player of the Month. Platt rushed for 186 yards on 25 carries and added five touchdowns and a two-point conversion in Groesbeck's 56-42 win over Rogers on Aug. 30. He also threw for 117 yards in the game to eclipse 300 all-purpose yards.
Groesbeck’s Own Blackshear Washington Alumni to Host 2024 Homecoming Reunion
, , Groesbeck’s Own Blackshear Washington Alumni is gearing up for an exciting reunion and homecoming event in 2024. Alumni, friends, and supporters are invited to join in the festivities, which promises to be a memorable occasion.The event will commence with the annual Groesbeck homecoming parade, set to kick off at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Groesbeck on Saturday, Sept. 14. Spectators can look forward to the alumni’s float, adding a vibrant and nostalgic touch to the parade.Following the parade, the Ex-Students Association will be hosting a luncheon and the presentation of the 50-year diplomas at the Groesbeck Convention Center, located...
Groesbeck Ex-Students Honor Kolby Morgan as Parade Marshall
, Groesbeck Ex-Students Association honored Kolby Morgan as the Parade Marshall for this year’s homecoming event on Friday, August 30. The announcement, made on their Facebook page and at the first pep rally of the season, celebrated Morgan’s extensive involvement in the Groesbeck community and her deep family roots in the area.Morgan’s connection to Groesbeck runs deep. Her grandfather, Gilbert Hughes, graduated from Groesbeck High School in 1937 and appeared in the school’s first yearbook, the TAOG. Her family’s ties to the school have continued through the decades, with relatives graduating nearly every decade since the 1930s, with the exception...
GriefShare Support Program Offers Healing in Groesbeck
The 13-week GriefShare support group program is returning to Groesbeck after a long hiatus. The First Methodist Church Groesbeck (FMG) has taken up the mantle after receiving the materials to start the class from First Baptist Groesbeck (FBG), which previously ran the program. FMG Pastor Ben Huebner and FBG Pastor Keith Collier discussed the revival of the program after FMG pastoral counselor Alisa Phillips expressed an interest in leading it.“Anyone who has lost a loved one and needs guidance, compassion, and direction on their grief journey will find GriefShare to be that place. They are not alone,” Phillips said. “I...
Ferguson or No Ferguson: The fair must go on
, , “Governor M.A. Ferguson will attend fair here,” reads the headline of the Journal on Sept. 3, 1926. The governor’s husband had accepted the invitation on her behalf during a speech the previous week, supporting her candidacy for reelection the following year.The invitation was extended to Governor Ferguson by the board of directors of the newly formed fair association, as this would be the first county fair for Limestone County. One of the main attractions for the inaugural fair would be auto races on the newly constructed 5/8-mile racetrack, with grandstands built to hold 3,000 people. Ferguson agreed to...
Thompson retires from city after almost 12 years service
Karen Thompson retired last week after over eleven and a half years with Public Works, with a farewell reception held on Thursday, Aug. 29. She began as a billing clerk in January 2013 and was promoted in May 2022 to administrative assistant to Public Works Director Keith Tilley, a position she maintained until her official retirement on Aug. 30, 2024.The city provided refreshments for Thompson and her former coworkers, and Tilley and City Administrator and Police Chief Chris Henson shared a few kind words about her before presenting her with a plaque in appreciation of her service to the city.“Karen takes a lot of knowledge with her, which is hard to replace, but I'm happy knowing she now gets to enjoy all the things she and Mike have worked for all these years. Most of us hope to retire while we're still relatively young and able to enjoy life, so I'm glad she accomplished that and made it to the finish line,” Henson said.Thompson is pictured above with Tilley.
Commissioners Propose Tax Rate of 0.565
Limestone County commissioners and Judge Richard Duncan held a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to propose a tax rate for the new fiscal year. However, much discussion and a failed motion preceded the approved rate.After confirming with Tax Assessor-Collector Stacy Hall that the rate they eventually adopt can be lower than the proposed rate but not higher, Precinct 4 Commissioner Bobby Forrest proposed a tax rate of 0.565/$100 valuation. Duncan seconded the motion, but the three remaining commissioners voted, “Nay.”Discussion followed, with Duncan reminding the court of the expenses and raises planned in the upcoming budget and inquiring how...
Goats Hoof the Eagles for Opening Season Win
, , , , , , , , , , , , Friday night’s opening season football game at Merk Field in Rogers, resembled two titans trading blows for four quarters, but in the end, it would be the visiting Groesbeck Goats coming out on top with the win, 56-42.The game was close right down to the wire. With the score in favor of the Goats early in the fourth quarter, Rogers managed to score a touchdown to tie the game at 35 apiece. The Eagles shot themselves in the claw when they were hit with a targeting penalty, putting the...
Mega Doves
The first split of dove hunting season opened Sept. 1 in the North and Central Zones. September 14 marks the season opener in the South Zone. Every dove season is a good one in Texas, but this year’s forecast is more promising the most. That’s the word from Owen Fitzsimmons, webless migratory game bird pogram leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The reason? Mega doves. Fitzsimmons says resident mourning dove population surveys conducted earlier this year found an estimated 34.3 million mourning doves in Texas. The number is about equal to 2014-17 estimates and the third highest recorded in Texas history,...
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