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Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
GISD to Incorporate Advanced Math Program; Reviews Plans for Upcoming School Year
Groesbeck ISD School Board was short a few members for their meeting on Monday, July 22, but those present reviewed handbooks and approved a few necessary measures in preparation for the quickly approaching 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Anthony Figueroa provided some background on why the district is implementing an advanced math program for grades 6-12.“Senate Bill 2124 came out two years ago and said that the State of Texas is now requiring that all schools allow 8th graders to take Algebra I. A lot of small school districts went ‘hold on a second.’” Figueroa said. “They kind of let us muddle our...
Groesbeck’s Switch to Dial Phones: A Leap into Modernity
, This Thursday marks the anniversary of a significant milestone for Groesbeck as the town transitioned to a modern dial telephone system. The Journal's front page on July 25, 1957, was dominated by an article titled “Monday, July 29, Groesbeck D-Day: Changeover to Dial Telephone System Draws Near,” highlighting the impending technological shift.Early that Monday morning, while most residents were still asleep, the Gulf States Telephone Company’s “mechanical force” switched the town from the old manual system to the new dial system. This change meant that residents began dialing their numbers and listening for a dial tone, instead of waiting...
Phillips, Gilley crowned 2024 Little Miss Peach
Phillips, Gilley crowned 2024 Little Miss Peach Mitchell Pate Thu, 07/25/2024 - 05:23 Image Twenty young girls compete in the 2024 Little Miss Peach Pageant on Saturday morning. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder Twenty young girls compete in the 2024 Little Miss Peach Pageant...
FC Commish moves forward with financial decisions, insurance bids
Freestone County Commissioners awarded the bid on county management software to a company called Local Government Solutions. The commissioners made that decision at their July 17 meeting, when they also opened bids on county medical insurance; agreed to buy a brush cutter for a little over a quarter of a million dollars; agreed to buy security cameras for the new Tax Office; and made other decisions about the county’s funds and well-being. As for the county management software, the county had previously received bids from two companies on the matter: one from LGS and the other from I-Docket. Dane McBroom, the county’s...
Man dies after pursuit with Killeen police
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A man is dead after a pursuit involving the Killeen Police Department comes to an end. Killeen Police officers initiated a traffic stop near E Stan Schlueter Loop and E Elms Road at approximately 9:47 p.m. Wednesday for a traffic violation on a Chevrolet Cruze. The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit.
First Edition Bookstore on Avenue D to hold grand opening
Located at the corner of Avenue D and Main Street, in one of the former Ledger Furniture storefronts, First Edition Bookstore opens its doors each day to customers, offering a book for just about anyone and everyone. Owner Mario Vasquez opened the doors to First Edition at the end of...
Shots fired at Killeen home, woman arrested
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) – Killeen police have arrested a 41-year-old woman in connection with an incident Sunday morning in which shots were fired into a Killeen home. Maya Kenyetta Smith was booked into the Bell County Jail on a charge of deadly conduct following an investigation. KPD spokesperson Ofelia...
Central Texas Cattle Company Supplies Schools with Locally-Raised Beef for Lunches
As public schools get ready to serve students again next month, students in several Central Texas districts will get to enjoy locally raised beef in their school lunches. Barnard Beef in Coryell County will supply locally raised ground beef to Lampasas, McGregor, and Crawford Independent School Districts. Disclosure: Unlike almost...
More art to come in Temple as part of the I-35 East-West Gateway Project
TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — A new piece of art has caught the eyes of many Central Texans — it's a part of the I-35 East-West Gateway Project. The project started in October 2023 as part of the city's Strategic and Comprehensive plan to encourage public art and design throughout neighborhoods, helping to keep Temple beautiful.
Ryan Prager to return to Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, TX (FOX 44) — Texas A&M Baseball will now enter the 2025 season with a verified ace on the roster, as Ryan Prager announced his intention to turn down an offer from the Los Angeles Angels to instead return to A&M. Last week, the Angels selected the...
A wave of water is pouring into a parched Lake Travis
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas — Heavy rain in the Hill Country is sending a wave of water into parched Lake Travis. It’s a welcome sight for both business and boat owners. “We’re definitely excited to see it go up anything. Anything we can get we’ll take,” said Ashton Thatcher, co-owner of Liquid Thrillz Boat Rentals.
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