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City waits for sunshine to start road repairs
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
City Council members Laura Rothrock, center and Arthur Busby take the oath of office Tuesday night for another term on the Council from city Secretary Christi Shivers. Rothrock, Busby and Councilman Bobby Jack Liles all retained their seats on the Council after drawing no opposition for their open positions. Brenda Sommer photo Once summer hits and rainy days disappear, Mexia residents might want to take a few weeks off from stacking brush at the curb for pickup.
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
City Council members Laura Rothrock, center and Arthur Busby take the oath of office Tuesday night for another term on the Council from city Secretary Christi Shivers. Rothrock, Busby and Councilman Bobby Jack Liles all retained their seats on the Council after drawing no opposition for their open positions. Brenda Sommer photo Once summer hits and rainy days disappear, Mexia residents might want to take a few weeks off from stacking brush at the curb for pickup.
That’s the word City Manager Larry Brown presented to City Council Tuesday night during their regular monthly meeting.
Brown said city crews are short-handed and will have to stop picking up brush and other yard waste for two to three weeks once rains end.
That’s so that they may focus on patching potholes and making other repairs to city roadways.
“We’ve got to get on these streets,” Brown said. “Once the weather clears out, we
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New Mexia ISD board members sworn in
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin, left, presents plaques of appreciation and wristwatches to outgoing board members Willie Herring, center, and Richard Duncan at Tuesday night's swearing in of the new school board members. Roxanne McKnight photo Newly elected Mexia school board members Jackie Craig and Ron Fowler were sworn in at a specially called meeting Tuesday evening.
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin, left, presents plaques of appreciation and wristwatches to outgoing board members Willie Herring, center, and Richard Duncan at Tuesday night's swearing in of the new school board members. Roxanne McKnight photo Newly elected Mexia school board members Jackie Craig and Ron Fowler were sworn in at a specially called meeting Tuesday evening.
Superintendent John Turpin administered the statement of office, and Turpin’s secretary, Phyllis Connell, administered the oath of office.
Outgoing members Richard Duncan and Willie Herring, neither of whom ran for the seat they had filled, were each presented a wristwatch and a plaque expressing gratitude from the board for their service.
“I can’t leave without saying something,” Richard Duncan said when Turpin invited him to give his final words as board president.
“The last three years have been a
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Fowler, Craig win in close MISD races
by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Ron Fowler and Jackie Craig are the two newest members of the Mexia ISD school board after close races Saturday.
by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Ron Fowler and Jackie Craig are the two newest members of the Mexia ISD school board after close races Saturday.
Fowler, seeking Place 6, received 455 votes. He had two opponents: Jami Hawthorne, who took in 440 votes, and Ed Rhodes, who earned 121 votes. A total of 1,016 votes were cast in that race.
In the Place 7 race, which also had three candidates, Jacqueline Attaway-Craig received 511 votes, Don Beene earned 489 and Judy Mulholland, 23. Some 1,023 votes were cast in the Place 7 race.1023
Neither incumbent – Richard Duncan in Place 6 and Willie Herring in
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Lady Cats place fourth, fifth at state meet
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Lady Cat 100- and 200-meter relay team, l-r, Taylor Porter, Bre Stoner, Que'Shea King and Ariel Ballard, head out to don their shoes and do their best at the state UIL track meet Saturday at Mike A. Myers stadium at the University of Texas at Austin. Bennie Blacknall photo The Mexia Lady Cat track stars did well at this weekend’s state track and field competition, pulling in two fourth-place and one fifth-place showings, all with their best times of the year.
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Lady Cat 100- and 200-meter relay team, l-r, Taylor Porter, Bre Stoner, Que'Shea King and Ariel Ballard, head out to don their shoes and do their best at the state UIL track meet Saturday at Mike A. Myers stadium at the University of Texas at Austin. Bennie Blacknall photo The Mexia Lady Cat track stars did well at this weekend’s state track and field competition, pulling in two fourth-place and one fifth-place showings, all with their best times of the year.
During the April 27-28 regional meet, the Mexia girls team of Taylor Porter, Que’
Shea King, Ariel Ballard and Bre Stoner qualified for state in the 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay and Ashley Johnson qualified in the 400-meter dash.
In Saturday’s finals, the girls’ team of Porter, King, Ballard and Stoner took fourth place with a time of 48.17 in the 4x100-meter relay, behind Carrollton Ranchview at 47.45,
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Local News
TxDOT changes pattern of traffic near Mount Calm
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The Texas Department of Transportation as of yesterday opened new westbound main lanes of S.H. 31 from U.S. 84 to just west of FM 939 in McLennan County.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The Texas Department of Transportation as of yesterday opened new westbound main lanes of S.H. 31 from U.S. 84 to just west of FM 939 in McLennan County.
Westbound S.H. 31 traffic was shifted to the new roadway from U.S. 84, for approximately 8 miles, ending just before FM 939.
The eastbound lanes will then be re-striped and opened to two lanes within these same limits. The new interchange at FM 1330 will also be opened.
After this section of S.H. 31 is opened, beginning on Tuesday, May 22, east and westbound traffic will be shifted to the new roadway
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Meeting set for fall freshmen, parents
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia High School invites incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 school year and their parents to attend a meeting Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the MHS auditorium.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia High School invites incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 school year and their parents to attend a meeting Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the MHS auditorium.
The transition from junior high to high school is a very important and often difficult time in the life of a teenager. The school’s goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible.
At the meeting, a school representative will explain graduation plans and courses offered at MHS.
It is very important for students and their parents to fully understand each of these plans as they begin choosing classes for
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Freestone SO investigating stabbing death
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Freestone Coun-ty Sheriff’s Office is investigating the stabbing death of a man found dead in his yard Thursday morning.
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Freestone Coun-ty Sheriff’s Office is investigating the stabbing death of a man found dead in his yard Thursday morning.
According to Sheriff Ralph Billings, deputies received a call from the uncle of 25-year-old Daniel Guajardo-Mor-ales of Houston, stating the uncle had found his nephew dead in the yard of a home in the Lanely area on FM 489 in Freestone County.
Guajardo-Morales had bee temporarily living with his uncle, working in construction and renovations.
Guajardo-Morales was the apparent victim of a stabbing.
“Several people reside at this residence, and Mr. Guajardo-Morales was last seen alive by other members of
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Trash pick-up nets hundreds of tons
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Mexia residents gathered their trash and brush for a city-wide cleanup in April, and the figures are in on the totals.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Mexia residents gathered their trash and brush for a city-wide cleanup in April, and the figures are in on the totals.
According to City Manager Larry Brown, city workers picked up 200 tons of trash and debris, which does not include the tires and brush. Last year, 279 tons of trash and debris was picked up.
The event costs the city about $50,000 and is held each spring to improve the city’s appearance.
The trash and debris went to the city landfill on South Belknap Street a few miles outside the city. The brush component is at the landfill about
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Sports
MHS hoops standout signs to play in college
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 5/3/2012 08:00 am)
Mexia High School high-profile basketball standout Mister Carroll signed Tuesday to play for Richland College, near Dallas, in the fall.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 5/3/2012 08:00 am)
Mexia High School high-profile basketball standout Mister Carroll signed Tuesday to play for Richland College, near Dallas, in the fall.
Carroll is set to graduate in May and will start school in August on a two-year fully paid scholarship and play for the Richland Thunder Ducks.
His family, coaches and friends were on hand to congratulate him and bask in the moment.
Head basketball coach Walter Smith gave a short speech, telling what an auspicious day the signing was for Mister and the school.
“He was All-District MVP, All-Region guy, All-State guy,” Smith said, “but the thing that always comes
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Mexia Hoopers champs again
(Posted 5/1/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers 11-12 grade Eligible Varsity division won first place again this past Saturday in the Waco Primetime Basketball Tournament. The team was a little short-handed, due to some players with jobs and some with injuries. With that being said, the team was down to just six players – three sophomores and three freshmen – going into the strong tournament. A lot of seniors and college-bound players were on the court for Waco, Bryan College Station and other cities. Because seniors were allowed to play, Mexia decided to let two seniors play Saturday.
(Posted 5/1/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers 11-12 grade Eligible Varsity division won first place again this past Saturday in the Waco Primetime Basketball Tournament. The team was a little short-handed, due to some players with jobs and some with injuries. With that being said, the team was down to just six players – three sophomores and three freshmen – going into the strong tournament. A lot of seniors and college-bound players were on the court for Waco, Bryan College Station and other cities. Because seniors were allowed to play, Mexia decided to let two seniors play Saturday.
The team won two games, first
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Mexia Varsity Dribblers qualify for nationals
(Posted 4/24/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers players and coaches with their medals and trophy are, l-r, front row: Ike Jones, sophomore; Damian Stoner, freshman; Curk Harris, freshman; Kaylon Watson, sophomore; back row: Victor McKnight, sophomore; De Andre Hudson, junior; Kestin Carter, junior; and Damian Matthews, sophomore. Back row are coaches Curtis Harris and Justin Chambers. Courtesy photo by Curtis Harris The Mexia Hoopers Varsity-Eligible Spring basketball team won first place at the Primetime Sports Basketball Tournament in Mexia this past weekend to qualify for the Big National Tournament in July.
(Posted 4/24/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers players and coaches with their medals and trophy are, l-r, front row: Ike Jones, sophomore; Damian Stoner, freshman; Curk Harris, freshman; Kaylon Watson, sophomore; back row: Victor McKnight, sophomore; De Andre Hudson, junior; Kestin Carter, junior; and Damian Matthews, sophomore. Back row are coaches Curtis Harris and Justin Chambers. Courtesy photo by Curtis Harris The Mexia Hoopers Varsity-Eligible Spring basketball team won first place at the Primetime Sports Basketball Tournament in Mexia this past weekend to qualify for the Big National Tournament in July.
The Mexia team is composed of two 11th graders, four 10th graders and two freshmen, all from Mexia High School.
Saturday the team played against other teams with four to five seniors on each team and still came out victorious and champions. On Saturday the team played Palestine Westwood for the third time in the last month. Mexia beat Palestine in a tournament earlier in April and Palestine Westwood beat
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Mexia's D.J. Weathers signs to play hoops for MCC
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 4/12/2012 08:00 am)
D.J. Weathers is surrounded by family and other well-wishers as well as his next coach when he starts college at McLellan Community College in the fall. Shown here, front from left, are D.J.'s mom, Deon Weathers, D.J., and his grandmother, Marcia Weathers; behind them, from left, are McLellan's head basketball coach Kevin Gill, D.J. brother and sister, Jonathan and Abrian Shaw, D.J.'s dad and granddad, Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Jr. and Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Sr., and friends Mister Carroll, Leon Gray and Quan Green. Mexia High School’s star shooting guard D.J. Weathers signed to attend McLennan Community College Tuesday and will be playing basketball for the Highlanders in the fall.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 4/12/2012 08:00 am)
D.J. Weathers is surrounded by family and other well-wishers as well as his next coach when he starts college at McLellan Community College in the fall. Shown here, front from left, are D.J.'s mom, Deon Weathers, D.J., and his grandmother, Marcia Weathers; behind them, from left, are McLellan's head basketball coach Kevin Gill, D.J. brother and sister, Jonathan and Abrian Shaw, D.J.'s dad and granddad, Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Jr. and Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Sr., and friends Mister Carroll, Leon Gray and Quan Green. Mexia High School’s star shooting guard D.J. Weathers signed to attend McLennan Community College Tuesday and will be playing basketball for the Highlanders in the fall.
MCC’s head basketball coach Kevin Gill traveled to Mexia High School to sign the talented senior, and appeared overjoyed to have acquired Weathers for his team.
“We’re excited,” Gill said of Weathers’ attending McLennan in the fall. “He’s a good player and a good kid. We just love to get good local kids, and I think D.J. is going to be an asset to our program.”
Weathers, too, showed enthusiasm for this step toward
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