By Roxanne McKnight
Staff Writer
In a small town with limited entertainment venues, the public library can be a huge resource, especially for children, but even for adults.
It depends a lot on who runs the library, and residents of Mexia are fortunate to have librarian Shein Dee Pullman, who... + continue reading
Shien Dee Pullman, librarian of Gibbs Memorial Library, in Mexia, scans a DVD movie, one of many thousands of items that can be checked out free from the library. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Some of the women and children attending the Dunbar-Douglas Reunion last Saturday line dance under the trees on Main Street near the former site of Dunbar High School. Shown here, front row from left, are Judy Chambers, of Mexia, Beverly Gerald, of Dallas, and Stephanie High, of Mexia. On the second row are Lamika Beachum-Herrin, of Dallas, and Pam Beachum, of Mexia. Behind Beachum-Herrin is Nikie Brooks. See more photos from the reunion on Page 6. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Storyteller Tom McDermott plays a reproduction of an ancient Irish drum at a show he put on at Gibbs Memorial Library on May 25. He also played a guitar and another stringed instrument and told stories both real and fiction. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Members of Limestone County Commissioners Court, the local and state soil and water conservation boards and the Natural Resources Conservation Service tour flood control structures like this one in the northwest corner of the county Monday and Tuesday. The earthen dam can be seen along the horizon; the fishing pier was constructed by the landowner, who also stocked the water in the pool with fish. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Navarro College President Richard Sanchez, left, board of trustees president James Price, fourth from left, and Navarro College South Dean Linda Davis, center, were joined by city and county leaders and dignitaries at Tuesday afternoon’s groundbreaking for the new administration building that will be constructed on the Mexia campus. It is expected to be complete around October. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
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By Roxanne McKnight
Staff Writer
The days of Limestone County residents having no burn ban may soon be ending according to Limestone County court, which met Monday, June 10. The commissioners also got a hint of changes coming to the Fairgrounds that could see more stalls added to accommodate... + continue reading
By Stephen R. Farris
Mexia News Sports
History was made over the weekend and two – now former – Mexia football players were heavily involved in making it happen.
Mexia’s Broderick Reeves set a new rushing record for the FCA Super Centex Victory Bowl by gaining 123-yards on six carries, including... + continue reading
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Downtown Mexia is expected to be filled with all kinds of show cars and people admiring them during the Red, White and Blue Car Show on July 4, as shown in this photo from last year’s event. Trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors will be there, too. Mexia News file photo
By Roxanne McKnight
Staff Writer
Mexia residents who have a special car, truck, motorcycle to show off may want to begin washing and buffing because the Lions Club’s annual car show is coming up July 4.
The event, called the Red, White... + continue reading
Graduating seniors Mary Speights and Y’Keisha Stevenson, center, embrace after the graduation ceremony Friday evening at Blackcat Stadium. At left are Jose Perez, Randi Fortson and Ariel Ballard, at right Mariyah Wiley and her cousin Myron Thompson – all showing various stages of emotions along with the rest of the senior class. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
By Roxanne McKnight
Staff Writer
There was not a hint of the rain predicted earlier in the week for Mexia High School’s graduation ceremonies Friday night at Blackcat Stadium.
Those attending were seated on the visitors’ side of the field, and the stands were full to overflowing, with people... + continue reading
Lisa Haddon and daughter, Alyssa, 2, check the blossoms on a peach tree on Lightsey Farms, of Mexia, earlier this season.
By Roxanne McKnight
Staff Writer
Giving up a teaching career to be a farmer may be unusual, but for two Mexia women, it was the perfectly natural choice – and they haven’t looked back.
Mary and Lisa Lightsey grew up the only children of their farmer father, so they learned everything they... + continue reading
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Mexia’s Broderick Reeves (right) scoots towards the sideline away from the outstretched arm of Hamilton’s Cody Richmond. Reeves scored his only touchdown of the game for the Blue team and piled up 123-yards rushing on the evening, while earning honors at the end of the game as the Bob McQueen Offensive MVP. Mexia News photo/Stephen R. Farris
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By Stephen R. Farris
Mexia News Sports
History was made over the weekend and two – now former – Mexia football players were heavily involved in making it happen.
Mexia’s Broderick Reeves set a new... + continue reading
Mexia Blackcat utility baseball player Sydney Bryant has been chosen to play in the Cen Tex All Star Baseball Game at Baylor at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Bryant batted .233 and had 14 hits during the regular season for the Blackcats baseball team and scored 21 runs and had 12 RBI. He also earned first team honors on the District 19-3A All-District Baseball Team. Mexia News file photo
Broderick Reeves, bottom left, and Kieston Carter, bottom right, are shown with MHS athletic director and head football coach Lamonte Chamber. The two former Blackcats, who just graduated, were chosen to play in the Super Centex Victory Bowl. Mexia News file photo
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So maybe it is not as ominous as all that, but it is disturbing news to find out the government is collecting large amounts of data on Americans through their phone... + continue reading
