Volunteers from NRG Energy’s Limestone Electric Generating Station put in some work at Fort Parker State Park May 14 as their Global Giving Day volunteer project.
Global Giving day is a worldwide day when people give back to help their communities.
Eight volunteers showed up to help paint the... + continue reading
NRG volunteers are almost done applying a new coat of paint to the Open Pavilion that was originally the Civilian Conservation Corps-built bath house at Fort Parker State Park. The green paint is a match of the original color of the building.
Mexia Independent School District Secretary Phyllis Connell, left, leads newly re-elected school board members Culetta Beachum, center, and Cheryl Cockrell in swearing their oaths of office at Monday’s school board meeting. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Mexia’s Tommy Eves, an advanced software engineer with Jack Henry and Associates, tells members of the Rotary Club of Mexia how his company makes money move between banks and individuals. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Student volunteers, from left, Terrance Freeman, Jeremy Price and Ariel Ballard pick up trash from the creek that runs through Hughes Park, in Mexia, as part of a clean-up effort May 9. The event saw 95 members of HERO, a program at Mexia High School that channels students efforts in volunteer charitable activities, take part in the day’s activities. Mexia News photos/Roxanne McKnight
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County commissioners are expected to continue making decisions about changes at the Limestone County Detention Center at Tuesday’s meeting. The regular, second meeting of May is scheduled for Tuesday since Monday is Memorial Day and county offices will be closed... + continue reading
By Roxanne McKnight
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Four prison management companies submitted bids to run Limestone County’s private prison, and representatives of each made a presentation to commissioners court at Friday’s specially called meeting for this purpose.
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Mary Edwards, left, of Mexia, confers with co-worker Tanya McCloud, of Groesbeck, at the nurses’ desk at The Manor, from which Edwards, 81, recently retired but is still on call to work. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
By Roxanne McKnight
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Mexia’s Mary Edwards looks at reality with clear, unflinching eyes and has lived her life accordingly.
Born in 1933 at her parents’ home on Alice Street in Mexia, young Mary got her first job as just a little girl, working in a laundry.
“I started out at the... + continue reading
Hannah Jacobs, 3, of Mexia, makes friends with a camel, with a boost from her grandmother Rebecca Jacobs Tuesday afternoon. The animal was part of Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm, of Nickerson, Kan., which set up shop in Mexia for a few days. Owners of the petting zoo will be in town until Sunday on U.S. 84 in the lot between Chickadoodles and Rowdy Ranch. Mexia News photo/Roxanne McKnight
Hannah Jacobs, 3, of Mexia, makes friends with a camel, with a boost from her grandmother Rebecca Jacobs Tuesday afternoon. The animal was part of Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm, of Nickerson, Kan., which set up shop in Mexia for a few days. Owners of the petting zoo will be in town until Sunday on U... + continue reading
Dr. Sharon Ross, shown visiting with guests at Monday night's Mexia ISD school board meeting, during which she was named sole finalist for the job of superintendent.
By Brenda Sommer
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Mexia ISD trustees announced their lone finalist to become the district’s next superintendent after a brief closed-door meeting Monday night.
After their 20-minute executive session, the board re-convened in open session and voted unanimously with all present to... + continue reading
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Accolades fell upon eight Blackcats baseball players as the 19-3A All-District Baseball Team was released this week.
Catcher Zach York and second baseman Clynt Platt received All-District Honorable... + continue reading
Coach Carlos Daniels presents the MVP Award to Ariel Ballard at the Mexia High School Girls Sports Banquet Tuesday evening. Amy Johnson was given the 'Heart of a Ladycat' award at the banquet, but the photo opportunity was too fleeting. Mexia News photo by Roxanne McKnight To see lots more photos from the banquet, pick up a copy of Thursday's The Mexia News, or subscribe to our e-edition.
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In 238 years of our nation's military history, 1.3 million service members have perished in more than 30 conflicts.
To put that number in perspective, it is roughly equivalent to the population of... + continue reading
