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Tornado outbreaks plaguing communities in a large swatch of the country’s midsection from Texas to the far north over the weekend apparently skipped over the immediate Mexia area.

A+ for leadership

MJH Student Council earns national award

School bus driver knows how to ‘deal with kids’

Mexia ISD bus driver Leo Dixon has watched many kids go from their first day of school to graduation in his 15 years behind the wheel, and sometimes they learned a lesson or two from him along the way.

No. 2 Riesel sweeps the Lady Bulldogs

In the Wortham softball team’s first trip to the postseason after a one-year hiatus, the Lady Bulldogs ran into a tough Riesel team.

’Cats to battle No. 8 Troy in bi-district playoffs

The Mexia baseball team got a tough draw in its first foray into the postseason playoffs in five years.

LEFT: District Judge Amy Ward addresses the Limestone County commissioners on Tuesday, April 23, stating that “too much time has been spent” on the routine bill process discussions “when there are other issues that are being more focused on in the county auditor’s office.”

Judge, auditor disagree on bill system

Limestone County commissioners continued their discussion about payment processes for routine office expenses during the meeting Tuesday, April 23, although once again, no action was taken beyond tabling the matter.

News

A+ for leadership

The Mexia Junior High Student Council is being nationally recognized for its outstanding leadership, service and dedication to improving both the school and community.

School bus driver knows how to ‘deal with kids’

Mexia ISD bus driver Leo Dixon has watched many kids go from their first day of school to graduation in his 15 years behind the wheel, and sometimes they learned a lesson or two from him along the

Community Calendar

Wednesday, May 1

Sports

Young Blackcats grow into playoff participants

It’s been five years since the Mexia Blackcat baseball team has tasted playoff competition.

Jumping ’Jackets:

Jabralyn Brown and Tyler Miller have competed back and forth in the long jump throughout the season for the Coolidge boys track team.

No. 2 Riesel sweeps the Lady Bulldogs

In the Wortham softball team’s first trip to the postseason after a one-year hiatus, the Lady Bulldogs ran into a tough Riesel team.

Obituaries

Peggy Elizabeth Tyner

Peggy Elizabeth Tyner, 86, passed away April 27, 2024, in Mexia.

Sandra Elizabeth ‘Sandi J’ Jones

Sandra Elizabeth “Sandi J” Jones, age 63, of Teague, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at her residence.

Frances Daniell

Our hearts are heavy that Frances Daniell, our beloved and sweet mother and grandmother, died on April 21, 2024, after a short illness. She was 85 years old.