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Mexia students break windows of rival's bus
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia’s basketball games against Madisonville Tuesday were tarnished by criminal mischief on the part of several Mexia students.
While the game was going on in the Mexia High School gym, several Mexia youths broke three windows in a Madisonville bus.
The incident occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. while the buses were parked on Mexia ISD property, and no one was inside.
Witnesses reported the incident to the Mexia ISD Police, and five high school boys were located and disciplined.
The windows were broken out by rocks, according to Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin.
“All (the accused) have More
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia’s basketball games against Madisonville Tuesday were tarnished by criminal mischief on the part of several Mexia students.
While the game was going on in the Mexia High School gym, several Mexia youths broke three windows in a Madisonville bus.
The incident occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. while the buses were parked on Mexia ISD property, and no one was inside.
Witnesses reported the incident to the Mexia ISD Police, and five high school boys were located and disciplined.
The windows were broken out by rocks, according to Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin.
“All (the accused) have More
Would Mexia give Cindy Walker a banner, statue?
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Lions Club member Gerald Henderson breaks up the room with a joke before he addresses the Club, tell[173]ing about his visit to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and expressing his desire to see Mexia ac[173]knowledge famed songwriter and long-time resident Cindy Walker with a banner or street named after the country and western legend. Mexia’s Gerald Henderson recently regaled the Mexia Lions Club with the story of his trip to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, in Carthage. He used the venue to speak of his admiration for Cindy Walker, a prolific songwriter associated with Mexia.
Walker was born July 20, 1918, in Mart, but lived in Mexia for many years and died here March 23, 2006.
Walker’s songs have become classics and been recorded by many famous singers, such as Ray Charles, Bob Wills, Roy Orbison, Gene Autry, Eddie Arnold, Ricky Skaggs, Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves, Ernest Tubbs, Sonny James More
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Lions Club member Gerald Henderson breaks up the room with a joke before he addresses the Club, tell[173]ing about his visit to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and expressing his desire to see Mexia ac[173]knowledge famed songwriter and long-time resident Cindy Walker with a banner or street named after the country and western legend. Mexia’s Gerald Henderson recently regaled the Mexia Lions Club with the story of his trip to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, in Carthage. He used the venue to speak of his admiration for Cindy Walker, a prolific songwriter associated with Mexia.
Walker was born July 20, 1918, in Mart, but lived in Mexia for many years and died here March 23, 2006.
Walker’s songs have become classics and been recorded by many famous singers, such as Ray Charles, Bob Wills, Roy Orbison, Gene Autry, Eddie Arnold, Ricky Skaggs, Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves, Ernest Tubbs, Sonny James More
Unemployment not so bad in Limestone County
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The nation's unemployment rate may be high, but Limestone County's unemployment rate is much better.
According to a report by Heart of Texas Unemployment Insurance dated Jan. 6, 2012, the average unemployment rate nationwide was 8.5 percent in December 2011, 8.7 percent in November.
The state with the highest unemployment in November was Nevada, with 13 percent, while North Dakota had the lowest unemployment at 3.4 percent.
Texas' unemployment rate was 8 percent for December and 8.2 percent for the year.
By comparison, unemployment in Limestone County was 6.7 percent in December, and 6.8 percent for the year.
Freestone More
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The nation's unemployment rate may be high, but Limestone County's unemployment rate is much better.
According to a report by Heart of Texas Unemployment Insurance dated Jan. 6, 2012, the average unemployment rate nationwide was 8.5 percent in December 2011, 8.7 percent in November.
The state with the highest unemployment in November was Nevada, with 13 percent, while North Dakota had the lowest unemployment at 3.4 percent.
Texas' unemployment rate was 8 percent for December and 8.2 percent for the year.
By comparison, unemployment in Limestone County was 6.7 percent in December, and 6.8 percent for the year.
Freestone More
MISD race called, unaffected by federal suits
by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD formally called for a May election to fill two board spots, a race not affected by ongoing legal wrangling involving state redistricting.
The board at its Jan. 23 regular monthly meeting approved calling a May 12 election to fill the spots currently held by board President Richard Duncan, in Position 6, and and Position 7, held by Willie Herring.
Trustees also agreed to contract with the Limestone County Clerk's office to hold the election for the district. That office owns accessible voting machines now required by federal law and rents them to various taxing entities during elections.
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by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD formally called for a May election to fill two board spots, a race not affected by ongoing legal wrangling involving state redistricting.
The board at its Jan. 23 regular monthly meeting approved calling a May 12 election to fill the spots currently held by board President Richard Duncan, in Position 6, and and Position 7, held by Willie Herring.
Trustees also agreed to contract with the Limestone County Clerk's office to hold the election for the district. That office owns accessible voting machines now required by federal law and rents them to various taxing entities during elections.
Local News
Mexia power hiccups
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
The power outage that hit all of Mexia for a brief period Thursday night was caused by a glitch on a line far from town.
Pat Wilson is the area manager for Oncor, in Corsicana, which provides the power lines and infrastructure in the area.
“Apparently what we saw was a transmission trip,” she said. “Storms in that area caused the line to trip.”
The event occurred a 6:52 p.m. on a transmission line 10.5 miles outside of Mexia in the direction of Jewett.
by Mexia News Staff Report
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
The power outage that hit all of Mexia for a brief period Thursday night was caused by a glitch on a line far from town.
Pat Wilson is the area manager for Oncor, in Corsicana, which provides the power lines and infrastructure in the area.
“Apparently what we saw was a transmission trip,” she said. “Storms in that area caused the line to trip.”
The event occurred a 6:52 p.m. on a transmission line 10.5 miles outside of Mexia in the direction of Jewett.
Mexia speech team sweeps Fairfield
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia High School de[173]bate students show the medals and plaques they won at the Fairfield speech tournament this week. Shown here, front from left, are first place winners Jeffery Hensel and Keegan Huff; second row, from left, are second place winners Ivan Marez and Hennah Patel, and third place winners Ricky Reyes and Rachael Lozano; at top is speech instructor Harold Mulholland. Mexia Speech and Debate opened the UIL district academic competition with cross examination (CX) debate at Fairfield.
Sweeping the tournament: Team Jeffrey Hensel and Keegan Huff placed first, Team Hennah Patel and Ivan Marez placed second and freshman team Rachael Lorenzo and Ricky Reyes placed thirrd.
Not only did the team have the first best speaker in District competition, Jeffery Hensel, but it had the first four top speakers. The top four speakers were Jeffery Hensel, Hennah Patel, Keegan Huff and Ivan Marez.
This is the second year in a row that Mexia has swept the policy debate competition, More
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia High School de[173]bate students show the medals and plaques they won at the Fairfield speech tournament this week. Shown here, front from left, are first place winners Jeffery Hensel and Keegan Huff; second row, from left, are second place winners Ivan Marez and Hennah Patel, and third place winners Ricky Reyes and Rachael Lozano; at top is speech instructor Harold Mulholland. Mexia Speech and Debate opened the UIL district academic competition with cross examination (CX) debate at Fairfield.
Sweeping the tournament: Team Jeffrey Hensel and Keegan Huff placed first, Team Hennah Patel and Ivan Marez placed second and freshman team Rachael Lorenzo and Ricky Reyes placed thirrd.
Not only did the team have the first best speaker in District competition, Jeffery Hensel, but it had the first four top speakers. The top four speakers were Jeffery Hensel, Hennah Patel, Keegan Huff and Ivan Marez.
This is the second year in a row that Mexia has swept the policy debate competition, More
FM 27 closed for bridge repairs
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Beginning, Monday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m., the Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will close FM 27 at Tehuacana Creek to repair the bridge pilings over Tehuacana Creek. This closure is expected to last only one day.
Changeable message boards will be in place warning the public of this closure. Motorists should find an alternate route.
This $17,900 bridge work project is contracted to Partner Maria Services, of Austin.
"TxDOT and their contractor appreciate everyone’s patience during this construction," said TxDOT representative Bobby Colwell. "If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact TxDOT at 903-389-3530.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Beginning, Monday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m., the Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will close FM 27 at Tehuacana Creek to repair the bridge pilings over Tehuacana Creek. This closure is expected to last only one day.
Changeable message boards will be in place warning the public of this closure. Motorists should find an alternate route.
This $17,900 bridge work project is contracted to Partner Maria Services, of Austin.
"TxDOT and their contractor appreciate everyone’s patience during this construction," said TxDOT representative Bobby Colwell. "If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact TxDOT at 903-389-3530.
Mexia firefighters cut woman out of wrecked car
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia Fire Department first responders, after cutting off the windshield of a wrecked car on Belknap Street south of Mexia Monday, work to extract the driver, Cynthia Smith, 52, of Mexia. Within a few minutes, they were successful, and Smith, who had been wearing a seatbelt and appeared uninjured, was evaluated and released at the scene. A driver called 911 for help Monday as she was suspended nearly upside-down in her wrecked car.
Cynthia Smith, 52, of Mexia, was driving a white 2006 Pontiac G6 southbound on Belknap Street, about a mile and a half south of Tyler Street when she lost control of her car in the thick crown in the middle of the street, which is actually a dirt road that far south of the city.
Her car ended up hitting the fence and some saplings on the side of the road, coming to rest on its side, its roof crushed inward and the More
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia Fire Department first responders, after cutting off the windshield of a wrecked car on Belknap Street south of Mexia Monday, work to extract the driver, Cynthia Smith, 52, of Mexia. Within a few minutes, they were successful, and Smith, who had been wearing a seatbelt and appeared uninjured, was evaluated and released at the scene. A driver called 911 for help Monday as she was suspended nearly upside-down in her wrecked car.
Cynthia Smith, 52, of Mexia, was driving a white 2006 Pontiac G6 southbound on Belknap Street, about a mile and a half south of Tyler Street when she lost control of her car in the thick crown in the middle of the street, which is actually a dirt road that far south of the city.
Her car ended up hitting the fence and some saplings on the side of the road, coming to rest on its side, its roof crushed inward and the More
Sports
Mexia Blackcat youth named to National All-Star Bowl
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia Junior High Blackcat Jaylen Gipson. Mexia Junior High football athlete Jaylen Gipson, 13, has been named to the 3rd Annual Offense-Defense Youth All-American Bowl.
Jaylen Gipson, a quarterback for the Mexia Junior High Blackcats, will join dozens of peers in his age group nationwide in an East meets West clash that is part of a week long series of events leading up to the nationally-televised, 6th Annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, an all-star football game of sililar format showcasing 80 of the top high school seniors in the country.
Jaylen Gipson was selected from a group of young athletes numbering in the thousands across the More
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
Mexia Junior High Blackcat Jaylen Gipson. Mexia Junior High football athlete Jaylen Gipson, 13, has been named to the 3rd Annual Offense-Defense Youth All-American Bowl.
Jaylen Gipson, a quarterback for the Mexia Junior High Blackcats, will join dozens of peers in his age group nationwide in an East meets West clash that is part of a week long series of events leading up to the nationally-televised, 6th Annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, an all-star football game of sililar format showcasing 80 of the top high school seniors in the country.
Jaylen Gipson was selected from a group of young athletes numbering in the thousands across the More
5-0 in district and ready for more
by A.J. Atkinson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Mexia Blackcat Kaylon Watson springs into action and grabs the rebound during the 93-65 victory over Madisonville in game one of district earlier this season. The 22-5 Mexia Blackcats outscored the Palestine Wildcats on Friday 88-58, improving to an impressive 5-0 in district.
The win over the Wildcats places Mexia in first place overall in district.
Today Mexia defends Blackcat court from the Madisonville Mustangs following the Lady Cat games that will begin at 5 p.m.
The last time these two teams met was during the first game of district, earlier this season. Mexia took a huge lead early and walked away with a 93-65 victory.
State Rankings - Jan. 30
1. La Vega (26-0)
2. Lubbock Estacado (19-7)
3. San Antonio Houston (19-3)
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by A.J. Atkinson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Mexia Blackcat Kaylon Watson springs into action and grabs the rebound during the 93-65 victory over Madisonville in game one of district earlier this season. The 22-5 Mexia Blackcats outscored the Palestine Wildcats on Friday 88-58, improving to an impressive 5-0 in district.
The win over the Wildcats places Mexia in first place overall in district.
Today Mexia defends Blackcat court from the Madisonville Mustangs following the Lady Cat games that will begin at 5 p.m.
The last time these two teams met was during the first game of district, earlier this season. Mexia took a huge lead early and walked away with a 93-65 victory.
State Rankings - Jan. 30
1. La Vega (26-0)
2. Lubbock Estacado (19-7)
3. San Antonio Houston (19-3)
Lady Cats dominate
by A.J. Atkinson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Mexia Lady Cats improved to 21-7 after their 61-39 victory over the Palestine Lady Wildcats Friday afternoon.
The victory moves the Lady Cats to 5-2 overall in district. The L-Cats will face the Madisonville Lady Mustangs today after the junior varsity squad game at 5 p.m.
In the first part of the season, the Lady Mustangs squeaked by Mexia 58-53.
Scoring for the Mexia Lady Cats during their 42-point victory were Ariel Ballard - 5pts, 5rebs, GeGe Greer - 5pts, 3rebs, Ashley Johnson - 4pts, 15rebs, Taylor Ballard - 8pts, 9rebs, Tiara Ray - 9pts, 7rebs, Brechelle Beachum More
by A.J. Atkinson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Mexia Lady Cats improved to 21-7 after their 61-39 victory over the Palestine Lady Wildcats Friday afternoon.
The victory moves the Lady Cats to 5-2 overall in district. The L-Cats will face the Madisonville Lady Mustangs today after the junior varsity squad game at 5 p.m.
In the first part of the season, the Lady Mustangs squeaked by Mexia 58-53.
Scoring for the Mexia Lady Cats during their 42-point victory were Ariel Ballard - 5pts, 5rebs, GeGe Greer - 5pts, 3rebs, Ashley Johnson - 4pts, 15rebs, Taylor Ballard - 8pts, 9rebs, Tiara Ray - 9pts, 7rebs, Brechelle Beachum More
Wortham power-lifting teams pumped up
(Posted 1/28/2012 08:00 am)
Three members of the Wortham High School power-lifting team earned medals in their respective weight class divisions at the Bosqueville power-lifting meet last weekend. [160]From left: Destiny Bennett, third; Kaitlin Eagle, fifth; and Kierra Busby, first. Busby is the first Wortham student to win a meet.[160] Coach Shane Doege and Assistant Coach Sandy Young took nine members of the Wortham High School power-lifting team to Bosqueville last weekend for the third meet of the season. The three girls who won in addition to six boys competed were: David Busby, Camren Lewis, Haven Proulx, Shane Sykora, Cody Beck, Daniel Perez, and Angus Worcester.
Coach Doege said, “The Bulldogs competed in several weight divisions. Everyone did a great job.”
Coach Young stated, “Kierra and Kaitlin were coming off wins at Rice the week before where they placed sixth in their weight classes. For the boys, Camren More
(Posted 1/28/2012 08:00 am)
Three members of the Wortham High School power-lifting team earned medals in their respective weight class divisions at the Bosqueville power-lifting meet last weekend. [160]From left: Destiny Bennett, third; Kaitlin Eagle, fifth; and Kierra Busby, first. Busby is the first Wortham student to win a meet.[160] Coach Shane Doege and Assistant Coach Sandy Young took nine members of the Wortham High School power-lifting team to Bosqueville last weekend for the third meet of the season. The three girls who won in addition to six boys competed were: David Busby, Camren Lewis, Haven Proulx, Shane Sykora, Cody Beck, Daniel Perez, and Angus Worcester.
Coach Doege said, “The Bulldogs competed in several weight divisions. Everyone did a great job.”
Coach Young stated, “Kierra and Kaitlin were coming off wins at Rice the week before where they placed sixth in their weight classes. For the boys, Camren More
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