Mexia bird-watchers keep an eye out for hummingbirds

Monday, May 21, 2018
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By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com Limestone County’s bird-watchers, the LOONS, an acronym for Limestone Organization of Nature Students, just completed their annual season this month and want people to know important information about their tiniest, and some think most fascinating,... + continue reading

Navarro career fair offers job-seekers path to good job

Monday, May 21, 2018
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By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com People anywhere in Limestone County or even nearby who are looking for a job – or a better job – are invited to attend a Career and Higher Education Fair on Friday, June 8, at the Mexia Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Navarro College is putting... + continue reading

‘People die only if you forget them’

Monday, May 21, 2018
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Peace Officers Memorial focuses on most recently fallen officer By Roxanne Thompson Staff Writer Law enforcement officers and members of the public turned out Friday afternoon to pay their respects to the fallen officers of Limestone County, with a focus on Trooper Damon Allen since his tragic... + continue reading

Council chooses lower option on trash-rate increase

Monday, May 21, 2018
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By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com Before Mexia city council members voted on a rate increase for trash pickup, they heard a presentation from Republic Services on why an increase is needed and details on two options they offered. Republic sales manager Laura Capehart, new operations... + continue reading

Scholar dollars

Monday, May 21, 2018
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Scholarships awarded More than 50 scholarships totaling $414,700 were awarded to these seniors at the Mexia High School Scholarship Presentation Assembly at the MHS auditorium Monday night, May 14. The total included $108,950 in local scholarships and $305,750 in national scholarships. Photo by... + continue reading

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Young Blackcats made strides, gained experience

Saturday, 05/19/18
By Skip Leon sports@themexianews.com The Mexia baseball team had its ups and downs in Coach Evan Simpson's first year at the helm. However, with a number of freshmen and sophomores getting vital playing experience, Simpson sees brighter days in the future. The Blackcats qualified for the... + continue reading

Veterans Pardners to host karaoke contest

Friday, 05/18/18
Veterans Pardners in Mexia is hosting a barbecue and karaoke contest to raise funds for helping veterans and their families. So come out and raise your voices to support a great cause and organization. Cover charge is $5 a person. The event is Saturday, May 19, at VFW Lancaster Post 4694, 317 MLK... + continue reading

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Runoff for county judge coming May 22

Wednesday, 03/07/18
The results may still be unofficial, but all the Limestone County primary votes are in. There will be a runoff for county judge between Republican candidates Richard Duncan, who garnered 1,024 votes for 34.40 percent, and Mark Roark, who got 933 votes for 31.34 percent. To avoid a runoff election... + continue reading

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York still getting a kick out of judo

Saturday, 05/19/18
By Skip Leon sports@themexianews.com Billy York has a passion for judo. He has endured injuries, a period of inactivity and long days to feed that passion. Three years after returning to the martial arts, York has found success in competition. The 1988 Mexia High School graduate won gold and... + continue reading

Hanging on the rim?

Friday, 05/18/18
Jay Cunningham, left, and Kelly O’Hara of Bi-Stone Building Supply raise a goal on the new basketball court at Hughes City Park Thursday morning. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News + continue reading

Three take the oath of office for city council

Friday, 05/18/18
By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com Mexia city secretary Christi Shivers swore in council members Blanca Rivera, Arthur “Chunky” Busby and Scott Condon of Districts 2, 5 and 6, respectively, to their new terms at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Council took care of that and other... + continue reading

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Soccer, other sports athletes honored at banquet

Monday, 05/21/18
By Skip Leon sports@themexianews.com Mexia High School boys’ sports teams were recognized at the end-of-the-year sports banquet at the middle school cafeteria Thursday. Varsity, junior varsity and... + continue reading

Young Blackcats made strides, gained experience

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York still getting a kick out of judo

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Mexia’s Reeves finishes second; Coolidge earns a sixth

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NAACP banquet celebrates those who fight for civil rights

Friday, 01/26/18
By Rene Turner Special to The Mexia News Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was celebrated recently by the Limestone County NAACP in Groesbeck with a Freedom Fund Banquet. This was an occasion... + continue reading

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Where is the compassion and integrity

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Elderly needs to travel, too

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