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The Mexia News contacted many Mexia churches, asking that they share their plans for Easter Sunday. Several said they are meeting for a sunrise dervice at 8 a.m. at the Point Enterprise Community Clubhouse – but everyone should be safe because...

Mexia’s new AD staying busy, hopes players are too

With schools closed and all athletic contests and practices suspended and now a shelter-in-place order for the county, it’s been especially rough on newly hired Mexia football coach and athletic director Triston Abron.

Bear-Bones ... a love story

The deep grief experienced is unmistakeable when two people are bonded together by love and one is lost – and that same love was witnessed recently between two deeply bonded dogs when one was hit by a car, and the other was left alone.

Shortstop stopped

Evan Harrison had a special reason for looking forward to his senior season on the Mexia baseball team.

Visiting mom

Resident Billie Allison visits with her son, Allen Allison, through Mexia LTC’s front window. Families are welcome to visit their loved ones this way or they can call or write letters.

Working out ... side

Montez Murphy, owner of Crossfit Mexia, figured if people are not allowed into the gym to work out, then he would bring the gym — or as much of it as he can — outside.

News

County now has 10 COVID-19 cases

The number of COVID-19 virus cases in Limestone County jumped to 10 Thursday, with the addition of three to the seven total this morning.

By Mexia News Staff Report News@themexianews.com

Virus crisis closes Caritas, Mexia’s largest food pantry

Places to get food for cashstrapped Limestone County residents have dwindled lately.

By Roxanne Thompson Roxanne@themexianews.com

‘Sonrise’ services

The Mexia News contacted many Mexia churches, asking that they share their plans for Easter Sunday. Several said they are meeting for a sunrise dervice at 8 a.m.

By Mexia News Staff Report News@themexianews.com

Sports

Shortstop stopped

Evan Harrison had a special reason for looking forward to his senior season on the Mexia baseball team.

By Skip Leon Sports@themexianews.com

Multi-sport standout Hullum deals with two suspended seasons

In the absence of baseball games to play, Jordan Hullum keeps his arm loose by going to the field and tossing the ball around with his dad, Brian.

By Skip Leon

Recruiting in the age of COVID-19: Local athletes affected

This is a time of year when college recruiting of high school athletes is normally near its peak.

By Skip Leon Sports@themexianews.com

Obituaries

JOHNNIE NEIL ‘JOHN’ MACKEY JR.

Johnnie Neil “John” Mackey Jr., of Hewitt, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at age 56.

HOLLOWAY J. MARTIN JR.

Mr. Holloway J. Martin, Jr., 87, of Mexia, passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, April 2, 2020.

Gloria Ann White

Gloria Ann White, 74, of Lake Mexia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2020, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Mrs. White was born, Gloria Ann Moore, in Orange, on Oct.

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Mexia has new mayor

Mexia Mayor pro tem Geary Smith, who was the District 3 Council member, was sworn into office as Mayor by City Secretary Christi Shivers after he was appointed to the office by the rest of the Coun

BREAKING NEWS

News

County now has 10 COVID-19 cases

Virus crisis closes Caritas, Mexia’s largest food pantry

‘Sonrise’ services

Sports

Shortstop stopped

Multi-sport standout Hullum deals with two suspended seasons

Recruiting in the age of COVID-19: Local athletes affected

Obituaries

JOHNNIE NEIL ‘JOHN’ MACKEY JR.

HOLLOWAY J. MARTIN JR.

Gloria Ann White

Business Directory

Photo Galleries

Mexia has new mayor

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