Mexia Daily News

New youth curfew covers truants, will fine businesses if complicit

Mexia has a youth curfew on the books again. City Council passed a new ordinance that covers not only late nights but to children skipping school and to businesses who let youth loiter during curfew hours.

Reasons to celebrate

Mexia players celebrate a point during a match against Madisonville Tuesday. They include Tiesha Jones, left, Baileah Thompson (8), Jenny Williams (9), Heaven Porch (12), and Treece Daily (facing camera) hugging J’Myia Strain.

First Families of Limestone County recognized

Eight people were honored Oct. 9 for being descendants of some of Limestone County’s first residents as part of the First Families Program, of the County Historical Commission; three others were recognized but could not attend.

Blackcats lose to Connally in final second

Waco Connally running back Jayveon Sunday bulled into the end zone from the 1-yard line with no time left and Ralph Morales booted the extra point to lift Connally to a 27-26 victory over Mexia in a District 8-4A, Division II, football game at Wac

Wortham proves to be no match for state champions

The Mart Panthers showed they just might be able to repeat as state champs by pouncing on the Wortham Bulldogs 62-0 at the newly renovated Mexia Blackcat Stadium on Friday.

Storms cause tornado sirens to sound

Turbulent weather provided some scares in the Bi-Stone area over the weekend. Despite some uprooted trees and downed power lines, no injuries were reported.

News

New youth curfew covers truants, will fine businesses if complicit

Mexia has a youth curfew on the books again.

By Roxanne Thompson

Reasons to celebrate

Mexia players celebrate a point during a match against Madisonville Tuesday.

Commissioners to receive final tax roll figures

Limestone County commissioners plans to approve the 2018 tax roll at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

By Roxanne Thompson

Sports

Blackcats lose to Connally in final second

Waco Connally running back Jayveon Sunday bulled into the end zone from the 1-yard line with no time left and Ralph Morales booted the extra point to lift Connally to a 27-26 victory over Mexia in

By Skip Leon

Wortham proves to be no match for state champions

The Mart Panthers showed they just might be able to repeat as state champs by pouncing on the Wortham Bulldogs 62-0 at the newly renovated Mexia Blackcat Stadium on Friday.

By Marion Thompson

Wortham Lady Bulldogs continue domination on the volleyball court

The Wortham volleyball team won its 13th consecutive match in District 15-2A with a three-set sweet over Dawson Oct. 12. Game scores were 25-4, 25-9, 25-6.

By From Staff Reports Photograph Image/jpg Wortham’s Megan Whaley Dives To Dig Out A Shot During A Match Last Week. Whaley Had 10 Digs To Help The Lady Bulldogs To A Threeset Vi