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Mexia City Council member Erica Navarro was sworn into office at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, having won re-election in the Nov. 3 General Election. City Attorney Charles Buenger administered the oath of office to Navarro.

Mexia rodeo back on top

The 90th Annual Mexia Rodeo was a special event.

APPRECIATING THEIR SERVICE

American Legion Post 288 held a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, in front of the Limestone County Courthouse to honor all veterans who served in the armed forces.

Tool time

Personnel at Mexia’s Jackson’s True Value tend the store’s sidewalk sale Friday, Nov. 13. including Cheryl Hancock, at front right, and Bobby Jack Liles at front left. All the items on the tables are being sold at 50 percent off.

Elections admin discovers fraud

Limestone County Elections Administrator Jennifer Southard noticed some irregularities in a stack of applications for mail-in ballots that crossed her desk, and she alerted the Texas Secretary of State’s Office. The SOS advised Southard to deliver...

Chris Davis: A veteran’s story

Chris Davis comes from an Army family – his father, brother and sister were all in the Army – so it seemed natural to him to join up, too. That was September 1988.

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Newspaper of 1903 reports Wortham had brick factory employing more than 30

JAMES 1:12 – Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

By Bob Wright Brazos To Mexia Pipeline

Christmas shoebox collections go on through Monday morning

Rose and Bill Groth show some of the 415 shoebox gifts they had received from generous Limestone County residents for children in poor countries by Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19.

Parents needing help with Christmas are urged to apply with Toys for Tots

Volunteers with an organization called Toys for Tots are doing everything they can to ensure Mexia-area children whose families are struggling financially will have a gift, hopefully several gifts,

By Roxanne Thompson

Sports

Blackcats showed resilience, growth throughout season

During a football season unlike any other, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and all the changes that entailed, the Mexia Blackcats displayed perseverance and growth throughout the campaign.

By Skip Leon

All district: Wortham’s K. Stuver voted best libero, Winstead top newcomer

Two Wortham volleyball players earned superlatives and two others were first-team selections in District 14-2A this year.

By Mexia News Staff Reports Sports@themexianews.com

Bi-Stone Area Football Standings

Obituaries

RACHEL LOUISE PRATHER

Rachel Louise Prather left peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Nov. 17, 2020.

PEGGY LOU WALTS

Peggy Lou Walts, 87, of Mexia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at Groesbeck LTC in Groesbeck. Viewing will be Monday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Corley Porter Funeral Home in Mexia.

Juanita Marie (Gore) Dvorak

Juanita Marie (Gore) Dvorak, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2020, in Garland, surrounded with the love of her husband and family. Visitation was to be held Saturday, Nov.

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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