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Navasota River bridge ceremony brings Limestone County together

State school embraces the holiday season

The Mexia State Supported Living Center wants its residents to enjoy the sights and sounds of a traditional Christmas, according to Tanya Cockrell, Community Relations and Volunteer Services coordinator.

Ladycats rout G’beck 63-20 in district play

The Mexia girls basketball team kick-started its District 20-3A campaign into high gear with a 63-20 shellacking of Groesbeck in the opening district game for both teams at the Groesbeck High School gym Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Hundreds turn out for Holiday in the Park

At least 500 people showed up Saturday, Dec. 2, to enjoy Holiday in the Park, according to the event planner.

It’s in her blood

Mistletoe time on the Mustang

Downtown Christmas parade thrills crowd

News

Lighting up the holidays

The annual lighting ceremony at the Navasota River Bridge took place on Tuesday night, Dec. 5, with representatives from the north and south sides of Limestone County in attendance.

Christmas at the Fort this wknd

This weekend, Old Fort Parker is hosting its annual Christmas at the Fort celebration hosting vendors, historical re-enactors and events, and of course, Santa!

It’s a party:

Longtime Limestone County Republican Chair Lance Phillips said he is not worried about a challenge in the March 5 Primary Election from a Stone County Conservative Coalition-backed candidate.

Sports

Blackcats outrun an Australian travel team

The Mexia Blackcats won an international game when they defeated the Aussie Travellers, 78-70, at the Mexia High School gym Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Ladycats rout G’beck 63-20 in district play

The Mexia girls basketball team kick-started its District 20-3A campaign into high gear with a 63-20 shellacking of Groesbeck in the opening district game for both teams at the Groesbeck High Schoo

Let’s shop:

Christmas is just a few weeks away. Time is waning for holiday shoppers who may still be hunting and fishing for ideas for the perfect present for sportsmen and women on their shopping lists.

Obituaries

Rubia Iles

Rubia Iles (affectionately called : Jo Jo or Queen), 89 of Dallas, Texas transitioned/ gained her wings on November 24, 2023. She was born to the parentage of Joseph Echols, Sr.

Jerry Duncan

Jerry Duncan, 86, of Irving, passed away Nov. 29, at the Baylor, Scott & White Hospital in Irving. He was the son of Clinton Daniel Duncan and Joyce Ann Wilbourn Duncan.

Christine Suter

Christine Lewis Suter, 81, of Waco, passed away Nov. 3 at Ascension Providence Hospital. She was born in Chicago on Sept. 1, 1942. She was a proud member of Concord Baptist Church of Bellmead.