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Mexia native Alan Vest, 57, apparently killed himself during a daylong standoff with U.S. Marshals who tried to serve a federal search warrant on him Thursday, Sept 12, according to Deputy Joe Bays, of the agency’s Waco office.

Mexia Lions screen McBay students for vision

Members of the Mexia Lions Club screened Mexia’s A.B. McBay Elementary School students for vision problems and discovered quite a few that will need follow-up with an exam by an eye doctor.

M’heya Farmers Markets thriving through 2 months

The M’heya Farmers Market’s second month of operation continued to draw new vendors and customers, according to founder Sharon Kirkpatrick of 7777 Ranch and Bee Kind Honey.

Gatesville stifles Mexia 35-13 at home

The Mexia Blackcats football team fell to 1-2 on the year with a 35-13 home loss to the Gatesville Hornets on Friday, Sept. 13.. It was the third time in as many years Gatesville has defeated the Blackcats in the regular season.

Mexia Downtown to plan Quanah Parker Day fete

Texas recognizes the second Saturday in September as Quanah Parker Day, but other than a storyteller in costume at Old Fort Parker greeting visitors not much is happening in Mexia to commemorate it this year.

A daylong standoff in the 700 block of Ross Street where U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a search warrant ended with the death of the resident. Photo by David Webb

Mexia standoff ends with man’s death

By David Webb news@themexianews.com

News

Mexia Downtown to plan Quanah Parker Day fete

Texas recognizes the second Saturday in September as Quanah Parker Day, but other than a storyteller in costume at Old Fort Parker greeting visitors not much is happening in Mexia to commemorate it

Mexia chamber banquet sells out early

The Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce sold out space faster than ever for its annual awards banquet Oct. 22, according to Moises Rocha, event and marketing coordinator.

Standoff ends in apparent suicide

Mexia native Alan Vest, 57, apparently killed himself during a daylong standoff with U.S.

Sports

Mexia boys place 8th at West Trojan Invite

The varsity cross country teams of Mexia, Groesbeck and Coolidge all traveled to Wednesday’s West Trojan Invitational in West.

Crossroads downsWortham 3-0

The Wortham Lady Bulldogs were upended at home by the Cossroads Lady Cats in straight sets Tuesday night, 15-25, 19-25, 14-25.

Gatesville stifles Mexia 35-13 at home

The Mexia Blackcats football team fell to 1-2 on the year with a 35-13 home loss to the Gatesville Hornets on Friday, Sept. 13..

Obituaries

JILL MARIE FLATT

Jill Marie Flatt, 55, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Sept.

BRANDON SHEA FURLOW

Brandon Shea Furlow, 54, of Mexia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Mexia following a lengthy illness.

Barbara Sue Strickland

Barbara Sue Strickland, 83, entered her heavenly home Aug. 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Mexia Cemetery with the Rev.