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Republican Women to host motivational speaker

TheLimestoneCountyRepublicanWomen’s Club’s January meeting will be open to local Republicans to hear special guest speaker Nick Adams.

Lake Mexia fire claims man’s life

Fund set up for family

Winds damage animal shelter

The new outdoor covered kennels at the Mexia Animal Shelter got tossed around Saturday, Jan. 4, by high winds, leading to eight puppies going missing and one dog dying.

‘Servant’s Heart’ retires

The Tehuacana Volunteer Fire Department throws a retirement surprise party honoring Fire Chief Richard Johnson who retired after 33 years of service on Jan. 1. He was honored as a “great example of a servant’s heart for the citizens.”

Wortham falls to Dawson

Wortham junior Kurizma Randle (2) brings the ball upcourt during a Tuesday, Jan. 7 home loss to Dawson. The defeat drops Wortham’s district mark to 1-3. The Lady Bulldogs planned to take the court again Friday evening at Frost.

The Mexia News December Player of the Month: Devonta Johnson/Coolidge High School/Sophomore

Coolidge basketball player Devonta Johnson was named Chicken Express Mr. Texas Basketball Player of the Week on Dec. 16 for Week 5 of the basketball season. The honor was given out by Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball.

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Limestone County Crime Stoppers requests your help

Gerald Taft Henderson is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Reading devotionally great way to start new year

Well, folks, it looks like Old Man Winter has finally moved in among us, especially after teasing us so many times.

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SENDING POSTCARDS BRIGHTENS DAYS

Dear Heloise: I have always travelled extensively and have a shoebox full of postcards that I have collected but never sent.

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Mexia Blackcats football interview: LB Adriano Mendoza and DL Jametric Adams

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Wortham falls to Dawson

Wortham junior Kurizma Randle (2) brings the ball upcourt during a Tuesday, Jan. 7 home loss to Dawson. The defeat drops Wortham’s district mark to 1-3.

The Mexia News December Player of the Month: Devonta Johnson/Coolidge High School/Sophomore

Coolidge basketball player Devonta Johnson was named Chicken Express Mr. Texas Basketball Player of the Week on Dec. 16 for Week 5 of the basketball season.