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LEFT: District Judge Amy Ward addresses the Limestone County commissioners on Tuesday, April 23, stating that “too much time has been spent” on the routine bill process discussions “when there are other issues that are being more focused on in the county auditor’s office.”

Limestone County commissioners continued their discussion about payment processes for routine office expenses during the meeting Tuesday, April 23, although once again, no action was taken beyond tabling the matter.

Ending the drought

Famous songwriter

Cindy Walker inducted into another Hall

Chasing dinosaurs: Kentucky light line specialist finding more giants on Texas waters

Chalk up another IGFA line clss world record alligator gar for light tackle specialist Art Weston. Caught earlier this month at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the 7.04-footer weighed 188 pounds.

’Cat relay team edged out of state qualification

The Mexia 4x200-meter relay team came within one second and one place of qualifying for the UIL state meet with their performance at the Region III-3A meet at Waco Midway on Saturday,April 20.

Wild hogs roam in Mexia

On the outskirts of the city where the residential area fades to the wooded plain, feral hogs are venturing into neighborhoods to root for food at night.

News

Early voting starts for May 4 election

The first two days of early balloting April 22-23 drew 70 voters for the Mexia Independent School District trustee election and 13 for the Coolidge mayor and city council races.

Historical commission meets, hears about approaching 250th anniversary of signing of Declaration of Independence

The Limestone County Historical Commission held its regular meeting at 6 p. m. April 2 in Groesbeck at the Limestone County Courtroom.

Livestock Reports

GROESBECK AUCTION & LIVESTOCK COMPANY

Sports

Blackcats take on No. 8 Troy in bi-district playoffs

The Mexia baseball team got a tough draw in its first foray into the postseason playoffs in five years.

By Skip Leon

Ending the drought

Mexia center fielder Andres Venegas races in to catch a fly ball during the second inning of a game against Franklin at Blackcat Field on Tuesday, April 23.

Wortham trio sign to play sports in college

A trio of Wortham athletes put their pens to paper and committed to further their statuses as student-athletes at higher learning institutions Monday morning, April 22.

Obituaries

Sandra Elizabeth ‘Sandi J’ Jones

Sandra Elizabeth “Sandi J” Jones, age 63, of Teague, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at her residence.

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Kerzee

Funeral services for Sandra “Sandy” Kerzee, 76, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Brother Joe Beil Reid will officiate.

Frances Daniell

Our hearts are heavy that Frances Daniell, our beloved and sweet mother and grandmother, died on April 21, 2024, after a short illness. She was 85 years old.