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The Enforcers
by ANDREW D. BROSIG
(Posted Tue 08:42 am)
Ron Capehart, left, and Billy Archibald make up the code enforcement and building inspection team, respectively, for the city of Mexia. Capehart has been on the job about two years while Archibald was hired on Feb. 1 to fill the vacancy left by the promotion of Larry Brown to city manager. (Andrew D. Brosig photo) n Code office maintains safe environment in Mexia
Making sure construction and renovation projects follow the rules is the job of Mexia’s new city building inspector Billy Archibald.
Archibald, a Mexia native, was hired on Feb. 1 to fill a vacancy left when the former inspector Larry Brown was promoted to the post of city manager. Archibald said he brings many years experience to the position.
He grew up and attended school in Mexia before moving away for a six-year stint with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Archibald returned to Mexia in 1981, going to work in More
by ANDREW D. BROSIG
(Posted Tue 08:42 am)
Ron Capehart, left, and Billy Archibald make up the code enforcement and building inspection team, respectively, for the city of Mexia. Capehart has been on the job about two years while Archibald was hired on Feb. 1 to fill the vacancy left by the promotion of Larry Brown to city manager. (Andrew D. Brosig photo) n Code office maintains safe environment in Mexia
Making sure construction and renovation projects follow the rules is the job of Mexia’s new city building inspector Billy Archibald.
Archibald, a Mexia native, was hired on Feb. 1 to fill a vacancy left when the former inspector Larry Brown was promoted to the post of city manager. Archibald said he brings many years experience to the position.
He grew up and attended school in Mexia before moving away for a six-year stint with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Archibald returned to Mexia in 1981, going to work in More
Tammy McKamie breaks new Limestone County political ground
by BOB WRIGHT
(Posted Tue 08:41 am)
Tammy Reed McKamie made some history when all of the votes were tablulated last Tuesday night. She became the first woman to be nominated by her party for a place on the ballot, seeking a Limestone County Commissioners' Court seat. Tammy was the winner in the First Democratic Primary Precinct 4 election. (Bob Wright photo) Tammy Reed McKamie, lifelong Mexia resident, has made history becoming the first woman in Limestone County to be nominated by her party, seeking election as a county commissioner.
Last Tuesday night, Tammy won a victory at the polls, defeating incumbent Milton Carroll and getting about 60 percent of the vote in the first Democratic primary.
A 1980 graduate of Mexia High School, Tammy is the daughter of the late H.C. (Pee Wee) Reed and Wanda Gail Reed. Her father was a well-known pioneer of the tank manufacturing business in Limestone and Freestone counties. Tammy grew up in More
by BOB WRIGHT
(Posted Tue 08:41 am)
Tammy Reed McKamie made some history when all of the votes were tablulated last Tuesday night. She became the first woman to be nominated by her party for a place on the ballot, seeking a Limestone County Commissioners' Court seat. Tammy was the winner in the First Democratic Primary Precinct 4 election. (Bob Wright photo) Tammy Reed McKamie, lifelong Mexia resident, has made history becoming the first woman in Limestone County to be nominated by her party, seeking election as a county commissioner.
Last Tuesday night, Tammy won a victory at the polls, defeating incumbent Milton Carroll and getting about 60 percent of the vote in the first Democratic primary.
A 1980 graduate of Mexia High School, Tammy is the daughter of the late H.C. (Pee Wee) Reed and Wanda Gail Reed. Her father was a well-known pioneer of the tank manufacturing business in Limestone and Freestone counties. Tammy grew up in More
Rotary donation
(Posted Tue 08:36 am)
Rotarian Bill Wragge, left, receives a Silver Sponsorship check from Mexia News Publisher Larry Reynolds recently to support the club's annual Talent Show, March 12 at Mexia High School Auditorium.
(Courtesy photo)
(Posted Tue 08:36 am)
Rotarian Bill Wragge, left, receives a Silver Sponsorship check from Mexia News Publisher Larry Reynolds recently to support the club's annual Talent Show, March 12 at Mexia High School Auditorium. (Courtesy photo)
Rotary donation
(Posted Tue 08:36 am)
Gay Featherston, left, Dean of the Navarro College South Campus, presents Rotarian Lynn Simpson a Platinum Sponsorship check to support the Rotary Club's annual Talent Show, March 12 at Mexia High School Auditorium.
(Courtesy photo)
(Posted Tue 08:36 am)
Gay Featherston, left, Dean of the Navarro College South Campus, presents Rotarian Lynn Simpson a Platinum Sponsorship check to support the Rotary Club's annual Talent Show, March 12 at Mexia High School Auditorium. (Courtesy photo)
Sports
Wortham Baseball improves to 5-2
by Mexia News staff report
(Posted Tue 08:11 am)
Jake Jones hits his third homerun of the season. Jones was named to the All-Tournament Team in the Clifton tournament that was held on Thursday and Friday. Courtesy photo The Wortham Bulldogs participated in the Clifton tournament held March 4-5.
The first day of tournament play in Clifton did not fair too well for Wortham. The Bulldogs struggled with defensive errors as well as leaving eight runners on base. They ending the night with an 11-1 loss to Clifton. Wortham’s only run on the night came in the top of the fifth inning.
Brandon Lansford suffered the loss on the mound.
123 456 R
Wortham 000 010 1
Clifton 113 213 11
The Bulldogs started Friday off with a 14-3 loss to Mart. More
by Mexia News staff report
(Posted Tue 08:11 am)
Jake Jones hits his third homerun of the season. Jones was named to the All-Tournament Team in the Clifton tournament that was held on Thursday and Friday. Courtesy photo The Wortham Bulldogs participated in the Clifton tournament held March 4-5.
The first day of tournament play in Clifton did not fair too well for Wortham. The Bulldogs struggled with defensive errors as well as leaving eight runners on base. They ending the night with an 11-1 loss to Clifton. Wortham’s only run on the night came in the top of the fifth inning.
Brandon Lansford suffered the loss on the mound.
123 456 R
Wortham 000 010 1
Clifton 113 213 11
The Bulldogs started Friday off with a 14-3 loss to Mart. More
Mexia track teams finish fourth at Eagle Relays
by TJ MAXWELL
(Posted Tue 08:10 am)
Mexia's Eddie Jones crosses the finish line all alone in first place in the 800m run with a time of 2:18 at the Eagle Relays in Fairfield on Thursday. The Mexia boys team finished tied for fourth overall with 97 points. TJ Maxwell photo The Mexia boys and girls track teams each placed fourth at the Eagle Relays in Fairfield on Thursday.
The event coordinators decided to let the junior high divisions compete in the meet with the junior varsity and varsity teams which created a bit of a snafu.
The JV and varsity running events were supposed to commence around 6:00 p.m. They actually got started around 7:45 p.m. In order to get most or all of the events in, some races combined the JV and varsity runners into the same event. The junior high athletes did the same with More
by TJ MAXWELL
(Posted Tue 08:10 am)
Mexia's Eddie Jones crosses the finish line all alone in first place in the 800m run with a time of 2:18 at the Eagle Relays in Fairfield on Thursday. The Mexia boys team finished tied for fourth overall with 97 points. TJ Maxwell photo The Mexia boys and girls track teams each placed fourth at the Eagle Relays in Fairfield on Thursday.
The event coordinators decided to let the junior high divisions compete in the meet with the junior varsity and varsity teams which created a bit of a snafu.
The JV and varsity running events were supposed to commence around 6:00 p.m. They actually got started around 7:45 p.m. In order to get most or all of the events in, some races combined the JV and varsity runners into the same event. The junior high athletes did the same with More
Mexia Junior High track results
(Posted Tue 08:09 am)
7th grade boys - Sixth Place (30 points)
100m Dash: Sixth place - Harris 13.90
400m dash: Fourth place - Tatum 1:08.34, 5th place Morton 1:08.36
800m run: Fourth place - Carroll 2:41.96
2,400m run: Sixth place - Mendoza 10:48.00
4x100m relay: Sixth place 53.43
4x200m relay: Fourth place 1:55.33
4x400m relay: Fourth place 4:34.00
7th grade girls - Fourth place (99 points)
100m dash: First place - Gamble 14.43, Thompson 15.30
200m dash: First place - Porter 28.02
800m run: 6th place - Castillo 2:59.92
1600m run: Fourth place - Labrada 9:59.00, Fifth place - Garcia 10:00.00
4x200m More
(Posted Tue 08:09 am)
7th grade boys - Sixth Place (30 points)
100m Dash: Sixth place - Harris 13.90
400m dash: Fourth place - Tatum 1:08.34, 5th place Morton 1:08.36
800m run: Fourth place - Carroll 2:41.96
2,400m run: Sixth place - Mendoza 10:48.00
4x100m relay: Sixth place 53.43
4x200m relay: Fourth place 1:55.33
4x400m relay: Fourth place 4:34.00
7th grade girls - Fourth place (99 points)
100m dash: First place - Gamble 14.43, Thompson 15.30
200m dash: First place - Porter 28.02
800m run: 6th place - Castillo 2:59.92
1600m run: Fourth place - Labrada 9:59.00, Fifth place - Garcia 10:00.00
4x200m More
Mexia Little Dribblers Banquet
(Posted Tue 08:07 am)
The Mexia Little Dribblers youth organization had their end of season sports banquet on Sunday Feb. 28 at the Mexia Civic Center at 5 p.m. The banquet was for all 44 teams, 312 youth, parents, sponsors and coaches. There were more than 500 in attendance at the banquet.
The Mexia Little Dribblers would like to thank all of their 2010 Sponsors, coaches and everyone that was associated with this year’s program. The sponsors are: Antioch Baptist Church, Backyard Party Rental, Bi-Stone Builders, Brookshire’s, Busby’s Plumbing, Burk’s Enterprise, Centex Citizens Credit Union, Charlie Allen’s, Falcon Protective Service, Flatt More
(Posted Tue 08:07 am)
The Mexia Little Dribblers youth organization had their end of season sports banquet on Sunday Feb. 28 at the Mexia Civic Center at 5 p.m. The banquet was for all 44 teams, 312 youth, parents, sponsors and coaches. There were more than 500 in attendance at the banquet.
The Mexia Little Dribblers would like to thank all of their 2010 Sponsors, coaches and everyone that was associated with this year’s program. The sponsors are: Antioch Baptist Church, Backyard Party Rental, Bi-Stone Builders, Brookshire’s, Busby’s Plumbing, Burk’s Enterprise, Centex Citizens Credit Union, Charlie Allen’s, Falcon Protective Service, Flatt More
Wortham wins Teague tourney in marathon game
by SPECIAL TO THE MEXIA NEWS
(Posted Sat 12:44 pm)
The Wortham Bulldogs baseball team poses with their first place trophy won at the Teague tournament last weekend. Coutesy photo
Late Saturday night, in a game that took 3 hours and 43 minutes, Wortham beat Teague, 18-8, to win the championship game in the Teague Tournament.
Wortham run-ruled Meridian on Friday, with a final score of 16-0. Jake Jones went 4 for 4 with a home run, Hance Spencer was 3 for 4 with two doubles and a triple, Brandon Lansford was 2 for 3 with a double and Chris Perez was 2 for 3 with a double. Lansford was the winning pitcher.
Wortham started Saturday off with a win over state-ranked Lovelady, with a More
by SPECIAL TO THE MEXIA NEWS
(Posted Sat 12:44 pm)
The Wortham Bulldogs baseball team poses with their first place trophy won at the Teague tournament last weekend. Coutesy photo
Late Saturday night, in a game that took 3 hours and 43 minutes, Wortham beat Teague, 18-8, to win the championship game in the Teague Tournament.
Wortham run-ruled Meridian on Friday, with a final score of 16-0. Jake Jones went 4 for 4 with a home run, Hance Spencer was 3 for 4 with two doubles and a triple, Brandon Lansford was 2 for 3 with a double and Chris Perez was 2 for 3 with a double. Lansford was the winning pitcher.
Wortham started Saturday off with a win over state-ranked Lovelady, with a More
Sorts Briefs - March 6, 2010
by Mexia News Staff Reports
(Posted Sat 12:43 pm)
Mexia Baseball Association 2010 Sign-Ups
The Mexia Baseball Association will be conducting signups for the upcoming 2010 Baseball Season. Any children that live in Mexia or attend Mexia schools Age 4 – 16 are eligible to participate in our program. Cost to participate this year will be $40 per child ($45 for Junior Girls/Sophomore Boys). All players must have an Official copy of their Birth Certificate on file with the Association. (This must be the Courthouse version of the player’s birth certificate. Hospital certificates are not acceptable)
The Signup Dates are as follows:
March 6th—9am – 11am—Baseball Concession More
by Mexia News Staff Reports
(Posted Sat 12:43 pm)
Mexia Baseball Association 2010 Sign-Ups
The Mexia Baseball Association will be conducting signups for the upcoming 2010 Baseball Season. Any children that live in Mexia or attend Mexia schools Age 4 – 16 are eligible to participate in our program. Cost to participate this year will be $40 per child ($45 for Junior Girls/Sophomore Boys). All players must have an Official copy of their Birth Certificate on file with the Association. (This must be the Courthouse version of the player’s birth certificate. Hospital certificates are not acceptable)
The Signup Dates are as follows:
March 6th—9am – 11am—Baseball Concession More
To The Max - March 6, 2919
by TJ MAXWELL
(Posted Sat 12:42 pm)
Sad Scenario
Excuse me while I mount my high horse for a brief moment.
Something that has saddened me for quite some time was reinforced Monday night in Ennis.
We — as parents, brothers, sisters, cousins or whoever — are supposed to set an example for our young people. Show them how to win with class and lose with class.
That was not the case with the outlandish behavior exhibited after the basketball game in Ennis on Monday.
Grown men were behaving in ways that made me glad my 12 More
by TJ MAXWELL
(Posted Sat 12:42 pm)
Sad Scenario
Excuse me while I mount my high horse for a brief moment.
Something that has saddened me for quite some time was reinforced Monday night in Ennis.
We — as parents, brothers, sisters, cousins or whoever — are supposed to set an example for our young people. Show them how to win with class and lose with class.
That was not the case with the outlandish behavior exhibited after the basketball game in Ennis on Monday.
Grown men were behaving in ways that made me glad my 12 More
Eagles rally to end Blackcat campaign 43-40
by TJ MAXWELL-Mexia Sports Editor
(Posted Thu 05:00 am)
Fairfield senior Willie Tatum, left, reaches out in an attempt to steal the ball from Mexia's D.J. Weathers in the Eagles 43-40 Regional Quarterfinal win over Mexia on Monday. (TJ Maxwell photo) ENNIS - The Fairfield Eagles (24-7) came back from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 16 Mexia in the Regional Quarterfinals at Ennis High School.
"The kids did a really good job of battling in there one possession at a time and not giving up -- because it looked pretty bleak," said Fairfield Head Coach Joey Worley. "Willie Tatum made some really clutch free throws at the end -- it couldn't happen to a better kid."
After a slow start in the first quarter, things began go Mexia's way. They netted a nine-point lead More
by TJ MAXWELL-Mexia Sports Editor
(Posted Thu 05:00 am)
Fairfield senior Willie Tatum, left, reaches out in an attempt to steal the ball from Mexia's D.J. Weathers in the Eagles 43-40 Regional Quarterfinal win over Mexia on Monday. (TJ Maxwell photo) ENNIS - The Fairfield Eagles (24-7) came back from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 16 Mexia in the Regional Quarterfinals at Ennis High School.
"The kids did a really good job of battling in there one possession at a time and not giving up -- because it looked pretty bleak," said Fairfield Head Coach Joey Worley. "Willie Tatum made some really clutch free throws at the end -- it couldn't happen to a better kid."
After a slow start in the first quarter, things began go Mexia's way. They netted a nine-point lead More
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