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ROCK 'N' ROLL
(Posted Thu 11:22 am)
Kim Walpole photo Eustolio Rangel, of Rusk, Texas, was the driver of this overturned dump truck. Tuesday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. Mr. Rangel was making a left turn off Hwy 14 onto Brick Yard Road, when he lost control and the truck overturned, spilling his load of dirt and rock. The truck is owned by Duplachan Contractors, who is in charge of building the new community center for St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mexia. Mr. Rangel was taken by private vehicle to Parkview Regional Hospital and then released. Citations of Failure to Control Speed, Violation of Open Container Act, Expired Registration and Expired More
(Posted Thu 11:22 am)
Kim Walpole photo Eustolio Rangel, of Rusk, Texas, was the driver of this overturned dump truck. Tuesday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. Mr. Rangel was making a left turn off Hwy 14 onto Brick Yard Road, when he lost control and the truck overturned, spilling his load of dirt and rock. The truck is owned by Duplachan Contractors, who is in charge of building the new community center for St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mexia. Mr. Rangel was taken by private vehicle to Parkview Regional Hospital and then released. Citations of Failure to Control Speed, Violation of Open Container Act, Expired Registration and Expired More
Mexia man severely injured in 'cycle wreck
(Posted Thu 11:21 am)
Gene Platt of Mexia received severe injuries when he was involved in a motorcycle wreck while in Canada.
The N.E.W.S. MC (motorcycle group of which Platt was a member) benefit for the Platt family, in helping to defray medical expenses, is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Coyote Run, Highway 14 in Mexia. The benefit is from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and will include plenty of food, an auction and lots of fun.
Donations will be appreciated, a spokesman emphasizes.
Drive-throughs will be available.
For more information, you may call (254) 625-0657.
(Posted Thu 11:21 am)
Gene Platt of Mexia received severe injuries when he was involved in a motorcycle wreck while in Canada.
The N.E.W.S. MC (motorcycle group of which Platt was a member) benefit for the Platt family, in helping to defray medical expenses, is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Coyote Run, Highway 14 in Mexia. The benefit is from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and will include plenty of food, an auction and lots of fun.
Donations will be appreciated, a spokesman emphasizes.
Drive-throughs will be available.
For more information, you may call (254) 625-0657.
The Landon Exchange set up to help Bi-Stone Area children
(Posted Thu 11:21 am)
Community Involvement Changes Children’s Lives
Nonprofit organizations exist to help people and better communities, but where you live can make a significant difference when it comes to getting help from charities. A child that lives in Houston has a world of help and resources available to them and their family. Unfortunately, the story is far different for children living in less populated areas. In Harris County, there are 10,868 registered charities. In Limestone County, there are 66 and only 18 made over $25,000 in annual gross receipts in 2008 according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics.
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(Posted Thu 11:21 am)
Community Involvement Changes Children’s Lives
Nonprofit organizations exist to help people and better communities, but where you live can make a significant difference when it comes to getting help from charities. A child that lives in Houston has a world of help and resources available to them and their family. Unfortunately, the story is far different for children living in less populated areas. In Harris County, there are 10,868 registered charities. In Limestone County, there are 66 and only 18 made over $25,000 in annual gross receipts in 2008 according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics.
Local Briefs - July 2
(Posted Thu 11:19 am)
Boat parade near
The Let Freedom Ring Boat Parade on Lake Mexia will be Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
LARAS’ House will also have representatives on the scene, selling hot dogs, cold drinks and water. “Bring your lawn chairs, come on out and enjoy the activities,” says spokesperson Regina Eckert.
VFW to host dance
Lancaster Post 4694, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will host a dance (free admission) Saturday night, starting at 7 o’clock.
Providing music for the 1950s-1960s dance is the Lost C Band.
Masonic Lodge to install
Springfield Lodge 74, More
(Posted Thu 11:19 am)
Boat parade near
The Let Freedom Ring Boat Parade on Lake Mexia will be Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
LARAS’ House will also have representatives on the scene, selling hot dogs, cold drinks and water. “Bring your lawn chairs, come on out and enjoy the activities,” says spokesperson Regina Eckert.
VFW to host dance
Lancaster Post 4694, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will host a dance (free admission) Saturday night, starting at 7 o’clock.
Providing music for the 1950s-1960s dance is the Lost C Band.
Masonic Lodge to install
Springfield Lodge 74, More
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