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Two Mexia JH students running for national offices

Two Mexia Junior High School students are in the running to be elected to national offices with the National Student Council.

Coolidge mayor, new council members take oath of office

Newly re-elected Coolidge Mayor Tonia Bruckner and two new City Council members took the oath of office Wednesday, May 8.

Animal shelter upgrade moves forward

Recent construction of a concrete pad with water connections at the Mexia Animal Shelter brought the facility another step closer to improving conditions for the 30 dogs held there.

Golden effort: Miller wins long jump state title; Brown second

Tyler Miller and Jabraylon Brown have been competing in the long jump throughout the season, at practice and in meets.

Flood risks, code offenses coming under city review

City officials will be discussing code compliance and what to do about flash flooding in the city after the torrential rains last week, according to City Manager Joshua Barron.

News

Mexia ‘thinker’ to share talents at Fairfield ISD

Bob Wright

REVELATION 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with me.”

Hucakbee

Huckabee is a 1-year-old large mixed-breed who is neutered and currently 47 pounds. For adoption from Limestone Animal Rescue Adoption Shelter (LARAS House), visit larashouseshelter.

Community Calendar

Friday, May 10

6:30 p.m. — McBay Elementary opens for One Act Play Performance at the MHS Auditorium.

Saturday, May 11

Sports

Golden effort: Miller wins long jump state title; Brown second

Tyler Miller and Jabraylon Brown have been competing in the long jump throughout the season, at practice and in meets.

TOP: Coolidge’s Tyler Miller

Junior high soccer program shows improvements

The Mexia junior high soccer program recently completed its inaugural season and the teams made great strides during the six-week campaign, according to Mexia soccer coach T.J. Sadler.

By Skip Leon