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MISD enrollment woes up for board discussion
by by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD trustees will go into a closed executive session Monday night to pore over data that might help them figure out why students leave the district.
by by Brenda Sommer
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD trustees will go into a closed executive session Monday night to pore over data that might help them figure out why students leave the district.
During the board’s regular monthly meeting, trustees will look at a spreadsheet that includes information on students who have transferred out of the district in the past three years. The board asked administrators for that data at a previous meeting, an attempt to find reasons behind a drop in enrollment that is costing the district dearly in state reimbursements.
Data that will be studied include what schools the students transferred to, at what
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Calf ropers show skills in competition
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Area calf ropers headed to Mexia last weekend for the Beer Can Bash competition at the Hancock Ranch, spending all afternoon and evening finding out who was the best.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Area calf ropers headed to Mexia last weekend for the Beer Can Bash competition at the Hancock Ranch, spending all afternoon and evening finding out who was the best.
Ashley Knowles, of Mexia, won a buckle in 2009 and returned to try for another, or for one of the tooled leather saddles set aside for the best “header” and “heeler” of the day.
“We go to these every weekend,” Knowles said. “Next weekend, there’s a (U.S. Calf Ropers Association) roping in Stephenville, then in Athens. I rope barrels; I rope calves. We do it all.”
Like many of those attending
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City waits for sunshine to start road repairs
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
City Council members Laura Rothrock, center and Arthur Busby take the oath of office Tuesday night for another term on the Council from city Secretary Christi Shivers. Rothrock, Busby and Councilman Bobby Jack Liles all retained their seats on the Council after drawing no opposition for their open positions. Brenda Sommer photo Once summer hits and rainy days disappear, Mexia residents might want to take a few weeks off from stacking brush at the curb for pickup.
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
City Council members Laura Rothrock, center and Arthur Busby take the oath of office Tuesday night for another term on the Council from city Secretary Christi Shivers. Rothrock, Busby and Councilman Bobby Jack Liles all retained their seats on the Council after drawing no opposition for their open positions. Brenda Sommer photo Once summer hits and rainy days disappear, Mexia residents might want to take a few weeks off from stacking brush at the curb for pickup.
That’s the word City Manager Larry Brown presented to City Council Tuesday night during their regular monthly meeting.
Brown said city crews are short-handed and will have to stop picking up brush and other yard waste for two to three weeks once rains end.
That’s so that they may focus on patching potholes and making other repairs to city roadways.
“We’ve got to get on these streets,” Brown said. “Once the weather clears out, we
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New Mexia ISD board members sworn in
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin, left, presents plaques of appreciation and wristwatches to outgoing board members Willie Herring, center, and Richard Duncan at Tuesday night's swearing in of the new school board members. Roxanne McKnight photo Newly elected Mexia school board members Jackie Craig and Ron Fowler were sworn in at a specially called meeting Tuesday evening.
by By Brenda Sommer
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia ISD Superintendent John Turpin, left, presents plaques of appreciation and wristwatches to outgoing board members Willie Herring, center, and Richard Duncan at Tuesday night's swearing in of the new school board members. Roxanne McKnight photo Newly elected Mexia school board members Jackie Craig and Ron Fowler were sworn in at a specially called meeting Tuesday evening.
Superintendent John Turpin administered the statement of office, and Turpin’s secretary, Phyllis Connell, administered the oath of office.
Outgoing members Richard Duncan and Willie Herring, neither of whom ran for the seat they had filled, were each presented a wristwatch and a plaque expressing gratitude from the board for their service.
“I can’t leave without saying something,” Richard Duncan said when Turpin invited him to give his final words as board president.
“The last three years have been a
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Local News
Texas jobless rate drops to 6.9 percent
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased in April to 6.9 percent, down from 7.0 percent in March and from 8.0 percent a year ago, the Texas Workforce Commission announced yesterday.
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased in April to 6.9 percent, down from 7.0 percent in March and from 8.0 percent a year ago, the Texas Workforce Commission announced yesterday.
The rate continues to trend well below the national unemployment rate of 8.1 percent, the commission said in a Friday press release. The Texas unemployment rate has decreased for eight consecutive months.
Texas employers added 13,200 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in April. Texas saw an increase of 225,800 jobs over the year.
“The Texas economy continues to add jobs, with 10 of 11 major industries growing over the past year,”
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County told 2-year-old jail repairs a failure
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Nearly half of Monday’s Commissioners Court was spent addressing problems at the Limestone County Detention Center, including water leaks that could destroy the building.
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Nearly half of Monday’s Commissioners Court was spent addressing problems at the Limestone County Detention Center, including water leaks that could destroy the building.
Architect Kenny Burns, who has done work for the county, brought to the meeting Max Cardoza, a representative of the contractor who installed the floor in the kitchen the LCDC, the private prison the county owns and leases to the federal government.
The prison was built around 1990, and several years ago a substance was painted on the floor to stop water from leaking through. It didn’t work so the kitchen floor was replaced about two
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TxDOT changes pattern of traffic near Mount Calm
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The Texas Department of Transportation as of yesterday opened new westbound main lanes of S.H. 31 from U.S. 84 to just west of FM 939 in McLennan County.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
The Texas Department of Transportation as of yesterday opened new westbound main lanes of S.H. 31 from U.S. 84 to just west of FM 939 in McLennan County.
Westbound S.H. 31 traffic was shifted to the new roadway from U.S. 84, for approximately 8 miles, ending just before FM 939.
The eastbound lanes will then be re-striped and opened to two lanes within these same limits. The new interchange at FM 1330 will also be opened.
After this section of S.H. 31 is opened, beginning on Tuesday, May 22, east and westbound traffic will be shifted to the new roadway
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Meeting set for fall freshmen, parents
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia High School invites incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 school year and their parents to attend a meeting Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the MHS auditorium.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Mexia High School invites incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 school year and their parents to attend a meeting Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the MHS auditorium.
The transition from junior high to high school is a very important and often difficult time in the life of a teenager. The school’s goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible.
At the meeting, a school representative will explain graduation plans and courses offered at MHS.
It is very important for students and their parents to fully understand each of these plans as they begin choosing classes for
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Sports
MHS hoops standout signs to play in college
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 5/3/2012 08:00 am)
Mexia High School high-profile basketball standout Mister Carroll signed Tuesday to play for Richland College, near Dallas, in the fall.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 5/3/2012 08:00 am)
Mexia High School high-profile basketball standout Mister Carroll signed Tuesday to play for Richland College, near Dallas, in the fall.
Carroll is set to graduate in May and will start school in August on a two-year fully paid scholarship and play for the Richland Thunder Ducks.
His family, coaches and friends were on hand to congratulate him and bask in the moment.
Head basketball coach Walter Smith gave a short speech, telling what an auspicious day the signing was for Mister and the school.
“He was All-District MVP, All-Region guy, All-State guy,” Smith said, “but the thing that always comes
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Mexia Hoopers champs again
(Posted 5/1/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers 11-12 grade Eligible Varsity division won first place again this past Saturday in the Waco Primetime Basketball Tournament. The team was a little short-handed, due to some players with jobs and some with injuries. With that being said, the team was down to just six players – three sophomores and three freshmen – going into the strong tournament. A lot of seniors and college-bound players were on the court for Waco, Bryan College Station and other cities. Because seniors were allowed to play, Mexia decided to let two seniors play Saturday.
(Posted 5/1/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers 11-12 grade Eligible Varsity division won first place again this past Saturday in the Waco Primetime Basketball Tournament. The team was a little short-handed, due to some players with jobs and some with injuries. With that being said, the team was down to just six players – three sophomores and three freshmen – going into the strong tournament. A lot of seniors and college-bound players were on the court for Waco, Bryan College Station and other cities. Because seniors were allowed to play, Mexia decided to let two seniors play Saturday.
The team won two games, first
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Mexia Varsity Dribblers qualify for nationals
(Posted 4/24/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers players and coaches with their medals and trophy are, l-r, front row: Ike Jones, sophomore; Damian Stoner, freshman; Curk Harris, freshman; Kaylon Watson, sophomore; back row: Victor McKnight, sophomore; De Andre Hudson, junior; Kestin Carter, junior; and Damian Matthews, sophomore. Back row are coaches Curtis Harris and Justin Chambers. Courtesy photo by Curtis Harris The Mexia Hoopers Varsity-Eligible Spring basketball team won first place at the Primetime Sports Basketball Tournament in Mexia this past weekend to qualify for the Big National Tournament in July.
(Posted 4/24/2012 08:00 am)
The Mexia Hoopers players and coaches with their medals and trophy are, l-r, front row: Ike Jones, sophomore; Damian Stoner, freshman; Curk Harris, freshman; Kaylon Watson, sophomore; back row: Victor McKnight, sophomore; De Andre Hudson, junior; Kestin Carter, junior; and Damian Matthews, sophomore. Back row are coaches Curtis Harris and Justin Chambers. Courtesy photo by Curtis Harris The Mexia Hoopers Varsity-Eligible Spring basketball team won first place at the Primetime Sports Basketball Tournament in Mexia this past weekend to qualify for the Big National Tournament in July.
The Mexia team is composed of two 11th graders, four 10th graders and two freshmen, all from Mexia High School.
Saturday the team played against other teams with four to five seniors on each team and still came out victorious and champions. On Saturday the team played Palestine Westwood for the third time in the last month. Mexia beat Palestine in a tournament earlier in April and Palestine Westwood beat
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Mexia's D.J. Weathers signs to play hoops for MCC
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 4/12/2012 08:00 am)
D.J. Weathers is surrounded by family and other well-wishers as well as his next coach when he starts college at McLellan Community College in the fall. Shown here, front from left, are D.J.'s mom, Deon Weathers, D.J., and his grandmother, Marcia Weathers; behind them, from left, are McLellan's head basketball coach Kevin Gill, D.J. brother and sister, Jonathan and Abrian Shaw, D.J.'s dad and granddad, Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Jr. and Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Sr., and friends Mister Carroll, Leon Gray and Quan Green. Mexia High School’s star shooting guard D.J. Weathers signed to attend McLennan Community College Tuesday and will be playing basketball for the Highlanders in the fall.
by Roxanne McKnight
(Posted 4/12/2012 08:00 am)
D.J. Weathers is surrounded by family and other well-wishers as well as his next coach when he starts college at McLellan Community College in the fall. Shown here, front from left, are D.J.'s mom, Deon Weathers, D.J., and his grandmother, Marcia Weathers; behind them, from left, are McLellan's head basketball coach Kevin Gill, D.J. brother and sister, Jonathan and Abrian Shaw, D.J.'s dad and granddad, Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Jr. and Elmer 'Bubba' Weathers Sr., and friends Mister Carroll, Leon Gray and Quan Green. Mexia High School’s star shooting guard D.J. Weathers signed to attend McLennan Community College Tuesday and will be playing basketball for the Highlanders in the fall.
MCC’s head basketball coach Kevin Gill traveled to Mexia High School to sign the talented senior, and appeared overjoyed to have acquired Weathers for his team.
“We’re excited,” Gill said of Weathers’ attending McLennan in the fall. “He’s a good player and a good kid. We just love to get good local kids, and I think D.J. is going to be an asset to our program.”
Weathers, too, showed enthusiasm for this step toward
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