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Hundreds attend prayer vigil for popular teen

Mexia native still serving Navy after 36 years

SUFFOLK, Va. – Capt. Fredrick Conner, a native of Mexia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVI-FOR).

Hit king, block king die on same day

A pair of iconic athletes from two totally different walks of life now share quite a dubious link. They both died on the same day.

Council OKs tax rate, budget; moves ahead with projects

After two public hearings during which no one spoke, Mexia City Council unanimously adopted the 2024-25 budget and tax rates to fund it Monday night, Sept. 30.

Doc talks signs of Alzheimer’s vs. ordinary forgetfulness

How can a person tell if their forgetfulness is typical aging or a sign of the development of Alzheimer’s disease?

News

A Nice Night Out

Community shaken by death of student

Micah Kirven scored the final touchdown in the Mexia Blackcats’ 35-0 win over Yoe on Friday, Sept. 27.

He passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Mexia native still serving Navy after 36 years

SUFFOLK, Va. – Capt. Fredrick Conner, a native of Mexia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVI-FOR).

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Postgame interview: Coolidge volleyball wins 3-1 at home over Covington

Sports

Hit king, block king die on same day

A pair of iconic athletes from two totally different walks of life now share quite a dubious link. They both died on the same day.

By What’s Brewing

Yellowjackets earn second place at Hubbard meet

The Coolidge Yellowjackets cross country team took second place in the Hubbard Nature Trail Invite on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Riesel outlasts Wortham in 5

The Wortham Lady Bulldogs lost in five sets at Riesel Tuesday evening, 25-23, 1525, 12-25, 25-15, 10-15. It was a non-district contest that was scheduled on Wortham’s designated bye date.

Obituaries

James Arnold “Jim” Reese

James Arnold “Jim” Reese, 98, of Wortham, passed away Sept. 25, 2024, in Mexia.

Bobby Ray Toney

Bobby Ray Toney, 93, of Cypress, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Billy Ray Patterson

Billy Ray Patterson was a selfless Christian, dedicated family man and friend to many. He entered his heavenly home on Sept. 20, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, Sept.