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Ladycats remain in third place despite loss to Madisonville

Madisonville shut out Mexia, 11-0, in a District 18-4A game at Madisonville on Tuesday night in a contest that was stopped after four and a half innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.

Twin flames: Banks sisters enjoy their life journey together

Sometimes you set out to write an article about sports and it turns into a love story. Such is the tale of Jayla and Jaylyn Banks, twin Mexia High School seniors who have made their marks in athletics, in academics and in the community.

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Pastor Jimmy Cotton was good friends with Chad Walker growing up. He was a part of Walker’s wedding three years ago. Thursday he was a part of his funeral.

Nursing homes loosening restrictions on visitation

Nursing homes in Mexia have loosened their visitation policies, which had been tight over the past year due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

A shoe-in for awareness

For those who want to prevent or stop child abuse, the work goes on year round, but every April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, child advocates hold special activities to try to increase the public’s awareness of this important issue.

Blackcat soccer team places five on all-district first team

The Mexia boys soccer team earned two superlative awards and placed five players on the first team All-District 17-4A squad this season.

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MID-CENTURY MODERN

Dear Heloise: I’m hearing the term “mid-century modern” a lot these days. What does it mean? -- Angie R. in Oklahoma

BOILING WATER DOWN THE DRAIN

Dear Readers: Pouring boiling water down your kitchen sink may not be a good idea.

Mexia sesquicentennial celebration set for July

Mexia residents celebrated their city’s 100th anniversary July 10, 1971. Soon they’ll be celebrating its 150th.

By Roxanne Thompson Roxanne@themexianews.com

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Ladycats remain in third place despite loss to Madisonville

Madisonville shut out Mexia, 11-0, in a District 18-4A game at Madisonville on Tuesday night in a contest that was stopped after four and a half innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.

By Mexia News Staff Report Sports@themexianews.com

Twin flames: Banks sisters enjoy their life journey together

Sometimes you set out to write an article about sports and it turns into a love story.

By Skip Leon Sports@themexianews.com

Sports Schedule

Tuesday, April 13

Baseball:

Waco LaVega at Mexia, 7 p.m.

Mt. Calm at Wortham, 4:30 p.m.

Axtell at Coolidge, 4:30 p.m.

Softball:

Obituaries

LINA CORTES

Lina Cortes was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, on July 6,1924. She made her way to heaven on April 5, 2021, three months shy of her 97th birthday, surrounded by her children.

RUSSELL JOSEPH MILLER JR.

Russell Joseph Miller Jr., known to everyone as “Red,” of Mexia (Fallon community) passed away at home on April 3, 2021, at age 67.

Russell Joseph Miller Jr.

Russell Joseph Miller Jr., known to everyone as “Red,” of Mexia (Fallon community) passed away at home on April 3, 2021, at age 67.

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Mexia has new mayor

Mexia Mayor pro tem Geary Smith, who was the District 3 Council member, was sworn into office as Mayor by City Secretary Christi Shivers after he was appointed to the office by the rest of the Coun

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MID-CENTURY MODERN

BOILING WATER DOWN THE DRAIN

Mexia sesquicentennial celebration set for July

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Ladycats remain in third place despite loss to Madisonville

Twin flames: Banks sisters enjoy their life journey together

Sports Schedule

Obituaries

LINA CORTES

RUSSELL JOSEPH MILLER JR.

Russell Joseph Miller Jr.

Business Directory

CHAD WALKER: END OF WATCH

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Mexia has new mayor

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