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Westwood could forfeit all district games

CISD students honor deceased veterinarian

Coolidge Independent School District FFA and 4-H students picked up trash on a two-mile stretch of Highway 171 on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in honor of veterinarian Joe F. “Ric” Bennett, who died in 2020.

Mexia last-second comeback falls short

As the final, 7-6, score would indicate, it was a hotly contested ballgame from start to finish Friday night, Ocdt. 18, at Blackcat Field. Mexia battled, scrapped and clawed for 48 minutes, but it was the visiting West Trojans who were the victors....

Mexia drops road match in Groesbeck 3-0

In local district volleyball, the Mexia Ladycats lost in straight sets on the road Tuesday night to the Groesbeck Lady Goats, 20-25, 15-25, 14-25.

Lady Bulldogs take down Hubbard 3-0

It was the third-straight win for the Wortham Lady Bulldogs volleyball team on Tuesday night, Oct. 15. They defeated Hubbard at home in straight sets 25-14, 25-12, 2519. With the win, Wortham moves to 4-2 in district play and is in a two-way tie...

Fire destroys old downtown building

Only brick and twisted metal remained of Sheffield Farm and Ranch Supply Monday morning as owner James Dawley surveyed the damage wrought from a massive fire in downtown Mexia Friday night, Oct. 11.

Early voting begins Monday

Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election begins Monday, Oct. 21, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1.

Wortham hires new policeman

Wortham City Council hired a replacement police officer at its Tuesday, Oct. 8, regular meeting.

By David Webb News@themexianews.com Wortham City Council Hired A Replacement Police Officer At Its Tuesday, Oct. 8, Regular Meeting. The New Officer, Who Will Start Oct. 24, Replaces An Officer Who Resigned In August When Chief Of Police Kelly Bu

Fall-like weather to finally arrive

An end to the unseasonably warm weather seen in Central Texas is expected this week, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth.

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Week 7 Interview with Coolidge Yellowjackets head football coach Naphtali Fletcher

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Westwood could forfeit all district games

By Mitchell Pate

Mexia last-second comeback falls short

As the final, 7-6, score would indicate, it was a hotly contested ballgame from start to finish Friday night, Ocdt. 18, at Blackcat Field.

Mexia drops road match in Groesbeck 3-0

In local district volleyball, the Mexia Ladycats lost in straight sets on the road Tuesday night to the Groesbeck Lady Goats, 20-25, 15-25, 14-25.

Obituaries

Janis Montgomery

Janis LaRue “Jan” Montgomery entered her heavenly home on Oct. 14, 2024, at the age of 72.

Raford Lee Sterling

Raford Lee Sterling, 90, passed away Oct. 9, 2024, at his home at Lake Mexia.

Raford was born May 1, 1934, in New Hope to Oscar Lee and Ida Mae (Burnham) Sterling.

James Arnold “Jim” Reese

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

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Week 7 Interview with Coolidge Yellowjackets head football coach Naphtali Fletcher

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Westwood could forfeit all district games

Mexia last-second comeback falls short

Mexia drops road match in Groesbeck 3-0

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