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Memorial flag ceremony honors heroes buried here

When Michael Chatman visited Mexia’s Memorial Cemetery to view the graves of relatives recently, the tattered, faded U.S. flag on a pole near the burial sites of veterans from both World Wars shocked him, he said.

Young Picassos

Piper Adams, 4, shows off her artwork she painted at Painting with Picasso at the Freestone County Courthouse in Fairfield on Friday evening, Sept. 6.

Defendant pleads guilty to murder of Mart man

Kevin Eddie Dean Kirven, 38, a former resident of Mart pleaded guilty Sept. 6 to murder and tampering with evidence. He was assessed a 60year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division.

Crime Stoppers banquet raises $20,000

The Limestone County Crime Stoppers Back the Blue banquet attracted 200 guests and raised $20,000 Saturday night, Sept. 7, according to organization President Dean Satterfield.

Mexia’s Wilson making most of starting QB role

The Mexia Blackcats have a first-year starter at the quarterback position that happens to be a senior. Braden Wilson had one career start at quarterback coming into the 2024 season. Already, he has doubled that total number of starts and looks to...

Coolidge steamrolls MCH 40-0 at home

The Coolidge Yellowjackets football team earned its first win of 2024 with a resounding 40-0 home triumph Friday night, Sept. 6, against Methodist Children’s Home.

News

Memorial flag ceremony honors heroes buried here

When Michael Chatman visited Mexia’s Memorial Cemetery to view the graves of relatives recently, the tattered, faded U.S.

Young Picassos

Piper Adams, 4, shows off her artwork she painted at Painting with Picasso at the Freestone County Courthouse in Fairfield on Friday evening, Sept. 6.

Defendant pleads guilty to murder of Mart man

Kevin Eddie Dean Kirven, 38, a former resident of Mart pleaded guilty Sept. 6 to murder and tampering with evidence.

Sports

Pro bass fishing leagues take new stances on live sonar, NPFL issues complete ban

A tip of the hat to the National Professional Fishing League for taking a chance.

By Matt Williams

Coming off first win Mexia gears up for Gatesville

The Mexia Blackcats football team bounced back from a disappointing season-opener and notched a 37-23 victory in Fairfield against the Eagles on Friday, Sept. 6.

By Robert Brewer

Mexia’s Wilson making most of starting QB role

The Mexia Blackcats have a first-year starter at the quarterback position that happens to be a senior. Braden Wilson had one career start at quarterback coming into the 2024 season.

By Robert Brewer

Obituaries

Barbara Sue Strickland

Barbara Sue Strickland, 83, entered her heavenly home Aug. 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Mexia Cemetery with the Rev.