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LEFT: District Judge Amy Ward addresses the Limestone County commissioners on Tuesday, April 23, stating that “too much time has been spent” on the routine bill process discussions “when there are other issues that are being more focused on in the county auditor’s office.”

Limestone County commissioners continued their discussion about payment processes for routine office expenses during the meeting Tuesday, April 23, although once again, no action was taken beyond tabling the matter.

Ending the drought

Famous songwriter

Cindy Walker inducted into another Hall

Chasing dinosaurs: Kentucky light line specialist finding more giants on Texas waters

Chalk up another IGFA line clss world record alligator gar for light tackle specialist Art Weston. Caught earlier this month at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the 7.04-footer weighed 188 pounds.

’Cat relay team edged out of state qualification

The Mexia 4x200-meter relay team came within one second and one place of qualifying for the UIL state meet with their performance at the Region III-3A meet at Waco Midway on Saturday,April 20.

Wild hogs roam in Mexia

On the outskirts of the city where the residential area fades to the wooded plain, feral hogs are venturing into neighborhoods to root for food at night.

News

Cookie

Cookie is an adorable 2-yearold female mixed-breed who is medium sized and spayed.

Lawn Pro joins chamber

The Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, April 24, for Lawn Pro Services, a family owned and operated business by Larry and Sarah Bonner.

Early voting starts for May 4 election

The first two days of early balloting April 22-23 drew 70 voters for the Mexia Independent School District trustee election and 13 for the Coolidge mayor and city council races.

Sports

Ending the drought

Mexia center fielder Andres Venegas races in to catch a fly ball during the second inning of a game against Franklin at Blackcat Field on Tuesday, April 23.

Wortham trio sign to play sports in college

A trio of Wortham athletes put their pens to paper and committed to further their statuses as student-athletes at higher learning institutions Monday morning, April 22.

’Cats fall to Franklin; play Troy in bi-district

The District 20-3A playoff picture is complete and for the first time in five years, the Mexia Blackcats are a part of it.

Obituaries

Sandra Elizabeth ‘Sandi J’ Jones

Sandra Elizabeth “Sandi J” Jones, age 63, of Teague, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at her residence.

Frances Daniell

Our hearts are heavy that Frances Daniell, our beloved and sweet mother and grandmother, died on April 21, 2024, after a short illness. She was 85 years old.

Judy Lynn Stark

Funeral services for Judy Stark, 53, will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Shane Winters will officiate. Interment will follow at Point Enterprise.