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With all due respect to Tupac Shakur and California, Wortham, Texas knows how to party. Seriously. The 19th Annual Wortham Blues Festival lit up the downtown area Saturday with four

Reiter thanked for service to children in CPS system

A group called Voices for Children/CASA of Brazos Valley held a small reception Thursday evening for Senior Administrative Judge P.K. Reiter to thank him for his work on behalf of

Quanah Parker has his ‘Day’ at Old Fort

Several dozen people turned out Saturday at Old Fort Parker to celebrate the first Quanah Parker Day in Texas. The Texas Legislature earlier this year declared Quanah Parker Day as

Strong wind gusts do damage around Mexia

A summer windstorm quickly formed in northwest Limestone County late Tuesday afternoon and did some damage around town as it moved through Mexia. “The city of Mexia had a fairly

It’s a sign

Matthew Smith, owner of M&M Automotive on Highway 171, shows the signs he plans to install at his business, which he has had around Mexia for 20 years. He said

Blackcats down Lions for first win of season

The Mexia Blackcats come out of the gate flying in their home-opener Friday night and blasted Teague, 49-22, in a non-district football game. The victory evened Mexia’s record at 1-1

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County moves road funds, repairs to next year

Limestone County commissioners agreed to move $252,500 in road funds into next year’s budget since the excess rain earlier this year prevented them from doing all the road work needed in their prec

By Roxanne Thompson

Commissioners schedule public budget hearing before final vote

Limestone County citizens will have one last opportunity to speak on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20 at next week’s meeting, the final meeting before the new fiscal year begins Oct.

Museum directors hope to build a new facility

Those in Limestone County who value its rich history may get a new, larger place to view artifacts from the past if the museum directors see their vision of a new museum building come to pass.

By Roxanne Thompson