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Mexia teacher arrested, suspected of child-trafficking

Mexia pastor David Bolden and wife Pat were surprised Wednesday with the presentation of a handicap van that will make it easier for the Boldens to get around.

‘Swing for the Cure’ to become an annual event

Supporters of the Limestone Cancer Support Group held a fun event and fundraiser called “Swing for the Cure,” a home run-hitting derby in memory of Christi Jackson and her father-in-law, Ivan Jackson.

Council talks next budget

Mexia City Council held a special meeting on Monday, June 10, to discuss items on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2019-20, mainly to provide City Manager Eric Garretty with directions to take for balancing the budget in light of an initial

ABCs: Avalina’s Boutique joins Chamber

Members of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce help Vanessa Davis, owner of Avalina’s Boutique, 210 E. Commerce in Mexia, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, May 15, celebrating the shop’s joining the chamber.

Rodeo provides economic boost for Mexia

The rodeo is coming to town next week. And that means good roping, good riding, good food and good times for the entire family. However, the 89th annual Mexia Rodeo

Connect with Kuh-nekt for home health care

Kuh-nekt offers home healthcare and personal assistance from its new office in downtown Mexia. Owner LaShawn Harbert started Kuh-nekt in February 2018, but she ran it out of her home

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Council talks next budget

Mexia City Council held a special meeting on Monday, June 10, to discuss items on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2019-20, mainly to provide City Manager Eric Garretty with directions to ta

By Roxanne Thompson

ABCs: Avalina’s Boutique joins Chamber

Members of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce help Vanessa Davis, owner of Avalina’s Boutique, 210 E.

Fairfield people visit Hewitt church

PROVERBS 20:22 – Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and He will deliver you.

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Sports

Teague player earns Victory Bowl MVP

A contingent of eight football players from four area high schools played Saturday in the FCA Victory Bowl game at Waco ISD Stadium.

By Putt Riddle

Coolidge sweeps District 16-1A baseball

The Coolidge baseball team swept the superlative awards in District 16-1A this year.

Two Blackcats set to play in Victory Bowl

Two Mexia football players will take part in the 11th Annual Super Centex Victory Bowl, which will be held Saturday at Waco ISD Stadium. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

Obituaries

Billy Bob Bates

Billy Bob Bates, of Groesbeck, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at age 72.

Denita Brannon

Denita Brannon was born in Mexia on July 29, 1934, and passed away on June 12, 2019, in Arlington. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Grace Baptist Church in Arlington.

Doanna Copeland Montano

Doanna Copeland Montano, 42, passed away in Dallas on Monday, June 10, 2019.

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Council talks next budget

ABCs: Avalina’s Boutique joins Chamber

Fairfield people visit Hewitt church

Sports

Teague player earns Victory Bowl MVP

Coolidge sweeps District 16-1A baseball

Two Blackcats set to play in Victory Bowl

Obituaries

Billy Bob Bates

Denita Brannon

Doanna Copeland Montano

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