News
Warrant service leads to MPD officer’s injury
A domestic abuse suspect allegedly kicked a Mexia police officer in the stomach while he was being arrested on warrants Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Church to sponsor wrestling show fundraiser
First Methodist Church of Coolidge is hosting “Live Hot Pro Wrestling Spring Breakout” to benefi t its student scholarship program at Coolidge High School on Sunday, March 16, at 6 to 9 p.m.
Mexia ISD board okays four-day school calendar
In a 5-2 vote during Tuesday night, Feb. 24, meeting, the Mexia Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a fourday instructional calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The decision followed months of community surveys, committee recommendations, and discussions about balancing instructional time, staff retention and student needs.
LEGACY AND LABOR
Mexia Independent School District hosted its annual Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 20, paying tribute to the contributions of African Americans in the labor force and beyond. The event, held at the Mexia High School auditorium, featured performances, historical presentations, and a heartfelt surprise for the keynote speaker, Rosie Gipson, owner of Aunt Rosie’s Daycare.
