Texas shoppers can look forward to saving money on back-to-school clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.
TOP: The Blackcat Band plays popular tunes during convocation Aug. 2 in the Mexia High School auditorium. Director Eric Wharton said 100% of the drum line was present at the event. ABOVE: The Blackcat Band begins working on marching fundamentals at summer band camp recently. There are about 88 band members this season. Photos by Katecey Harrell/The Mexia News
The Mexia Independent School District motto this year is “shine your light,” Superintendent Ryder Appleton told administrators, faculty and staff during an easy-going convocation Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, at the Mexia High School auditorium.
Mexia City Council discussed finalizations for the annual budget and made plans to reduce property-tax rates Tuesday, Aug. 2, during a special-called meeting at City Hall.
About 125 people, including students, teachers, admistrators and pastors, participated in the annual Prayer Walk that began at McBay Elementary about 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. They prayed at each campus and then broke into smaller groups for more intense prayer as shown in these photos. See more photos, Page 10 Photos by Richard Nelson/ The Mexia News
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