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Wortham announces policy for free, reduced price lunches
Wortham ISD has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. A copy of the policy may be reviewed by anyone upon request at any school or the central office.
Brave citizen goes after the 1966 tower sniper
At noon on Aug. 1, 1966, Allen Crum, the floor manager at the University Co-Op, looked out the window and witnessed several students dragging a limp teenager through the grass on the edge of the University of Texas campus.
Drug dealers’ loss is MPD’s gain
Limestone County Attorney Roy DeFriend, left, and Assistant County Attorney Tara Avants present Mexia Police Chief Brian Bell a check in the amount of $1,732.50. The funds were proceeds from a drug forfeiture case investigated by the Mexia Police Department which were seized by the County Attorney’s Office. Drug forfeiture funds may only be used for law enforcement purposes, such as officer training, bullet-proof vests and ammunition. “These funds can help train and equip our officers at no expense to local taxpayers” DeFriend said.
Fundraisers for MSSLC client celebrations
TOP: Shopper Kristi Johnson, of Tehuacana, looks through items on the tables at the MSSLC Volunteer Council garage sale on Friday, Aug. 7. The event continued Saturday, with proceeds going toward buying birthday and graduation presents for MSSLC clients.
