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County receives minimal damage from tornadoes
County receives minimal damage from tornadoes From Staff Reports Wed, 05/01/2024 - 13:10 Image Body A pair of EF-0 tornadoes made their way through Freestone County Sunday afternoon.Luckily, minimal damage was done and no fatalities were reported. The Freestone County Office of Emergency Management reported that the only damage suffered from the storms were a few trees and one home.The first tornado touched down between 3:35-3:37 p.m. southwest of Dew. The second one hit Dew between 3:473:49 p.m.The Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to sign up for emergency alerts by messaging the department via Facebook.
LMC Foundation Hosts $10K Giveaway to Support Community Healthcare
, , , , , , , , , The LMC Foundation hosted a $10K Giveaway Dinner at the Groesbeck Convention Center on Saturday, April 27, to aid in support of community healthcare. The event was a huge success, with a total of 250 giveaway tickets sold and 36 items donated for stretch ticket items.The top three winners of the $10K Giveaway were Deanne Middlebrook, who won $10,000, Ashleigh Rand, who won $750, and Zack and Kailey Isbell, who won $500. The event was made possible by the hard work of the LMC Foundation. The LMC Foundation is made up of...
Floral Fantasy: A blooming CAGC Success
, , , The Cynthia Ann Garden Club had its April meeting/Flower Show on Thursday, April 25, at The Groesbeck Woman’s Club at 1 p.m. Everyone, thanks to the guidance and help from Jana Tate and Julia Morton, who were on the Flower Show Committee, had set up their kiosks for the flower show by then and they were amazing. The theme this year was Floral Fantasy. The hostesses for the day, Bethany Bonnet, Nancy Harrell, Carolyn Hughes, and Dorothy Ham, had taken care of the refreshments with their Flower Show-themed decorations. The main table was covered with a navy...
Final high school band concert of the year on Tuesday
Join us for an evening of music and memories as the Groesbeck High School Spring Band Concert takes place on Tuesday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium. This special event marks the seniors' final concert of their high school career.Led by Band Director Collin Anderson, the concert will feature a diverse selection of music, showcasing the talent and dedication of the Groesbeck band students. As the seniors bid farewell to their high school journey, the performance promises to be both nostalgic and celebratory.Friends, family, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their support for the band and graduating seniors as they take center stage for one last time.
Indiana Weather Alert | Severe Thunderstorm Warning
At 650 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Eureka, or 8. miles south of Boonville, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to. roofs, siding, and trees. Locations...
Citywide Garage Sale Spring Peddler Market This Saturday!
The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a citywide garage sale this Saturday, May 4. Residents of both the downtown area and various residential areas are encouraged to participate and hold their own garage sales. This is a great opportunity for community members to declutter their homes, make a little extra cash, and connect with their neighbors. See the listing submitted on page 8 of this issue. In addition to the citywide garage sale, the Groesbeck Spring Peddler Market will also take place on the same day from 9am to 2pm at the Groesbeck Convention Center, located at 106 E. Navasota. The Spring Peddler Market is an exciting event that features a variety of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts and jewelry to delicious BBQ and baked goods. The event will also include a bake sale benefiting Boys State.This is a fantastic opportunity for residents of Groesbeck and the surrounding areas to come together for a day of shopping, socializing, and community building. So mark your calendars and don't miss out on all the fun this Saturday!
Goats win practice game in preparation for playoffs
The Groesbeck baseball team split a pair of games last week in preparation for the postseason playoffs.The Goats were scheduled to play Rockdale on Wednesday, May 1, in Madisonville. Game two in the best-of-three bi-district series is slated for today in Madisonville. Should a third game be necessary, it is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at Rosebud-Lott.Groesbeck finished in third place in District 20-3A with an 8-6 record. The Goats dropped to third with a 10-7 loss at Buffalo in their regular-season finale Tuesday, April 23. Fairfield, which also entered the final game with an 8-5 record, defeated Palestine Westwood...
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