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Garrison Bulldogs set to take on Centerville in Regional Quarterfinals
GARRISON, Texas (KTRE) - The Garrison Bulldogs were busy today in preparation for their next opponent Centerville. The Bulldogs, who have been looking very sharp throughout post-season play, look to carry that into the regional quarterfinals and head coach Dempsey Compton says the team is feeling confident and focused. “The...
Madisonville senior creates hay relief program through FFA
Madisonville’s Joeli Hardy has spent her senior year of high school garnering the support of her community to create a hay relief program through the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars Program. Part of why she thinks the Madisonville community rallied behind her monthslong project is because instead of waiting...
Franklin's Lowry siblings have dominated on the diamond all season
The Lowry family in Franklin has always been associated with diamond sports during the spring. On one side of the Lions’ Diamond Complex stands right-handed Tarleton State signee Cort Lowry who has helped lead the Franklin baseball program to not only a perfect district record but its second regional quarterfinal appearance in three years.
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A lot is happening in Groesbeck, from graduation ceremonies to community news and even elections, there's a flurry of activity.For those attending the GHS graduation, it's essential to mark May 24, 8:00 p.m. on the calendar at Groesbeck High Football field. The Graduation Supplement in the Groesbeck Journal on May 23 will offer more details and heartfelt messages for the graduates.Before the big day, there are several events leading up to graduation worth attending. Class Night on May 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium promises to be a special evening recognizing seniors and awarding scholarships. The baccalaureate services will...
Goat’s Tennis Uphold Tradition of Advancing to State
The Groesbeck Goats Tennis Team has clinched multiple berths in the State tournament following their stellar performance at the Region III 3A Tennis Tournament held in College Station on May 10-11.Kadyn King and Johnae King asserted their dominance in the Mixed Doubles division, securing the title of Regional Champions. Both Kadyn and Johnae have now qualified for State for the second consecutive year. In 2023 Kayden qualified in Boys Doubles, while Johnae qualified in Girls Doubles. This past weekend, they entered the tournament as the #1 seed and played Academy in the final. They overcame a 1-6, 1-3 deficit to...
Baseball Recap: Dj Barnes leads Shelbyville to victory over Leon
Shelbyville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Leon Cougars by a score of 6-1 on Friday. Six seems to be a good number for Shelbyville as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Postal worker saves mail before Jeep goes up in flames near North Zulch
NORTH ZULCH, Texas (KBTX) - Some North Zulch residents are praising a postal worker for his quick action to save mail and packages from his Jeep. His vehicle went up flames around noon on Thursday outside a home along Highway 39 near FM 1372. Photos sent to KBTX show a...
US: Large Hail Batters Central Texas On Mother’s Day
Central Texans was battered by large intense hail on Mother's Day morning, May 12 as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “Christie Lloyd Soules via Spectee”. Video Location: Franklin, Texas, US Video Recording Date/Time: May 12, 2024 at about 11:00h.
Limited Attendance, Limitless Insights: Teri Stewart Sheds Light on Small Business Assistance Available in the Area
Teri Stewart, representing Navarro College and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Mexia, took center stage at the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce's May Lunch 'n Learn event held on Thursday, May 9. Drawing from her extensive experience as a business owner, Stewart delivered a comprehensive discourse on the nuances of initiating and sustaining small enterprises, shedding light on the pivotal role SBDCs play in community empowerment.Stewart's presentation delved into the fundamental functions of SBDCs, explaining their mandate to furnish counseling and training to nascent and existing small businesses. Emphasizing collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), she underscored the...
Centerville High School celebrates 12 students receiving college scholarships
CENTERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - Tiger Gym at Centerville High School doesn’t traditionally see big crowds in their gym in May, but this morning the entire high school and junior high student bodies were on hand as 12 students announce their college plans. High School Principal Claudia Mordecai announced that...
Baseball Recap: Centerville triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Jake Pineda
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Centerville had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Joaquin Rams a 3-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for Centerville who now have 13 in a row. Not much...
Two charged in Teague drug bust
TEAGUE, Texas (FOX 44) – A man and woman have been charged after a traffic stop turns into a drug bust. A Freestone County sheriff’s deputy was on patrol in the Teague area on Monday night. The deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a defective light.
Highway 6 Northbound lane through Hearne to close through Thursday evening
HEARNE, Robertson County — Heads up drivers, if you're going to be traveling through Hearne today, you might experience heavy congestion in the city. According to the Robertson County Sheriff's Office, traffic on the outside Northbound lane of Highway 6 will be closed Thursday through 5:30 p.m. Additional updates...
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