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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...
Softball Game Preview: Riesel Takes on Archer City
The Riesel Indians will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Archer City Wildcats. Riesel's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Archer City's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Riesel is on a roll after a...
Mart juvenile facility staffer arrested on civil rights charge
Mart, Tx (FOX 44) – A 68-year-old hearing specialist who worked at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in Mart has been arrested. He is charged with violation of the civil rights of a person in custody and tampering with a government record. Officers with the Office of the Inspector...
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...
FCSO makes narcotics arrests
During the last two weeks, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has been taking narcotics offenders off the streets. Last Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted in the Fairfield area. During the stop, the FCSO deputy on the scene noticed that the driver of the vehicle was crushing up something in his hand that was falling in his lap and driver seat. The Deputy then asked the subject to get out of the vehicle for further investigation and once doing so, the subject began resisting the Deputy. The Deputy was able to safely place the subject in custody and collect the crushed evidence...
Commish to go out for bids
Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out for bids on a new mini-excavator and also for computer software. The court took action on these matters at their meeting of Friday, May 3. As for the bids on the tree cutting, County Auditor Karen Craddock opened the four bids she had received, which were as follows: • Ryan’s Tree Service $375 per hour; • Solley & Sons - $225 per hour; or $900 for a half day or $1,800 for a whole day; • Philips Tree Service $537 an hour; and • Rutherford Tree Service - $200 an hour. The court members agreed they would need to see the companies’ bids on spread sheets so they can compare their work accurately and make a decision at that time. BIDS ON MINI -EXCAVATOR In other business, the commissioners voted to go out for bids on purchasing a mini-excavator for Precinct 3’s Road & Bridge. BIDS ON SOFTWARE FOR JUDICIAL COURT, COUNTY CLERK Also at Friday’s meeting, the court voted to go out for bids on purchasing computer software for the judicial court and county clerk.
Softball Game Preview: Archer City Takes on Riesel
The Archer City Wildcats are on the road again on Saturday to play the Riesel Indians. Archer City heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell 5-0 to Riesel. Considering the last time Archer City couldn't score was back in February, the team can't take the result too hard.
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