Annie McDonald Milam, 19, a waitress and mother of two, was murdered just outside of her home in Mexia on Dec. 3, 1949. Her escort home, Melvin Dempsey, was also shot and severely injured. Her murder ...

Mark your calendars and trim your bushes and trees, it’s almost time for the quarterly brush pick-up in Groesbeck. Starting June 30, residents can place brush in front of their properties for ...

In April of 1944, a violent robbery in nearby Mexia disrupted the relative calm of Limestone County and became a matter of public interest for residents of all the surrounding communities. While not a ...

The University of Texas at Tyler announced students who were named to the spring 2025 President’s Honor Roll.

When most people hear “emergency item,” they think of bail reform or border security— not water. But this session, the most urgent and most overlooked emergency we faced was protecting Texas’ water ...

It is with heavy hearts and immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Chad Smith, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Located on the corner of W. Navasota and N. Railroad in the heart of Groesbeck, Women at the Well, LLC is more than a boutique—it’s a welcoming space where fashion, faith, and friendship meet. This ...

As devastating floods continue to ravage Texas Hill Country, local first responders from GFR and surrounding departments are now on the ground in Kerrville, lending their expertise to a massive search ...

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced that the agency activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of increased threats of flooding in parts of West and ...

Dear Editor, Reader El Sellers (Letter, 6/12/25) wants us to know that he doesn’t like or respect Donald Trump. (Total agreement, so far. Plus, with this disclaimer, Sellers realizes he doesn’t have ...

Jean Lafitte’s last rival left Galveston on Jul. 8, 1817 leaving the self-proclaimed “President” of Texas in complete control of the island.

Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin ...