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The Mexia High School Class of 2024 officers end the graduation ceremony Friday, May 24, by leading their fellow graduates and the attendees in singing the class song. See the story and more photos on Page 10.

‘May they rest in peace’

Post 288 honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Thunderstorms hinder city repairs

Severe thunderstorms have caused an estimated $150,000 in damage to Mexia’s infrastructure so far this spring, and that total could grow, according to City Manager Joshua Barron.

Wortham graduates 34 seniors

The mood was jubilant as families and friends of 34 Wortham High School seniors gathered at the Wortham Gymnasium for its annual commencement ceremony.

19 Coolidge seniors earn degrees

The 19 members of the Coolidge High School Class of 2024 walked across the new gym’s floor Thursday, May 23, and received their diplomas.

Old mobile home park under redevelopment

Wynnhaven Cove Mobile Home Park off State Highway 171 is expected to offer new manufactured homes and newly refurbished ones for lease this summer, according to the new landowner.

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Singing the ‘Crimson and Black’

The Mexia High School Class of 2024 officers end the graduation ceremony Friday, May 24, by leading their fellow graduates and the attendees in singing the class song.

Tornado strikes near Kosse

A tornado roared across pastureland near Kosse on Thursday evening, May 23, doing minimal damage because there were few structures in its path.

‘May they rest in peace’

American Legion Post 288 held a solemn Memorial Day observance, led by Post Commander Russ Foster, who also serves as vice commander of the 6th District American Legion Department of Texas.