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Bailey McDowell, Audrey Stewart, and Jaxon Jones received the Groesbeck Lions Club Scholarship last week at their meeting.

From tiny backpacks to big dreams… Monday, May 18, was such a special moment for Groesbeck ISD as the district got to watch the Kindergarten graduates walk beside the graduating seniors. One chapter is ending while another is just beginning, and seeing

Once a Goat, Always a Goat

3 Central Texans Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Three Central Texas residents were arrested in Waco as the result of an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin R. Simmons announced on May 7. The arrests were made following...

Mrs. Ann Mary Gibbs has been named the Groesbeck High School Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. This honor is a well-deserved recognition of her tireless dedication, her innovative approach to learning, and the profound impact she has on her students’ l

Gibbs Named GHS Teacher of the Year

Ishaan Patel, Tripp Burleson, Peyton deCordova, and Riley Milstead brought home third place medals from the State Tennis Tournament. Photo from Groesbeck ISD Facebook

Goats Bring Home Hardware from State

Groesbeck Tennis brought home some hardware from the State Tournament May 7-8 in San Antonio.

2 People Face Charges in Death of Jenifer Cleveland

Two people have surrendered themselves to authorities in relation to the death of Jenifer Cleveland from July 10, 2023. Cleveland, who was 47 years old at the time of her death, worked for KNES 99.1. She died at a Mexia hospital.

Local News

Testimonies

The second of nine titles given the Word of God in Psalms 119 is “ his testimonies.” “ Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart” ( Ps. 119: 2).

By Joe Banghart

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Friday, May 22 -24 Sunday, May 24

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Attack on Old Fort Parker Civil War Reenactment.

Looking for News!

The summer time is approaching, which means we will be looking for more news and stories to cover in the community.

Area News

Kosse/Thornton Community Calendar

Friday, May 29

6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo games at the Kosse Community Center. Cash prizes, raffles, food, and drinks. Proceeds support the Kosse Volunteer Fire Department.

Kosse/Thornton Community Calendar

Friday, May 29

6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo games at the Kosse Community Center. Cash prizes, raffles, food, and drinks. Proceeds support the Kosse Volunteer Fire Department.

Kosse Homecoming King & Queen

The 2026 Kosse Homecoming King and Queen are Ronnie and Jennifer Funderburk. For years, they have shown unwavering dedication, service, and heart for the Kosse community.

Sports/Youth

8 Goats Earn All-District Honors

Eight Groesbeck Goats earned All-District baseball honors this season.

Senior Brayden Urban was named Pitcher of the Year. Earning Offensive MVP was senior Nick Sanchez.

By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com

State Tennis

Zayne Mills finishes in the Top 12 in the State in Boys Singles.

Groesbeck Tennis is State Bound

Opinion

Capital Highlights: The Latest from Austin

Early voting in runoffs ends Friday Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.

By Gary Borders State Capital Highlights Gborders@texaspress.com

“Lone Star Jr.” Wins His First Indy 500

It took Johnny Rutherford a decade to win his first Indianapolis 500, but on Memorial Day 1974 his dream finally came true.

By Bartee Haile This Week In Texas History

‘He Would Have Killed His Mother for a Dime’

On May 17, 1917, Felix Jones in his latest contract killing beat Thomas Lyons of El Paso to death with a hammer.

By Bartee Haile This Week In Texas History

Lifestyle

Meet Nala!

This gorgeous girl is ready to go to work or steal your pillow either way she is ready to find her forever humans. Nala was picked up in Groesbeck without any identifying information.