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Two separate events, but they came together to bring a bit of history to Groedbeck’s 4th of July.
The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 4th of July Bike Decorating Contest on Saturday, July 4. Photos from Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Facebook
Area News
Friday, July 10
6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo games at the Kosse Community Center. Cash prizes, raffles, food, and drinks. Proceeds support the Kosse Community Center.
The Limestone County Historical Commission received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission for its work in 2025.
Friday, July 10
6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo games at the Kosse Community Center. Cash prizes, raffles, food, and drinks. Proceeds support the Kosse Community Center.
Sports/Youth
The Thornton June 18 Youth Rodeo showcased the incredible talents of young athletes competing across multiple traditional events, including roping, barrel racing, and goat tying.
By Staff Reports
Despite the heat and a little rain last week, Groesbeck hosted its Softball Camp. They had a great final day filled with hard work, fun, popsicles, and awards.
The 2026 State Baseball Championship games were held at the Dell Dimond in Round Rock June
4-6. The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.
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By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
Opinion
The nineth and final title for the Word of God in Psalms 119 is “ordinances.” “They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thine servants” (Ps. 119:91).
By Joe Banghart
Last weekend, we celebrated Independence Day across our nation. For 250 years, the United States has stood as history’s greatest experiment in freedom and self-government.
By Angelia Orr State Representative House District 13
For a quarter of a millennium, the United States has stood as a shining example of freedom, opportunity, and self-government. No nation in history has done more to advance human liberty, pursue inn
Lifestyle
Milo is so ready to find his FURever home. Milo was found roaming near the McLelland Addition without a collar or any identifying information.
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By Julia Morton
Stella is this week’s featured adoptable pet. Stella came into the Groesbeck Animal Shelter on June 4, 2026.
Obituaries
May 23, 1936 - June 13, 2026
Billy was born in Fort Parker Texas, to Paul Thomason and Margarette Pesnell Thomason later as Margret Oswalt.
June 20, 1930 – June 26, 2026
Nellie “Jane” (also called “Janer”) Pauline Yarbrough, of Thornton, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Friday, June 26, 2026, at age 96.
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Ami Wietzikoski was announced as the winner of a free Groesbeck Journal subscription in the Mother’s Day Look-Alike Contest.
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