Wortham News

Bueford Nelson Owens, Jr. Bueford Nelson Owens, Jr., of Wortham, passed away November 11, 2009 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia.

PSALM 6:8 - Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Council talking CM position The Mexia City Council has been comprised of a busy bunch lately, interviewing and narrowing down its list of candidates for the City Manager position, a person who will succeed Carolyn Martin, to retire later in January of next year.

Dick Scott Ford in Mexia has done business since 1947, and owner Richard Goswick Sr.

Bi-Stone tractor enthusiasts to gather The Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club will have a gathering in the Teague City Park this coming Saturday and Sunday, reminds Marles Pace, Founder of the club from Wortham.

A report on WFAA-TV saying that the Corsicana Independent School District would be canceling classes due to illness is not true.

The Buffalo ISD in Leon County is closing its schools Friday because of the large number of students and staff who are absent because of flu-like illness.

David Lemond Praytor, of Austin, Texas died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at his home.

Supper 'n Singing Every month, it's Supper and Singing at South McKinney Street Baptist Church.

County to set hearings A discussion and/or action are due to set public hearings concerning the proposed Limestone County tax rate.

Joaquin Torres-Garcia, Uruguayan, , Composicion constructiva , 1943. Oil on canvas.

The Mexia City Council has made sure city employees will not go uninsured for medical purposes, with action to renew with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

The Mexia City Council has made sure city employees will not go uninsured for medical purposes, with action to renew with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

ISAIAH 24:15 - Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the fires even the Name of the Lord God of Israel in the isles of the sea.

Wortham ISD to okay bid WORTHAM - The Wortham School Board will approve a bid for remodeling the cafeteria when trustees meet in called session this Friday night at 6:30 in the high school library.

Submitted Photo One year after the anniversary of her accident, Katie was back racing at Freestone Raceway and had the opportunity to meet the Fairfield, Texas, Air Evac Lifeteam crew who flew her.

The U.S Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is investigating a fire that heavily damaged recycling plant Thursday just outside of Mexia.

" Cernic's Suzuki/AXO/Dunlop racer Sherri Cruse had another fantastic race at Round Three of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Women's Motocross Championship, held at Freestone Raceway, in Wortham, TX this past Saturday, June 6th.

Mexia fire officials are monitoring a fire that began early Thursday at a plant that processes used oil and oil filters.

Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Ricky Dietrich is set for a busy weekend as he will race the motocross event on Saturday at High Point Raceway in Mt.