Wortham News

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.

Cycle News has learned from a reliable source that Mike Alessi suffered a season-ending injury while practicing in Pennsylvania earlier today.

After grabbing his first career victory in the premier 450 Class just one week ago, Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Mike Alessi, of Victorville, Calif., cruised to a 1-1 sweep of the day's motos to earn the overall victory at the Flagstar Bank Motocross National from Freestone Raceway, round three of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

MX Sports Pro Racing and Lucas Oil have announced that the Women's Motocross Class will receive a premier television package for the 2009 season.

Fiolek and Patterson, The Battle Continues The second round of the Lucas Oils Motocross Championship began with the beautiful California sunshine and thousands of die-hard motocross fans braving the fierce afternoon heat.

The second round of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship was held at the Hangtown Motocross track where Jagermeister/MDK/KTM 450 rider Justin Brayton earned a top then finish in both of his motos taking 8th overall for the day.

The federal economic stimulus package, formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is a $787 billion spending plan of tax cuts, grants, infrastructure and investment projects designed to jump-start the economy and create jobs.

Leonard "Bigg" Davis has always been BIG. In seventh grade, Davis stood 6'3" and weighed 305 pounds.

Jane Dunn Taylor wrote an excellent account of the oil industry in Navarro County, providing excellent insights into the economic and social impact the industry had not only in this area but in Texas and the United States.

Mexia schools will remain open - for now - and will remain so unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

Floodwaters from heavy rains forced high-water rescues, soaked homes and businesses, washed out roads and closed schools in portions of Texas on Tuesday.

Thelma Ruby Forsythe, 90, of Mexia passed away April 11, 2009 in Mexia. Funeral services for Mrs.

Two hosses running loose on Post Oak Road, between FHS and Ball Field. Unwanted visitor on Main in Teague.

Although I didn't participate in this I have always felt I probably would have if had gone into the Army instead of the Navy and the Pacific.

By Deanna Brown Daily Sun An art exhibition at Navarro College Fine Arts building Monday evening honored high school and college artists, in many different mediums.

The Houston Business Journal will host its third annual Best CFOs of the Year awards event on May 22.