Six former mayors and the current mayor met for a continental breakfast Thursday in the council chambers at City Hall. In front, from left, are Lyle Hanson, who served from 1972-74; Stuart Nelson, 1979-80; and Roger Ackermann, 1980-88. In back are Frank Peterson, 1998-2000; Gary Heinrich, 1990-1998 and 2000-2006; Roy Robinson, 2006-10; and John Ackermann, 2010 to present. The mayors talked about improvements in the city and some ideas that were started but changed direction as administrations changed.

Updated: May 24, 2013 11:19:49 AM CDT
Plaza's 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' is funny and has a surprise ending
The punch lines and physical comedy are funny enough, but add in cute (and serious) songs sung by the excellent voices of G.   Full Story
 
All Expenses Paid No. 7: Cold and hungry in Paris, France
We had marked time and did nothing for so long it became monotonous. Five of us decided to see the country north of town, and this brought a little action into our lives.   Full Story
 
Disasters such as Cleburne tornado spawn scammers
Telephone and Internet scammers take advantage of the goodness and generosity  of Americans during times of tragedy.   Full Story
 
 

Callahan & Freeman selected to design-build high school addition
05/24/2013 10:38 AM CDT - Bigger isn't always better.The Keene ISD school board Thursday night selected Fort Worth architects Callahan & Freeman to serve as design-build managers for the new addition to the high school.   Full Story
 
16 Keene residents graduate from Hill College
05/22/2013 11:53 AM CDT - Sixteen Keene residents graduated from Hill College during ceremonies May 9 at the Bob Bullock Sports Center on the Hill County Campus. Full Story

Ricky Stephens named superintendent at Keene ISD
Paul Gnadt
05/22/2013 09:27 AM CDT - New Keene ISD Superintendent Ricky Stephens signed a three-year contract Monday night to succeed longtime superintendent Wanda Smith.   Full Story
 
Glen Robinson hosts book signings Friday and Sunday
05/21/2013 09:31 AM CDT - Local author and university professor Glen Robinson will host a book signing from 1-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a. Full Story

  • School board meets Monday night - 05/19/2013 10:30 AM CDT
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    Updated: May 22, 2013 10:28:29 AM CDT
    Alvarado Lions golf tourney postponed until May 31
    The devastating tornado that hit Cleburne May 15 forced postponment of the Alvarado Lions Club tournament from May 17 to May 31 at Cleburne Golf Links.   Full Story
     
    Registration opens for CTA Summer Hoop Camp
    Jim Sickler Courtesy Photo
    Summer Hoops 2013 is the summer co-ed basketball camp program at Chisholm Trail Academy, conducted by Blazers coach Jim Sickler, assistant coach Bo Just and former Blazers and Lady Blazers players.   Full Story
     
    Pamela Marquez finishes 5th in two events at state
    Brice Pritchett Courtesy Photo
    She was faster at regionals and probably feeling better.Keene High School junior Pamela Marquez finished in fifth place in both the 1600- and 3200-meters runs Friday and Saturday at the UIL Class 2A state track and field championships at the University of Texas' Mike A.   Full Story
     
    Keene's Marquez finishes fifth in 3,200 meters at state
    Keene’s Pamela Marquez finished fifth in the 3,200 meters at the UIL Class 2A state track and field championships this morning at the University of Texas’ Mike A.   Full Story
     
     
    Travel
    Updated: August 26, 2012 2:33:30 PM CDT
    Readers offer travel tips, especially about flying with children
    Paul Gnadt
    Whether flying alone for business or with spouse or family for pleasure, Star Group readers offer tips that will help make your next trip in the air a walk in the park.   Full Story
     
    Moose love Anchorage and you will too
    Paul Gnadt
        Anchorage is awesome.    The Alaskan scenery is spectacular, there's a lot to do that's easy to get to, the people are friendly, and all motorists in Anchorage drive the speed limit or slower in fear of rounding a corner and running into a moose.   Full Story
     
    Back to beautiful Breckenridge
    Paul Gnadt
    We were warned.     The clouds appeared over the nearby mountain peaks about 1 p.m. and now, as thunder clears its hoarse throat, sheets of rain descend in the distance.   Full Story
     
     

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