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Limestone County

Limestone County, population 23,519, was established in April 1846 from Robertson County. Fort Parker, near the Navasota River in what is now central Limestone County, was the earliest actual settlement in the area. Limestone County’s original county seat was Springfield, but it was moved to Groesbeck in 1873. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 905 square miles in land and 28 square in miles in water.

Limestone Courthouse 200 W. State St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

County/District Attorney

County Judge

William Roy DeFriend

Richard Duncan

200 W. State St., Ste. 110, Groesbeck, TX 76642

200 W. State St., Ste. 101, Groesbeck, TX 76642

254-729-3814/Fax 254-729-5699

254-729-3810/Fax 254-729-2643

rdefriend@co.limestone.tx.us

County Commissioners

County Clerk

Precinct 1 - John McCarver

Kerrie Cobb

P.O. Box 353, Kosse, TX 76653

P.O. Box 350/200 W. State St., Ste. 102,

254-729-3810/Fax 254-729-2643

Groesbeck, TX 76642

rcmccarver@yahoo.com

254-729-5504/Fax 254-729-2951

Precinct 2 - W.A. “Sonny” Baker

coclerk@co.limestone.tx.us

200 W. State St., Ste. 101, Groesbeck, TX 76642

County Treasurer

254-366-1982/Fax 254-729-2643

Carol Pickett

Precinct 3 - Jerry Allen P.O. Box 226, Mexia, TX 76667

200 W. State St., Ste. 104, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3314/Fax 254-729-2342 carol.pickett@co.limestone.tx.us

254-562-6978/Fax 254-729-2643

Tax Assessor-Collector Precinct 4 - Bobby Forrest

Stacy L. Hall

P.O. Box 807 Mexia, Texas 76667

P.O. Box 539, Groesbeck, TX 76642

Cell 254-747-0075/254-562-2884/Fax 254-562-2221

254-729-3405/Fax 254-729-3533

bobbyforrest@remax.net

shall@co.limestone.tx.us

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Constables

County Auditor

Precinct 1 - Scott T. Smith

Natasha Goodman

310 S. Dallas St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-2933/Fax 254-729-3151 scott.smith@co.limestone.tx.us

200 W. State St., Ste. 301, Groesbeck, TX 76642

Precinct 2 - Ray Forrester P.O. Box 194, Coolidge, TX 76635 254-786-4938/Fax 254-786-4916 ray.forrester@co.limestone.tx.us

254-729-3817/Fax 254-729-5626 natasha.goodman@co.limestone.tx.us

Elections Administrator Jennifer Southard 200 W. State St., Room G5, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-4997/Fax 254-729-4993

Precinct 3 - Glenn Shoemaker

jennifer.southard@co.limestone.tx.us

200 W. State St., Ste. 205, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5409/Fax 254-729-5699 glenn.shoemaker@co.limestone.tx.us

87th District Court Judge

Precinct 4 - Kevin Nickels 205 S. McKinney St., Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7379/Fax 254-562-9667 kevin.nickels@co.limestone.tx.us

County Sheriff Dennis Wilson 912 N. Tyus St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3278/Fax 254-729-8342 dwilson@co.limestone.tx.us

Justices of the Peace Precinct 1 - Marcus Ray Hanna 310 S. Dallas St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-2933/Fax 254-729-3151 mhanna@co.limestone.tx.us

Precinct 2- Mike Bell P.O. Box 194, Coolidge, TX 76635 254-786-4938/Fax 254-786-4916 mike.bell@co.limestone.tx.us

Precinct 3 - Sherri LeNoir 200 W. State St., Ste. 201, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3630/Fax 254-729-3060 sherri.lenoir@co.limestone.tx.us

Precinct 4 - Ray Jones 205 S. McKinney St., Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7113/Fax 254-562-9667

Deborah Oakes Evans P.O. Box 230, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5705/Fax 254-729-2960

77th District Court Judge Patrick H. Simmons P.O. Box 230 Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5705/Fax 254-729-2960

District Clerk Carol Jenkins P.O. Box 230, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3206/Fax 254-729-2960

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Municipal Court Judge Judy Chambers 254-562-4181 or 254-562-4118 211 N. Sherman St., Mexia TX 76667 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays and city closings.

Public Works Wastewater Supervisor Steven Rodriguez 254-562-6698

Secretary Tracy Thornton

Mexia

The city of Mexia is located at the intersection of U.S. 84 and Hwys.

14 and 171. It is approximately 40 miles east of Waco and about 1-1/2 hours south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Named after General José Antonio Mexía, a Hispanic hero for the Republic of Texas Army during the Texas Revolution, the town was founded near his estate,

800 S. Belknap, Mexia TX 76667254-562-4170 Warehouse: 254-562-4171

Water Office 101 N. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-4131/4132

whose ownership dates to 1833. Mexia was platted in 1870 by the

Building Inspector

Houston and Texas Central Townsite Company, a sister company of the

Johnny Rogers

Houston and Texas Central Railroad. Lots went on sale in 1871, a post

254-562-4184

office was granted in 1872, and Mexia was incorporated the following year. A large deposit of natural gas was discovered in 1912 by the Mexia Gas and Oil Company and in 1920, the Mexia Oilfield was found. These discoveries led to rapid population growth in the area. The prosperity generated by the boom, however, only lasted until the 1930s, when the Great Depression forced many people to leave in search of work. The number of residents in the town stabilized at 6,500 in the early 1930s; the 2011 population was 7,539.

CITY OF MEXIA http://cityofmexia.com

Mexia City Hall City Manager Eric Garretty 254-562-4110, 101 N. McKinney St., Mexia TX 76667

Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Glover 254-562-4180

Ambulance billing 254-562-4120

Mexia City Council Mayor - Vacant District 1 - Clifton “Butch” Newhouse, 903-330-7405, clifton_newhouse@excite.com District 2 - Erica Tweedle Navarro, navarro@aol.com District 3 - Geary Smith, SmithGeary@yahoo.com District 4 - Delonia Williams, 903-388-9751,

ericg@cityofmexia.com

deloniawilliams@sbcglobal.net

Finance Department

District 6 - Scott Condon, 254-562-9341

City Secretary/CFO Christi Shivers 254-562-4122, 101 N. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667 christis@cityofmexia.com

District 5 - Shawna Sterling, sterling1016@sbcglobal.net

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Mexia Fire Department Fire Marshal Damian Hullum

City Attorney

254-562-4158, 201 S. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667

Charlie Buenger

Fire Chief Robert LaFoy

254-662-5888

254-562-4160

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Mexia Police Department

Girl Scout House

Chief Brian Bell

Rent: $100. Deposit: $100.

254-562-4153, 211 N. Sherman St., Mexia TX 76667

The deposit will be returned after 10 days of your rental date, provided

254-562-4140/4150, Fax: 254-562-3763

everything is clean, the city does not have to sweep or mop, and there

Records Clerk: 254-562-4154

are no damages. Amenities: There are a limited number of tables and

Dispatch: 254-562-4150

chairs. It is recommended you bring additional chairs and tables. The

Animal Protection: 254-562-4150

house contains two bathrooms, two small rooms, and a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. It is an old building, and has two window-unit

Hospitals/Emergency Room Parkview Regional Hospital parkviewregional.com

air-conditioners; it is recommended those renting the facility bring fans if they need additional cooling. Although it is not a new, modern facility, it is frequently used and well worth the rental price. The Girl Scout House

600 S. Bonham, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-5332

is located in Hughes City Park which has a curfew of 10 p.m.

Emergency Room

Pavilion

254-562-0408 Ext. 1745

RENTAL FACILITIES

The Pavilion in the park may be reserved at no cost, but users must obtain a letter from the executive assistant to the city manager which will give access to the pavilion without a problem. Many times reunion

The city of Mexia has rental facilities available, which may be rented

groups rent the adjacent Girl Scout House, which is air-conditioned, in

through the executive assistant for the city manager, 101 N. McKinney

conjunction with the Pavilion. The Pavilion has lights for night time

St., phone: 254-562-4110.

usage. The Girl Scout House and Pavilion are located in Hughes City Park. which has a curfew of 10 p.m. GSH and Pavilion rentals must

Convention Center The auditorium available for rent only. The balcony is not available for rent at this time. Rental: For those living within the city limits: $300 deposit / $300 daily rental; for those living outside the city limits: $400 deposit / $400 daily rental. Optional cleaning fee: $300 before renting; non-refundable.

Simply remove food; city workers will put away tables and chairs, sweep and mop. Use of microphone: $25. INSURANCE: Alcohol Liability Insurance Policy coverage must be for at least $500,000. Two peace officers for security are required; they must be approved by the police chief. Deposit: The deposit will be returned after 10 days of your rental date, provided everything is clean and the city does not have to sweep or mop, and there are no damages.

Amenities: There are 58 tables that are rectangular, 2 1/2 feet by 6 feet, and approximately 300 chairs. Maximum occupancy is 400 people. The Convention Center has a full kitchen with ice machine.

Armory Rental: For those living within the city limits: $300 deposit / $300 daily rental; for those living outside the city limits: $400 deposit / $400 daily rental Optional cleaning fee:$300 before renting; non-refundable. Simply remove food; city workers will put away tables and chairs, sweep and mop. INSURANCE: Alcohol Liability Insurance Policy coverage must be for at least $500,000. Two peace officers for security are required; they must be approved by the police chief. Deposit: The deposit will be returned after 10 days of your rental date, provided everything is clean and the city does not have to sweep or mop, and there are no damages. Amenities: There are 20 tables and 180 folding metal chairs. The Armory has no kitchen appliances and no air conditioning.

abide by that curfew.

Swimming Pool Open summers Tuesday-Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: General admission: $4 per person. Season passes: $100/individual; $250/family of four; $50 for each additional family member. Swimming parties: Two-hour rentals for up to 75 people.

No parties July 4, or

Mondays. Rental hours are 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is a flat fee of $145 for up to 75 guests.

BUSINESS

Mexia Economic Development Corporation Executive Director JoAnna Shivers mexiaedc.com, jshivers@mexiaedc.com 214 N. Sherman, Ste. 3, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-7900, Fax: 254-562-7905

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber President Linda Archibald mexiachamber.com 214 N. Sherman, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-5569/toll-free: 888-535-5476, Fax: 254-562-7138 linda@mexiachamber.com

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EDUCATION

Mexia Independent School District www.mexiaisd.net

MISD Superintendent Dr. Lyle DuBus 616 N. Red River, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4000/Fax 254-562-5508

Mexia ISD Board of Trustees Benjie Reed, president Jackie Craig, vice president Ron Fowler, secretary Marty Cargile Dr. William Lowry Rick Sanders II William T. “Bud” Shamblin

A.B. McBay Elementary

Groesbeck

The city of Groesbeck was dedicated as a township by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1869 and was named for Abraham Groesbeeck, one of its directors. Development of a city government began on April 11, 1871, when the town was incorporated by an act of legislature. On April 12, 1871, a post office was established and the name was listed as Groesbeck. This name stuck. Groesbeck became the county seat of Limestone County on Dec. 20, 1873. Located centrally in the area between Houston, Austin and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the Groesbeck area has built an economy long based on agriculture, which has recently expanded to various mining enterprises and several small manufacturing industries. Because of its central location, Groesbeck offers all of the necessary amenities to a family while providing the security of a small town. In addition, the area offers many recreational facilities, such as Fort Parker State Park and Lake Limestone, which provide relaxation for its citizens and tourists. Additionally, its rich history is preserved in the many historical sites in the area. Old Fort Parker is known to be the site of the kidnapping of Cynthia Ann Parker, who later became the mother of Quanah Parker, the last Comanche chief. The Confederate Reunion Grounds provided the location for many county-wide activities and is preserved today. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,291 people, 1,297 households, and 878 families residing in the city. The current population of the city is 4,328.

CITY OF GROESBECK www.cityofgroesbeck.com

Groesbeck City Hall

1000 N. Ross, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4030/Fax 254-562-4001

402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3293/Fax 254-729-3501

R.Q. Sims Intermediate

City Administrator

1010 N. Ross, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4025/Fax 254-562-4028

Mexia Junior High School No. 1 Blackcat Dr., Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4020/Fax 254-562-5053

Mexia High School

Chris Henson 254-729-3293/Cell 254-645-0260 chenson@cityofgroesbeck.com

Municipal Court Municipal Judge Michelle Nance

1120 N. Ross, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4010/Fax 254-562-2142

819 W. Trinity St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5794/ Fax 254-729-8093

MISD Alternative School

City Secretary

616 N. Red River, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4023/Fax 254-562-4042

Brenda Jackson

Navarro College South Dean Christina Mims

402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3293/Fax 254-729-3501

navarrocollege.edu 901 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Highway, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-3848/toll-free 800-Navarro/Fax 254-562-6613

Code Enforcement Officer

Christina.mims@navarrocollege.edu

254-729-3293

Paul Fitte

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Hospitals/Emergency Room Limestone Medical Center 701 McClintic Dr., Groesbeck, TX 76642, 254-729-3281 www.groesbeckhospital.com

RENTAL FACILITIES

Groesbeck Convention Center The City of Groesbeck Convention Center. The building consists of a 5,000 square foot Grand Hall, a 1,300 square foot Club Room and an outside Veranda.

The Grand Hall Rates Public Works Keith Tilley, Director publicworks@cityofgroesbeck.com 254-729-3293/ Fax 254-729-3501

Groesbeck Recycling Center 309 N. Rusk St., Groesbeck, Texas 76642, 254-729-2123 Business Hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Drop-off bins available outside.

Groesbeck City Council Mayor Ray O’Docharty Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Dawley Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kim Harris

$700 - 5 hours; $50 each additional hour.

(2 hours free for set up) Includes use of commercial kitchen and The Veranda. Discount: 30% discount for Monday - Thursday DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit - $500 Reservation Deposit $200 (Nonrefundable if event is canceled.)

The Club Room Rates $225- 3 hours, $25 each additional hour Includes use of warming kitchen and The Veranda. DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit $200 - Reservation Deposit $50, nonrefundable.

The Veranda Rates $150 - 5 hours/$175 if table/chair set requested Includes use of warming kitchen and restrooms. DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit - $200 Reservation

Member Tamikia Jackson

Deposit $50, nonrefundable. For rentals and bookings, contact Scooter

Member Michael Thompson

Kennedy at the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, 106 E. Navasota,

Member Warren Anglin

254-729-3894

City Council meets every third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 317 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department Pat Samuels - Fire Chief 254-645-0268 or 254-495-9921, firechief@cityofgroesbeck.com 103 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

Groesbeck Police Department Chris Henson, Chief of Police 903 W. Yeagua St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

BUSINESS

Groesbeck Economic Development Executive Director TK Presley www.groesbeckedc.org 402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck TX, 76642 254-729-5375/ Fax 254-729-3501 info@groesbeckedc.org

Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Scooter Kennedy

P.O. Box 927 Groesbeck, TX 76642

254-729-3894, P.O. Box 326, Groesbeck, TX 76642

254-729-3497/ Fax 254-729-8393

info@groesbeckchamber.com

After hours, weekends and holidays: 254-729-3278

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Groesbeck Maffett Public Library

GISD Board of Trustees

Library Director Jamie McLean

President Tom Sutton, District 3

www.groesbecklibrary.org

Vice President Aslone Foy, District 5

601 W. Yeagua St. Groesbeck, Texas 76642, 254-729-3667

Secretary Jud Hughes, District 4

Monday-Wednesday: 10:30 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 10:30 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 9am-12pm Closed Sundays and Fridays

Angela Crane, Member, District 1 Mika Morgan, Member, District 2 Ronnie Ferguson, Member, At-Large

Coolidge

Coolidge is at the intersection of Hwy. 171 and FM 73, 11 miles northwest of Mexia in northern Limestone County. It was established in 1903 while the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway was laying track between Hillsboro and Mexia and was named in honor of a stockholder in the company. Coolidge was incorporated in 1905, and by 1910 had a population of 500. By 1914 Coolidge had two banks, a weekly newspaper and a variety of businesses. By the early 1930s the population had risen to 1,169. The community experienced a serious setback in 1942, when the railroad decided to abandon its track through the town. The population rose again to 966 by 2011.

CITY OF COOLIDGE Coolidge City Hall

EDUCATION Groesbeck ISD Superintendent Dr. James Cowley www.groesbeck.k12.tx.us 1202 N. Ellis St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, 254-729-4100

H.O. Whitehurst Elementary 801 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642, 254-729-4104/ Fax 254-729-2798

Enge-Washington Intermediate

City Secretary Gay Lynn Pranger 101 N. 1st St, Coolidge, TX 76635, 254-786-4814

Coolidge City Council Mayor Jesse Ashmore Marcela Herrera Debbie Nash Rhonda Ivy

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Coolidge Police Department Chief Paul Nowak 101 N. 1st St, Coolidge, TX 76635, 254-786-4814

803 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642,

Coolidge Volunteer Fire Department

254-729-4103/ Fax 254-729-5309

Chief Heath Allcorn 114 Bell St., Coolidge, TX 76635, 254-747-3414

Groesbeck Middle School 410 Elwood Enge, Groesbeck, TX 76642,

EDUCATION

254-729-4102/ Fax: 254-729-8763

Coolidge Independent School District

Groesbeck High School

1002 Kirven St., Coolidge, TX 76635, 254-786-2206

1202 N. Ellis St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, 254-729-4101

www.coolidgeisd.org

Superintendent Dr. Robert Lowry

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Kosse

Kosse is on Hwys. 14 and 7 near the Falls County line in southwestern Limestone County. Settlers made homes by nearby Duck Creek in the mid1840s and ran a stage stop for the Franklin-Springfield and Waco-Marlin stage routes. In 1869, Kosse became the end of the Houston and Texas Central Railway and was named for Theodore Kosse, a chief engineer for the railroad the man who surveyed the road for the town. Businesses moved to Kosse from Eutaw, two miles west, and the Eutaw post office was moved to Kosse in 1870. Development of a town government began in 1871. The community reached a population of 500 by 1880. The Kosse schools were consolidated with the Groesbeck Independent School District in 1968. A 2009 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 507. Kosse calls itself “A Little Town with a Big Heart.”

Coolidge Elementary School 1000 Kirven Street, Coolidge Texas 76635, 254-786-2206

Coolidge Junior/Senior High School 1002 Kirven Street, Coolidge Texas 76635, 254-786-2206

Coolidge ISD Board of Trustees Danny Finley, president Ric Bennett, member

CITY OF KOSSE

Heath Allcorn, member

KosseTexas.com

Randall Jacobs, member Joyce Bateman, member

Kosse City Hall

Maria Samaniego, member

103 N. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

City Secretary

Christina Lockhart

Administrative Calls - 254-375-2212

Tax Assessor-Collector Stacy Hall

City Attorney Mike Dixon

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Kosse City Council Mayor Jarrod J. Eno Member Ronnie Funderburk Member Harley Leazer Member Jimmy Pate Member L.B. Perry Member Brooks Valls

Municipal Court Judge Michelle Nance 254-375-2212

Court Clerk Christina Lockhart 254-375-2212 Available Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

City of Kosse Public Works Director Charles Dickerson Water & Sewer Administrative Calls - 254-375-2212

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Kosse Police Department Chief of Police Paul Ensminger 103 S Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653, (254) 375-2212

Kosse Fire Department Chief Jimmy O’Neal 102 S. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

RENTAL FACILITIES Kosse Community Center

www.kossecc.org 200 Adams P.O. Box 116, Kosse, TX 76653 Center: 254-375-2301, Rentals/Info: 254-375-2212

Tehuacana

Tehuacana is at the intersection of Hwy. 171 and FM 638, 6 miles northwest of Mexia in northwestern Limestone County. In 1847, a post office called Tewockony Springs was established, named for the Tawakoni Indians who once lived in the area. The town became known as Tehuacana Hills after the Tehuacana Academy opened in 1852. The Civil War led to closure of the post office, but it reopened in 1869 under the community name of Tehuacana. In 1869, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church made Tehuacana the site of Trinity University. By the mid-1880s Tehuacana had about 500 residents, and in 1890 the town was incorporated.

Trinity University moved in 1902, so the property was deeded to the Methodist Church, which opened Westminster College. In 1903 the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway opened a line between Cleburne and Mexia that passed through Tehuacana, helping the population rise to 615 by the mid-1920s. But the track was abandoned in 1942. In 1942, Southwestern University absorbed Westminster College, then closed it in 1950. In 1953, the campus became Westminster Junior College and Bible Institute. The population of Tehuacana declined through the 1980s, reaching 265 in 1982. In 2014 the population was 239.

CITY OF TEHUACANA Tehuacana City Hall

City Secretary Norma Fielder

BUSINESS

Kosse Post Office

205 S. Railroad St., P.O. Box 67, Tehuacana, TX 76686-0067 254-395-4408, Fax: 254-395-4064

107 W. Adams St., Kose, TX 76653, 254-375-3620

Kosse EDC

Tehuacana City Council

Director Karen Partin Director Linda Valls Director Randy Willard Director Jack Milstead

Mayor Roy Cholopisa Chuck “Clutch” Henry Bill Ferris Brooke Anderson Bill Kuehn

Member Sue Mills

Jace Floyd

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Tehuacana VFD

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ATTRACTIONS/RENTALS Mary Helen Nance Community Center

Fire Chief Richard Johnson

Mary Helen Nance Community Center is a wonderful, multipurpose

P.O. Box 228, Tehuacana, TX 76686, 254-395-4888

facility that exists to enrich our community’s needs. The center serves families in our communities and continues to be a strong foundation as

Thornton

part of our extended services. Mary Helen Nance Community Centers is

Limestone County. Settlement at the site began in 1868. The Houston

special events, etc for a nominal rental fee. Deposits are required and

and Texas Central Railway ran a line from Hearne to Groesbeck through

are refundable. Community center rental reservation forms must be

the area in 1870, and Cain Hogan settled on Steele Creek just west of the

completed and payments must be received in the Thornton City Office

present townsite. The community became a stop on the railroad and was

10 days prior to the rental date. If security is required (when alcoholic

named for John E. Thornton, another early settler. In 1873 a Thornton

beverages are present) community center rental reservation forms and payment must be received in the Thornton city office a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled event, contact the Thornton City office for space rental and reservations. We offer two rooms for reservation. Come visit the Thornton City Office for more information or to reserve a room.

Rental Deposit: Eight (8) Hours Rental Rate. The deposit will be returned if all rental agreement is followed.

Thornton is on Hwy. 14, 19 miles southwest of Mexia in southwestern

post office opened with William L. Wright as postmaster. Soon cotton gins were set up nearby, and ceramics were manufactured from the fine, white clay found in that locality. Agriculture was the mainstay of the area. In 2010, the population was 526.

CITY OF THORNTON Thornton City Hall

254-385-6438/Fax: 254-385-6204 708A Hwy. 14 Thornton, TX 76687

City Secretary/Manager Victoria Winstead cityofthorntontx@gmail.com

Thornton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Miller 254-385-6624

Thornton Police Department Chief Timothy Brewer 254-385-6204

Thornton City Council Mayor - Kenneth Capps Mayor Pro Tem -Traci Cordova Debbie Masters Carla Robison Troy Waddle Chris Henderson

City Attorney Brian Gibson (254) 732-1937, (254) 732-1965

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County Clerk Linda Jarvis 903-389-2635, 103 E. Main, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Treasurer Jeannie Keeney

903-389-2180, 118 E. Commerce St., Rm. 102, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Auditor Karen Craddock

903-389-3535, 118 E. Commerce, R. 209, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Tax Assessor-Collector

Freestone County

Freestone County, population 19,808, was created in 1850 when it separated from Limestone County. It was named after the indigenous stones found in the area. Fairfield is the county seat and was originally called Mound Prairie. The county has 887.7 square miles and includes the towns of Fairfield, Teague, Kirvin, Wortham, Streetman, Dew, and Donie.

Freestone County Courthouse 903-389-3335, 118 E. Commerce, Fairfield, TX 75840

Freestone County Judge Linda Grant 903-389-3335, 118 E. Commerce, Rm. 205 Fairfield, TX 75840

County Commissioners Precinct 1 - Andy Bonner 903-389-3709, P.O. Box 1087, Fairfield, TX 75840

Lisa Foree

903-389-2336, P.O. Box 257, Fairfield, TX 75840

Constables

Precinct 1 - Buck Bonner 440 E. Main St., Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-4274/Fax: 903-389-2465

Precinct 2 - Lynn Clary P.O. Box 218, Teague, TX 75860 254-739-2518/Fax: 903-389-0939

Precinct 3 - Pamela Barnes 440 E. Main St., Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-7479

Precinct 4 - Wade Harrison P.O. Box 1255, Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-0429

County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley

254-739-3444, 600 FCR 751, Donie, TX 75838

903-389-3236, 103 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840 sheriff-freestone@glade.net

Precinct 3 - Michael Daniels

Justices of the Peace

Precinct 2 - Thomas Craig Oakes

903-389-5305, 326 Utley Lane, Fairfield, TX 75840

Pct. 1 Judge Theresa Farris

254-765-3888, P.O. Box 533, Wortham, TX 76693

440 E. Main St., Suite 1, Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-8783/Fax: 903-389-2465 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

County/District Attorney

Pct. 2 Judge Debra Hamilton

Brian Evans

P.O. Box 218, Teague, TX 75860

903-389-2635, 110 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840

254-739-2518/Fax: 254-739-0939

Precinct 4 - Clyde Ridge Jr.

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Pct. 3 Judge Cinnamon Archibald

Municipal Court

440 E. Main St., Ste. 3, Fairfield, TX 75840

Municipal Court Judge George Robinson

903-389-3137/Fax: 903-389-9409

g.robinson@fairfieldtexas.net

Pct. 4 Judge Shirley Mays P.O. Box 1255, Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-0420/Fax: 903-389-0429

839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-2337

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Fairfield Fire Department Fire Chief Matt Foree

Fairfield

The City of Fairfield is at the junction of U.S. 84, Interstate 45, and Texas 75. Originally called Mound Prairie, Fairfield was chosen for the county seat in 1850 when Freestone County separated from Limestone County.

The original townsite was 100 acres and donated by David Hall Love.

By 1884 the town had a population of 500 with two hotels, four general stores, and five grocery stores and served as a shipping point for cotton and hides. By 1892 the town had a bank and Baptist, Methodist, and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. The community experienced a series of reverses around 1900. A meningitis outbreak killed thirty-two people in 1890, a tornado heavily damaged the central area of town in 1902, the boll weevil scourge destroyed the cotton crop in 1903, and fire ravaged part of the business district in 1911. Fairfield now boasts a population of

firechief@fairfieldtexas.net 221 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-5576, 903-389-6187

Police Chief Kenny Bulger fpd@fairfieldtexas.net 903-389-3901 839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840

roughly 3,000 residents.

CITY OF FAIRFIELD www.fairfieldtexas.com

City Administrator Nate Smith nate.smith@fairfieldtexas.net 839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-2633

City Secretary Misty Richardson 903-389-2633

Emergency Room ETMC www.etmc.org

Fairfield City Council

125 Newman Street, Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-2121

Mayor Kenny Hughes

BUSINESS

James Tyus, Place 1 Randy Johnson, Place 2 Bobby Nichols, Place 3 Landis Bayless, Place 4 David Watson Steward, Place 5

Public Works

Fairfield Post Office 320 E. Commerce Street, Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-3430

Mary Moody Northen Library/ Fairfield Library Library Director Gary Wiggins

Director Clyde Woods

www.fairfieldtxlibrary.org

clyde.woods@fairfieldtexas.net, 903-389-2633

350 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840, 903-389-3574

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Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Administrator Brenda Pate chamber@fairfieldtx.com, 903-389-5792 900 W. Commerce Street , Fairfield, TX 75840

EDUCATION

Teague

Jason.adams@fairfieldisd.org, 903-389-2532 615 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

The City of Teague was first settled around the Civil War era and originally called Brewer. The small town population exploded in 1906 after the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway was built, the same year Brewer was renamed Teague – after Betty Teague, niece of a railroad magnate.

Fairfield High School

CITY OF TEAGUE

Principal Sonya Gibson Sonya.gibson@fairfieldisd.org, 903-389-4177 631 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

Teague City Hall

Fairfield ISD

Superintendent Jason Adams

www.cityofteaguetx.com

254-739-2547, 105 S. 4th, Teague, TX 75860

Fairfield Junior High School Principal Brian Gawryszewski brian.gawryszewski@fairfieldisd.org, 903-389-4210 701 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

Fairfield Intermediate School Principal Shaetonia Scires Shaetonia.scires@fairfieldisd.org, 903-389-7095 605 N. Fairway, Fairfield, TX 75840

Fairfield Elementary School Principal Sheila Ransom Sheila.ransom@fairfieldisd.org, 903-389-2148 330 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

Fairfield ISD Board of Trustees Kirby Flandry OB Utley Eric Chavers - President John Fryer – Vice President Kim Whitaker - Secretary Gregory Gibson Kevin Benedict

Mayor Mayor James Monks jamesmonks@cityofteaguetx.com 254-739-2547, 105 S. 4th, Teague, TX 75860

Council Jerry Ballew, Place 1 Rhonda Jones, Place 2 Marie Hertenberger, Place 3 Chris Nickleberry, Place 4 Ryan Mathison, Place 5

City Secretary/ Administrator Theresa Prasil theresaprasil@cityofteaguetx.com, 254-739-2547

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Teague Police Department Police Chief DeWayne Philpott 254-739-2553, 315 Main St., Teague, TX 75860

Teague Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jody Bodine 254-739-3335, 400 Cedar, Teague, TX 75860

Public Works Director Jacob Cowling jacobcowling@cityofteaguetx.com, 254-739-5327

Municipal Court Judge Shirley Mays 903-389-0420, PO Box 1255, Teague, TX 75860

BUSINESS

Teague Chamber of Commerce 254-739-2061, 316 Main, Teague, TX 75860

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Teague Intermediate School U.S. 84 and New Road, Teague, TX 75860, 254-739-1400

Teague Elementary School teagueelementary@teagueisd.org, 254-739-1350 400 N. 10th Street, Teague, TX 75860

Board of Trustees Jeff Gonzales, president Lovie Whyte, vice president Mary Clary-Smith, secretary Brian Bowers Jason Hullum Brett Myers Wayne Williams

Teague Economic Development www.edc.teaguetx.com, edc.director@edcteaguetx.com 254-739-5544, PO Box 376, Teague, TX 75860

EDC Board of Directors Stephanie Burns, President Mark Smith, Vice President Nanette Harwell, Secretary/Treasurer Andrew Lackey Tiffany Maggard Claudine Curry Bill Bowers

Teague Post Office 254-739-2101, 320 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860

Teague Public Library www.teaguelibrary.org 254-739-3311, 400 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860

EDUCATION Teague ISD

Teague ISD Superintendent Chris Skinner www.teagueisd.org

Teague High School 420 Loop 255, Teague, TX 75860, 254-739-1500

Wortham

In November 1871, a post office was established in what is now Wortham, but the town name was Long Bottom, a corruption of the original owner’s name (Longbotham). In 1874, the settlement was renamed Wortham in honor of Col. Rice Wortham, a merchant instrumental in convincing the railroad to build through the area. In 1885, Wortham was a small market center for area cotton farmers with several churches, steam grist and corn mills, cotton gins, a general store, and about 30 inhabitants.

The town of Wortham was transformed by an oil boom in the 1920s.

The population rose from 1,000 to 30,000 at the height of the boom in

Teague Junior High School

1925, but the boom ended by late 1927, and by 1929 the population had

420 N. 10th Street, Teague, TX 75860, 254-739-1300

dropped to around 2,000. In 2017, Wortham had 1,008 residents.

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Wortham Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kelly Craig P.O. Box 592, Wortham, TX 76693 Non-emergency (Freestone County Sheriff ’s Office): 903-389-3236

EDUCATION Wortham ISD

David Allen, Superintendent Worthamisd.org 201 S. 4th St., Wortham, Texas 76693 Central Office 254-765-3095/fax 254-765-3473

Elementary Campus 254-765-3080

Middle School 254-765-3523

CITY OF WORTHAM Wortham City Hall City Secretary Kasi Wright 108 W. Main., Wortham, TX 76693, 254-765-3319 kwright@worthamtx.com

High School 200 S. 5th St., Wortham, TX 76693, 254-765-3094

Field House 254-765-3091 • 4th St., Wortham TX 76693

Municipal Court Judge Shirley Mays 108 W. Main., Wortham, TX 76693, 254-765-3042

Lori Jones, Court Clerk ljones@worthamtx.com

Wortham Sewer & Water Department Public Works Supervisor, Waylon Gierisch 108 W. Main., Wortham, TX 76693, 254-765-3319

Wortham City Council MayorPellie Gools Cliff NeSmith Jeffrey Carr Susan Gibbs Michael Busby Scott Batts

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Wortham Police Department Chief Kelly Butler 104 W. Concho, Wortham, TX 76693 Non-emergency 254-765-3444/Fax 254-765-3310

Gym 254-765-3088 or 254-765-3087

Wortham ISD Board of Trustees Jeff Jones, President Sam Wright, Vice-President Doug Miller, Secretary Michael Dunn, Member Billy Perez, Member Brent Jones, Member Russell Black, Member

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Regional Attractions

Mexia Public Schools Museum Mexiaschoolsmuseum.org 616 N. Red River Open 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month or by appointment via Ron Capehart at r.capehart@hotmail.com or Bob Crider at tripleoakfarm@hughes.net.

There is no charge for admission but donations are welcome. The Mexia Public Schools Museum officially opened on April 25, 1998 to serve as a depository of the Mexia Public Schools and Dunbar High School traditions and history. Beginning with a few cartons of assorted memorabilia, the collection has grown to include thousands of artifacts, photos, documents and pieces of school lore.

Hughes City Park On the corner of South Bonham and Tyler in Mexia, across from Parkview Regional Hospital 254-562-4110 Features baseball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, picnic tables with grills, playground, a pavilion and a rodeo arena.

Mexia Public Swimming Pool Located at Hughes City Park, 605 S. Sonham in Mexia Open June, July and August.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., closed Mondays. General admission: $4 per person.

Limestone County Historical Museum 210 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5064 Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Limestone County Historical Museum houses many interesting exhibits that document the history of Limestone County. On display are photographs and various other artifacts that provide information on Native Americans, early settlers, Fort Parker, communities and schools, the railroad, agriculture, military involvement, the Mexia Oil Boom and notable personalities. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated.

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historical Park c/o Fort Parker State Park 194 Park Road 28, Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5751 The park entrance is six miles south of Mexia on Hwy. 14, then 2.5 miles west on FM 2705. Confederate reunions were held at this site from 18891946. Attractions include historic buildings such as the vintage, Old Val Verde cannon, two scenic footbridges that span Jack’s Creek, a hiking trail, fishing, and boating/canoeing.

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Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM • Saturday 10 AM - 4:30 PM Family owned and operated since 1945. Everything you need to furnish and decorate your home.

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Because your life matters.

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Providence Hospice Services include:

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Our roots are right here in this area. We’re local. Many of us were born and raised in the communities that we serve. Because of that, we make our decisions right here at the bank. Some places have local branches. We have local roots.

- Medications related to illness - 24h Availability - Medical supplies and equipment - Bereavement and Grief support - Emotional and Spiritual support Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies with little or no expense to the patient. Providence Hospice serves all, regardless of ability to pay.

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Lake Mexia Location: On the Navasota River, 7 miles west of the city of Mexia off U.S. 84.

Features a 1,400-acre lake, 11 campsites with water and electricity, a trailer dump station, restrooms with showers, picnic area, boat ramp, boat trailer parking and concessions.

Old Fort Parker State Historic Site 866 Park Road 35, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5253 Location: 5 miles south of Mexia on Hwy. 14.

Reconstructed Parker Family fort typical of early 19th century. Home where Cynthia Ann Parker was captured. Raised by the Comanches, she became the mother of Quanah Parker the last great Comanche chief.

Visitors can explore cabins, climb the blockhouse and recapture the atmosphere of that fateful spring day in 1836.

Year-round activities include a Spring Trail Ride, Fort Fest Concert, Spring Rendezvous, A Summer’s Night Banquet, Fall Trail Ride, Holiday at the Fort and Thanksgiving Day Ride.

Lake Limestone Located on the Navasota River, 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck, on FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson and Limestone counties Lake Limestone is a 13,680-acre lake near Thornton created in 1978.

Lake Limestone has extensive recreational facilities including fishing, motor boating, jet skiing, and swimming. Gently sloping banks, flooded timber, and an ambulance and variety of aquatic vegetation offer anglers plenty of diverse cover to fish. Numerous boat houses and docks offer additional cover. Predominant fish include largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and channel, blue and flathead catfish. Lake Limestone Campgrounds and Marina is located off FM 39 near Farrar. Running Branch Camp & Marina is located off FM 937 near Oletha.

Fort Parker State Park The park is located 7 miles south of Mexia.

194 Park Road 28 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5751 Fort Parker offers 25 campsites with water, electricity and restrooms with showers, 10 screened shelters, an activity center, playground, group pavilion, learning center, swimming, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, canoeing, boat tours, boat ramp, nature study and baseball/softball.

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Fairfield Market Days Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds 839 E. Highway 84 (East Commerce) Fairfield, TX 75840 Fairfield Market Days are held January through December on the fourth weekend of the month. The market features unique vendors selling art, antiques, crafts and fresh produce. Indoor/outdoor shopping, fascinating demonstrations, children’s activities and delicious food.

Hours are: Friday, noon to 6 p.m. during vendor set-up; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the event is sponsored by the city of Fairfield.

Fairfield Lake State Park 123 State Park Road 64, Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-4514 www..tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fairfield-lake Fairfield Lake State Park, 1,460 acres, is northeast of the city of Fairfield in Freestone County. The park was acquired in 1971-1972 by lease from Texas Utilities and was opened to the public in 1976.

Texas Utilities built its damn, creating Fairfield Lake as a cooling system for its new power plant. Activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding on approximately 15 miles of day-use equestrian trails, nature study, bird watching, boating on a 2,400-acre lake, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and lake swimming in a large, buoyed sandy area. In addition to campsites for tents and RV’s, the park also has group facilities.

Freestone County Historical Museum

302 E. Main St., Fairfield Phone: 903-389-3738 Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Freestone County Historical Museum was established in 1967.

Documents, manuscripts and artifacts were gathered throughout the county to place on display in the two-story brick 1880s jail.

The Carter and Potter-Watson log houses were donated and moved into the complex during the next year, and state Historical markers were obtained for the three buildings. Over the years the board has been able to acquire additional land and buildings such as an Antique Telephone Building, given by Contel in 1991 (the phone collection has been moved into the Bass Wing) and the Bethel Assembly of God Church, which was moved onto the museum grounds and restored by the founder’s family.

The most recent building is the Neil and Barbara Bass Wing, which houses a gallery of historic artifacts, a genealogy/research work room and an artifact storage room.

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B-RI Railroad Museum

208 S 3rd Ave, Teague, TX 75860 (254) 739-2145 The B-RI Railroad Museum in Teague is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Special tours are available during weekdays for groups if you call in advance to arrange. The B-RI Railroad Museum includes two floors of artifacts, old photos and original depot furnishings from 1906. The second floor features a Veterans room, Early Teague Business room, Civic and Church room, School room and more. Be sure to check out the Philpot Log Cabin from 1860, the Seagraves vintage fire truck, a real caboose that you can walk through and Big Mike, the steam locomotive.

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Jo Bennett, Broker/Owner

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Parkview Regional Hospital Receives Silver Award TMF Silver Award for Quality Improvement Recipient Parkview Regional Hospital received the TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Silver Award, a consortium of organizations throughout the south that recognizes quality initiatives to improve patient care.  TMF honors hospitals who are improving patient care in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas  Parkview is 1 of only 50 hospitals to receive the Silver Award. It honors hospitals with improved performance based on specific national quality measures  Parkview Regional Hospital's mission is Making Communities Healthier

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