Mexia - Heart of the Texas Triangle - Spring 2020

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Heart of the Texas Triangle

Spring 2020 Volume 7 No. 1

A Publication of The Mexia News

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce

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Wellness Program A person graduating from an outpatient therapy program is welcome to continue their rehabilitation journey by using the department’s gym equipment free of charge once a waiver is signed. Equipment is available during business hours only.

Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

254.562.0408 Ext. 1299 • Fax: 254.562.7904

ParkviewRegional.com

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Happy 2020!

New Year and New Decade resolutions are being heard all around. Resolutions of staying healthy or becoming healthier are on top of most lists. Please see our feature story about Mexia 5th Annual Health and Wellness Fair to be held on Friday, February 14, 2020. You are all invited to come by and meet the wonderful healthcare providers that are a part of our central Texas area. We are fortunate to have so many caring, healthcare professionals ready to take care of us and help us achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Thank you all for shopping locally and being a part of building a better economy for Mexia.

Please see the Mexia Chamber Business Directory on pages 14-16. These businesses help make Mexia “a great place to live”.

Thank you to all current, outgoing and incoming members of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Board for all you do to help make Mexia a great place to live, work and raise our families.

Best Wishes for a Happy 2020.

Linda Chamber Archibald President linda@mexiachamber.com

Area Chamber of Commerce

214 North Sherman Mexia, Texas 76667 254-562-5569

FRONT COVER:

Parkview Regional Hospital -sign advertising the annual health fair on Feb. 14.

The Mexia News This Magazine is a publication of The Mexia News in conjunction with the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights Reserved.

For advertising information call 254-562-2868.

PUBLISHER: Richard Nelson ADVERTISING: Jennifer Bynum GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jennifer Paul

Current, outgoing and incoming members of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce board of directors gather at the Chamber’s Awards Dinner held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at First Baptist Church, Mexia. Shown here, from left, are Jennifer Lynch, Christina Mims, Cheryl Hancock, Rachel Hamilton, Sonia Garay, Kim Story, Lynda Condon, Mark Chilcoat, Tabitha Story, Michele Busby, Michael Jones, Keath Huff, Arthur “Chunky” Busby and Drew Allen.

Learn more about the Heart of Texas at our website: www.mexiachamber.com & on our Facebook page!

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce members join Bobby Forrest and staff in celebration of Womack Insurance/Remax Realty being named Business of the Month for November.

Congratulations to December Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month – Parkview Regional Hospital.

Front Row: Jack Wilcox, Lynda Condon, Sonya Garay, Linda Archibald, Denisha Morton, Dr. Tim Allen, Mark Chilcoat Back Row: Larry Haynes, Dr. Gregory Byrne, Michael Jones, Keath Huff, Drew Allen and Arnold Blair.

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Cooking Corner

Comfort Food. Hmm. Thinking about comfort foods, several came to mind but Teacakes my great-grandma and grandma Evince Lane kept the cookie jar full of. It just always made me feel so loved.

Some of my fondest memories are sitting on the couch with a hot cup of tea and dipping those delicious Teacakes into the Hot Tea. What a joyful memory.

Jerry and Michelle Zavala are proud to call Mexia home. Jerry works at Arcosa in Streetman and Michelle works at Vera Bank. We are the parents of 5 kids and have 9 wonderful grands scattered in all directions. Michelle enjoys volunteering at Caritas and worshiping at Calvary Baptist Church. We both enjoy traveling and really love cruising.

I am very proud of the legacy my grandma’s left to us. Family Recipes are a huge blessing in so many ways. Our grands know at Christmas the Teacake will be made and the stories will be told.

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Parkview promoting health through annual fair

By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com

With the new year well on its way, it’s a good time to do a few health checks and monitor how you are doing health-wise, and Parkview Regional Hospital has just the venue for you to do that.

Their annual Health and Wellness Fair is Friday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Mexia Civic Center, 101 S. McKinney. Admission is free, so Mexia-area residents are encouraged to attend for free health screenings, helpful information and other freebies and goodies. Some of that information includes local options for health followups so you can skip that trip to Waco or Dallas and instead talk to a physician right here in Mexia. Parkview has many options that people may not realize.

About 40 vendors are anticipated to be there to offer upto-date health advice; provide free health screenings, such

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as tests of blood pressure, blood sugar and grip strength; and show attendees what else they can offer.

The screenings can show areas you may need to follow up on. The health information can give you knowledge about health topics you have been wondering about. And you might find from the companies participating in the health fair that you can get service right here in Limestone County, so you don’t need to spend time and energy on trips to providers farther away.

The vendors will represent a variety of health providers, such as primary health care, specialists, home health care, hospice care and others.

Parkview Regional Hospital is teaming up again with the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Advocacy Center for Children and Crime Victims to put on the Health and Wellness Fair.

Parkview and the other sponsors are encouraging residents to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to improve their health.

“Parkview is committed to Making Communities Healthier,” said Bob Honeycutt, Parkview’s Chief Executive Officer. “This annual health fair not only provides necessary health and wellness information to our community, but it also allows Parkview to collaborate with other organizations and agencies in providing the best in medical care to the greater Mexia area.”

Let us be the ones that help your loved ones recover and live the life that we all want!

• Skilled Nurses • Physical Therapy • • Occupational Therapy • • Medical Social Work Services • • Home Health Aid Services • • Speech Therapy Services •

Ryan Watson, RN - Manager 104 W. 3rd Ave. • Corsicana, TX • 903-874-4777 Serving Navarro and Surrounding Counties

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PONDERINGS

Some years are questions. Other years are answers.

In 2016, I abruptly resigned from being a pastor and writing daily devotionals after doing so for 40 plus years. I was not sure of why I resigned.

Pam and I lived in the old Bus Barn (as known locally) at Pt Enterprise on the family farm.

In March of 2017, Pam’s father died very unexpectedly at age 84. Pancreatic cancer. Suddenly we had to care for Pam’s mother who had Alzheimer.

Turns out that our plates were so full from 2017-2019 taking care of matters that I would not have had time to write or serve a church.

We survived. Turns out I also had some undetected health issues.

Last year after my 3-year sabbatical (or “recess in life” as one teacher called it!), I got back in the saddle.

Some years are questions. Some are answers. May God be with you as you live out your 2020.

Rev Gary L. Smith Volunteer Associate Pastor at FUMC Mexia www.pointponderings.com

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Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You! Thank you for your interest in the future of Mexia, Texas and the surrounding area.

When you or your business becomes a member of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made an investment in our community. Here are a few of the benefits your Chamber strives to provide for you: We are the Mexia Information Store, here to answer questions from residents, tourists, and potential customers to your business.

We sponsor events and promote tourism, which brings excellent business income.

We sponsor business seminars and networking events to help strengthen your ability to compete in our everchanging economy.

We offer ribbon cutting ceremonies added publicity of your business.

We inform you of Chamber activities, board actions, and issues impacting Mexia.

We provide free membership directories for networking new

business opportunities.

The Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the most effective voice in the Mexia area for the business community, through which you can join with other business leaders in strengthening the local economy.

The most valuable benefit of Chamber membership is that through your membership investment you are providing financial support and joining with fellow business men and women who are investing their time and energy to help the Mexia economy grow.

To find our more about becoming a member of the Chamber, please contact Linda Archibald at 254-562-5569 or email linda@mexiachamber.com.

You can now enjoy all the benefits and security of your Incommons Bank debit card with your digital wallet.

254-562-3821 www.incommonsbank.com

301 East Commerce St. Mexia, Tx 76667

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Stone Counties Vintage/Antique Trail Mexia, Texas

Stone Counties - Limestone & Freestone Counties

Vintage/Antique Trail

KREATIVE IDEAS VINTAGE & ANTIQUE MALL • SODA SHOPPE 101 N. Sherman Mexia, Texas 254-562-6399 OLD TIN BARN 1339 East Milam Mexia, Texas 903-390-0608

Wortham, Texas ANTIQUE MALL 211 W. Main St. Wortham, Texas 254-765-3773

Teague, Texas LAZY TEXAN TRADING CO. 325 E. Loop 255 Teague, Texas 903-390-7468

Fairfield, Texas CUCKLEBUR TRADING 2 Miles East of Fairfield on Hwy. 84 Fairfield, Texas • 75840 903-389-7367

For more info. call 254-562-5569 or visit mexiachamber.com www.visitlimestonecountytx.com

Your Chamber Ambassadors at Work

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Attending the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Mike Terry Auto Group were family member of Mike Terry and employees of the Mike Terry Auto Group and the community. Mexia Area COC members attending were: Keath Huff, Drew Allen, Sonya Garay, Brandi and Michael Jones, Arnold Blair, Jake Cherry, Greg Stubbs and Mark Chilcoat.

Welcome to the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Mike Terry Auto Group (LEFT) Linda Archibald, Mike Terry

Our mission: To preserve our client’s independence and dignity by providing comprehensive care in the home delivered by professional and compassionate caregivers.

887 West Highway 84 • Teague, Texas 855-455-3600 • 254-739-2600 www.jhsi.com

Interested in learning more on the Mexia Chamber contact us!

254-562-5569 or visit our website mexiachamber.com

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Events to suit any taste

The Massey Foundation 2020 calendar is rapidly filling up with events to suit any taste. There are numerous events planned for Limestone County in 2020 that include dining, art, music and more!

Massey Minds provides book studies, book reviews, public speakers in the On the Fence and Casting Light speaking circuit. Three public art shows are on the calendar as well as a music event featuring a string quartet from Baylor University. The quartet will perform while guests are treated to a wine pairing prepared by a top Houston chef.

Colonel Allen West will also be in Limestone County on February 13th. This is a tremendous opportunity to hear from Col. West at the Saving Texas Values event. The first ever Limestone County Christmas Bus Tour of Historic Homes will be held on December 5, 2020. This a tour you will not want to miss! Homes on the tour will be announced soon and dinner is included with the charter bus tour. Only 54 tickets are available for this Merry Christmas tour.

Massey Foundation memberships are on sale through January 31, 2020. The cost of membership is $125 and includes free tickets for the Wine Pairing/String Quartet Dinner AND the Christmas Tour of Historic Homes!

These tickets will be sold for $50 each, making a Massey Membership quite a value. Please contact info@masseyfoundationtx.com for details or our web page, www.masseyfoundationtx.com.

The Massey Foundation works for Limestone County through the events scheduled through Massey Minds and through the benevolent work of Massey Missions for citizens of Limestone County. Visit our web page or follow us on Facebook for a complete listing of 2020 events!

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2020 Massey Minds Events at a Glance

February 4 - 6-8 p.m. – Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms presentation by Asst. Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddell, at Springfield Hall, 199 Park Road 35 near Groesbeck, sponsored by the Massey Foundation.

A question-and-answer period will follow. The event is open to the public. Raffle tickets for a Panzer Arms Bullpup gun may be purchased at the door for $10 each, six for $50 or 12 for $100; winner need not be present to win. Limestone County law enforcement officers will receive a free raffle ticket for attending this and the Feb. 7 event. A separate drawing for a $100 gift card to be given to a Limestone County law enforcement officer will take place after the gun raffle. The drawing will be at the Feb. 7 event, see below. For more information, email Jana@ masseyfoundationtx.com.

February 7 - Presentation to the Texas Ranger Museum by Ron Howard, Massey Minds Committee Member. Texas Ranger presentation by Limestone County native Major Corey Lain at Springfield Hall, 199 Park Road 35 near Groesbeck, sponsored by the Massey Foundation. A question-and-answer period will follow. The event is open to the public.

Raffle tickets for a Panzer Arms Bullpup gun may be purchased at the door for $10 each, six for $50 or 12 for $100; winner need not be present to win. Limestone County law enforcement officers will receive a free raffle ticket for attending this and the Feb. 4 event. A separate drawing for a $100 gift card to be given to a Limestone County law enforcement officer will take place after the gun raffle. The drawing will be held this evening. For more information, email Jana@masseyfoundationtx.com.

February 13 - 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. – Massey Foundation and Limestone County Conservatives are hosting a $50 ticketed Meet-and-Greet event at Austin’s McCarver Restaurant, 512 Washington St. in Kosse, for attendees to enjoy an intimate audience with Lt. Col. (Ret) Allen B. West, a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran and former member of the U.S. Congress. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com as "Meet Lt. Col. West”; by email request (see below) or at Southern Grace, 501 S. Ellis St. in Groesbeck. West’s new book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, contact Jana Raymond at jana@masseyfoundationtx.com or read more at the Massey Foundation at masseyfoundationtx.com.

February 13 - 6-8 p.m. – Massey Foundation and Limestone County Conservatives will host Lt. Col. (Ret) Allen B. West at the Kosse Community Center for a free Saving Texas Values event. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran and former member of the U.S. Congress. No tickets required for this free event. For more information, contact Jana Massey at jana@masseyfoundationtx.com, or read more at masseyfoundationtx.com.

Thank you Massey Foundation for hosting the first Limestone County Historic Bus Tour. Thank you to the actors and actresses who helped tell the famous story of the Old Fort Parker Historic Site and the Confederate Reunion Grounds.

Left to right: Lyric Hargrove, as Johnnie Parker, Breckyn Waggener, as Miss Mamie, and Megan Shaw, as Cynthia Ann Parker.

February 29 - 6 p.m. – Massey Foundation will host On Wings of Strings at Springfield Hall, 199 Park Road 35, near Groesbeck, with the Baylor String Quartet and Wine Tasting. Hospitality chef Chris Bosch, of Houston’s popular restaurant grouping, Underbelly, will prepare wonderful bites to pair with classic wines. Guests will be able to wander from table to table as each wine is explained and the haute cuisine is paired with the perfect wine, all while guests are serenaded by Baylor’s String Quartet. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com as “On Wings of Strings”; by contacting jean@ masseyfoundationtx.com; or at Southern Grace, 501 S. Ellis in Groesbeck.

Ticket sales are limited and must be finalized by Feb. 14.

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MEXIA INDEPENDENT

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Chamber Directory AGRICULTURE

Circle H Ag Services LLC P. O. Box 152 Tehuacana • 254-747-0894

Golden Roots Trees LLC

Boy Scouts of America 254-562-3877

Girl Scouts of America 254-756-4497, ext. 20

Dollar in the Hole Ranch Mexia • 254-472-9877

Lancaster Post 4694

Kennedy Auctions

Mexia Baseball Association

1000 FM 3119 Mexia • 254-562-6883

Lightsey Farms

2033 FM 1365 Mexia • 254-562-6913 AUTOMOTIVE

Mike Terry Auto Group 1100 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2846

Cain’s Car Wash

Mexia • 254-562-9270 254-717-1191

Mexia Garden Club 254-747-2745

Mexia Lions Club PO Box 94 Mexia • 254-562-3843

Rotary Club of Mexia PO Box 225 Mexia • 254-562-2884

511 North Bailey Mexia • 254-562-9533

Professional Women in Action

Classic Paint & Body

Parkview Regional Hospital Auxiliary

802 S. McKinney Mexia • 254-562-9360

Day Boys Shop

1402 Hwy 84 West Mexia • 254-472-0000

Dick Scott Ford

401 North Sherman Mexia • 254-562-9313

Alan’s Tire & Service 819 Hwy 84 West Mexia • 254-562-9399 CHURCHES

Calvary Baptist Church 519 S. McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2269

First Baptist Church 500 East Carthage Mexia • 254-562-5576

First United Methodist 203 North Canton Mexia • 254-562-5567

Mexia First Assembly 1100 No. Ross Mexia – 562-9216

254-562-3821

254-562-7789

Springfield Masonic Lodge #74

818 Hwy 171 Mexia • 254-562-5583

Flatt Stationers, Inc.

Ken Givens 1205 S. 8th Street

Talley Chemical & Supply

Sadler, Richard L., CPA

818 Hwy 171 Mexia • 254-562-5583

400 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3460

EDUCATION

Security Finance

206 West Commerce Mexia • 254-562-3877

Mexia ISD

616 North Red River Mexia • 254-562-4042

COMMUNICATIONS

Gibbs Memorial Library 318 East Main St. Mexia • 254-562-3231

Greer Time Media 409 E. Houston Mexia • 254-224-2815

KNES Radio – Texas 99 627 West Commerce Fairfield • 903-389-5637

KWTX Media – Channel 10 6700 American Plaza Waco • 254-741-1581

The Mexia News

214 North Railroad Street Mexia • 254-562-2868

Northland Communications

1324 East Milam Mexia 254-562-6850

COMPUTER SERVICES

McKeand Consulting LLC 6565 FM 39 South Mexia • 254-472-9997

301 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-3821

Ste 312, Waco 76706 512-848-1069

203 E Milam Mexia • 254-562-3933 GOVERNMENT

Massey Foundation

CASA of Brazos Valley

199 Park Road 39 Groesbeck • 254-255-4693

115 N Main Bryan, TX 77803 979-822-9700

Melinda Gentry

City of Mexia

Mexia State Supported Living Center 540 Chapel Drive Mexia • 254-562-1201

101 North McKinney Mexia 254-562-4122

Navarro College

205 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2244

901 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-3848

Trinity Institute

P. O. Box 100 • Tehuacana ENERGY

Atmos Energy

Brown Oil & Gas Co.

254-472-9174

Spring Mobile, AT &T

Talley Chemical & Supply

DISTRIBUTORS

Woman’s Friday Club

254-562-3877

254-756-4497, ext. 2

INCOMMONS Bank

1220 Hinchliffe Road Mexia 254-218-5408

297 N Earl Rudder Frwy Bryan • 888-286-6700

CIVIC GROUPS

Girl Scouts of America

UTILIZE IT

254-562-5734

515 West Tyler Mexia • 254-562-2872

Boy Scouts of America

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901 South Belknap Mexia • 254-562-2818

Oncor Electric Delivery 321 W. 5th Avenue Corsicana • 903-872-8710

Propane Energy

1442 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-3825 FINANCIAL

Limestone County Annex

Limestone County Sheriff Dennis Wilson Groesbeck • 254-729-3278

Mexia Senior Citizens Center 111 N. Sherman Mexia • 254-562-5831 HEALTH

Anytime Fitness

1003 E. Milam Mexia • 254-433-8999

Sassy Sisters Boutique Salon & Spa 107 North Sherman Mexia • 254-562-2222

INDOOR PARTY CENTER

Bounce 4 Fun

600 W. Milam Mexia • 254-472-5040

Centex Citizens Credit Union

INSURANCE

Citizen’s National Bank

PO Box 5038 Waco, TX 76678 254-715-2106

1104 Hwy 84E Mexia • 254-562-9296

405 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-5396

Citizens State Bank 722 Main Teague, 75860 254-739-0500

Citizens State Bank

409 S. Ellis -Groesbeck, 76642 254-729-3054

Edward Jones Investments 505 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5323

Farmers State Bank 604 West Milam Mexia • 254-562-9494

Barbara Kent Insurance

Beene Wealth Management Group chana@beenewmg.com 400 Austin Ave. Ste. 200 Waco • 254-755-6575

Mexia Insurance

811 E Milam Street Mexia • 254-562-3894

Womack Insurance Service 205 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2884

Woodmen Life

1600 Lake Air, Ste. 117 Waco, Texas 76710 254-747-1748

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Best Western Limestone Inn 1314 East Milam Street Mexia • 254-562-0200

Comfort Inn & Suites 820 West Milam/US 84 Mexia • 254-562-0005

Fort Parker State Park 3147 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-5751

The Garden House 300 N. Ross. Ave. Mexia • 254-562-6039

Old Fort Parker Historical Site 866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck • 254-729-5253 MANUFACTURERS

Carry-On Trailer, Inc. 931 Industrial Blvd Mexia • 254-562-9024

Rogers Manufacturing 911 Industrial Blvd Mexia 254-255-0696

MEDICAL SERVICES

Air Evac Lifeteam Base 53 160 I-45 S Fairfield • 903-907-0309

Angela Torp, MA 202 N. Paris – Mexia 254-715-5352

Center of Hope 260 LCR 235 Mexia, Texas 254-747-0972

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Parkview Regional Hospital 600 South Bonham Mexia • 254-562-5332

Providence Hospice of Mexia 107 East Commerce Mexia • 254-472-0779

Skilled Care of Mexia 501 East Sumpter Mexia • 254-472-0630

Tejas Urgent Care 311 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-2500

Virginia’s Hospice 309 Main Street Teague • 254-739-5011 PROFESSIONAL

Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children 3312 Hillcrest Dr. Waco • 254-752-9330

Amy Ward, Attorney 209 East Palestine Mexia • 254-562-0700

Angela Torp

202 N. Paris Mexia • 254-715-5352

Dillard, Hughes

100 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6950

Double D Enterprises Inc. 103 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6950

Law Office of Daniel Burkeen

300 North Sherman Mexia • 254-562-5347

303 N. McKinney Mexia, Texas 76667 254-625-0071

Fox, Tom W. Jr, DDS

Mexia Economic Development

Gonzalez General Dentistry

110 North Bonham Mexia • 254-562-2881

214 North Sherman Mexia • 254-562-7900

Kuh-Nekt Healthcare Solutions

Reed & Reed, LLP

208 N. Paris Mexia • 833-584-6358

201 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-5547

Manor Health Care Residence

Sadler, Richard L., CPA

831 Tehuacana Road/Hwy 171 Mexia • 254-562-3867

400 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3460

Mexia Chiropractic Clinic

REAL ESTATE

722 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-2112

Mexia LTC Nursing & Rehab 601 North Terrace Mexia • 254-562-5400

Mexia Vision Services

Heritage Real Estate 205 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-7899

Hometown Realty 811 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-3893

501 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-3883

Rachel Anderson Real Estate 415 Main Street • Teague

Mexia Medical Supply

Realty Plus

906 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-6838

1006 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2121

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Story Real Estate 714 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-6617 RECREATIONAL

Fort Parker State Park 3147 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-5751

Freestone Raceway Park 147 PR 994 Wortham • 713-962-3386 Freestoneracewaypark.com

Hughes City Park Bonham at Tyler Streets Mexia • 254-562-4110

Old Fort Parker Historic Site 866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck • 254-729-5253 RESTAURANTS

Coffee Cabaret

602 North Paris Mexia • 254-562-5655

Countryside Café 500 E. Milam Mexia • 254-472-5070

Farm House Restaurant 1401 East Milam Mexia • 254-472-0512

15 Bi-Stone Building Supply George Fitch Signs 910 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-9341

Blackcat Couture/Mexia Florist 200 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-562-5555

Clancy & Co.

1346 E. Palestine Mexia • 254-562-0667

Cucklebur Trading

P. O. 614 Fairfield • 75840 903-389-7367

Double Barrel Fireworks 4384 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 817-999-5242

Flatt Stationers, Inc. 205 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3843

H-E-B

701 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5123

Higginbotham Bro.- ACE 1001 E. Milam Ste. A Mexia • 254-472-4000

Jackson’s True Value 407 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-3112

Kera’s Korner

101 East Main Mexia • 903-388-3992

Joe Friday’s

K & G Quilt Shop

601 N. Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-472-5105

1761 Hwy. 84 West Mexia • 409-291-2686

Karsen’s KONA ICE

Lazy Texas Trading

P. O. Box 215 Buffalo • 903-388-6649

Krispy Chicken

312 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5035

Los Pepes

924 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-7972

McDonald’s of Mexia 903 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-7006

Patty’s Way

3070 Hwy 14 North Mexia • 254-227-8642

Pizza Hut

822 West Milam Mexia • 254-562-5565 RETAIL/SHOPPING

Avalina’s Boutique 210 E. Commerce Street Mexia, Texas 76667 903-326-9815

325 east Loop 255 Teague• 903-390-7486

Laser Lux Med Spa, LLC 202 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-203-4126

Merle Norman

309 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2582

Mexia Medical Supply 906 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-6838

Old Tin Barn

1339 E. Milam Mexiaz 903-390-0608

Photo Trappings 109 N. McKinney Mexia • 254-562-7427

Rockin R Ranch 654 FM 1848 Buffalo, TX 75831

Rusty’s Boots & Jeans 1349 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-7767

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Sears Retail Dealer Store 909 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-9555

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Wortham Antique Mall P. O. Box 141 Wortham 76693 SAND & GRAVEL

Aggregate Haulers, LP 1217 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-9558

Serenity Spa

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D’s Twisted Root

108 S. 3rd Tehuacana 254-395-4237

George Fitch Signs

Wash Mart Laundromat

910 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-9341

1320 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-6828

Genesis Master Barbers Allen & Shivers Excavation, Inc. 303 Milam

508 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-0820

4546 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-6252

Mexia •903-874-2424

207 East Main Mexia • 254-562-6966

SERVICES

931 S. Hwy. 171 Mexia • 254-562-6422

Southern Grace

605 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2131

Small Town Tees

Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home

501 S. Ellis Groesbeck 76642 254-729-2703

Bonham Street Car Wash LLC 506 N. Bonham Mexia • 254-747-0913

Two Forty4

108 North Sherman Mexia 76667 254-224-2574

Breaktime Solutions Vending Machine Operators 149 FM 3119 Mexia • 254-562-5792

The General Store 200 E. Rusk Mexia • 254-472-0893

Woodson Lumber & Hardware 1127 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-9351

Wal-Mart Supercenter 1406 East Milam Mexia 254-562-3831

Trinity Bodywork & Massage Clinic

313A East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6220

Cain’s Car Wash

511 North Bailey Mexia • 254-562-9533

Complete Neat Services Amber Sinclair

469-381-6601 www.compleateneatsolutions.com

STORAGE

Quality Storage

1604-B North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-0130

Jones Funeral Services

Memory Lane Self Storage 132 LCR 409-B Mexia • 254-562-6565

Kennedy Auctions

Select Climate Storage

1000 FM 3119 Mexia 254-562-6883

246 South Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-472-0300

Limestone P&E Supplies P.O. Box 729 Mexia • 254-562-5208

1008 Sumpter Street Mexia • 254-625-3364

Mexia Pest Control

UTILITIES

Bi-Stone Municipal Water Supply

608 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-6565

FM 2705/Whiterock Road Mexia • 254-562-5922

Corley-Porter Funeral Home 208 North Canton Mexia • 254-562-2887

Photo Trappings 109 N. McKinney Mexia • 254-562-7427

Sumpter Street Storage

City of Mexia Water Dept 101 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-4131

Interested in learning more on the Mexia Chamber contact us!

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Don’t let breakdowns or needed repairs get you down?

Call us we can get you back on the road or back on site 24inHour Towing no time at all.

Get BackWe onspecialize the Road in: Safely!

Engine Repair & Rebuilds, Automatic & Standard transmission rebuilds, Call 254-472-0024 or hydraulic repairs of all types, field service on all makes of heavy equipment, Heavy equipment and truck repair.

254-739-3617 for Teague's Location

Day Boys Shop 1402 W. Hwy 84 • Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0000 254-472-0888 (Fax)

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Hosted by Mexia Downtown

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BEHAVORIAL HEALTH PROGRAM Outpatient Ext. 2200 LABRATORY Ext. 2240, 5006 PHYSICAL THERAPY Ext. 2300, 5035 - Occupational Therapy - Speech/Language Therapy - LMC P.E.T.S. SLEEP MEDICINE Ext. 2232, 2220 - Sleep Studies - Home Sleep Studies (Watch Pat)

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RADIOLOGY Ex. 2251, 5008 - Diagnostic X-Ray and Cat Scan - Bone Density Testing - General and Vascular Ultrasounds - Echocardiogram - Mobile MRI - Nuclear Medicine RESPIRATORY THERAPY Ext. 2220, 5004 -Cardiopulmanary Rehab -Stress Tests

SPECIALTY CLINICS Ext. 2320, 5034 - Wound Care Ext, 2848 - CHF Clinic Ext. 5034, 2320 - Gastroenterology - Cardiology - Dermatology Urology - Scopes - IV Therapy - Waco Surgical Group SWINGBED - Inpatient Rehab Ext. 2320, 5034

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overeat. A cheesy greasy burger robs 50% of your coronary blood flow. It takes a tremendous amount of blood to fill your 20-foot long digestive tract so that it can digest the fatty foods. This is why people have chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath and heart attacks after eating a large meal. The first sign of heart disease may be indigestion. If you begin to experience indigestion, come on by and see us.

We can get you on a treatment plan.

Jerry W. Simmons, MD

We are here for you and your family!

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! (254) 562-2500

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Thank you for being a member of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce team and all you do to make Mexia a great place.

Arnold Blair, Don Corbitt, Linda Archibald, Michael Jones at Halo Branded Solutions.

Sonya Garay, Randy Miller, Linda Archibald at Talley Chemical.

Sonia Garay, Ismael Olvera Jr., Ismael Olvera, Linda Archibald, Thomas Rangel at Classic Car Paint & Body Shop.

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Upcoming Events JANUARY

1st - Happy New Year 2020 14th – 16th - Time to be Announced - Kent Johnston – Book Review – Springfield Hallinfo@masseyfoundationtx.com 19th - Martin Luther King Parade – Downtown Mexia

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(254) 472-0630

Mexia Dick Unlimited Dinner & Auction – 5pm -10pm - Cowboy Western Club th Texas Ranger, Corey Lain and Ron Howard 7 Speakers – Spring field Hall.

For more information – info@masseyfoundationtx.com 13th - Saving Texas Values: Col. Allen West – Speaker Springfield Hall – For more information – info@masseyfoundationtx.com 14th - 5th Annual Health and Wellness Fair – 9am – Noon – Mexia Civic Center th 29 - Dining with Chris Bosch – Wine Paring and Baylor Strings Ensemble – Springfield Hall – For more information – info@masseyfoundation.com 29th - 2020 Legacy: A New Voice hosted by Navarro College Foundation – 6pm – Groesbeck Convention Center

MARCH

22nd – 28th - Cowboys, Country and Cattle Art Show Times TBA – For more information – www.masseyfoundationtx.com 20th Annual Rotary Club of Mexia Talent Show 7pm – Mexia High School Auditorium th th Annual Limestone County Youth Show – 25 - 28 Limestone County Fair Grounds

PROPANE ENERGY Propaneof Energy Home the Co.Co. PROPANE ENERGY Co. Propaneof Energy Home the Co.

Bill Bill McCullough, McCullough,Owner Owner

1442 Hwy14 14• • Mexia 1442 N.N. Hwy Mexia Best Steaks, 254-562-3825 254-562-3825

Bill McCullough, McCullough,Owner Owner

1442 Hwy14 14• •Mexia Mexia 1442 N.N.Hwy Best Steaks, 254-562-3825 254-562-3825

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On the Road... with the Mexia Magazine

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes reading the Mexia Magazine at the Billy Graham Learning Center in Ashville, North Carolina. October 2019

Do you have an ‘On the Road’ photo for this magazine?

Email it to linda@mexiachamber.com and include where all you traveled with your Mexia Magazine. it all! y a s s e il m ts’ s Our patien Staff g in m o lc e W Friendly &

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Pictured are staff members who promote teamwork and quality “customer service”.

Skilled Care of Mexia received Deficiency Free Survey Skilled Care of Mexia recently completed their Annual State Survey and received a Deficiency Free Survey. In fact, this will mark the third consecutive year that the staff has earned a Deficiency Free Health Survey. The State surveyors look at many aspects of the facility’s operations including the care being provided to residents and the residents’ level of satisfaction with the care and the meals they receive. Skilled Care of Mexia staff have worked hard to provide quality care and to make the facility a safe, comfortable place for residents to call home. At Skilled Care of Mexia, each resident has a large bedroom with a greater sense of privacy than almost anywhere else. Our facility has in-room showers for each suite of two bedrooms. Wide hallways and high ceilings provide a bright, airy space.

Residents also have access to an enclosed court yard where they can sit outside when the weather permits. Residents have daily activities provided by the Activity Director, community volunteers, and staff. Monthly favorites include Family Night activities like Hawaiian Lua and Family Bingo, and Musical Entertainers.

In addition to Long Term Skilled Nursing Care, Skilled Care of Mexia also offers Short Term Rehabilitative Skilled Nursing Care, and Respite Care. They also offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. The facility staff experience great joy from being able help a resident reach his/her own goal of returning home after having a medical procedure or recovering from an accident. Skilled Care of Mexia accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance. All rooms at Skilled Care of Mexia are certified to accept Medicaid. When speaking of Medicaid, any person who is qualified for Nursing Home Medicaid in Texas can choose where he or she wishes to reside, and they pay the same amount no matter which facility they choose to live in. Anyone is welcome to come take a tour and to try a free meal as well. We just ask that you call a few hours ahead of time so that we can have a meal prepared for you. Dietary staff routinely prepares Certified Angus Beef meals. Please feel free to come take a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.

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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW - MARCH 21-28

COMMISSION - FREE YOUTH PROJECT SALE - MARCH 28 LCJA MISS LIMESTONE QUEEN PAGEANT - MARCH 14 GO TEXAS KICKOFF WEEKEND - MARCH 20-21 LIVESTOCK SHOW/AUCTION - MARCH 24-28 SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - LCFA MISS LIMESTONE QUEEN PAGEANT AND CORONATION - 6:30 PM: GROESBECK H.S AUDITORIUM FRIDAY, MARCH 20 - GO TEXAN KICKOFF WEEKEND TBA - BBQ COOK-OFF CHECK-IN TBA - WASHERS & HORSESHOES CHECK-IN TBA - 42 CHECK-IN SATURDAY, MARCH 21 - LCFA PARADE & BBQ COOK-OFF 1:00 AM - PARADE STARTS 12:00 PM - LUNCH AT THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR ALL 4H/FFA MEMBERS PROVIDED BY TEXAS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY 4:00 PM - BBQ AWARDS 7:00 PM - 2:00 PM - LCFA CONCERT AT FAIRGROUNDS MONDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 PM - AG MECHANICS MOVE-IN & CHECK-IN TUESDAY, MARCH 24 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN FOR MARKET RABBITS, BROILERS, & TURKEYS 4:00 PM - LIVESTOCK SHOW BEGINS 4:00 PM - MARKET TURKEY SHOW 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - PEN OF 2 CHECK- IN & RECORD BOOK CHECK-IN FOLLOWED BY: MARKET BROILER SHOW 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - KARAOKE IN FSB TENT 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - BREEDING RABBIT SHOW FOLLOWED BY MARKET RABBIT SHOW * RELEASE OF ALL POULTRY & RABBITS* WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 12:00 PM - MOVE IN FOR SWINE, LAMBS, GOATS, HORSES 8:30 PM - NEON NIGHT OF WORSHIP IN FSB TENT 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN HORSES *BREEDING AND MARKET* SWINE, LAMBS & GOATS

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26 GOLDEN STAR AMUSEMENTS OPEN 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM - WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN STEERS AND HEIFERS 8:00 AM - BREEDING SWINE SHOW 12:30 PM - HEART OF A CHAMPION SHOW 3:00 PM - BREEDING LAMB SHOW FOLLOWED BY PEN OF 2 HEIFER INTERVIEW 6:00 PM - HORSE SHOW FOLLOWED BY PET SHOW TBA: ENTERTAINMENT IN FSB TENT *RELEASE OF ALL NON-MARKET/BREEDING ANIMALS.*

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 GOLDEN STAR AMUSEMENTS OPEN 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - FCH CHECK-IN 8:00 AM - MARKET SWINE SHOW FOLLOWED BY SWINE SHOWMANSHIP 9:00 AM - FCH JUDGING 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - FCH SILENT AUCTION IN ANNEX BUILDING 1:50 PM - AG MECH AWARDS 2:00 PM - MARKET LAMB SHOW FOLLOWED BY LAMB SHOWMANSHIP 3:00 PM - MARKET GOAT SHOW LCFA BOARD MEMBERS FOLLOWED BY TY DECORDOVA - PRESIDENT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP ROBERT RADAR - VICE PRESIDENT 4:30 PM - HALTERED TIFFANY BURLESON - TREASURER HOLLY WAGNER - SECRETARY HEIFER SHOW 6:00 PM - MARKET STEER SHOW ASHELY STANFIELD RECORDING SECRETARY FOLLOWED BY KEVIN ENSMINGER CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP MITZI EVES FRIDAY NIGHT: YOUTH JOSH GARCIA CHERYL HANCOCK DANCE IN FSB TENT SATURDAY, MARCH 28 GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS OPEN LCFA 2019 TOP BUYER CITIZEN STATE BANK 1:00 PM - YOUTH PROJECT AUCTION 6:00 PM - SOCIAL HOUR - BY INVITATION ONLY HELD AT GROESBECK CIVIC CENTER 7:00 PM - BUYER’S APPRECIATION DINNER

BY INVITATION ONLY

MATT KEUHN CLINTON LITTLE KELIEN MATHIS KEITH RAND GINGER SELF JORDAN WIETZIKOSKI

2020 TITLE SPONSOR THE FARMER STATE BANK 2020 CORPORATE SPONSOR S&S AG CENTER OF GROESBECK MOORE EXCAVATING APPLE SPORT CHEVROLET & FORD TONY ADKINS MIKE TERRY AUTO

Bi-Stone Building Supply 910 E. Milam, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-9341 Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

901 South Belknap St. • Mexia, TX 254.562.2818

www.bistonebuildingsupply.com Established 1988 We are here with you from the start to finish.