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LIMESTONE COUNTY

Limestone County, population 23,384, 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 933 square miles, of which 905 square miles is land and 28 square miles is water.

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

County Judge Richard Duncan

200 W. State St., Ste. 101, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3810/ Fax 254-729-2643

County Commissioners

Precinct 1 Commissioner John McCarver P.O. Box 353, Kosse, TX 76653 254-747-2751 rcmccarver@yahoo.com (Bill David Sadler commissioner-elect)

Precinct 2 Commissioner W.A. “Sonny” Baker

County Treasurer Carol Pickett

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

Tax Assessor-Collector Stacy Hall P.O. Box 539, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3405/ Fax 254-729-3533 shall@co.limestone.tx.us

Constables

Precinct 1 Constable Scott T. Smith 310 S. Dallas St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-2933/ Fax 254-729-3151

Precinct 2 Constable Ray Forrester P.O. Box 194, Coolidge, TX 76635 254-786-4938/ Fax 254-786-4916

Precinct 3 Constable Glenn Shoemaker 200 W. State St., Ste. 205, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5409/ Fax 254-729-5699 glenn.shoemaker@co.limestone.tx.us

200 W. State St., Ste. 101, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-366-1982/ Fax 254-729-2643

Precinct 4 Constable - vacant position

Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Allen

County Sheriff Dennis Wilson

P.O. Box 226 Mexia, TX 76667 Phone: 254-562-6978 (Stephen Friday, commissioner-elect)

Precinct 4 Commissioner Bobby Forrest P.O. Box 807, Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2884/ Cell 254-747-0075 bobbyforrest@remax.net

County/District Attorney William Roy DeFriend 200 W. State St., Ste. 110, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3814/ Fax 254-729-5699 rdefriend@co.limestone.tx.us

County Clerk Kerrie Cobb

P.O. Box 350 /200 W. State St., Ste. 102, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5504 / Fax 254-729-2951 coclerk@co.limestone.tx.us

Constable-elect Mark Roark will be sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2021

912 N. Tyus St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3278/ Fax 254-729-8342 dwilson@co.limestone.tx.us (Murray Agnew, sheriff-elect)

Justices of the Peace

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

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

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

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

County Auditor Natasha Goodman

200 W. State St., Ste. 301, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3817/ Fax 254-729-5626 Natasha.goodman@co.limestone.tx.us

Elections Administrator Jennifer Southard

City Attorney Charlie Buenger

254-662-5888

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 254-562-4186

200 W. State St., Room G5, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-4997/ Fax 254-729-4993 jennifer.southard@co.limestone.tx.us

Secretary: Tracy Thornton 254-562-4170

87th District Court Judge Deborah Oakes Evans

Warehouse: 254-562-4170

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

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, whose ownership dates to 1833. Mexia was platted in 1870 by the Houston and Texas Central Townsite Company, a sister company of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. Lots went on sale in 1871, a post 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 www.cityofmexia.com

Mexia City Hall

City Manager Eric Garretty 254-562-4110 • 101 N. McKinney St., Mexia TX 76667 ericg@cityofmexia.com

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

800 S. Belknap, Mexia TX 76667, 254-562-4170

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

Ambulance billing 254-562-4120

Building Inspector Johnny Rogers 254-562-4184

Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Glover 254-562-4180

Mexia City Council

Mayor Geary Smith smithgary@yahoo.com District 1 Clifton “Butch” Newhouse 903-330-7405 • clifton_newhouse@excite.com

District 2 Erica Tweedle Navarro enavarro@aol.com District 3 Gale Gipson 254-747-1786 District 4 Delonia Williams 903-388-9751, • deloniawilliams@sbcglobal.net

District 5 Shawna Sterling 903-388-6785 • sterling1016@sbcglobal.net

District 6 Scott Condon 254-562-9341

HEALTH AND EMERGENCIES Mexia Fire Department

Fire Marshal Damian Hullum

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

Chief Robert LaFoy 254-562-4160

O l d Fo r t P a r k e r Early Texas Historical Fort on the Brazos Trail!!!

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BISTONE BUILDING

910 E. Milam, Mexia • 254-562-9341 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat. 7:30 am - 3:00 pm • Established 1988

www.bistonebuilding.com

Come visit us and step back in time to recapture the atmosphere of that fateful spring morning in 1836 and learn about the history of the fort and life of Cynthia Ann Parker, as you explore the cabins and climb the block houses.

(254) 729-5253

www.oldfortparker.org Open: Wed. - Sun. 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

866 Park Road 35 • Groesbeck, Texas (Between Groesbeck and Mexia) Adults 12 & Over - $2 • Children 6-11 - $1 • 5 and Under - FREE Park passes do not apply!

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Party Rental

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407 E. Commerce St., Mexia • (254) 562-3112

Mexia Police Department

Chief Brian Bell 254-562-4153

211 N. Sherman St., Mexia TX 76667 254-562-4140/4150, Fax: 254-562-3763

Records Clerk: 254-562-4154 Dispatch (non-emergency): 254-729-3278 Animal Protection: 254-729–3278

Emergency Room

Parkview Regional Hospital parkviewregional.com 600 S. Bonham, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-5332 (Main #) Emergency Room: 254-562-0408 ext. 1745

RENTAL FACILITIES

The city of Mexia has rental facilities available, which may be rented through the executive assistant for the city manager, 101 N. McKinney St., phone: 254-562-4110.

Convention Center

The auditorium available for rent only. The balcony is not available 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.

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.

Armory

AMENITIES: There are 20 tables and 180 folding metal chairs.

The Armory has no kitchen appliances and no air conditioning.

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.

Swimming Pool Currently closed

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Girl Scout House

Rent: $100 Deposit: $100 The deposit will be returned after 10 days of your rental date, provided everything is clean, the city does not have to sweep or mop, and there are no damages.

AMENITIES: There are a limited number of tables and chairs.

It is recommended you bring additional chairs and tables. The house contains two bathrooms, two small rooms, and a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. It is an old building, and has two window-unit 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 is located in Hughes City Park which has a curfew of 10 p.m.

Pavilion

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 groups rent the adjacent Girl Scout House, which is air-conditioned, in conjunction with the Pavilion. The Pavilion has lights for night time 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 abide by that curfew.

BUSINESS Mexia Economic Development Corp.

JoAnna Shivers, Executive Director

mexiaedc.com 214 N. Sherman, Ste. 3, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-7900, Fax: 254-562-7905 • jshivers@mexiaedc.com

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce President Linda Archibald

mexiachamber.com 214 N. Sherman, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-5569 • linda@mexiachamber.com

EDUCATION Mexia Independent School District www.mexiaisd.net

MISD Administration

Superintendent Dr. Lyle DuBus 616 N. Red River, Mexia TX 76667254-562-4000/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

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A.B. McBay Elementary

1000 N. Ross, Mexia TX 76667 • 254-562-4030/Fax 254-562-0074

R.Q. Sims Intermediate

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

Municipal Court Michelle Nance, Municipal Judge 819 W. Trinity St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5794/ Fax 254-729-8093

City Secretary Brenda Jackson 402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3293/Fax 254-729-3501

Mexia High School

Code Enforcement Officer Paul Fitte

MISD Alternative School

Public Works Director Keith Tilley

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

616 N. Red River, Mexia TX 76667 • 254-562-4023/Fax 254-562-4024

Navarro College South

Campus Dean: Christina Mims navarrocollege.edu 901 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Highway, Mexia TX 76667 254-562-3848/toll-free 800-Navarro/Fax 254-562-6613 Christina.mims@navarrocollege.edu

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. The development of a city government began on April 11, 1871, when the town was incorporated by an act of the 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

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

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

254-729-3293

publicworks@cityofgroesbeck.com 254-729-3293/ Fax 254-729-0231

Groesbeck Recycling Center

309 N. Rusk St., Groesbeck, Texas 76642 • 254-729-2123 www.cityofgroesbeck.com/page/r.c.recycling Open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 AM 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 Member Tamikia Jackson Member Warren Anglin Vacant member position 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 409 Whitt St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

Groesbeck Police Department Chris Henson, Chief of Police

903 W. Yeagua St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 P.O. Box 927 Groesbeck, TX 76642 • 254-729-3497/ Fax 254-729-8393 After hours, weekends and holidays: 254-729-3278

Emergency Room

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

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YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY REMAIN OUR #1 PRIORITY We are taking the extra steps to ensure a safe environment when you come for care. Our team of healthcare heroes is here for you today and always. Here are a few of the steps we are taking:

Enhanced Cleaning And Stocked With Supplies Our team performs extensive disinfecting procedures throughout the day, and we are constantly monitoring supplies and staffing to make sure we have what we need to care for you.

Face Mask Requirement We require everyone who walks into our facility to wear a mask. And all our staff wear masks, for your protection and theirs.

Safe Social Distancing Areas such as waiting rooms have been adjusted for six-foot social distancing.

Ready For You Whether it’s a routine appointment, cancer screening or surgery, don’t delay care that is important to your health.

Learn more about the safety steps we’ve taken at ParkviewRegional.com

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Free News Alerts.

In Print. Online.

Posters. Magazines. ...and more!

The Mexia News www.themexianews.com 214 N. Railroad, Mexia • 254-562-2868

Groesbeck Journal www.groesbeckjournal.com 115 N. Ellis, Groesbeck • 254-729-5103

The Fairfield Recorder www.thefairfieldrecorder.net 101 E. Commerce, Fairfield • 903-389-3334

The Teague Chronicle www.teaguechronicle.com 319 E. Main St., Teague • 254-739-2141

RENTAL FACILITIES

Groesbeck Convention Center

Jennifer Paul, Convention Center Manager 106 E. Navasota St. • P.O. Box 326, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-2287 • 254-587-0572 groesbeckconventioncenter@gmail.com www.cityofgroesbeck.com/page/city.conventioncenter 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. Events with alcohol must reserve security through Groesbeck Police Dept. A separate security charge should be expected for those events.

The Grand Hall Rates

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Groesbeck Maffett Public Library Jamie McLean, Library Director

www.groesbecklibrary.org 601 W. Yeagua St. Groesbeck, Texas 76642 • 254-729-3667 Monday-Wednesday: 10:30 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 10:30 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 9am-12pm Closed Sundays and Fridays

EDUCATION

Groesbeck Independent School District Superintendent Dr. James Cowley

$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 the event is canceled.)

www.groesbeck.k12.tx.us 1202 N. Ellis St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 • 254-729-4100

The Club Room Rates

Enge-Washington Intermediate

$225- 3 hours, $25 each additional hour Includes the use of the 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 Deposit: $50, nonrefundable

Groesbeck Public Library

601 W Yeagua, Groesbeck, Tx Phone: (254)729-3667 Email: director@groesbecklibrary.org www.groesbecklibrary.org/room-rental Conference Room Rental - $75.00 (Due when you pick up your key 1-2 days before the event) REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT - $25.00 (Due at the scheduling of reservation; refund after room inspection) Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the rental date, you will lose your $25.00 deposit.

BUSINESS Groesbeck Economic Development Corp.

TK Presley, Executive Director

www.groesbeckedc.org 402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck TX, 76642 254-729-5375/ Fax 254-729-3501 • info@groesbeckedc.org

Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Scooter Kennedy, Executive Director

P.O. Box 326, Groesbeck, TX 76642 • 254-729-3894 info@groesbeckchamber.com

H.O. Whitehurst Elementary

801 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642 • 254-729-4104/ Fax 254-729-2798

803 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642 • 254-729-4103/ Fax 254-729-5309

Groesbeck Middle School

410 Elwood Enge, Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-4102/ Fax: 254-729-8763

Groesbeck High School

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

GISD Board of Trustees

Tom Sutton, Board President, District 3 (2018-2021) Aslone Foy, Board Vice President, District 5 (2018-2021) Jud Hughes, Board Secretary, District 4 (2018-2021) Bridgett Jackson-Tatum, Board Member, District 1 (2019-2022) Angela Crane, Board Member, District 2 (2019-2022) Tiffany Burleson, Board Member, At-Large (2019-2020) Ronnie Ferguson, Board Member, At-Large (2017-2020)

Ellison Steel, Inc. Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection Tilt-Wall Panel Erection

306 W. Longbotham Dr. • Groesbeck, TX 254.729.2122 • 254.729.3591 (Fax)

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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

City Secretary Gay Lynn Pranger 101 N. 1st St, Coolidge, TX 76635 • 254-786-4814/Fax 254-786-2169

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

Coolidge Volunteer Fire Department

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 mid1880s 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.

Chief Heath Allcorn

114 Bell St., Coolidge, TX 76635 • 254-747-3414

CITY OF TEHUACANA

EDUCATION

Tehuacana City Hall

Coolidge Independent School District

205 S. Railroad St. PO Box 67, Tehuacana, TX 76686-0067 254-395-4408 • Fax: 254-395-4064 Waterworks Superintendent Freddie McDade Fire Chief Richard Johnson Superintendent of Garbage Michael Hall

Superintendent Dr. Robert Lowry

1002 Kirven St., Coolidge, TX 76635 • 254-786-2206 www.coolidgeisd.org

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 Heath Allcorn, member Joyce Bateman, member Randall Jacobs, member Fernando Samaniego Maria Samaniego, member

City Secretary Norma Fielder

Tehuacana City Council

Mayor Roy Cholopisa Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kuehn City Councilmember Chuck Henry City Councilmember Jace P. Floyd, III City Councilmember Jamie Gragg City Councilmember Scarlet Floyd

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Tehuacana Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Richard Johnson

PO Box 228, Tehuacana, TX 76686 • 254-395-4888

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VISITING SPECIALISTS Tuesdays Wednesday FRIDAY Lance Ellis, MD (Orthopedic David Allen, DPM (Podiatry) – 1st/3rd John Bawduniak, MD (General Surgery) – 2nd/4th Appts: 254Surgery/Gastrointestinal Scopes) – Appts: 903-675-1337 340-4131 2nd/4th Paul Espy, MD (Urology) – 2nd/4th Devaney, MD (Cardiology) – Every Appts: 254-865-2166 Appts: 254-202-7900 Friday Appts: 903-595-2283 John Ellis, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) – 2nd/4th Appts: Steven Zelinski, MD (Neurosurgery) – 3rd Appts: 254-732-3967 254-741-1400

Monday Thomas Salzer, MD (ENT) - 1st/3rd Appts: 979-680-8808 (Ear, Nose, Throat)

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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 mid-1840s 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.”

CITY OF KOSSE KosseTexas.com

Kosse City Hall

103 N. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

City Secretary Christina Lockhart Administrative Calls - 254-375-2212

City Attorney Mike Dixon Kosse City Council Mayor Brooks Valls

Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Funderburk City Councilmember Cullen Freeman City Councilmember Kelli Eno City Councilmember Jimmy Pate City Councilmember Harley Leazer

Kosse Municipal Court Judge Michelle Nance P.O Box 116, ​Kosse, TX 76653 • (254) 375-2212 cityofkosse@gmail.com

Court Clerk Christina Lockhart

254-375-2212 Available Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Kosse Police Department Chief of Police Brett New 103 S Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653 Phone: (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 • 254-375-2301 Rentals/Info: 254-375-2212

Individual & Family Rentals: 1/2 Day - $175 (4 hours) + $50 for each additional hour + $150 Deposit Full Day - $300 + $150 Deposit Monday –Thursday evening meeting rental (2 hrs) - $30 DJ Booth Rental – Add $30

Commercial Rentals: Per Day - $500 + $150 Deposit Weekly - (Monday thru Friday) - $2,100 + $400 Deposit DJ Booth Rental – Add $30/day

Local Non-Profit Rentals:

1/2 Day - $50 (4 hours) + $5 for each additional hour

BUSINESS Kosse Post Office

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

Kosse EDC

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kosse Community Center.

Officers: Chairperson, Karen Partin Vice Chair, Randy Hunter Secretary, Linda Valls Treasurer, Randy Willard

Board Members: Lena Smith, Sue Mills Henry Kelly June Wietzikoski Kathy Ziegler

Kosse Heritage Society

The Kosse Heritage Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is working to preserve Kosse’s past and present for the future. Headquartered in the Kosse Heritage House, a wonderful old home that was donated for that purpose, we collect and display photos, old newspapers and memorabilia so others can enjoy the discovery of generations past.

Memberships begin at only $25.00/yr. Come and join with us on the 4th Monday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. If you have items of interest you would like to share, especially old pictures of people, homes/ buildings/ vehicles/wagons etc. please contact us. For more info call Sue Mills (254) 375-2441 or by mail at P.O. Box 51, Kosse, TX 76653.

THORNTON

Thornton is on Hwy. 14, 19 miles southwest of Mexia in southwestern Limestone County. Settlement at the site began in 1868. The Houston and Texas Central Railway ran a line from Hearne to Groesbeck through the area in 1870, and Cain Hogan settled on Steele Creek just west of the present townsite.

The community became a stop on the railroad and was named for John E. Thornton, another early settler. In 1873 a Thornton 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.

THORNTON CITY HALL 254-385-6438/Fax: 254-385-6204 254-380-1139/Fax: 254-380-1140 708A Hwy. 14 Thornton, TX 76687 www.cityofthorntontx.com

City Secretary/Manager Victoria Winstead cityofthorntontx@gmail.com

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

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RENTAL FACILITIES

Mary Helen Nance Community Center

301 E. Eighth St. Thornton, Texas 76687 (254) 380-1139 Mary Helen Nance Community Center is a wonderful, multipurpose facility that exists to enrich our community’s needs. The center serves families in our communities and continues to be a strong foundation as part of our extended services. Mary Helen Nance Community Centers is a great place to host special gatherings, such as private functions, birthday parties, showers, weddings, family reunions, family gatherings, meetings, special events, etc. Community center rental reservation forms must be completed and payments must be received in the Thornton City Office 10 days prior to the rental date. If security is required (when alcoholic 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.

Rental Rates: (Based on (8) hours rental) Entire Center $400 Dining Room Only $300 Dining Room and Kitchen $350 Meeting Room $75 Kitchen $50 Refundable Deposit: $300 (Deposit will be returned if all rental agreements have been followed.

Thornton Police Department

Chief Timothy Brewer 254-385-6204

Thornton City Council

Mayor, Kenneth Capps Mayor Pro Tem, Traci Cordova Alderman, Troy Waddle Alderman, Carla Robison Alderman, Debbie Masters Alderman, Chris Henderson Advisory Committee, James Hall

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

FREESTONE COUNTY

Freestone County, population 19,646, 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 885.2 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

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County Commissioners

County Commissioner Pct. 1 Andy Bonner 903-389-3709 • P.O. Box 1087, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Commissioner Pct. 2 Thomas Craig Oakes 254-739-3444 • 600 FCR 751, Donie, TX 75838

County Commissioner Pct. 3 Michael Daniels (through Dec. 31)

Pct. 2 Judge Debra Hamilton 254-739-2518 • PO Box 218, Teague, TX 75860

Pct. 3 Judge Cinnamon Archibald 903-389-3137 • 440 E. Main, Ste. 3, Fairfield, TX 75840

Pct. 4 Judge Shirley Mays 903-389-0420 • PO Box 1255, Fairfield, TX 75860

Lloyd Lynn Lane (after Jan. 1) 903-389-5305 • 326 Utley Lane, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Commissioner Pct. 4 Clyde Ridge Jr. 254-765-3888 • PO Box 533, Wortham, TX 76693

County/District Attorney Brian Evans 903-389-3977 • 110 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Clerk Linda Jarvis

903-389-2635 • 103 E. Main, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Treasurer Jeannie Kenney

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

County Auditor Karen Craddock

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

County Tax Assessor-Collector Lisa 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 town site 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 roughly 3,000 residents.

CITY OF FAIRFIELD www.fairfieldtexas.com

City Administrator Nate Smith

903-389-2336 • PO Box 257, Fairfield, TX 75840

nate.smith@fairfieldtexas.net 425 W. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-2633

Constables

City Secretary Misty Richardson

Pct. 1 Constable Buck Bonner

903-389-2633

903-389-4274 • 440 E. Main, Fairfield, Texas 75840

Fairfield City Council

Pct. 2 Constable Lynn Clary

254-739-2518 • PO Box 218, Teague, TX 75860

Pct. 3 Constable Pamela Barnes (through Dec. 31) Pct. 3 Constable Richard McGowan (beginning Jan. 1) 903-389-7479 • 440 E. Main, Fairfield, TX 75840

Pct. 4 Constable Wade Harrison

903-389-0420 • P.0. Box 1255, Fairfield, TX 75840

County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley

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

Mayor Kenny Hughes James Tyus, Place 1 Randy Johnson, Place 2 Bobby Nichols, Place 3 Landis Bayless, Place 4

Public Works Director Clyde Woods

clyde.woods@fairfieldtexas.net 425 W. Commerce St., Fairfield TX 75840 • 903-389-2633

Municipal Court Donna Bulger

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

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

Justices of the Peace

Fire Chief Chandler Baggerly

903-389-8783 • 440 E. Main, Ste. 1, Fairfield, TX 75840

221 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-6187

Pct. 1 Judge Theresa Farris

firechief@fairfieldtexas.net

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MEXIA

Gibbs Memorial Library 305 East Rusk Mexia, Texas 76667 • (254) 562-3231 Hours: M-F 10-6, Sat. 10-4 www.gibbslibrarymexia.org • gibbs.library@cityofmexia.com Knowledge is free at your library...bring your own container

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Mexia Insurance Services

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Liberty Housing Alliance 407 N. Leon St., Groesbeck • (254) 729-3204

“Committed to perpetually meeting the housing needs of South Limestone County and the surround areas.”

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Police Chief David Utsey

davidutsey1960@yahoo.com 839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-3901

Emergency Room

Freestone Medical Center www.freestonemc.com 903-389-2121 • 125 Newman Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

BUSINESS

Fairfield Post Office

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

Mary Moody Northen Library/Fairfield Library Library Director Gary Wiggins

www.fairfieldtxlibrary.org 350 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-3574

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Administrator Brenda Pate

chamber@fairfieldtx.com 900 W. Commerce Street , Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-5792

EDUCATION

Fairfield High School Principal Sonya Gibson

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

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Fairfield ISD Board of Trustees

Kirby Flandry OB Utley Eric Chavers - President John Fryer – Vice President Kim Whitaker - Secretary Gregory Gibson Kevin Benedict Board meetings held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

TEAGUE

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.

CITY OF TEAGUE www.cityofteaguetx.com

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

Aldermen

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

Fairfield Junior High School

Teague City Hall

daniel.johnson@fairfieldisd.org 701 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-4210

City Administrator/Secretary Theresa Bell

Principal Daniel Johnson

Fairfield Intermediate School Principal Shaetonia Scires

Shaetonia.scires@fairfieldisd.org 605 N. Fairway, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-7095

Fairfield Elementary School Principal Sheila Ransom

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

administrator@cityofteaguetx.com • 254-739-2547

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

Teague Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jody Bodine

Sheila.ransom@fairfieldisd.org 330 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-2148

400 Cedar, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-3335

Fairfield ISD Administration Office

jacobcowling@cityofteaguetx.com • 254-739-5327

Public Works Director Jacob Cowling

Superintendent Jason Adams

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

Municipal Court Judge Vicky Little

315 Main St., Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-2553

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BUSINESS

Teague Chamber of Commerce

316 Main, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-2061

Teague Economic Development

hwww.edcteaguetx.com • edc.director@edcteaguetx.com PO Box 376, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-5544

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

320 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-2101

Teague Public Library

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 some 30,000 at the height of the boom in 1925, but the boom ended by late 1927, and by 1929 the population had dropped to around 2,000. In 2010 Wortham had 1,073 residents and 15 businesses.

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

Municipal Court Judge Shirley Mays

Lori Jones, Court Clerk ljones@worthamtx.com 108 W. Main, Wortham, TX 76693 • 254-765-3042

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

Wortham Sewer and Water Department

EDUCATION

108 W. Main, Wortham, TX 76693 • 254-765-3319

Teague ISD Superintendent Chris Skinner www.teagueisd.org

Teague High School Principal: Tracie Ezell tezell@teagueisd.org 420 Loop 255, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-1500

Teague Junior High School Principal: Drake Paris dparis@teagueisd.org 420 N. 10th Street, Teague, TX 75860 • 254-739-1300

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

Teague Lion Academy Principal: Dr. Cathy Schmidt cschmidt@teagueisd.org • 254-739-1444

Board of Trustees

Jeff Gonzales, president Lovie Whyte, vice president Mary Clary-Smith, secretary Brian Bowers Jason Hullum Brett Myers Debra Lawrence

Waylon Gierisch, Public works Supervisor

Wortham City Council Mayor Pellie Goolsby Cliff NeSmith Jeffrey Carr Susan Gibbs Michael Busby Scott Batts

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES Wortham Police Department Chief Kelly Butler

104 W. Concho, Wortham, TX 76693 • kbutler@worthamtx.com Non emergency 254- 765-3444/ Fax 254-765-3310

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 Independent School District Melissa Bosley Superintendent

Central Office 254-765-3095, Ext. 8/ fax 254-765-3473 worthamisd.org 201 S. 4th St., Wortham, TX 76693

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Elementary School Middle School

254-765-3080

254-765-3523

High School

254-765-3094

Field House

254-765-3086

Football Field Gym

411 Longbotham

(Boys) 254-765-3088 or (Girls) 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

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS Hughes City Park Features baseball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, picnic tables with grills, playground, a pavilion and a rodeo arena.

On the corner of South Bonham and Tyler in Mexia, across from Parkview Regional Hospital254-562-4110

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historical Park

The park entrance is 6 miles south of Mexia on Hwy. 14, then 2.5 miles west on FM 2705. Confederate reunions were held at this site from 1889-1946. Attractions include historic buildings such as the 1872 Heritage House, an 1893 dance pavilion, as well as a Civil War, vintage, Old Val Verde cannon, two scenic footbridges that span Jack’s Creek, a hiking trail, fishing, and boating/canoeing. c/o Fort Parker State Park 194 Park Road 28 , Mexia TX 76667 254-562-5751

Mexia Public Schools Museum

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. mexiaschoolsmuseum.org 616 N. Red River Open 10 a.m. - 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.

Limestone County Historical Museum

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.

210 W. Navasota Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5064 Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Old Fort Parker State Historic Site

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.

866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck TX 76642 254-729-5253 Location: 5 miles south of Mexia on Hwy. 14.

Fort Parker State Park

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.

The park is located 7 miles south of Mexia.

194 Park Road 28 Mexia TX 76667 254-562-5751

Lake Mexia

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.

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

Lake Limestone

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 abundance 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.

Located on the Navasota River, 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck, on FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson and Limestone counties

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Freestone County Historical Museum

Freestone County Historical Museum

302 E. Main St., Fairfield Phone: 903-389-3738 Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

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.

Fairfield Lake State Park

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 dam, 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 RVs, the park also has group facilities.

123 State Park Road 64, Fairfield, TX 75840 • 903-389-4514 http://tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/fairfield-lake

Fairfield Market Days

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.

Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds 839 E. Highway 84 (East Commerce) Fairfield, TX 75840

B-RI Railroad Museum

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.

208 S 3rd Ave, Teague, TX 75860(254) 739-2145

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.

Fairfield FreeCity Disc Golf Course Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds

The Fairfield Disc Golf Association has recently broken ground on a new Disc Golf Course at the Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds, giving area residents a chance to throw their frisbee discs for 18 “holes” of action.

839 E. Highway 84 (East Commerce) Fairfield, TX 75840 www.facebook.com/FairfieldDGA

Teague Farmers Market

The Teague Farmers Market, owned by Steve and Heather Idlett, hosts “Sunday Fun Day” market days for local Teague vendors to sell their goods to area residents. Market days are scheduled for the final Sunday of each month in downtown Teague between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

For more information on how to reserve a vendor spot, message Teague Farmers Market on Facebook or email teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Downtown Teague teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com

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