Mexia Chamber Guide Spring 2021

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Spring 2021 Volume 8 No. 2 Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce

A Publication of The Mexia News

Heart of the Texas Triangle

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WELCOME SPRINGTIME!

Springtime has arrived with warm breezes and the Mexia Baseball Association ballgames are being played. It seems that we are almost back to normal after a strange COVID-19 Springtime last year.

Please read our spotlight stories from around Mexia of which include our Mexia High School PALS Program hard at work, helping and learning about our great little city of Mexia. Don’t forget about the Mexia Sesquicentennial that will be held in July. Checkout the Mexia Downtown face book page for updates. And get your Sesquicentennial Medallion before they are gone at the Mexia EDC office at 214 North Sherman.

Fort Parker State Park is celebrating their 80th Anniversary this year. Beauty and nature at it’s best is at your back door. Take a short trip to our state beautiful state park and tell them what a great job they are doing at keeping our park ready for

us to visit. Happy Anniversary Fort Parker State Park!

This is “Berry Season” in Texas.

You will want to make the super delicious and healthy salad on page 4.

“Welcome Rodeo Fans” to the 91st Annual Mexia Rodeo. Read all about the top award that the Mexia Rodeo has received. Bring the entire family for a fun filled three days at this good old fashioned Rodeo with a 2021 High Tech Video Board to

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

For advertising info, call 254-562-2868 PUBLISHER: Richard Nelson ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Jennifer Bynum GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jennifer Paul FRONT COVER PHOTO: Rider Jay Coleman at the 2020 Mexia Rodeo File photos. The Mexia News.

All content for this magazine is provided by the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Mexia News.

help you see re plays of the awesome cowboy and cowgirls competitions.

Mark your calendars for the famous Mexia Rodeo - June 24-26, 2021.

Thank you for being a part of Shopping Locally Mexia businesses depend on you to keep Mexia prosperous and a “great place to live”.

And you all are doing a great job. Check out our Business Directory on pages 14-16 and again “Thank You for Shopping in Mexia!”

Thank you,

Linda Chamber Archibald President linda@mexiachamber.com

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

Area Chamber of Commerce

Convention and Visitors Bureau

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

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Cooking Corner Strawberry & Blueberry Salad IT”S “BERRY SEASON” in TEXAS “Berry Season” in Texas is a celebration of flavor!

Berries in pies, cakes, bread or just popped in your mouth are so good and so good for you. We hope you enjoy this fun and easy Berry Spinach Salad with your friends and family this season.

10 oz bag fresh spinach 1 cup chopped strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 bundle of green onions, chopped OR 1 small red onion, chopped 1/3 cup feta cheese 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Kraft Raspberry Dressing - Drizzle onto salad to taste.

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Devotional

As I recently read from the second chapter of Philippians, Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, our beautiful city of Mexia came to mind. In his writing, Paul expresses to the church his desire to see unity among believers in Jesus Christ occurring through “being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” and looking out “for the interests of others.”

Nic Collins, Minister of Youth, FBC Mexia Having recently joined the community, I’ve witnessed, firsthand, the love and unified efforts of our town, and more specifically the ecclesial community (our churches) as they seek to provide for both the physical and spiritual needs of others. May our personal and collective efforts as proud citizens of Mexia continue to be focused on one another and lifting others up above ourselves and may our lives reflect the light of Jesus Christ, the One who will always provide us the strength to do so.

For Jesus, Nic

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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January - Tejas Urgent Care - Amber Allie & Linda Archiblad March - The Massey Foundation. - Jean Boshe & Linda Archibald

THANK YOU! Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce made “Thank You” Basket deliveries to local businesses.

The card in each says, “Thank you for making Mexia a great place. We appreciate your membership.”

February - Countyside Café - Linda Archibald & Esmeralda

Jo Bennett, Broker/Owner

254.625.2592 (cell) • www.hometownrealtymexia.com

811 E. Milam, Mexia • 254-562-3893 Home • Life • Business Auto • Health • Bonds Medicare Supplements

We will keep you covered!

Marty Cargile

254.562.3894 254.562.9225 (Fax) marty@mexia1.com

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

APRIL - MEXIA VISION SERVICES

Left of signage: Chamber Directors – Michael Jones, Jones Funeral Service, Ariel Minchew, Centex Citizens Credit Union and Arnold Blair, Skilled Care of Mexia. Right of Signage: Abby Gonzales, Chasse Melendez, Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Pitman and Amdand Ingram

Family Dentistry Tom W. Fox Jr. D.D.S.

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Orthodontic • Cosmetic • Restorative Dentistry • Implants Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm

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Your Chamber Ambassadors at Work

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Mexia Area Chamber members help Amanda Brotherton and her crew at Just Relax Wellness Center, 202 W. Commerce in Mexia, with their ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 15. Shown here, from left, are Ariel Minchew, Tina Beshirs, Lynda Condon, Mikki Davis, Brotherton, Michelle Cochran, Chamber President Linda Archibald, Becky Toscano, Kristin Nichols and Keath Huff.

Photos by Roxanne Thompson/The Mexia News

Members of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, friends, family and other well-wishers help Yolanda Dancer cut the ribbon at her flower shop on Saturday, March 13.

Interested in learning more on the Mexia Chamber, contact us!

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

Brown Oil & Gas 901 S. Belknap • Mexia, Texas 76667 254-562-2818 • 254-562-3654 ( Fax)

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Stone Counties - Limestone & Freestone Counties

Vintage/Antique Trail

Vintage/Antique Trail

Limestone & Freestone Counties

Come shop with us...

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

Mexia, Texas OLD TIN BARN 1339 East Milam Mexia, Texas 903-390-0608

Teague, Texas JUNKIN JO’S ANTIQUES & BOUTIQUES 325 E. Loop 255, Teague, Texas 903 - 644-8686

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

Fairfield, Texas THE WAREHOUSE Hwy. 75 & Reunion St. Fairfield, Texas • 75840 903-390-7486

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SESQUICENTENNIAL MEDALLION FOR SALE

This is the Sesquicentennial Medallion. They are $20 each and may be purchased at the Mexia Economic Development Corporation office located at 214 North Sherman Street. Please call ahead at 254-562-7900 to make a reservation to purchase the Medallion. All proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Sesquicentennial Medallions go to support the planning and hosting of the 2021 150th celebration. A date has not been set as of yet for the celebration because of COVID-19 restrictions. This is a beautiful medallion designed by Bob Crider after the 1871 Silver Dollar. There is a serial number for each medallion in the little rectangle box north of the Red River.

Historical Marker on Main at the Mexia Civic Center

MEXIA RESIDENTS CELEBRATED THEIR CITY’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY JULY 10, 1971. ...SOON THEY’LL BE CELEBRATING ITS 150TH.

MEXIA SESQUICENTENNIAL

CELEBRATION JULY 9-10

MERCHANDISE VENDORS, GAMES, LIVE MUSIC, ROCK PAINTING, STREET DANCE & MORE!

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Mexia High PALs evolves during pandemic The PALs of Mexia High School are glad to be stuffing envelopes with rodeo information for the Chamber of Commerce to send to businesses in the community!

PALs (Peer Assistance and Leadership) is a national organization designed especially for high school juniors and seniors who have a desire to help others. The course prepares these students with practical ways to make positive contributions to the lives of those around them.

The primary method for accomplishing this in PALs is to mentor younger students in the district; ideally, the high school students spend one class period each day visiting another campus and working one-on-one with students there.

Because COVID made travel to other campuses impossible this year, plans were improvised and roles have evolved. This year, PALs have recorded themselves reading children’s books, and the videos have been digitally shared with the younger grades. The PALs have even learned to implement the use of a green screen and new software, so they are able to edit their own videos.

Nicole, BJ, & Jose

In order to simulate teaching a science lesson, they each taped videos while performing science experiments that could be easily copied by the elementary students.

PALs have been put to work in other capacities, ranging

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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from assembling chromebook cases to sending notes of encouragement.

They have spent time in class learning curriculum that develops skills in effective instruction, communication, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. This spring, the PALs will be hosting a Virtual Career Fair,

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PALs sending notes of encouragement in chromebook cases

where the students will be in charge of interviewing community members, first responders, and business leaders via a virtual platform that will allow the interviews to be shared with each of the campuses in the district, in an effort to spotlight the many career opportunities in our community.

The future of MHS PALs is bright, not only with the prospect of returning to the younger campuses next year, but now with the added perspective of community involvement and service projects. The PALs program is currently in its second year at Mexia High School.

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July 4th

CELEBRATION July 3, 2021 • 8 AM -10 PM Hughes City Park

Firecracker 5K/1Mile Vendors and All Star Ballgames HEB Kids Zone Inflatables and Face Painting Call 254-562-5569 for more information.

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Chamber Directory AGRICULTURE Circle H Ag Services LLC P. O. Box 152 Tehuacana • 254-747-0894 Diamond K Contractors Wortham, 979-393-8325

Golden Roots Trees LLC Dollar in the Hole Ranch Mexia • 254-472-9877 Kennedy Auctions 1000 FM 3119 Mexia • 254-562-6883 Lightsey Farms 2033 FM 1365 Mexia • 254-562-6913 AUTOMOTIVE Alan’s Tire & Service 819 Hwy 84 West Mexia • 254-562-9399 Cain’s Car Wash 511 North Bailey Mexia • 254-562-9533 Classic Paint & Body 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 Mike Terry Auto Group 1100 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2846 Triple L Tire 900 S. Hwy 14, Mexia 254-640-2481 CHURCHES Calvary Baptist Church 519 S. McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2269

CIVIC GROUPS Boy Scouts of America 254-562-3877 Girl Scouts of America 254-756-4497, ext. 20 Lancaster Post 4694 Mexia • 254-562-9270 Mexia Baseball Association 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 Professional Women in Action 254-562-3821 Parkview Regional Hospital Auxiliary 254-562-7789 Springfield Masonic Lodge #74 254-562-5734 Woman’s Friday Club 254-472-9174 COMMUNICATIONS Gibbs Memorial Library 305 East Rusk 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 The Mexia News 214 North Railroad Street Mexia • 254-562-2868 Vyve Broadband 514 West Tyler Mexia • 254-562-2872

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

Spring Mobile, AT &T 1324 East Milam Mexia 254-562-6850

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

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

Iglesia Pentecostal Camino de Salvacion Church 111 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-424-7191

Mexia First Assembly 1100 N. Ross Mexia • 254-562-9216

UTILIZE IT 1220 Hinchliffe Road Mexia 254-218-5408 DISTRIBUTORS Flatt Stationers, Inc. 206 West Commerce Mexia • 254-562-3877

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Halo Branded Solutions 103 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6950 Premier Buildings of Mexia 815 W. Milam Mexia • 254-472-4688 Talley Chemical & Supply 818 Hwy 171 Mexia • 254-562-5583 EDUCATION Mexia ISD 616 North Red River Mexia • 254-562-4042 Massey Foundation 199 Park Road 39 Groesbeck • 254-255-4693 Melinda Gentry Mexia State Supported Living Center 540 Chapel Drive Mexia • 254-562-1201 Navarro College 901 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-3848 Trinity Institute P. O. Box 100 • Tehuacana ENERGY Atmos Energy 297 N Earl Rudder Frwy Bryan • 888-286-6700 Brown Oil & Gas Co. 901 South Belknap Mexia • 254-562-2818 Oncor Electric Delivery 220 W. Walnut Hillsboro, TX 76645

Ken Givens 1205 S. 8th Street Ste 312, Waco 76706 512-848-1069 Sadler, Richard L., CPA 400 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3460 Security Finance 203 E Milam Mexia • 254-562-3933 VeraBank 405 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-5396 GOVERNMENT Voices for Children/CASA 115 N Main Bryan, TX 77803 979-822-9700 City of Mexia 101 North McKinney Mexia 254-562-4122 Limestone County Annex 205 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2244 Limestone County Sheriff Murray Agnew Groesbeck • 254-729-3278 Mexia Senior Citizens Center 111 N. Sherman Mexia • 254-562-5831 HEALTH A Healthier You 210 E. Commerce Mexia 254-625-3196

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

Crossfit Mexia 1004 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-424-6063

Tellurian 1201 Louisana St. 3100 Houston 77002

Just Relax Wellness Center 202 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-301-4426

FINANCIAL Centex Citizens Credit Union 1104 Hwy 84E Mexia • 254-562-9296

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

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

INSURANCE Barbara Kent Insurance PO Box 5038 Waco, TX 76678 254-715-2106

Citizens State Bank 409 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, 76642 254-729-3054 Edward Jones Investments 505 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5323

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

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

Mexia Insurance 811 E Milam Street Mexia • 254-562-3894

INCOMMONS Bank 301 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-3821

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

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Mexia Chiropractic Clinic 722 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-2112

Mexia Economic Development 214 North Sherman Mexia • 254-562-7900

Karsen’s KONA ICE P. O. Box 215 Buffalo • 903-388-6649

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

Reed & Reed, LLP 201 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-5547

Jim’s Krispy Fried Chicken 312 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5035

Mexia Vision Services 501 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-3883

Sadler, Richard L., CPA 400 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3460

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

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

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

Patty’s Way 3070 Hwy 14 North Mexia • 254-227-8642

Parkview Regional Hospital 600 South Bonham Mexia • 254-562-5332 Skilled Care of Mexia 501 East Sumpter Mexia • 254-472-0630 Reliant At Home 309 Main Street Teague • 254-739-5011 Tejas Urgent Care 311 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-2500

Texas Hoe Health Group 8300 Central Park Dr. Ste A Waco, Texas • 254-755-6179

PET SERVICES Bennett Veterinary Hospital 1338 Hwy. 171 Mexia • 254-562-6533 Pawz & Clawz Pet Boarding 1111 Highway 171 254-472-5122 Shaggy Chic Pet Boutique & Grooming 103 E. Main Mexia • 254-722-7465 PHOTOGRAPHY Photo Trappings 115 E. Commerce Mexia • 254-562-7427

Gentle Transitions Hospice 510 Avenue E. Moody, Tx. 76557 254-598-1389

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

Community Healthcare of Texas 107 East Commerce Mexia • 254-472-0779

Hometown Realty 811 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-3893 Rachel Anderson Real Estate 415 Main Street • Teague 254-739-2942 Realty Plus 1006 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2121 ReMax/Premier Properties 205 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2884 Story Real Estate 714 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-6617 RECREATIONAL Fort Parker State Park 3147 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-5751

Pizza Hut 822 West Milam Mexia • 254-562-5565 RETAIL/SHOPPING 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 Blossoms Florist & Garden Center 706 W. Palestine St. Mexia 469-435-1549 Clancy & Co. 1346 E. Palestine Mexia • 254-562-0667 Flatt Stationers, Inc. 205 North McKinney Mexia • 254-562-3843

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

H-E-B 701 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-5123

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

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

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

Junkin Jo’s Antiques & Boutiques 325 E. Loop 255 Teague • 903-644-8686

RESTAURANTS Baby Clay’s BBQ 4592 Hwy. 14 N Mexia • 254-355-3009

Kera’s Korner 101 East Main Mexia • 903-388-3992

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

Coffee Cabaret 602 North Paris Mexia • 254-562-5655

Merle Norman 309 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-2582

Fox, Tom W. Jr, DDS 110 North Bonham Mexia • 254-562-2881

Angela Torp 202 N. Paris Mexia • 254-715-5352

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

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

Kuh-Nekt Healthcare Solutions 208 N. Paris Mexia • 833-584-6358

Dillard, Hughes 100 East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6950

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

Old Tin Barn 1339 E. Milam Mexia, 903-390-0608

Manor Health Care Residence 831 Tehuacana Road/Hwy 171 Mexia • 254-562-3867

Law Office of Daniel Burkeen 304 E. Commerce, St. 600 Mexia • 254-472-5002

Joe Friday’s 601 N. Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-472-5105

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

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SAND & GRAVEL Aggregate Haulers, LP 1217 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-9558 Allen & Shivers Excavation, Inc. 4546 North Hwy 14 Mexia • 254-562-6252 SERVICES Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home 605 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-2131

Small Town Tees 207 East Main Mexia • 254-562-6966 Southern Grace 501 S. Ellis Groesbeck 76642 254-729-2703 The General Store 200 E. Rusk Mexia • 254-472-0893 Woodson Lumber & Hardware 1127 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-9351

Bonham Street Car Wash LLC 506 N. Bonham Mexia • 254-747-0913 Boyd’s 254 Transportation 1230 N. MLK Highway Mexia, Tx 254-275-9244 Cain’s Car Wash 511 North Bailey Mexia • 254-562-9533

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George Fitch Signs 910 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-9341 Genesis Master Barbers 303 Milam Mexia •903-874-2424 Jones Funeral Services 931 S. Hwy. 171 Mexia • 254-562-6422 Kennedy Auctions 1000 FM 3119 Mexia • 254-562-6883 Mexia Pest Control 608 East Milam Mexia • 254-562-6565 Corley-Porter Funeral Home 208 North Canton Mexia • 254-562-2887 Wash Mart Laundromat 1320 E. Milam Mexia • 254-562-6828

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

Complete Neat Solutions Commercial House Cleaning 903 602-6744 www.compleateneatsolutions.com

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

Wortham Antique Mall P. O. Box 141 Wortham 76693

D’s Twisted Roots 313A East Commerce Mexia • 254-562-6220

Sumpter Street Storage 1008 Sumpter Street Mexia • 254-625-3364

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

UTILITIES Bi-Stone Municipal Water Supply FM 2705/Whiterock Road Mexia • 254-562-5922 City of Mexia Water Dept.

101 South McKinney Mexia • 254-562-4131

Interested in learning more on the Mexia Chamber, contact us!

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

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SPECIALTY CLINICS Ext. 2320, 5034 - Diagnostic X-Ray and Cat Scan LABRATORY - Wound Care Ext, 2848 - Bone Density Testing Ext. 2240, 5006 - CHF Clinic Ext. 5034, 2320 - General and Vascular Ultrasounds - Gastroenterology PHYSICAL THERAPY - Echocardiogram - Cardiology Ext.PROGRAM 2300, 5035 GASTROENTEROLOGY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Mobile MRI - Occupational Therapy - Dermatology UrologyMonday, Wednesday, Friday CHIROPRACTOR (254) 729-2014 Hanu Ancha, M.D. (254) 729-3281 ext. 5034 - Speech/Language Therapy -RADIOLOGY Nuclear Medicine - Scopes Steven Huffman, DC,(254) 729-4322 BEHAVORIAL Greg Blaisdell, MD P.E.T.S. Psychiatrist HEALTH PROGRAM - LMC 625 McClintic Drive, Groesbeck (254) 729-4330 -SPECIALTY IV Therapy CLINICS JoshuaOutpatient Warren, MD, Adult Ext. and Child2200 Psychiatrist CARDIOLOGIST (254) 399-5400 Ex. 2251, 5008 SLEEP2320, MEDICINE Chris Matlock, MD, Ext. 5034 - Waco Surgical Group THERAPY -Tuesday Diagnostic X-Ray and Cat Scan SLEEP MEDICINE Sherwin Attai, MD, SecondRESPIRATORY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON ThursdaysExt, (254)2848 537-6160 LABRATORY - Wound Care Ext. 2232, DIETITIAN 729-3281 ext. 2148 2220 Veronica Rosalez, NP, fourth- Tuesday Ext. 2220, 5004 Bone Density Testing Jeffrey Blasick, D.O., (254) 224-8062 Ext.(254) 2240, 5006 CHF Clinic Ext. 5034, 2320 - Inpatient Rehab Meradith- Sleep Stein, RD Studies EveryRehab FridayUltrasounds except the fourth Friday -SWINGBED -Cardiopulmanary - General and Vascular CARDIOLOGIST J. Phillip Myatt, M.D., (254) 235-9355 RADIOLOGY - Home Sleep Studies (Watch Pat) BEHAVORIAL HEALTH PROGRAM Gastroenterology Ext. 2320, 5034 PHYSICAL THERAPY PODIATRIST Tyler Kearney,-Stress DPM, (979)Tests 776-6060 Third Thursday, Fourth Wednesday - Echocardiogram CLINICS (800) 793-9106 SPECIALTY Outpatient Ext. 2200 - Cardiology Ex. 2251,NEUROSURGEON 5008 Ext. 2300, 5035 SPECIALTY CLINIC (254) 728-3281 Ext. 2320 - Mobile MRI Jonathan Friedman, M.D. - Occupational Therapy - Dermatology Urology Ext. 2320, 5034 DERMATOLOGIST (254) 537-1265 PODIATRIST Eduardo Orihuela, DPM, (979) 776-6060 - Diagnostic X-Ray and Cat Scan - Speech/Language Therapy Nuclear Medicine Scopes LABRATORY First, Third and LMC CHF CLINIC (254) 729-3281 Ext. 2316 James Mason, MD, Second Monday Care Ext, 2848 Fifth Wednesdays NEUROSURGEON Steven Zielinski, MD,- Wound (254) 732-3987 - LMC P.E.T.S. - Bone Density Testing - IV Therapy Ext. 2240, 5006 - CHF Clinic Ext.ENT5034, 2320Thomas A. Salzer, M.D., (979) 764-3090 & ALLERGY - Waco Surgical Group ONCOLOGIST/HEMATOLOGIST LMC WOUND CAREMEDICINE CLINIC (254) 729-4329 UROLOGIST (254) 741-6113 RESPIRATORY THERAPY SLEEP - General and Vascular Ultrasounds Gastroenterology Second and Fourth Mondays First5004 Wednesday Tom Harris, MD, (254) -399-0741 PHYSICAL THERAPY Chelsea Yerger, FNP-CExt. - (254)2232, 729-32812220 ext. 2381 Stephen Stimson, MD, Third Tuesday Ext. 2220, Echocardiogram - Sleep Studies Ext. 2300, 5035 SWINGBED - Inpatient Rehab - Cardiology -Cardiopulmanary Rehab - Home Sleep Studies (Watch Pat) Mobile MRI 2320, 5034 - Occupational Therapy - DermatologyExt. Urology -Stress Tests Ex. 2251, 5008

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RESPIRATORY THERAPY Ext. 2220, 5004 -Cardiopulmanary Rehab -Stress Tests

- Scopes - IV Therapy - Waco Surgical Group SWINGBED - Inpatient Rehab Ext. 2320, 5034

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URGENT CARE WITH YOU IN MIND!

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A LOT OF DISCUSSION WHETHER TO TAKE THE COVID-19 VACCINE. MY STRAW POLL HAS BEEN ABOUT 50-50 YEAH & NAH. WE HAVE HAD NEARLY 4,000 HEATH CARE WORKERS DIE IN COVID (MORTALITY) AND WHO KNOWS HOW MANY SICK AS COULD BE AND SOMEHOW LIVED THROUGH IT (MORTALITY).

WE ARE APPROACHING 600,000 DEATHS IN THE USA IN JUST 15 MONTHS. THE SPANISH FLY 1918 TOOK 4 YEARS TO KEEP CIRCLING THE EARTH TO FINALLY COME TO IMMUNITY. MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS DIED AROUND THE WORLDS. WE AT LEAST HAVE SEVERAL VACCINES ON THIS VIRUS AND A GREAT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TAKE CARE OF US. THE VIRUS IS IN THE MOST CONTAGIOUS AND DEADLY DISEASE I HAVE EVER BEEN AROUND. YES I TOOK THE MEDICATION VACCINE WHICH WAS 2 SHOTS 28 DAYS APART WITHOUT INCIDENT. Jerry W. Simmons, MD

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MEXIA RODEO is FIRST PLACE

The 2020 Mexia Rodeo was the 2020 Highest Paying Multiple Entry UPRA RODEO. The Mexia Rodeo Committee was acknowledged for their achievement at the UPRA Awards Ceremony in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Mexia Rodeo Committee are excited about the 2021 Mexia Rodeo which will be held June 24-26, 2021 at the famous Mexia Rodeo Complex. Champion Rodeo Company will be the producer for this year’s Rodeo along with Announcer of the Year, T. C. Long. See Mexia Rodeo and Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce face book pages for Mexia Rodeo updates.

Back Row: Kelly Craig, Cheryl & Kyle Hancock, Ryan Fleming, Scott Wilkins, and James Wiley.

Front Row: Chunky Busby, Linda Archibald, Bob Champion, National Champion, and T. C. Long

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Chamber Scene Casey Cargile, Linda Archibald and Elizabeth Luna Ribbon Cutting at Blossoms Florist and Garden Center

Denisha Morton, Kolby Morton at the Limestone County Youth Show

Awesome Wait Staff at Farm House Restaurant

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80 YEARS VISIT FORT PARKER STATE PARK 194 Park Road 28 Mexia, Texas 76667 For Camping, Fishing, Hiking and more information call: 254-562-5751

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Local dignitaries and others involved with planning the new sports complex at Hughes City Park gathered there on Wednesday, March 31, for the ground-breaking of the complex. Shown here, from left, are Parkview Foundation member Don Corbitt, City Council member Clifton ‘Butch’ Newhouse, Parkview Foundation board member Clint Flatt, Parks committee member Luis Navarro, Mayor pro tem Shawna Sterling, City Council member Scott Condon, Parkview Foundation board member Bobby Forrest, Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife representative Matthew Fougerat, Christie Archibald, Tommie Lou Duncan and County Judge Richard Duncan, Mayor Geary Smith, Parkview Foundation President Rick Sanders, Mexia EDC board member James Wiley, EDC board member Marty Cargile, Mexia EDC Executive Director JoAnna Shivers and Betty Russo, from the governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Mexia sees groundbreaking for new sports complex

By Roxanne Thompson roxanne@themexianews.com

Local dignitaries and others involved with planning the new sports complex at Hughes City Park gathered there on Wednesday, March 31, for the ground-breaking of the complex.

The ground-breaking took place next to the Armory, with guests seated on folding chairs beneath an open-sided tent.

The wind was unnaturally strong, even to the point of blowing

over the metal chairs, but attendees did not let that bother them.

Present to dig the ceremonial first spade of earth were representatives of Mexia City Council, the Parks committee, the Parkview Foundation, Limestone County, Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, Mexia Economic Development Corporation and the governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office.

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91st Annual

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June 24-26, 2021 $ 15,000 ADDED MONEY Produced By Champion Rodeo Company - UPRA/CPRA Sanctioned

MEXIA RODEO COMPLEX GATES OPEN AT 5:30 PM RODEO STARTS AT 7:30 PM Voted Best Concessions in Texas!

Adult Tickets $12 12 and under $6 Children 3 and under free

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