Groesbeck Chamber Guide

Spring has Sprung!

May 6 will be a big day in Groesbeck with the Spring City-wide Garage Sales all over town and the area as well as the Chamber Spring Peddlers Market at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E. Navasota in Groesbeck. Look for a list of market vendors and addresses for sales on our Facebook page. •••

This year, the Groesbeck Chamber is trying something new and exciting for our community: Summer Fest 2023a fun, free event with live music, vendors, and activities for kids. Happening at the Limestone County fairgrounds alongside the Cinch Ranch Sorting National Championship on Memorial Day weekend, May 27.

Summer Fest needs sponsors, vendors, activities, bands, and more to make this an event to remember. Ideas and support are needed! We are looking for activities like a petting zoo, obstacle courses, bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, games, water activities (slides, water gun or water balloon fights, etc), live demonstrations, a dunk tank, balloon animals, a photo booth, or other ideas in addition to the bands and vendors so that we can offer FREE FUN for the whole family. Know someone who does something unique? Send them our way! If your business or organization wants to bring in a specific activity (like face painting, or a photo booth), you can do that too! General sponsorships will help us book band(s), set up a stage, and set up bounce houses or other activities. Be a part of helping create something great for all of us by supporting this new event. We can’t do this without you. Sponsorship tiers are included on the back cover.

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Take some time to get and enjoy nature and explore our own Fort Parker State Park to commemorate 100 years of existence with a special community celebration. See more on pages 12-13.

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The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet took place on Thursday, Feb. 9, see the award winners on page 19.

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Check out our business spotlight on page 7 and our updated directory on pages 16-18.

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As always, you can stay up to date on our social media (Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram) and at our website, www.groesbeckchamber.com.

Inspirational Gardens come to Limestone County

By Katecey Harrell

The Limestone County Master Gardeners are constructing its Inspiration Gardens behind Springfield Hall Event Center to teach people about plants, horticulture, and conservation.

“One of the reasons we want the garden is so we’ll have an area for people [adults and students] to come and learn,” LCMG vice president Carolyn Hughes said. “It would be available open to the public, not only to the students but also adults, for courses and speaking engagements.”

The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, according to its website. Master Gardeners are community members who receive training in various aspects of horticulture and who want to “give back” to their community by sharing their knowledge. Members have to complete 50 hours of training in topics such as plant pathology, soil and plant nutrition, insect/disease management, flower and vegetable gardening, rainwater harvesting, and various similar topics. People who complete the program get a certification of completion from the Texas A&M Ag Extension Service.

After being certified, the Master Gardeners are expected to uphold the educational mission of the organization through volunteer work. In the past, Limestone County Master

Gardeners have held interactive programs in area elementary schools, local nursing homes, and community groups.

Master Gardeners have also participated in “Christmas at the Fort” and have helped to beautify areas such as the entrance to the county Fair Grounds and the entrances to churches and libraries.

Inspiration Gardens will beautify the area and will provide a location for educational classes, seminars, and hands-on learning opportunities on plants and gardening for all ages. Once completed, Inspiration Gardens will have access to indoor and outdoor instructional areas.

The project will be rolled out in two phases. Project Coordinator Kris Clark said the gardens when completed, will cover about .5 acres of land. Phase one comprises half of that and will be the focus over the first two years of the project. Currently, Master Gardeners are working on the Phase One infrastructure, like irrigation systems, fencing, and installing pathways through the gardens. The goal is to complete this first stage of development by late April-early May of this year.

Once the infrastructure is in place for Phase One, they will start soil preparation, composting, and developing themed garden beds. For example, one area might grow Texas natives, another a rose or vegetable garden, and an extensive area will be dedicated to a children’s garden.

Master Gardeners have already participated in “Christmas at the Fort” and have helped to beautify areas such as the entrance to the county Fair Grounds and the entrances to churches and libraries and now are taking on the constructing of Inspiration Gardens behind Springfield Hall Event Center to teach people about plants, horticulture, and conservation.

Clark said the Children’s Garden “will have a lot of fun and whimsical things that children would be attracted to.”

At this same stage, Master Gardeners will begin developing an educational curriculum for the gardens with input from local educators.

A prayer/meditation garden will also be included to provide respite from a sometimes-chaotic world. The long-term plan is also to create a rainwater collection system to both water the gardens and demonstrate/teach water conservation strategies. Two or three of the themed areas will change with the seasons or the years.

As part of the educational focus, a lot of informational signage will accompany the foliage.

“We hope the county residents and businesses will embrace this project,” she said. “As the gardens develop, they will be a beautiful, appealing place to be and to go and visit but integrated within the gardens will be the priority of that educational mission.”

Ideally, the first garden areas will be completed in early summer; educational planning will be finalized over the summer, and programming at Inspiration Gardens will begin in Fall 2023.

Additional elements of the gardens will continue to be added as funding, resources, and time allows. Hughes said support and contribution from the community are critical to the garden’s success.

The Master Gardeners ask people and businesses for help through donations and sponsorships. Clark said that although the greatest need is for monetary support, donations of new or slightly used garden tools and gardening materials/supplies (such as bricks, compost, or mulch) will also be appreciated. Additionally, local businesses can support this project by offering product discounts or in-kind donations. The group has worked dedicatedly over the last year and a half to establish a working relationship with the Massey Foundation. Clark said the foundation and its affiliates donated Springfield Hall’s land toward this project.

“That was really sort of the beginning of that, that community collaboration that we’re hoping will extend and continue to grow as we all work together as a county to make this happen,” she said.

If people want to partner on this project with financial support or donations, contact Linda Valls, LCMGA President, at 281-772-9051.

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Z-MANS BBQ

The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for chamber member Z-Mans BBQ on Tuesday, March 14. Z-Mans BBQ offers delicious BBQ with all the fixins. Highlights of the menu are chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, stuffed potatoes, nachos, and more. Owned and operated by Dale and Lynn Zeman. With the addition of their new food trailer, you can catch them around town weekly in different areas. They also travel to other towns and events and offer catering. To find their next location, stay up to date on their Facebook page. Stop by and check them out for your next BBQ craving.

Groesbeck EDC Second Quarter Economic Report

By TK Presley Groesbeck EDC Executive Director

Q2: Do we have any new businesses coming in?

It’s the most asked question of every economic developer. Most of the time, it’s one of two answers“Potentially...” or “Yes”.

Opening the doors for business is the last possible piece snapped into the “have a new business” puzzle. There are a pile of known and unknown pieces to be sorted before hanging that first framed dollar on the wall.

Like what, you ask? For starters, does the right amount of property exist in a usable or accessible location? If so, will the owner actually sell? Is it for a price the business can cover and still make enough profit to survive? Is the space move-in ready or does it need more upfront investment? Will the buyer walk into a surprise raised price on closing day? Will the buyer discover undisclosed structural damage from decades ago during a remodel?

If the business relies on local support, are there enough households in the area shopping locally for what they sell? Is it a product or service consumers will be inclined to buy here on a regular basis? Is there enough daytime population or exposure to support growth?

If the business serves needs outside of Groesbeck, a critical factor is an available workforce. What type of talent and employee skillsets does the business need to function?

None of these are points for dramatic effect but real challenges and matters of consideration for hopeful businesses to get from “potential” to “yes”. Crossing the finish line takes a lot of the right circumstances, at the right timing with the ability to survive the obstacles you never see coming.

In January 2019, GEDC started working with a Hillsboro-based manufacturing company. One of their major service partners was established in Groesbeck. The move would drastically reduce the business transport costs between the two businesses and increase margins for both. The existing company would gain strength and the new company would bring full-time jobs. We explored options to relocate the company to the Groesbeck industrial park for the next two years. There were property surveys, letters of intent, negotiations, engineers involved, and drawings produced. Even with all of our agreements and best efforts, unforeseen circumstances didn’t align at that time. We didn’t get that business into the industrial park. Nonetheless, late last month, a crowd of community leadership, Chamber members, fellow business owners, employees, family, and friends gathered to celebrate their grand re-opening here in Groesbeck - as the newly

expanded S&S Machining and Fabrication. In 2022, circumstances shifted towards opportunity. Rather than build, the Hillsboro-based manufacturing company acquired that trusted service partner (S&S Machining). They relocated, expanded the building, and combined all of the operations in Groesbeck. In that short time, the re-vamped S&S has made major investments to grow CNC precision machining and added equipment rental operations with more developments planned.

Moral of the story? We don’t always get a new business the first time, the second, or in this case - the way we planned but here we are just the same. To celebrate the improved S&S Machining Fabrication and Equipment Rentals, there was free food, drinks on the house, iced coffee, prize raffles throughout the night, cake, and live music. It was a good time that night but for the future of our community, it represented a more important picture there to take in. The celebration for the community is a strengthened local business. The expanded facility and new services have opened additional job and career options. Beyond any of the prizes raffled, our local economy takes the most significant win with additional product exports, trade, and services that infuse new dollars into Groesbeck households.

So, back to that number one question. “Are there any new businesses coming to town?” Potentially. There is always something is always in the works. When one does get all the pieces in place for the resounding “Yes! We have new business coming in!”, we ask one thing of you:

Look beyond drive-thrus and new meal combos. Groesbeck doesn’t have the real estate, population density, or anchors required by big retail or fast food. Until it does, they won’t invest. Don’t let that cause you to overlook the job creators that are having a positive and sustainable impact every day. Don’t overlook the added job opportunities, training experience, healthcare, and benefits that help start and stabilize households. The ultimate goal is a healthy, growing local economy that’s poised for long-term stability. To that goal, Groesbeck has seen steady business growth for several years. The skyline we drove by five, three, and even two years ago is not the one we drive by today. Don’t look past the hardworking businesses that are a crucial part of making that happen.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about GEDC’s Economic Quarterly, the health of our local economy, or the state of business growth, don’t hesitate to reach out to TK Presley at tk@groesbeckedc.com.

Fort Parker State Park celebrates 100 years of Texas state parks

By Katecey Harrell

Texas State Parks, including Fort Parker State Park in Limestone County, will commemorate 100 years of existence with a special community celebration.

Fort Parker State Park invites people to participate in free activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10.

Entry to a park is free of charge on the day it hosts an official 100-year celebration event.

“A lot of people have never heard of Fort Parker State Park. We’re smaller than the other parks, and many people are pleasantly surprised when they come,” said Clayton Tramel, Fort Parker State Park assistant superintendent. “It’s exciting to be a part of that and see how many people come. We get a lot of comments that it’s a hidden gem.”

Park visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, tour boat rides, face painting and more. Some activities include;

Cabela’s Stocked Fish Tank

Authentic chuck wagon cooking

Operation Game Thief “Wall of Shame”

Exhibit sponsored by Texas Game Wardens

ONCOR “Touch A Truck” and “Live Line Safety Demonstration”

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center: Live Raptor Program!

“Take Me Fishing” Trailer and activities sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Angler Ed

Cook using a Dutch Oven with Uncle Mike!

Skins & Skulls Exhibit & Live Wildlife Specimens Sponsored by TPWD Wildlife Division

There will be food trucks on-site, but the food is not free.

History

Springfield – the original county seat of Limestone County in 1847, was once located at Fort Parker State Park.

Tramel said people settled here because of the spring-fed lake that has never run dry.

“Springfield began to fade away in the early 1870s after the railroad bypassed the town and the courthouse burned. Groesbeck became the county seat in 1873, and the Springfield post office closed in 1878. Springfield soon became a ghost town,” as stated on the TPWD website.

Fort Parker State Park came to be in 1935. The city of Mexia and three local landowners donated land between Mexia and Groesbeck for the park.

African-American men with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the park from 1935 to 1942. They completed a dam across the Navasota River in 1939, creating Fort Parker

Upcoming Events

10 a.m. June 10

Lakeside Legacy Celebration – Celebrate! Texas State Parks is turning 100 this year, and Fort Parker State Park is throwing a community-wide birthday bash!

9 a.m. July 8

Basic Fishing Clinic – Learn the basics of fishing at Fort Parker State Park.

5 p.m. July 13

Lake.

The CCC was a work program that enlisted unemployed men to work on land conservation and park development projects.

About 7,000 visitors attended Fort Parker State Park’s grand opening May 1, 1941.

Springfield Cemetery, located on park grounds, is the only remnant of the town.

He said it gets a lot of attention from diverse people because it’s unique.

“Back in those days, most of the time, Blacks and whites were separate even when they were buried, but this cemetery has both Blacks and whites buried in it, and that was kind of unheard of,” Tramel said.

Expansion

The park has several projects planned for the coming years.

“We got a lot of updates that are planned and on the books,” Tramel said.

The Nature Center and Recreation Hall renovations been in the works for about three years – progress slowed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The building is currently slated for renovation and is closed to the public.

People can study taxidermy and view wildlife with binoculars at the center overlooking the lake and the blue heron rookery. He said the park would host even more activities at the center once renovations are completed.

“We also have the Discovery Center. When renovations of the electrical system are complete, we can start holding programs again,” he said.

The Discovery Center is a place to hold informative, educational and interactive programs often aimed at children.

“One thing I’ve done down there was a

water bug program. We could toss a bucket into the water and see what bugs come up. We could put them in a petri dish and see them swimming around individually so the kids can see them better. We’ll see if we can identify any of them as well. [We could look at] all the little bugs and things in there, a lot of the fish and how they’re part of the ecosystem,” Tramel said.

Both centers are expected to be completed or started within the next year or two.

The park would like to expand the existing playground and purchase ADA-accessible equipment.

“A lot of the playground stuff that’s ADA is pricey, but it is a goal, and it is doable and attainable. It just may take some time to reach it,” Tramel said.

He said a new park headquarters is another future project the park intends to complete.

Restoration

Tramel said there used to be a lot of grasslands in the area. He’s working with a regional natural resource specialist because they plan to restore natural grasses to a section of the park over the next few years.

“We’re where the Blackland Prairies meet the Post Oak Savanna,” he said. “The Post Oaks has taken over, but there is a park section where we hope to restore the grasslands.”

Too much shade in certain areas killed off the natural grasses.

The park staff hope to work with the TPWD Wildland Fire Management team to perform controlled burns in selected areas.

TPWD Wildland Fire Management protects and manages burnable acres on all department lands.

“Once we clear out some brush and canopy, we got a little section we’re hoping to burn to help open up those seeds that have been probably dormant for a very long time,” he said. “We’re hoping a lot of the natural grasses start coming back. It will also help increase the biodiversity in that area of the park because there are a lot of little critters animals that prefer that kind of environment.”

Activities

Fort Parker State Park sits on about 1,500 acres. There are two lakes in the park – Fort Parker Lake, which makes up 750 acres and Lake Springfield, a spring-fed lake, about 3 acres.

Tramel said there are seven miles of trails and several points of interest people can explore on foot or by bike.

Wildlife frequently seen in the park includes bluebirds, ducks, bald eagles, owls and bobcats.

“You might not always see the bobcat and

Project WILD Facilitator Training – Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop.

Only Old Springfield Cemetery remains of the historic town of Springfield, established in 1838. It is the final resting place of many East Texas pioneers, including an American Revolutionary War veteran and two Battle of San Jacinto veterans.

the fox running around, but most people see the deer. But if you’re lucky enough, you’ll see those animals,” he said.

The park is rod and reel only. There are no cast nets, jug lines or trotlines.

“A lot of people come here to fish, especially when the crappy season comes into play as well as the sand bass; we get a lot of boats here,” Tramel said.

The park has primitive and electric campsites. Many people bring RVs but can set up tents too.

People can also bring their canoe or kayak or rent one from the park.

The park also hosts an annual Kid Fish event for youth to participate in fishing for rainbow trout. There are events and programs throughout the year. People can check the event calendar at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-parker/ park_events.

Volunteer

One way to get involved at the park is to volunteer with the Friends of Fort Parker State Park, Tramel said.

“They ask how they can help us put on events. If anybody’s wanting to help with ideas out there and help organize an event if somebody likes doing that stuff,” Tramel said. “They should join the Friends group.”

Daryl Drain-Garner, a Friends of Fort Parker State Park board director, said Friends of Fort Parker State Park is a non-profit organization that works to improve visitor experiences.

The organization purchases supplies for park programs and events, she said.

“We don’t have the funds to build buildings, make repairs or things like that. We try to help the park have fun and educational programs for visitors, whether they’re local or from far away,” Drain-Garner said.

The organization supplied fishing bobbers, bait and fishing poles for every child that participated at Kid Fish. Organization members have volunteered during Lakeside Christmas, river cleanup, seasonal and holiday events, cemetery cleanup and more.

She said the group seeks new members

to volunteer with programs and fundraising events.

“I would think that many people would love to be part of maintaining the park and volunteering for programs,” she said. “It’s fun to help with the Kid Fish or the Christmas event. It’s always nice to see kids having fun or people learning new things about the park.”

TPWD also has a volunteer webpage where people can view opportunities with the Park Host Program, Tramel said. All people must do is register and select the park and opportunity they want to volunteer for.

Park hosts are volunteers who supplement park staff and serve as TPWD representatives.

They also help maintain the campground area and clean buildings, Tramel said.

“The benefit to them is they get a free site, and they get to stay on-site, and they can travel from park to park if they want, but if they like a park, they can stay an extended time.”

Importance

Tramel said that state Parks provide a safe gathering place for people in nature.

“It’s a small town and small community, but I can’t tell you how many people have come here and said I’ve lived here 20 years and didn’t even know this place was here,” he said.

It’s a safe place for everybody to interact and enjoy leisurely exercise.

“I got mothers that bring their kids out to play on the playground for a little bit. Some kids are homeschooled, and their parents bring them out here to learn about things outside and the world around them,” he said.

Many people in this area forget they have this wonderful state park here, Daryl DrainGarner, a Friends of Fort Parker State Park board director.

“My husband and I got involved because we live nearby and love this park. We moved to this area to be near this park,” DrainGarner said.

She said that spending time outside in nature can improve physical and mental health.

“Everybody was cooped up for so long with COVID. Getting outside and walking amongst the trees on the trail, it’s just so peaceful and can bring peace to you,” she said.

City parks are great. But it doesn’t feel as if people are in the wilderness.

“You can go to a state park and walk on the trails. Yeah, somebody maintained that trail. But you know, it’s still very primitive,” she said.

Drain-Graner said that being in nature can give a person hope and bring soothes to their soul.

“It’s very important for people to get out in nature to remind themselves that life it’s complicated, but you know, in a way, it’s not when you get outside and feel at peace,” she said. “You feel bad. You’re depressed. Life is wearing you down; go for a long hike, and somehow, sometimes, things just feel better or manageable.”

Fully staffed, the park has nine employees to maintain the park.

“Our maintenance guys are kind of the lifeblood of what people see when they enter the park,” Tramel said.

The maintenance workers mow the campgrounds, pick up trash, clean the restrooms and complete minor construction projects.

That’s what people see, but the office manager position is also vital, he said. The office manager knows how to purchase everything for the park.

“The office manager and the assistant are the only two people that know that process because there is a lengthy process to purchase anything from pens to paper towels to trash bags,” he said. “It’s stuff people normally wouldn’t think about. Because I think we’d have some upset campers if we ran out of toilet paper.”

The headquarters and maintenance staff have good workplace relationships.

“Everybody interacts with each other inside and outside of work, and we have get-togethers, and it’s an enjoyable experience as part of this staff to work at this park,” he said. “I think that shows when the staff interacts with the public. Because if you weren’t happy where you were working or with the people you were working with, that shows.”

“We would like to have more, but we’re a smaller park, so it’s sometimes harder to get,” he said.

People can view park employment opportunities on the TPWD website.

He said outreach and community involvement are essential. They are always trying to get as many people as possible in the local community and outside the park.

“I think, especially people in big metropolitan areas, are so disconnected from a place like this, they’re very surprised when you can get them to come out at how much they’ll enjoy it,” he said.

Lakeside Legacy Celebration — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/fort-parker/ lakeside-legacy-celebration

People visiting Fort Parker State Park can explore seven miles of trails, hike or bike the two-mile Springfield Trail.

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1401 HWY 164 E. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2253

JOE FRIDAY’S DINER 601 N MLK JR HWY MEXIA, TX 76667 (254) 472-5105

LOS PEPE’S 504 S. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2796

MI RANCHO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

310 W. YEAGUA ST GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2665

OLD UNION EATS

6069 FM 937

THORNTON, TX 76687

(254) 729-2279

SUBWAY 102 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2211

THE CHICKEN PLACE & TCP CATERING

504 BRIDGE ST. MARLIN, TX 76661

(254) 883-3630

Z-MAN’S BBQ

220 N. CALHOUN ST

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(540) 550-4740 OR

(703) 346-3653

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

BRANDON FLEMING CPA, LLC

400 N. MCKINNEY

MEXIA, TX 76667

254-562-3460

CLEANERS CLEAN CUT CLEANERS LLC

THE OPAL CACTUS BOUTIQUE

224 W. NAVASOTA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 645-1352

COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTY

RJV PROPERTIES, LLC

P.O. BOX 515

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 640-8884

COMMUNICATIONS

GROESBECK JOURNAL

115 N. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-5103

VYVE BROADBAND

515 W. TYLER ST. MEXIA, TX 76667

(254) 562-2872

CONVENIENCE STORES

GROESBECK EXPRESS LLC

401 S. ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2833

LAKE LIMESTONE STORE

6030 FM 937

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2247

SMART STOP #2

402 S ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-0027

STEVENS GROCERY

814 W. YEAGUA ST

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2819

DANCE & GYMNASTICS STUDIO MOVE!

DANCE & MORE 1023 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2090

DISTRIBUTORS

REN-CO CHEMICAL CO.

206 BROWNING GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3150

ENERGY ATMOS ENERGY

297 N. EARL RUDDER PKWY BRYAN, TX 77820

(979) 676-1018

CRESCENT PASS ENERGY

301 W. LONGBOTHAM

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-6000

NRG TEXAS LLC –LIMESTONE PLANT 3964 FM 39 JEWETT, TX 75846

(903) 626-9500

ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC

220 W. WALNUT ST. HILLSBORO, TX 76645

(254) 493-8341

EQUESTRIAN EVENT CENTER MEADOWCREEK PARK

1342 STATE HIGHWAY 14

KOSSE, TX 76653

(512) 423-3119

FINANCIAL CENTEX CITIZENS CREDIT UNION

931 S. HWY 171

MEXIA, TX 76667

(254) 562-9296

CITIZENS STATE BANK 1330 WEST COMMERCE BUFFALO, TX 75831

(903) 322-4256

CITIZENS STATE BANK 411 S. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3054

FARMERS STATE BANK 121 S. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3272

FLORISTS

HENDERSON FLOWER SHOP 201 W. TRINITY GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-5136

FUNERAL HOMES GROESBECK FUNERAL HOME 1215 E. YEAGUA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2525

FURNITURE

LONGBOTHAM FURNITURE

109 W. NAVASOTA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3809

GAMING/FAMILY CENTER

NEUROTHON GAMING CENTER

404 S. DR. J.B. RIGGS DR.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

254-625-0620

GOVERNMENT/SCHOOLS

CITY OF GROESBECK

402 W. NAVASOTA ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3293

GROESBECK ISD

P.O. BOX 559

GROESBECK, TX 76642

GROESBECKISD.NET

254-729-4100

HEART OF TEXAS

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

BUSINESS SERVICES UNIT

1416 SOUTH NEW ROAD

WACO, TX 76711

(254) 296-5201

LIMESTONE COUNTY

DISTRICT CLERK

CAROL JENKINS

P.O. BOX 230

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3206

GUNS & GUNSMITHS

BLACK CACTUS ARMORY

311 W. NAVASOTA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 255-4551

(254) 644-4507

HEALTH & WELLNESS

CHIGLO CHIROPRACTIC

105 N. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2500

HARMONY MASSAGE

105 N. ELLIS STE. 2

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(206) 295-9565

NO FILTER

105 N. ELLIS ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(903) 388-4123

REVIVE HYDRATION AND WELLNESS, LLC.

105 N. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 424-7808

INSURANCE

COFFEE INSURANCE AGENCY

309 E YEAGUA ST

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-5005

INSURANCE LICENSING

SERVICE OF AMERICA

111 N. RAILROAD

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-8002

JACKSON’S CENTRAL TEXAS

INSURANCE PLUS, INC.

404 E. YEAGUA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3940

LIMESTONE COUNTY

FARM BUREAU

405 W. YEAGUA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3226

INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY

SERVICES

UTILIZE I.T., INC.

1220 HINCHLIFFE RD.

MEXIA, TX 76667

(254) 355-0386

INVESTMENT GROUPS REMNANT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

PO BOX 1933

RED OAK, TX 75154

(214) 810-3084

LAUNDRYMAT

GROESBECK COIN LAUNDRY

206 COLORADO

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 747-0196

LAWN SERVICES

ZEMAN’S LAWN SERVICES

DALE ZEMAN

220 N. CALHOUN ST

GROESBECK, TX 7664D2

(540) 550-4740 OR

(703) 346-3653

LODGING & TRAVEL

LAKE LIMESTONE

CAMPGROUND & MARINA

100 PRIVATE ROAD 5888

JEWETT, TX 75846

(903) 626-4119

OYO MOTEL

302 S. ELLIS ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3017

QUALITY INN & SUITES

1012 N. ELLIS ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-0077

MEAT MARKETS/DELI

BROOKSHIRE’S

519 E. YEAGUA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2797

STEVENS GROCERY

814 W. YEAGUA ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2819

MANUFACTURING

FIBRIX

1002 N. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3223

SANDCASTLE SEASONINGS

104 N. RAILROAD ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(512) 522-6091

MEDICAL SERVICES

AZURIS DIALYSIS

LIMESTONE COUNTY

901 MCCLINTIC DR. GROESBECK, TX 76642 817-832-2671

CARTER BLOODCARE

4332 W. WACO DR. WACO, TX 76710 (254) 399-9794

GROESBECK LTC

607 PARKSIDE DRIVE

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3245

CROSS CREEK MEADOWS

EQUINE THERAPY & RETREAT CENTER

629 LCR 741

THORNTON, TX 76687

(254) 366-6783

MAG. INC.

MUTAL ASSISTANCE GROUP

www.mutualassistancegroupinc.com

(254) 744-7692

(254) 255-4551

VOICES FOR CHILDREN, INC.

CASA OF BRAZOS VALLEY

115 NORTH MAIN STREET BRYAN, TX 77803

(979) 822-9700

ORGANIZATIONS

BI-STONE CASA, CASA OF FREESTONE & LIMESTONE

P.O. BOX 767, MEXIA, TX 76667 (254) 424-3640

PET ADOPTION/SHELTERS

LIMESTONE ANIMAL RESCUE ADOPTION SHELTER (LARAS HOUSE)

1517 HWY 171, MEXIA, TX 76667 (254) 292-9552

LARASHOUSESHELTER.COM

PET SERVICES

BARK & BANG LLC

PET SITTING SERVICE

345 LCR 412 GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-5806

PAWPARAZZI GROOMING

1228 E. YEAGUA ST., GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 709-4106

PHOTOGRAPHY

SMITH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

866A FM 39 S GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 275-8238

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AMY WARD LAW OFFICE 209 E. PALESTINE ST. MEXIA, TX 76667 (254) 562-0700

R. SCOTT WILSON

ATTORNEY AT LAW PLLC 120 S. ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3221

REED & REED LLP 217 W. STATE GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2720

JULIA H. MORTON, PLLC P.O. BOX 971 GROESBECK, TX 76642 (713) 501-5769

PRINTER.COPIER SERVICE CTWP 3730 FRANKLIN AVE. WACO, TX 76710 (254) 752-0376

PUBLIC LIBRARY GROESBECK PUBLIC LIBRARY 601 W. YEAGUA GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3667

RECREATIONAL FORT PARKER STATE PARK 3147 N. HWY 14 MEXIA, TX 76667 (254) 562-5751

LAKE LIMESTONE CAMPGROUND & MARINA 100 PRIVATE ROAD 5888

JEWETT, TX 75846

(903) 626-4119

OLD FORT PARKER HISTORIC SITE

866 PARK ROAD 35 GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-5253

CONFEDERATE REUNION GROUNDS

STATE HISTORIC SITE

1738 FM 2705

MEXIA, TX 76667

(254) 472-0959

MAC’S MARINE

LAKE LIMESTONE

1354 N. ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642

254-203-6900

RESTAURANTS

BILLY B’S SALE BARN CAFÉ

1401 HWY 164 E. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2253

CRABBY CONES

513 S. WACO ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 203-6189

JOE FRIDAY’S DINER

601 N MLK JR HWY MEXIA, TX 76667

(254) 472-5105

LOS PEPE’S

504 S. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2796

MI RANCHO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

310 W. YEAGUA ST GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2665

OLD UNION EATS

6069 FM 937

THORNTON, TX 76687

(254) 729-2279

SUBWAY

102 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2211

SONIC DRIVE-IN

303 N. ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-8989

THE CHICKEN PLACE & TCP CATERING

504 BRIDGE ST. MARLIN, TX 76661

(254) 883-3630

PIZZA HUT OF GROESBECK

408 S. DR. J.B. RIGGS DR. GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-0344

REAL ESTATE

DIANA DIAZ

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

3705 W. WACO DR. WACO, TX 76710 (254) 625-0155

REALTY PLUS

311 E. YEAGUA (HWY 164) GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-5555

SADLER LAND & REALTY

204 E. YEAGUA ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-5263

JOE ROSAS

HOMETOWN REALTY OF GROESBECK

239 LCR 407

GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 645-1333

RETAIL & SHOPPING BROOKSHIRE’S

519 E. YEAGUA GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2797

THE OPAL CACTUS BOUTIQUE CLEAN CUT CLEANERS LLC

224 W. NAVASOTA GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 645-1352

KYLE’S TRADING POST

701 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3041

LONGBOTHAM FURNITURE

109 W. NAVASOTA GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-3809

NADINE’S

114 N. ELLIS ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-8797

STEVENS GROCERY

814 YEAGUA ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2819

WOODSON LUMBER & HARDWARE

HWY 164 E.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2865

SANDCASTLE SEASONINGS

104 N. RAILROAD ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(512) 522-6091

SCENTSY - JODY BERRY

MEXIA, TX 76642

(254) 645-0546

JODYBERRY.SCENTSY.US

SOUTHERN GRACE BY JOYOUS CREATIONS

501 S. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642

(254) 729-2703

WOMEN AT THE WELL, TX CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

103 W. NAVASOTA

GROESBECK, TX 76642

(832) 880-7451

SENIOR SERVICES

LIMESTONE COUNTY

SENIOR SERVICES

510 W. STATE ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-5123

SERVICES

CENTRAL TEXAS

HYDRAULICS, LLC

211 W. SABINE GROESBECK, TX 76642 (713) 254-9185

KLEEN-AIR FILTER

SERVICE & SALES

102 E. YEAGUA GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-0281

S&S MACHINING & FABRICATION

1331 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3685

ELLISON STEEL, INC.

306 W. LONGBOTHAM DR. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2122

LIMESTONE COUNTY TITLE CO.

118 S. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3806

FIRST TITLE OF LIMESTONE CO.

217 W. STATE ST.

GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2395

GROESBECK FUNERAL HOME

1215 E. YEAGUA GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2525

STUDIO MOVE! DANCE & MORE 1023 N. ELLIS GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2090

GROESBECK CAR WASH, LLC 401 N. ELLIS ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2004

U.S. MERCHANT PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 300 LCR 915 JEWETT, TX 75846 (512) 848-1069

GROESBECK PUBLIC LIBRARY 601 W. YEAGUA ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3667

ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY 220 W. WALNUT ST. HILLSBORO, TX 76645 (254) 582-1800

SNOW CONES & TREATS CRABBY CONES 513 S. WACO ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 203-6189

TRAVEL SERVICES

CRUISING WITH THE COLES LLC

THORNTON, TX 76687

www.cruisingwiththecoles.com 254-203-4348

TITLE COMPANIES

FIRST TITLE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY 217 W. STATE ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-2395

LIMESTONE COUNTY

TITLE COMPANY 118 S. ELLIS

GROESBECK, TX 76642 (254) 729-3806

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

CAROL S. JENKINS

CLIF FOX

DENNIS & KAREN WILSON

GINGER FRITZ

JAYAR MEDLOCK

JOAN MCENTYRE

JOE & MARY BELLE LEACH

KARMEN HOFFPAUIR

LARRY SMITH

LYNN RALEY

MRS. FORREST KENNEDY

MR. JAMES FEWELL

MELVIN R. & JERRI O’DOCHARTY

MARTHA STANTON

NANCY HARRELL

PENNY & ARNOLD GRAY

ROBERT ZEMAN

SCOOTER KENNEDY

TOM HAWKINS