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A letter from your executive Director

Welcome to fall and holiday season in Mexia! My goodness time has gone by quickly this year! I know for many of you this is your favorite time of year – bulky sweaters and all things pumpkin spice. I think fall is a great time as well – those Friday night lights are still on, everyone getting ready for the holidays and all the things that go along with that and getting into the mode of doing more for others seems to happen more in this season than in any other. Continue to look for ways you can get involved in that but try to get involved all year round if you can. As the temperatures get cooler, it’s a great time to get out and explore things happening around the area, ride some back roads, check out area places that you haven’t been to before, and enjoy!

As we enter into the holiday season, I encourage you to shop local first, and challenge you to do that all year long. It is so important to support those working and living in our communities and who are raising their families here. It’s also important so that our community survives. Let’s keep those tax dollars here. You can get most of the same things here that you can get else where and you will get true, specialized customer service when you do. It’s a complete win. That being said, many of our area businesses will be offering specials as we enter into the holiday season so be sure you check with them often to find out what’s going on. Get on their mailing lists and follow their social media pages. You don’t want to miss the great things happening!

Speaking of great things… Our Merry Christmas Market will be Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 this year. On Thursday, December 1, the City of Mexia will host the Christmas tree lighting and we’ll celebrate all things in Mexia. Our Christmas parade will be on Saturday morning, December 3, at 9:30AM. Watch for details about signing up for the parade. The Parade theme this year will be “Gnome for the Holidays”. We look forward to seeing your floats and parade entries. Follow us on Facebook @Mexia Chamber or on our website at www.mexiachamber.com. Stay tuned for more details regarding all of these events.

The Mexia

We’re excited to announce our new website and encourage you to visit it often. This is a exciting change and we’re proud to be able to better showcase our members, and Chamber here. We’ve implemented a lot of new things this year and we’re excited that our business community has been a great part of it. We welcome you all to stop by and check us out and to join the Chamber. Individuals are welcome to join as well as businesses, and non-profits. We look forward to bringing you new and exciting things in the future and growing some of the new things we’ve already been working on in 2022. We appreciate your feedback and support.

We welcome you to fall, and send you best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous holiday season!

Traci LaFoy

Executive Director

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce

Box 352

214 N. Sherman, Suite 2

Words are powerful

Leeann Freeman, pastor at Covenant Life Fellowship

“A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the produce of his lips, he shall be filled. Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat of its fruit.”

Proverbs 18:20-21

“By your words, you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:31

What does this actually mean though?

It means that your words are powerful. They’re not just words, they are creative forces, with the power to transform your life for better or for worse. What you speak about yourself, about circumstances, the situations that you are facing and about the world around you matters.

If you are constantly complaining about what’s going wrong in your life, if you are fixated on your problems, and if you are always talking about how things won’t work out-you are creating more problems and struggles for yourself. In essence, you are eating the “fruit” of your words. However, if you are praising God when things go wrong, declaring that good is coming (even when you can’t see it), and giving thanks no matter what--you are creating opportunities for your life to shift. This is also the “fruit” of your words, just in a different way.

Now, this is not to say we should never talk about our pain or struggles. And we definitely should not put a spiritual bandaid on hardship or pretend everything is fine when things are hard. Rather, come to God in honesty and authenticity and allow Him to meet you there. God doesn’t run away from pain and struggle. Neither should we, because it is those things that God wants to be invited into.

You must know, God doesn’t leave us in hardship forever, either. He leads us through it.

Whatever it is that you are facing today --- it’s because God has equipped you to slay it! If you’re facing a mountain, it’s because God has called you to move it. If you’re facing an impossible situation, it’s because God wants to meet you

This recipe is submitted by Bobby Forrest and is one of Ina Beth Forrest’s favorite family holiday recipes. Bobby said she always made this at Christmas time. This is a copy of Ina Beth’s recipe card. Ina Beth was a sweet lady who cared for many people, especially through her individualized customer service during the years of owning Casual Fashions in Mexia Downtown.

there and remind you that He is still the God of miracles. He is still the God who holds ALL power.

Your words hold the power of life and death. Therefore, speak LIFE over every situation and every relationship in your life.

As you do, God will begin showing you solutions and bringing about miraculous provision. He may call you to take a scary step of faith. DO IT. He may ask you to have a hard conversation, DO IT. He may invite you to give away money when you’re feeling financially strapped. DO IT.

But even before you see the breakthrough, use your WORDS to speak breakthrough, to speak life, to speak provision, and to speak healing.

After all EVERY battle, EVERY sin, ALL sickness and disease has been won through Jesus at Calvary!!

Cedrick

‘Keeping the Memories Alive’

Mexia Public School Museum supports alumni

By Katecey Harrell news@themexianews.com

Mexia High School’s history is alive in the hearts of its alumni and stands the test of time in the Public School Museum and Alumni Association located in the upstairs, west wing of the Administration Building at 616 N. Red River in Mexia.

“Pretty much everybody that went to school [in Mexia], there’s probably something there that represents them,” President Ron Capehart said. Each school organization is represented, from sports to cheerleading, band, drama, Future Farmers of America, academics and more.

This year the museum is celebrating 25 years of operating, and will have a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating its joining the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce.

The museum has a collection of alumni memorabilia and historical artifacts, which represent MHS faculty, students and senior classes throughout the years, Capehart said. It houses items like yearbooks, jackets and sweaters, news articles and spirit items.

Its purpose is to promote education and recognize those who have contributed to that, he said.

“We always encourage and definitely want whoever graduated or went to school whether they graduated or not, if they went to school here in years past, our doors are open, and that’s the reason we’re there, to support the alumni.”

The museum has been housed in the Administration Building since it started in 1996, and it had its first Open House event in 1997.

The first class to graduate from MHS was around 1888, and the museum has pictures of the first faculty, superintendent and graduating class, Capehart said.

The museum has thousands of items on display, he said. They are running out of room to put new items. “People don’t realize that we’re one of the largest public school museums in the state,” he said.

Alumni can host reunions free of charge and artifacts offer them the opportunity to travel back in time to enjoy their school years, Capehart said. Besides a place

for alumni to visit and host reunions, the public school museum gives out scholarships to students, awards alumni and supports the schools.

The museum will present awards during the Sept. 23, 2022 homecoming football game to the Class of 1972 distinguished alumni and Coming Home Queen.

Distinguished alumni is an individual that is selected from the honored class, and is chosen by those class members. It’s an individual who has been successful in their career and personal life, and contributed to the community, he said.

The Coming Home Queen is a female graduate selected by the class, not necessarily the original homecoming queen, he said.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, it will have its Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is an awards ceremony at

Inside the Mexia Public School Museum located at 616 N. Red River, Mexia

a.m, where they award two honorees representing MHS and Dunbar-Douglass, which was the former Black school in Mexia, he said. The 2021 Coming Home Queen was MHS 1971 graduate Mary Hawkins Marcotte, and Distinguished Alumni 1971 graduate Sharon Yelverton Garber.

Funding comes from donations and membership fees, Capehart said. Membership fees are about $10 per year, or $150 for a lifetime membership.

There are currently about 20 active members, but there are hundreds of inactive members who pay fees to support the museum, he said.

“The community should know their history and their roots,” he said.

It’s a good way for people to come back and relate to what they went through, he said.

“Our motto has always been ‘Keeping the Memories Alive,’ and that’s what motivates us. Most schools, from what I’ve experienced, usually don’t put that much emphasis or importance upon keeping their historical items,” he said. “Fortunately, in this case, there was a group of people that did take that time to do that, and saw the importance.”

The museum is constantly cleaning, and preserving

items so they don’t deteriorate further, he said. They try to keep everything in a climate-controlled setting.

Photos will deteriorate over a period of time and sunlight is really harmful, he said. Material on jackets and newspaper clippings tend to age badly.

“We do the best we can with what we have to work with,” he said. “We keep it so it will be preserved as long as we can.”

The most recent contribution to the museum was from Sonny Adams, an individual from the Mexia 1989 football state championship. Adams donated a number of items like trophies, banners and pictures, Capehart said.

If someone wants to donate an item all they have to do is take it to the Administration Building, and the school secretary will contact someone from the museum, he said. They like to take down people’s names and information to show appreciation later.

“If we just have one student come back that graduated 30 or 40 years ago, or even more, and they all of a sudden take a trip down memory lane and see themselves again, and how they were when they were young, it’s worth it to us,” Capehart said.

Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You!

Thank you for your interest in the future of Mexia, Texas and the surrounding area. When you or your business becomes a member of the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce, you’ve made an investment in our community. Here are a few of the benefits your Chamber strives to provide for you:

We are the Mexia Information Store, here to answer questions from residents, tourists, and potential customers to your business.

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

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

We offer ribbon cutting ceremonies added publicity of your business.

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

We provide free membership directories for networking new business opportunities.

The Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the most effective voice in the Mexia area for the business community, through which you can join with other business leaders in strengthening the local economy. The most valuable benefit of Chamber membership is that through your membership investment you are providing financial support and joining with fellow business men and women who are investing their time and energy to help the Mexia economy grow. To find our more about becoming a member of the Chamber, please contact 254-562-5569 or email director@mexiachamber.com

We proudly support the working women in Limestone County

Our wonderful team makes the Manor the next best thing to home.

What is MANNHA?

Mexia Area Nutrition Needs and Homeless Advocates or MANNHA was formed in 2019 with a dedication to reducing food insecurities within Limestone and Freestone Counties. MANNHA serves as a charitable ministry to families, senior citizens and individuals that might otherwise be missed with Government or other outreach programs. The focus is not only on Mexia, but the rural areas that are otherwise underserved such as Wortham, Streetman, Winkler, Richland, Coolidge, Tehuacana and Prairie Hill. MANNHA occasionally services Groesbeck as needed since they are regularly served by other agencies. But MANNHA is open to anyone in needsomeone from any other location is welcome to receive at any location where a food distribution is taking place. In addition, MANNHA volunteers deliver food boxes to needy community housebound families upon request.

Primarily our source of the food donations are from MidWest Food Bank. This is a 501-C3 organization which is privately funded and located in the Mid Cities. MANNHA volunteers and Board Members drive their own vehicles with trailers to the Mid Cities to pick up pallets of food and bring back for local distribution. MANNHA is also blessed with several private donors who contribute financially which allows our Board Members to buy non-perishable staple items in bulk to add to the food distribution boxes. Weekly our Board Members assist in packing food distribution boxes and monthly we are blessed with a local church congregation that packs boxes as well.

Currently we are pending a program with Central Texas Food Bank to take on a Senior program which is structured to help those aged 60 plus with lower household incomes. It is 30lb box of nonperishables once a month which include protein, vegetable and fruit servings, along with the perishable government cheese which is apparently a favorite of many seniors. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot manage the Senior program as our main location needs electrical upgrades for which we seeking financial funding support.

MANNHA is solely operated on a 100% volunteer basis with no paid staff. And we are supported solely by the donations of Civic organizations, businesses and individuals that have the same commitment to community as we do. We strive to be good stewards of our donations. We have been very blessed with fresh garden produce, frozen food donations, meat donations, freezers, refrigerators, dollies, shelving, shopping carts, pallet dollies, boxes, a trailer, a City lot for a permanent location and tradesmen labor for projects. MANNHA does incur necessary costs such as electric bills,

gasoline for the trips to and from the Mid Cities, trailer maintenance, toll charges, a building payment as well as insurance and property taxes. But our constant goal is to keep overhead costs low so that donations can be focused on the purchase of food.

As you are aware, during pandemics such as COVID and the following tough financial times, many families, seniors and individuals struggle more than ever to make ends meet. The cost of food has risen substantially and there is no end in sight of the increasing need to fight food insecurity. Realizing that it is also tough on businesses, churches, and organizations of all sorts we greatly appreciate any support that is provided to MANNHA. Together we know that we can provide help to the Limestone and Freestone Communities to keep our mission going.

Our hope in reaching out to the community is to make families more aware of what Mexia Area Nutrition, Needs and Homeless Advocates mission is and how we fit into the community. We are urgently seeking more volunteers and looking for donors to assist our outreach ministry. We urge local churches, Civic organizations, businesses, and individuals to contact us for volunteering opportunities and monetary donations. Again, we are a 501-C3 and can write a receipt for your donation for tax write-off purposes. Or if you are in need of Community Service hours for a school Club please let us know and we would love to help you as you help us!

Please go out and like our MANNHA Facebook page where we post updates about our Food Distributions! We cherish your prayers and well wishes. And thank you for any consideration to MANNHA.

www.facebook.com/MANNHATx

May You Be Blessed and Thank you,

Board Members:

Mitzi Fountain Eves, President; Rick Washington, Vice President; Karen Hogan, Secretary; Valerie Lang, Treasurer; Tonya Cockrell, Pat Adams, Pam Calame, Linda Mitchell, Jared Rogers and Dixie Blackmon

MEXIA INDEPENDENT WELCOMES NEW

Dimitri Garcia Assistant Superintendent for Learning and School Improvement

Shane Holcomb Principal, Mexia Junior High

Carolyn Cummings Principal, A.B. McBay

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS

Joseph Alexander Executive Director of Special Programs

Cummings McBay Elementary

Dominique Young Assistant Principal, A.B. McBay Elementary

Chamber Directory

AGRICULTURE

Allen and Shivers Excavation

4546 N. Hwy 14

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6252

Cedar Isle Ranch

1178 LCR 198

Coolidge TX 76635

Circle H Ag Services

P O box 152

Tehuacana TX 76686 254-747-0394

Fleming Land Services

192 LCR 435

Mexia, TX 76667 254-716-6229

Force Logistics, LLC

1000 FM 3119

Mexia, TX 76667 254-424-1950 www.FORCELOGISTICSLLC.com

Golden Roots Trees LLC

Dollar in the Hole Ranch

1098 FM 2838

Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-9877

Lightsey Farms

2033 FM 1365

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6913

Rockin’ L Ranch

883 LCR 198

Coolidge TX 76635 254-562-7324

AUTOMOTIVE

Alan’s Tire and Service

819 W. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9399

Bonham Street Carwash, LLC

506 N. Bonham

Mexia, TX 76667

Boyd’s 254 Transportation

1230 N. MLK Hwy

Mexia, TX 76667

Cain’s Car Wash

511 North Bailey

Mexia TX 76667

254-562-9533

Classic Paint and Body

802 S McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9360

Day Boys Shop

1402 Hwy 84 West Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0000

Dick Scott Ford

401 N. Sherman

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3864

E & A Tires

909 E. Milam

Mexia TX 76667 254-355-3006

Mike Terry Auto Group

1100 E Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2846

Triple L Tire

900 S. Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2070

BAKERY

Jerri’s Cakes & Treats

810 LCR 463 Mexia TX 76667 254-366-7607

CHURCHES

Calvary Baptist Church

519 S. McKinney Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2269

Covenant Life Fellowship

515 S. Canton Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6636

First Baptist Church

500 E. Carthage Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5576

Fist United Methodist Church

203 N Canton

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5567

Iglesia Pentecostal Camino Church

111 E. Palestine Mexia, TX 76667 254-424-7191

Mexia First Assembly

1100 N. Ross Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9216

One Church

304 E. Commerce Mexia TX 76667 972-693-2029

CIVIC GROUP

Epic Women Survival, LLC

398 LCR 194 Coolidge, TX 76635 214-448-1581

VFW Lancaser Post 4694

317 S MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9270

Mexia Lions Club

201. N. Paris Mexia, TX 76667 Meets Tuesdays at Noon

COMMUNICATIONS

AT&T Prime 1324 E. Milam Mexia TX 76667 254-562-6850

Gibbs Mexia Library 305 E. Rusk Mexia TX 76667 254-562-3231

KNES Radio – Texas 99 627 W. Commerce Fairfield, TX 903-389-5637

The Mexia News

214 N. Railroad St Mexia TX 76667 254-562-2868

Uplight Digital Marketing Agency Dew, TX 254-550-1571 www.uplightdigital.com

Vyve Communications

514 W. Tyler Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2872

COMPUTER SERVICES

McKeand Consulting, LLC 6565 FM 39N Mexia TX 76667 254-472-9997

Renaissance Systems, Inc 107 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-230-4144 www.rsitex.com

Utilize IT

1220 Hinchliffe Rd Mexia, TX 76667 254-218-5408

DISTRIBUTORS

Halo Branded Solutions 103 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6950

Flatt Stationers

205 N. McKinney Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5123

EDUCATION

Mexia ISD 616 N. Red River Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-4042

Navarro College

901 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3848

ENERGY

Brown Oil and Gas 901 S. Belknap Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2818

Green Mountain Energy - NRG 2745 Dallas Parkway, Ste 200 Plano, TX 75093 www.greenmountainenergy.com 713-817-3592

Nelson Propane

1442 North MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3825

Oncor Electric Delivery 220 W. Walnut Hillsboro, TX 76645

EVENT CENTER

J.I. Riddle Building 307 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 903-390-8392

The Cowboy Western Club 400 S. Hwy 14 Mexia TX 76667 254-562-7373

Tranquilo Ranch 233 LCR 406 Groesbeck, TX 76642 972-754-8124

FINANCIAL

Beene Wealth Management Group

400 Austin Ave, Ste 200

Waco, TX 76703 254-755-6575

Centex Citizen Credit Union

1404 E Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9296

Citizen’s State Bank

722 Main Teague, TX 75860 254-739-0500

Citizen’s State Bank

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

Edward Jones Investments

505 E. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5323

Farmers State Bank

604 W. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9494

Incommons Bank

301 E. Commerce

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3821

Richard L Sadler, CPA

400 N. McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254562-3460

Security Finance

203 E. Milam

Mexia TX 76667 254-562-3933 www.security-finance.com

VeraBank

405 E. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5396 www.verabank.com

FOOD TRUCK

Bubbly Like Champagne

Mobile Bartending

862 LCR 377

Mexia TX 7667 903-388-6098 www.bubblylikechampagne.com

Karsan’s Kona Ice

P O Box 215

Buffalo, TX 75831 903-388-6649

Cactus Jack’s

WB Chuckwagon

1605 N MLK Jr Hwy Mexia, TX 76667 254-237-1008

GOVERNMENT

Limestone County Sherriff’s Office Murray Agnew Groesbeck, TX 76642

Mexia EDC

214 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7900 www.mexiaedc.com

Mexia SSLC Volunteer Council

P O Box 1132 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-1300

Voices for children, CASA of Brazos County 115 N. Main Bryan, TX 77803 979-822-9700

City of Mexia 101 S. McKinney Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-4131

HEALTH AND BEAUTY FIO Body Sculpting 318 E. Main St. Mexia TX 76667 254-203-2002

Sassy Sisters Boutique, Salon & Spa 107 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2222

Serenity Spa/Madison’s Loft 508 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0820

The Shave Cave 101 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5001

INSURANCE

Jackson’s Insurance Plus 404 E. Yeagua Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-3940

Mexia Insurance 811 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3894

ReMax Premier Properties/ Womack Insurance 205 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2884

Taylor Rocheleau

Financial Services Professional Agent, New York Life Ins. Co. Registered Rep offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency 2600 Network Blvd #1380 Frisco, TX 75034 972-377-5237 254-747-3247

Texas Farm Bureau – Mexia 202 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7300 210-259-3468 www.txfb.com

LODGING AND TRAVEL

Best Western Limestone Inn & Suites 1314 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0200

Comfort Inn 820 W Milam St. Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0005

Tranquilo Ranch 233 LCR 406 Groesbeck, TX 76642 972-754-8124

Forrest Place B & B 500 E Palestine Mexia, TX 76667 254-640-0055

Old Fort Parker Historic Site 866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5253

Fort Parker State Park 3147 N. Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5751

MANUFACTURING Carry-On Trailer 931 Industrial Blvd Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9024

Rogers Manufacturing 911 Industrial Blvd Mexia, TX 254-255-0696

Swarco Reflex Inc

900 N. Denton Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9879

MEDICAL AND DENTAL

Cen-Tex ARC Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2891

Community Healthcare of Texas/ Providence Hospice

312 S. Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0779

Gonzalez Family Dentistry

300 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5347

Interim Health Care

2420 Wycon Drive Waco TX 76712 254-741-6570

Manor Health Care Residence

831 Tehuacana Highway Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3867

Mexia Chiropractic

722 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2112

Mexia LTC

601 N. Terrace Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5400

Mexia Vision Services

501 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3883

Parkview Regional Hospital

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

Skilled Care of Mexia

501 E. Sumpter Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0630

Tejas Urgent Care

311 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2500

Texas Home Health Group

8300 Central Park Drive, Ste A Waco, TX 254-755-6179

Tom W. Fox Jr. DDS

110 N. Bonham

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2881

PET SERVICES

Bennett Veterinary Hospital

1338 Hwy 171

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6533

Pawz & Clawz

1111 W Hwy 171

Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5122

Shaggy Chic

103 E. Main

Mexia, TX 76667 254-722-7465

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo Trappings

115 E Commerce

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7427

PROFESSIONAL

Amy Ward, Attorney

209 E. Palestine

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0700

Hughes Dillard

100 E. Commerce

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6950

Law Office of Daniel Burkeen

304 E. Commerce, Ste 600

Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5002

Melinda Gentry

514 Willow Drive

Mexia, TX 76667 325-656-1648

Reed and Reed, LLC

201 N. McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5547

REAL ESTATE

Heritage Real Estate

205 N. McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-7899

Hometown Realty

811 E. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3893

Micah Renovato, Realtor

HOM Realty

1716 Briarcrest Drive, #860 Bryan, TX 77802 254-721-7909

Rachel Anderson Real Estate

413 Main St. Teague TX 75860 254-739-2942 www.rachelandersonrealestate.com

Realty Plus

1006 E Milam St Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2121

ReMax Premier Properties/ Womack Insurance 205 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2884

Story Real Estate

714 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6617

RECREATIONAL

Freestone Raceway Park 147 PR 994 Wortham TX 713-962-3386

Old Fort Parker Historic Site 866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5253

The Trinity Institute Westminster Ave Tehuacana, TX 76686 254-395-4444

Fort Parker State Park

3147 N. Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5751

Hughes City Park Bonham and Tyler St Mexia, TX 76667

RESTAURANT & BARS

Coffee Cabaret 602 N. Paris Mexia, TX 254-562-5655

Countryside Café 500 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5070

Farm House Restaurant 1401 E. Milam Street Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0512

Jim’s Krispy Chicken

312 E Milam St. Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5035

Joe Friday’s Diner

601 N Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5105

McDonald’s of Mexia

903 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5035

Tacos Jalisco

301 E. Palestine Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5155

The Falcon Club

703 N. MLK Jr. Hwy Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6644

RETAIL/SHOPPING

Big Baby Bling Boss, LLC

319 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 903-390-6121

Bi-Stone Building Supply

George Fitch Signs 910 E Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9341

Blackcat Couture/Mexia Florist

200 E Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5555

Blossom’s Florist & Garden Center

706 W. Palestine Mexia, TX 76667 469-435-1549

Cactus Jack’s WB Chuckwagon

1605 N MLK Jr Hwy Mexia, TX 76667 254-237-1008

Clancy & Co/ Old Tin Roof Shoppes 1326 E. Palestine Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0667

Flatt Stationers

205 N. McKinney Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3843

Glamour in the Glades 344 LCR 466 Mexia, TX 76667 254-625-0995

H-E-B

701 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5123

Higginbotham Brothers –Ace Hardware

1001 E. Milam, Suite A Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-4000

Jackson’s True Value

407 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3112

Jody Berry – Scentsy Mexia TX 76667 254-645-0546 254-562-6793 http://jodyberry.scentsy.us

Junkin Jo’s Antiuqes & Boutiques

325 E Loop 255 Teague, TX 75860 903-644-0877

Kera’s Corner

101 E. Main Mexia, TX 76667 903-388--3992

Merle Norman 309 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2582

Old Tin Barn 1339 E Milam St. Mexia, TX 76667 903-390-0608

Rusty’s Boot & Jeans 1349 E. Milam Mexia TX 76667 254-562-7767

Sandcastle Seasonings 104 N. Railroad St Groesbeck TX 76642 207-602-8556 Sandcastleseasonings.com

Sassy Sisters Boutique, Salon and Spa 107 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2222

Serenity Spa/Madison’s Loft 508 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0820

Shabby Bling

108 N. Sherman Mexia, TX 76667 903-390-9316

Small Town Tees

207 E Main

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6966

Southern Grace

501 S. Ellis

Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-2703

Stage It Out, LLC

1748 W. US 84

Mexia TX 76667 817-559-2388 Rhonda@stageitout.com www.stageitout.com

The General Store

200 E. Rusk

Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-0893

The Shave Cave

101 N. Sherman

Mexia, TX 76667 254-472-5001

WalMart

1406 E. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3831

Weekend Thrift

210 E. Commerce

Mexia TX 76667 254-307-1218

Woodson’s Lumber & Hardware

1127 E Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9351

SERVICES

Armor Plumbing

Mexia TX 903-626-4444 Armor-plumbing.com

Blair Stubbs Funeral Home

605 S. McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2131

Corley Porter Funeral Home

208 N Canton

Mexia TX 76667 254-562-2887

George Fitch Signs

910 E. Milam

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9341

Jones Funeral Service

931 S Hwy 171 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6422

Mexia Foundation

672 FM 1633 Mexia, TX 76667 254-981-3742

Mexia Pest Control

608 E. Milam Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-6565

Pearly Gates Funeral Home

104 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-2212 www.pearlygatesfh.com

STORAGE

Ideal Self Storage

246 N. MLK Jr. Hwy Mexia, TX 76667 254-315-3565

Quality Storage

1604-B N. MLK/Hwy 14 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-0130

Sumpter Street Storage 1008 Sumpter Street Mexia, TX 76667 254-625-3364

UTILITIES

Atmos Energy

6464 Hwy 19 South Athens, TX 75751 888-286-6700

Bi-stone Municipal Water Supply

343 LCR Whiterock

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-5922

Republic Services

3054 LCR 460

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-3889

City of Mexia Water Dept

101 S. McKinney

Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-4131

Chamber Business After Hours

We had a great 3rd quarter Business After Hours event, hosted by The Mexia News. There was a fabulous turnout with area businesses represented. Mary Shaefer and DECA officers were also present to be a part of the evening. This was a great networking opportunity, and everyone greatly appreciated the tour of the print room, as well as the door prizes.

Mexia Merry Christmas Gnome for the Holidays December 1-3, 2022

During these 3 days you can expect to the Christmas tree lighting by the City of Mexia, explore the new decorations and shop and eat locally, with many special events. Expect Food vendors and the Rotary's Chili meal.

The Christmas parade will be moving to Saturday morning! Stay tuned for sign up information and times. The theme is Gnome for the Holidays!

The Christmas Market at the Civic Center will run Friday and Saturday this year - stay tuned for more information on that as well as vendor opportunties. Be on the lookout for Santa sightings!

Follow us on Facebook at @MexiaChamber or our website at www.mexiachamber.com for more details!