Bi-Stone Connection 2022

One More Star for Parkview!

We are pleased to share that Parkview recently earned the prestigious five-star rating for quality of patient care in the latest assessment from CMS. We are proud to announce that this 5-star rating, among hospitals of all sizes and locations across the U.S., is above the national average.

For more information visit ParkviewRegional.com

Source: CMS is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its mission is to strengthen and modernize America’s healthcare system, while providing quality care at lower costs.

STAYING CONNECTED

LIMESTONE COUNTY

www.co.limestone.tx.us

Limestone County, population 23,384, was established in April 1846 from Robertson County. Fort Parker, near the Navasota River in what is now central Limestone County, was the earliest actual settlement in the area. Limestone County’s original county seat was Springfield, but it was moved to Groesbeck in 1873. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 933 square miles, of which 905 square miles is land and 28 square miles is water.

LIMESTONE COURTHOUSE

200 W. State St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

COUNTY JUDGE

RICHARD DUNCAN

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

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER BILL DAVID SADLER

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

PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER MICAH ANDERSON

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

PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER STEPHEN FRIDAY

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

PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER BOBBY FORREST P.O. Box 807, Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 562-2884/ Cell (254) 747-0075 Fax (254) 562-2221 bobbyforrest@remax.net

COUNTY/DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WILLIAM ROY DEFRIEND

200 W. State St., Ste. 110, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3814/ Fax (254) 729-5699 rdefriend@co.limestone.tx.us

COUNTY CLERK

KERRIE COBB

P.O. Box 350 /200 W. State St., Ste. 102, Groesbeck, TX 76642

(254) 729-5504 / Fax (254) 729-2951 coclerk@co.limestone.tx.us

COUNTY TREASURER

CAROL PICKETT

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

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR

STACY HALL P.O. Box 539, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3405/ Fax (254) 729-3533 shall@co.limestone.tx.us

CONSTABLES

PRECINCT 1 CONSTABLE SCOTT T. SMITH 310 S. Dallas St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-2933/ Fax (254) 729-3151 scott.smith@co.limestone.tx.us PRECINCT 2 CONSTABLE RAY FORRESTER P.O. Box 194, Coolidge, TX 76635 (254) 786-4938/ Fax (254) 786-4916 ray.forrester@co.limestone.tx.us

PRECINCT 3 CONSTABLE GLENN SHOEMAKER

200 W. State St., Ste. 205, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-5409/ Fax (254) 729-5699 glenn.shoemaker@co.limestone.tx.us

PRECINCT 4 CONSTABLE MARK ROARK 205 South McKinney St., Mexia, Texas 76667 (254) 562-7379/ Fax: (254) 562-9667 mark.roark@co.limestone.tx.us

COUNTY SHERIFF

MURRAY AGNEW 912 N. Tyus St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3278/ Fax (254) 729-8342 murray.agnew@co.limestone.tx.us

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

PRECINCT 1 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MARCUS RAY HANNA 310 S. Dallas St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-2933/ Fax (254) 729-3151 marcus.hanna@co.limestone.tx.us

PRECINCT 2 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MIKE BELL P.O. Box 194, Coolidge, TX,76635 (254) 786-4938/ Fax (254) 786-4916 mike.bell@co.limestone.tx.us

PRECINCT 3 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SHERRI LENOIR

200 W. State St., Ste. 201, Groesbeck, TX 76642

(254) 729-3630/ Fax (254) 729-3060 sherri.lenoir@co.limestone.tx.us

PRECINCT 4 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE RAY JONES

205 S. McKinney St., Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 562-7113/ Fax (254) 562-9667

COUNTY AUDITOR

NATASHA GOODMAN

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

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR

JENNIFER SOUTHARD

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

87TH DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

DEBORAH OAKES EVANS

P.O. Box 230, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-5705/ Fax (254) 729-2960

77TH DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

PATRICK H. SIMMONS

P.O. Box 230, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-5705/ Fax (254) 729-2960

DISTRICT CLERK

CAROL JENKINS

P.O. Box 230, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3206/ Fax (254) 729-2960

CITY OF MEXIA

www.cityofmexia.com

The city of Mexia is located at the intersection of U.S. 84 and Hwys. 14 and 171. It is approximately 40 miles east of Waco and about 1-1/2 hours south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Named after General José Antonio Mexía, a Hispanic hero for the Republic of Texas Army during the Texas Revolution, the town was founded near his estate, whose ownership dates to 1833. Mexia was platted in 1870 by the Houston and Texas Central Townsite Company, a sister company of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. Lots went on sale in 1871, a post office was granted in 1872, and Mexia was incorporated the following year. A large deposit of natural gas was discovered in 1912 by the Mexia Gas and Oil Company and in 1920, the Mexia Oilfield was found. These discoveries led to rapid population growth in the area. The prosperity generated by the boom, however, only lasted until the 1930s, when the Great Depression forced many people to leave in search of work. The number of residents in the town stabilized at 6,500 in the early 1930s; the 2011 population was 7,539.

MEXIA CITY HALL

CITY MANAGER: CHRISTI SHIVERS (INTERIM) (254) 562-4110, 101 N. McKinney St., Mexia TX 76667 christis@cityofmexia.com

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CITY SECRETARY/CFO CHRISTI SHIVERS (254) 562-4122, 101 N. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667 christis@cityofmexia.com

CITY ATTORNEY

Charlie Buenger 254-662-5888

MUNICIPAL COURT

JUDGE JUDY CHAMBERS (254) 562-4181 or 254-562-4118 211 N. Sherman St., Mexia TX 76667 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays and city closings.

PUBLIC WORKS

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

Director: Steven Rodriguez Wastewater Supervisor: Billy Foley Wagter Supervisor: John Carroll Parks Supervisor: Chandler Forge Secretary: Tracy Thornton

WATER OFFICE

101 N. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667 (254) 562-4131/4132

Building Inspector: Bruce Glover (254) 562-4184 Code Enforcement Officer: Diann Manning (254) 562-4180 Ambulance billing: (254) 562-4120

GIBBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIBRARIAN/ DIRECTOR: SHIEN-DEE PULLMAN 305 E. Rusk St., Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 562-3231

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

100 N. McKinney St., Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 562-2401

MEXIA CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR: GEARY SMITH District 1 Clifton “Butch” Newhouse 903-330-7405, clifton_newhouse@excite.com District 2 Erica Tweedle Navarro enavarro@aol.com

District 3 Joyce Johnson 903-390-6089

District 4 Delonia Williams 903-388-9751, deloniawilliams@sbcglobal.net District 5 Shawna Sterling 903-388-6785, sterling1016@sbcglobal.net

District 6 Scott Condon 254-562-9341, scottbistone63@yahoo.com

HEALTH AND EMERGENCIES

MEXIA FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF ROBERT LAFOY: (254) 562-4160 Fire Marshal Damian Hullum: 254-562-4158 201 S. McKinney, Mexia TX 76667, (254) 562-4166

MEXIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF BRIAN BELL: (254) 562-4153

211 N. Sherman St., Mexia TX 76667

(254) 562-4140/4150 Fax: (254) 562-3763

Records Clerk: (254) 562-4154

Animal Protection: (254) 729–3278

EMERGENCY ROOM

PARKVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL parkviewregional.com

600 S. Bonham, Mexia TX 76667

(254) 562-5332 (Main #)

EMERGENCY ROOM (254) 562-0408 ext. 1745

RENTAL FACILITIES

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

MEXIA CIVIC CENTER

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

RENTAL: For those living within the city limits: $300 deposit / $300 daily rental; for those living outside the city limits: $400 deposit / $400 daily rental.

Optional cleaning fee: $300 before renting; non-refundable. Simply remove food; city workers will put away tables and chairs, sweep and mop. Use of microphone: $25

INSURANCE: Alcohol Liability Insurance Policy coverage must be for at least $500,000. Two peace officers for security are required; they must be approved by the police chief.

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

AMENITIES: There are 58 tables that are rectangular, 2 1/2 feet by 6 feet, and approximately 300 chairs. The maximum occupancy is 400 people. The Civic Center has a full kitchen with an ice machine.

PAVILION

The Pavilion in the park may be reserved at no cost, but users must obtain a letter from the executive assistant to the city manager which will give access to the pavilion without a problem. Many times reunion groups rent the adjacent Girl Scout House, which is air-conditioned, in conjunction with the Pavilion. The Pavilion has lights for night time usage. The Girl Scout House and Pavilion are located in Hughes City Park which has a curfew of 10 p.m. GSH and Pavilion rentals must abide by that curfew.

ARMORY

RENTAL: For those living within the city limits: $300 deposit / $300 daily rental; for those living outside the city limits: $400 deposit / $400 daily rental

Optional cleaning fee: $300 before renting; non-refundable. Simply remove food; city workers will put away tables and chairs, sweep, and mop.

INSURANCE: Alcohol Liability Insurance Policy coverage must be for at least $500,000. Two peace officers for security are required; they must be approved by the police chief.

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

AMENITIES: There are 20 tables and 180 folding metal chairs. The Armory has no kitchen appliances and no air conditioning.

GIRL SCOUT HOUSE

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

AMENITIES: There are a limited number of tables and chairs. It is recommended you bring additional chairs and tables. The house contains two bathrooms, two small rooms, and a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. It is an old building, and has two window-unit airconditioners; it is recommended those renting the facility bring fans if they need additional cooling. Although it is not a new, modern facility, it is frequently used and well worth the rental price. The Girl Scout House is located in Hughes City Park which has a curfew of 10 p.m.

BUSINESS

MEXIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

DIRECTOR: (POSITION OPEN) Mexia Economic Development Corp. medc.com 214 N. Sherman, Ste. 3, Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 562-07900; Fax: (254) 562-7905

MEXIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: TRACI LAFOY mexiachamber.com 214 N. Sherman, Mexia TX 76667, (254) 562-5569 director@mexiachamber.com

EDUCATION

MEXIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.mexiaisd.net

SUPERINTENDENT: RYDER APPLETON 616 N. Red River, Mexia TX 76667, (254) 562-4000/Fax 254-562-5508

MEXIA ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Benjie Reed, president Jackie Craig, vice president Ron Fowler, secretary Marty Cargile Dr. William Lowry Lisa Lauderdale William T. “Bud” Shamblin

A.B. MCBAY ELEMENTARY

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

R.Q. SIMS INTERMEDIATE

1010 N. Ross, Mexia TX 76667 (254) 562-4025/Fax (254) 562-4028

MEXIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

No. 1 Blackcat Dr., Mexia TX 76667 (254) 562-4020/ Fax (254) 562-5053

MEXIA HIGH SCHOOL

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

MISD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

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

NAVARRO COLLEGE SOUTH

CAMPUS DEAN: CHRISTINA MIMS navarrocollege.edu

901 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Highway, Mexia TX 76667

(254) 562-3848/toll-free 800-Navarro/ Fax (254) 562-6613

Christina.mims@navarrocollege.edu

CITY OF GROESBECK

www.cityofgroesbeck.com

The City of Groesbeck was dedicated as a township by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1869 and was named for Abraham Groesbeeck, one of its directors. The development of a city government began on April 11, 1871, when the town was incorporated by an act of the legislature. On April 12, 1871, a post office was established and the name was listed as Groesbeck. Groesbeck became the county seat of Limestone County on December 20, 1873. Located centrally in the area between Houston, Austin, and Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, the Groesbeck area has built an economy long based on agriculture which has recently expanded to various mining enterprises and several small manufacturing industries. Because of its central location, Groesbeck offers all of the necessary amenities to a family while providing the security of a small town. In addition, the area offers many recreational facilities, such as Ft. Parker State Park and Lake Limestone, which provide relaxation for its citizens and tourist. Additionally, its rich history is preserved in the many historical sites in the area. Old Ft. Parker is known to be the site of the kidnapping of Cynthia Ann Parker, who later became the mother of Quanah Parker, the last Comanche chief. The Confederate Reunion Grounds provides the location for many county-wide activities and is preserved today. It is also the home of Limestone County’s “Million Dollar Courthouse”.

GROESBECK CITY HALL

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

CHRIS HENSON

402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642, chenson@cityofgroesbeck.com, (254) 729-3293/ Cell (254) 645-0260

MUNICIPAL COURT

JUDGE: MICHELLE NANCE

901 W. Yeagua, Groesbeck, TX 76642 court@cityofgroeseck.com (254) 729-5794/ Fax (254) 729-8093

CITY SECRETARY

BRENDA JACKSON

402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX 76642 bjackson@cityofgroesbeck.com (254) 729-3293/ Fax (254) 729-3501

CODE ENFORCEMENT

DONNA NICHOLS

317 W. Navasota St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 codeenforcement@cityofgroesbeck.com (254) 729-3293/ Cell (254) 645-2161

ANIMAL CONTROL

RANDALL DOBSON

317 W. Navasota St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 animalcontrol@cityofgroesbeck.com (254) 729-3293 option 7/ Cell (254)

PUBLIC WORKS

DIRECTOR: KEITH TILLEY publicworks@cityofgroesbeck.com (254) 729-3293/ Fax (254) 729-0231

GROESBECK RECYCLING CENTER 309 N. Rusk St., Groesbeck, Texas 76642 (254) 729-2123 www.cityofgroesbeck.com/page/r.c.recycling

Business Hours: Open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon Drop-off bins are available outside.

GROESBECK CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR MATTHEW DAWLEY

Mayor Pro Tem Warren Anglin

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kim Harris

Member Tamikia Jackson

Member Sonia Selvera

Member Lee Cox

City Council meets every third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 317 W. Navasota, Groesbeck.

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

GROESBECK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF: PAT SAMUELS (254) 645-0268 or (254) 495-9921 firechief@cityofgroesbeck.com

409 Whitt St., Groesbeck, TX 76642

GROESBECK POLICE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF: CHRIS HENSON

903 W. Yeagua St., Groesbeck, TX 76642 P.O. Box 927 Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3497/ Fax (254) 729-8393 chenson@cityofgroesbeck.com

EMERGENCY ROOM

LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER

701 McClintic Dr., Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-3281 www.groesbeckhospital.com

RENTAL FACILITIES

GROESBECK CONVENTION CENTER

MANAGER: JENNIFER PAUL

106 E. Navasota St. • P.O. Box 326, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-2287 • (254) 587-0572 groesbeckconventioncenter@gmail.com www.cityofgroesbeck.com/page/city.conventioncenter

The City of Groesbeck Convention Center. The building consists of a 5,000-squarefoot Grand Hall, a 1,300-square-foot Club Room, and an outside Veranda.

GRAND HALL RATES

$700 - 5 hours; $50 for each additional hour (2 hours free for set up) Includes use of commercial kitchen and the Veranda.

Discount: 30% discount for Monday - Thursday

DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit - $500 Reservation Deposit $200 (Nonrefundable if the event is canceled.)

CLUB ROOM RATES

$225 - 3 hours, $25 for each additional hour Includes the use of the warming kitchen and The Veranda.

DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit $200 - Reservation Deposit $50, nonrefundable.

VERANDA RATES

$150 - 5 hours/$175 for table/chair set up as requested. Includes use of warming kitchen and restrooms

DEPOSIT: Damage Deposit - $200 Reservation Deposit $50, nonrefundable

GROESBECK PUBLIC LIBRARY

601 W Yeagua, Groesbeck, Tx

Phone: (254) 729-3667

Email: director@groesbecklibrary.org www.groesbecklibrary.org/room-rental

CONFERENCE ROOM

Rental $75.00 REFUNDABLE Deposit - $25.00 (Due at the scheduling of reservation; refund after room inspection)

Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the rental date, you will lose your $25.00 deposit.

GROESBECK WOMAN’S CLUB

Mailing address: PO Box 406, Groesbeck, TX 76642

For event rental contact Ginger Fritz at (254) 855-4962. The Groesbeck Woman’s Club is a public place that can be rented for bridal and baby showers, adult birthday celebrations, small weddings, family or class reunions, church meetings, club meetings, and more.

SPRINGFIELD HALL 199 Park Rd 35, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (936) 676-7110 • Email: ec@springfieldeventstx.com www.springfieldhalltx.com

Springfield Hall is an event center located in Limestone County adjacent to Historic Fort Parker and Fort Parker State Park. From birthday parties to weddings, our venue is the right venue for all celebrations and events.

BUSINESS

GROESBECK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. TK PRESLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR www.groesbeckedc.org 402 W. Navasota, Groesbeck TX, 76642 (254) 729-5375/ Fax (254) 729-3501 info@groesbeckedc.org

GROESBECK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JENNIFER PAUL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (254) 729-3894/ Text: 254-218-3148 P.O. Box 326, Groesbeck, TX 76642 info@groesbeckchamber.com www.groesbeckchamber.com

GROESBECK PUBLIC LIBRARY JAMIE MCLEAN, DIRECTOR www.groesbecklibrary.org 601 W. Yeagua St. Groesbeck, Texas 76642 (254) 729-3667

Monday-Wednesday: 10:30 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 10:30 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 9am-12pm Closed Sundays and Fridays

GROESBECK POST OFFICE

112 S. Dr. J.B. Riggs Dr. Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3304

EDUCATION

GROESBECK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR. JAMES COWLEY (2022) New Superintendent in 2023 www.groesbeck.k12.tx.us 1202 N. Ellis St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, (254) 729-4100

H.O. WHITEHURST ELEMENTARY 801 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-4104/ Fax (254) 729-2798

ENGE-WASHINGTON INTERMEDIATE 803 S. Ellis, Groesbeck, TX 76642 (254) 729-4103/ Fax (254) 729-5309

GROESBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL

410 Elwood Enge, Groesbeck, TX 76642

(254) 729-4102/ Fax: (254) 729-8763

GROESBECK HIGH SCHOOL

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

GISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tom Sutton, Board President, District 3 (Term May 2021, Expires May 2024)

Aslone Foy, Board Vice President, District 5 (Term May 2021, Expires May 2024)

Jud Hughes, Board Secretary, District 4 (Term May 2021, Expires May 2024)

Bridgett Jackson-Tatum, Board Member, District 1 (Term May 2022, Expires May 2025)

Angela Crane, Board Member, District 2 (Term May 2022, Expires May 2025)

Tiffany Burleson, Board Member, At-Large (Term May 2020, Expires May 2023)

Ronnie Ferguson, Board Member, At-Large (Term May 2020, Expires May 2023)

CITY MANAGER

VICTORIA WINSTEAD (254) 380-1139 cityofthorntontx@gmail.com

CITY SECRETARY

MISTY PERKINS

THORNTON CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR, CHARLES ROBINSON Mayor Pro Tem, Traci Cordova

Alderman JR Noel Alderman Carla Robison Alderman Debbie Masters Alderman Chris Henderson

CITY ATTORNEY

BRIAN GIBSON (254) 732-1937/ (254) 732-1965

ATTRACTIONS/RENTALS

MARY HELEN NANCE COMMUNITY CENTER

301 E. Eighth St. Thornton, Texas 76687 (254) 380-1139

RENTAL RATES: (Based on (8) hours rental) Entire Center $400 Dining Room Only $300 Dining Room and Kitchen $350 Meeting Room $75 Kitchen $50

CITY OF THORNTON

www.cityofthorntontx.com

Thornton is on Hwy. 14, 19 miles southwest of Mexia in southwestern Limestone County. Settlement at the site began in 1868. The Houston and Texas Central Railway ran a line from Hearne to Groesbeck through the area in 1870, and Cain Hogan settled on Steele Creek just west of the present townsite. The community became a stop on the railroad and was named for John E. Thornton, another early settler. In 1873 a Thornton post office opened with William L. Wright as postmaster. Soon cotton gins were set up nearby, and ceramics were manufactured from the fine, white clay found in that locality. Agriculture was the mainstay of the area. In 2010, the population was 526.

THORNTON CITY HALL (254) 380-1139/ Fax: (254) 380-1140 708A Hwy. 14, Thornton, TX 76687

Refundable Deposit: $300 (Deposit will be returned if all rental agreements have been followed. Mary Helen Nance Community Center is a wonderful, multipurpose facility that exists to enrich our community’s needs. The center serves families in our communities and continues to be a strong foundation as part of our extended services. Mary Helen Nance Community Centers is a great place to host special gatherings, such as private functions, birthday parties, showers, weddings, family reunions, family gatherings, meetings, special events, etc. Community center rental reservation forms must be completed and payments must be received in the Thornton City Office 10 days prior to the rental date. If security is required (when alcoholic beverages are present) community center rental reservation forms and payment must be received in the Thornton city office a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled event, contact the Thornton City office for space rental and reservations. We offer two rooms for reservation. Come visit the Thornton City Office for more information or to reserve a room

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

THORNTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF PAUL MILLER (254) 424-3614

THORNTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE CHIEF TIMOTHY BREWER (254) 380-1042

BUSINESS

THORNTON POST OFFICE 1008 S. Marshall St, Thornton, TX 76687, 254385-6548

THORNTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1900 N. Tyler St. Thornton, TX 76687

CITY OF KOSSE

www.KosseTexas.com

Kosse is on highways 14 and 7 near the Falls County line in southwestern Limestone County. Settlers made homes by nearby Duck Creek in the mid-1840s and ran a stage stop for the Franklin-Springfield and WacoMarlin stage routes. In 1869, Kosse became the end of the Houston and Texas Central Railway and was named for Theodore Kosse, a chief engineer for the railroad the man who surveyed the road for the town. Businesses moved to Kosse from Eutaw, two miles west, and the Eutaw post office was moved to Kosse in 1870. The development of a town government began in 1871. The community reached a population of 500 by 1880. The Kosse schools were consolidated with the Groesbeck Independent School District in 1968. Kosse calls itself “A Little Town with a Big Heart.”

KOSSE CITY HALL

103 N. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

CITY SECRETARY

CHRISTINA LOCKHART

PO Box 116, Kosse, TX 76653

(254) 375-2212

CITY ATTORNEY

MIKE DIXON

KOSSE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR BROOKS VALLS

Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Funderburk

City Councilmember Kendall Funderburk

City Councilmember Todd Freeman

City Councilmember Cullen Freeman City Councilmember Kelli Eno

KOSSE MUNICIPAL COURT

JUDGE MICHELLE NANCE

P.O Box 116 Kosse, TX 76653

(254) 375-2212, cityofkosse@gmail.com

COURT CLERK

CHRISTINA LOCKHART (254) 375-2212 Available Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PUBLIC WORKS

103 N. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653 Water & Sewer Calls - (254) 375-2212

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

KOSSE POLICE DEPARTMENT

BRETT NEW, POLICE CHIEF

100 N. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

DIAL 911 or (254) 375-2212

Officer: Derak Rostockyj, Gregg Lewis, and Noe Moreno

KOSSE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF KENDALL FUNDERBURK

109 S. Narcissus, Kosse, TX 76653

DIAL 911 or (254) 375-2212

Asst. Chief - Ronnie Funderburk

Deputy Chief -Todd Freeman Captain - Chad Little Lieutenant - Brandon Funderburk Lieutenant - Charlie Curry Secretary - Cullen Freeman Treasurer - Jennifer Funderburk

BUSINESS

KOSSE POST OFFICE

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

KOSSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the City Office. EDC Directors: Karen Partin, Randy Hunter, Randy Willard, Linda Valls, Lena Smith, Stacy Lockhart, Henry Kelly, Brooks Valls.

ATTRACTIONS/RENTALS

KOSSE COMMUNITY CENTER www.kossecc.org

200 Adams P.O. Box 116, Kosse, TX 76653 Center: (254) 375-2301, Rentals/Info: (254) 375-2212

RENTAL RATES:

Individual & Family Rentals:

1/2 Day - $200 (4 hours) + $50 for each additional hour + $200 Deposit

Full Day - $330 + $200 Deposit

Monday –Thursday evening meeting rental (2 hrs) - $75

DJ Booth Rental – Add $30

Commercial Rentals:

Per Day - $600 + $200 Deposit

Weekly (Monday thru Friday) - $2,700 + $400 Deposit

DJ Booth Rental – Add $30/day

Local Non-Profit Rentals

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

THE HEARNE-GIDDEN-HUNTER HOUSE PROJECT

P. O. Box 51 • Kosse, TX 76653

Prior to 1873, Mr. R. Hearne, a successful local cotton farmer, purchased approximately 23 acres of land from the Ruben Flippins survey of Kosse, Texas. He initially built a two-story, four-room house in the salt-box style on the property in 1873. In 1893, Mr. Hearne hired Anderson Johnson, a well-known builder from Waco, and “Victorianized” the home in the styles of Queen Anne & Gothic Revival, completing it in 1894, more than doubling the original size of the home… read more at www.oldhousekosse.org The Hearne-GiddenHunter House Project is a project of the Kosse Heritage Society (KHS), a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. KHS operates strictly through local fundraisers, annual membership dues, and donations from generous individuals who value Central Texas and its history. The Kosse Heritage Society will be developing a long-term goal for the Hearne-Gidden-Hunter House along with detailed restoration plans with the assistance of experts in Texas historic housing such as Preservation Texas.

KOSSE HERITAGE SOCIETY

The Kosse Heritage Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is working to preserve Kosse’s past and present for the future. Headquartered in the Kosse Heritage House, a wonderful old home that was donated for that purpose, we collect and display photos, old newspapers, and memorabilia so others can enjoy the discovery of generations past. Memberships begin at only $25.00/yr. For more info call (254) 275-1046 or by mail at P.O. Box 51, Kosse, TX 76653.

KOSSE HERITAGE BED & BATH - “OLD TIME LIVING” 300 S Mignonette St, Kosse, TX 76653, (254) 275-1046

This old two-story home was built in the late 1800s, The Kosse Heritage Society owns and operates it. We are a non-profit organization. Inside this home is historical relics and photos of Kosse. Step back in time, it is like going to Grandma’s house. Roomy, a minute walk to restaurants, and other shops. Its decor is old fashion, nothing fancy, no Tv, no internet, window units/heat, gas heaters too. Clawfoot tub with shower. Sitting porch with swing. Roomy backyard. The space: Old wood floors, window ac/heat, some dearborn gas heaters. Clawfoot tub, one king bed, two twin beds, and a full bed. Dining room for six, parlor with couches, full kitchen, hallway museum, front porch, big backyard. The two-story home, the Kosse Heritage office, and sitting library are upstairs. Guest access: You may rent by room or the whole house. Whatever bedrooms you don’t select will be locked off. A handicap ramp is present. Nice neighborhood, near the highway. Walking distance to food and shops.

MEADOW CREEK PARK EQUESTRIAN EVENT CENTER

1342 State Highway 14, Kosse, Texas 76653

https://mcptexas.com/ • Email: meadowcreekparktexas@gmail.com

Owners, Facility Managers - Shawn & Angelique Harkin (512) 517-6700

Event Organizer - Kaitlyn Arnold (512) 227-0678

CITY OF COOLIDGE

www.cityofcoolidgetx.com

Coolidge is at the intersection of Hwy. 171 and FM 73, 11 miles northwest of Mexia in northern Limestone County. It was established in 1903 while the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway was laying track between Hillsboro and Mexia and was named in honor of a stockholder in the company. Coolidge was incorporated in 1905, and by 1910 had a population of 500. By 1914 Coolidge had two banks, a weekly newspaper and a variety of businesses. By the early 1930s the population had risen to 1,169. The community experienced a serious setback in 1942, when the railroad decided to abandon its track through the town. The population rose again to 966 by 2011.

COOLIDGE CITY HALL

CITY SECRETARY GAY LYNN PRANGER 101 N. 1st St, Coolidge, TX 76635 (254) 286-4814/Fax (254) 786-2169

COOLIDGE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR TONIA BRUCKNER Rhonda Ivy Bill Torp Logan Allcorn Paula Lane Amy Bauer

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

COOLIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF PAUL NOWAK 101 N. 1st St, Coolidge, TX 76635 (254) 786-4814

COOLIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF HEATH ALLCORN 114 Bell St., Coolidge, TX 76635 (254) 747-3414

EDUCATION

COOLIDGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR. ROBERT LOWRY 1002 Kirven St., Coolidge, TX 76635 (254) 786-2206 www.coolidgeisd.org

COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (254) 786-2206 1000 Kirven Street, Coolidge Texas 76635

COOLIDGE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (254) 786-2206 1002 Kirven Street, Coolidge Texas 76635

COOLIDGE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Danny Finley, president Heath Allcorn, member Joyce Bateman, member Randall Jacobs, member Fernando Samaniego Maria Samaniego, member

CITY OF TEHUACANA

www.tehuacana.com

Tehuacana is at the intersection of Hwy. 171 and FM 638, 6 miles northwest of Mexia in northwestern Limestone County. In 1847, a post office called Tewockony Springs was established, named for the Tawakoni Indians who once lived in the area. The town became known as Tehuacana Hills after the Tehuacana Academy opened in 1852. The Civil War led to the closure of the post office, but it reopened in 1869 under the community name of Tehuacana. In 1869, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church made Tehuacana the site of Trinity University. By the mid-1880s Tehuacana had about 500 residents, and in 1890 the town was incorporated. Trinity University moved in 1902, so the property was deeded to the Methodist Church, which opened Westminster College. In 1903 the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway opened a line between Cleburne and Mexia that passed through Tehuacana, helping the population rise to 615 by the mid-1920s. But the track was abandoned in 1942. In 1942, Southwestern University absorbed Westminster College, then closed it in 1950. In 1953, the campus became Westminster Junior College and Bible Institute. The population of Tehuacana declined through the 1980s, reaching 265 in 1982. In 2014 the population was 239.

TEHUACANA CITY HALL

CITY SECRETARY NORMA FIELDER

205 S. Railroad St. PO Box 67, Tehuacana, TX 76686-0067

(254) 395-4408 Fax: (254) 395-4064

WATERWORKS SUPERINTENDENT FREDDIE MCDADE

FIRE CHIEF RICHARD JOHNSON

SUPERINTENDENT OF GARBAGE MICHAEL HALL

TEHUACANA CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR BILL KUEHN

Mayor Pro Tem Janis Johnson City Councilmember Jace Floyd City Councilmember Carie Spaires City Councilmember Margret Trantham City Councilmember Lisa Henderson

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

TEHUACANA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE CHIEF RICHARD JOHNSON (254) 395-4888 PO Box 228, Tehuacana, TX 76686

FREESTONE COUNTY

www.co.freestone.tx.us

Population 19,646, was created in 1850 when it separated from Limestone County. It was named after the indigenous stones found in the area. Fairfield is the county seat and was originally called Mound Prairie. The county has 885.2 square miles and includes the towns of Fairfield, Teague, Kirvin, Wortham, Streetman, Dew, and Donie.

FREESTONE COURTHOUSE

(903) 389-3335

118 E. Commerce, Fairfield, TX 75840

FREESTONE COUNTY JUDGE

LINDA GRANT 903-389-3335

118 E. Commerce, Rm. 205 Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 1

Andy Bonner (903) 389-3709 P.O. Box 1087, Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 2 Will McSwane (254) 739-3444 109 CR 741, Teague, TX 75860

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 Lloyd Lane (903) 879-6137 145 FCR 451, Buffalo, TX 75831

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 4 Clyde Ridge Jr. (254) 765-3888 PO Box 533, Wortham, TX 76693

COUNTY/DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRIAN EVANS (903) 389-3977, 110 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY CLERK RENEE REYNOLDS (903) 389-2635 , 103 E. Main, Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY TREASURER JEANNIE KENNEY (903) 389-2180, 118 E. Commerce, Rm. 102, Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY AUDITOR KAREN CRADDOCK (903) 389-3535, 118 E. Commerce, Rm. 209, Fairfield, TX 75840

COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR

DAN RALSTIN (903) 389-2336, 112 E Main St, Fairfield, TX 75840

CONSTABLES

PCT. 1 CONSTABLE BUCK BONNER (903) 389-4274 440 E. Main, Fairfield, Texas 75840

PCT. 2 CONSTABLE DANIEL RAMSEY PO Box 218, Teague, 75860 (254) 739-2518

PCT. 3 CONSTABLE RICHARD MCGOWAN 440 E Main, Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-0430

PCT. 4 CONSTABLE KEN SESSIONS PO Box 344 Kirvin, TX 75848 (903) 599-2319

COUNTY SHERIFF JEREMY SHIPLEY

(903) 389-3236, 103 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840 sheriffshipley@co.freestone.tx.us

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

PCT. 1 JUDGE THERESA FARRIS (903) 389-8783

440 E. Main, Ste. 1, Fairfield, TX 75840

PCT. 2 JUDGE DEBRA HAMILTON (254) 739-2518

PO Box 218, Teague, TX 75860

PCT. 3 JUDGE CINNAMON ARCHIBALD-GONZALES (903) 389-3137

440 E. Main, Ste. 3, Fairfield, TX 75840

PCT. 4 JUDGE LISA HENDRIX (903) 389-0420

PO Box 1255, Fairfield, TX 75860

CITY OF WORTHAM

In November 1871, a post office was established in what is now Wortham, but the town name was Long Bottom, a corruption of the original owner’s name (Longbotham). In 1874 the settlement was renamed Wortham in honor of Col. Rice Wortham, a merchant instrumental in convincing the railroad to build through the area. In 1885, Wortham was a small market center for area cotton farmers with several churches, steam grist and corn mills, cotton gins, a general store, and about 30 inhabitants. The town of Wortham was transformed by an oil boom in the 1920s. The population rose from 1,000 to some 30,000 at the height of the boom in 1925, but the boom ended by late 1927, and by 1929 the population had dropped to around 2,000. In 2010 Wortham had 1,073 residents and 15 businesses.

WORTHAM CITY HALL

CITY SECRETARY KASI WRIGHT kwright@worthamtx.com (254) 765-3319 ext. 201

108 W. Main, Wortham, TX 76693

WORTHAM CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR PELLIE GOOLSBY

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

Cliff NeSmith

Jeffrey Carr

Susan Gibbs

Michael Busby

Scott Batts

MUNICIPAL COURT

JUDGE SHIRLEY MAYS ljones@worthamtx.com

(254) 765-3042

108 W. Main, Wortham, TX 76693

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

WORTHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF KELLY BUTLER kbutler@worthamtx.com

Non-emergency 254- 765-3444/ Fax (254) 765-3310 • 110 W Main, Wortham, TX 76693

WORTHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF KELLY CRAIG Non-emergency - 903-389-3236

105 S 2nd St, Wortham TX 76693

WORTHAM SEWER AND WATER DEPARTMENT

WAYLON GIERISCH, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR (254) 765-3319

108 W. Main, Wortham, TX 76693

EDUCATION

WORTHAM ISD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

SUPERINTENDENT MELISSA BOSLEY melissa.bosley@worthamisd.org Central Office 254-765-3095, Ext. 8/ fax (254) 765-3473

201 S. 4th St., Wortham, TX 76693

WORTHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL DEANNA WHALEY deanna.whaley@worthamisd.org (254) 765-3080

200 S 5th, Wortham, TX 76693

WORTHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL AMANDA CALAME amanda.calame@worthamisd.org (254) 765-3523

200 S 5th, Wortham, TX 76693

WORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL DAVID HAYES (254) 765-3094

109 S 5th, Wortham, TX 76693 david.hayes@worthamisd.org

WORTHAM ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sam Wright, Place 4-President Billy Perez, Place 1-Vice President Michael Dunn, Place 5-Secretary Jeff Jones, Place 7-Member Doug Miller, Place 2-Member Brent Jones, Place 3-Member Russell Black, Place 6-Member

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

www.fairfieldtexas.com

The City of Fairfield is at the junction of U.S. 84, Interstate 45, and Texas 75. Originally called Mound Prairie, Fairfield was chosen for the county seat in 1850 when Freestone County separated from Limestone County. The original townsite was 100 acres and donated by David Hall Love. By 1884 the town had a population of 500 with two hotels, four general stores, and five grocery stores and served as a shipping point for cotton and hides. By 1892 the town had a bank and Baptist, Methodist, and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. The community experienced a series of reverses around 1900. A meningitis outbreak killed thirty-two people in 1890, a tornado heavily damaged the central area of town in 1902, the boll weevil scourge destroyed the cotton crop in 1903, and fire ravaged part of the business district in 1911. Fairfield now boasts a population of roughly 3,000 residents.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

NATE SMITH

(903) 389-2633, nate.smith@fairfieldtexas.net

425 W. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840

CITY SECRETARY

MISTY RICHARDSON (903) 389-2633

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR: KENNY HUGHES

(903) 389-2633

425 W. Commerce St, Fairfield, TX 75840 James Tyus, Place 1 Arland Thill, Place 2 Bobby Nichols, Place 3 Stephen Daniel, Place 4 Angela Oglesbee, Place 5

MUNICIPAL COURT

JUDGE: DONNA BULGER (903) 389-2983

839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840

PUBLIC WORKS

DIRECTOR: CLYDE WOODS (903) 389-2633, clyde.woods@fairfieldtexas.net

425 W. Commerce St., Fairfield TX 75840

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF: DAVID UTSEY (903) 389-3901, davidutsey1960@yahoo.com

839 E. Commerce St., Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF: RICK SCHAUFERT chief@fairfieldfirerescue.org (903) 389-6187 or (903) 915-4402

221 S. Keechi, Fairfield, TX 75840

EMERGENCY ROOM

FREESTONE MEDICAL CENTER www.freestonemc.com, (903) 389-2121 125 Newman Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

BUSINESS

FAIRFIELD POST OFFICE (903) 389-3430 320 E. Commerce Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

MARY MOODY NORTHEN LIBRARY/FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

LIBRARY DIRECTOR GARY WIGGINS www.fairfieldtxlibrary.org (903) 389-3574 350 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR BRENDA PATE chamber@fairfieldtx.com, (903) 389-5792 900 W. Commerce Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DAVID FOWLER. PRESIDENT (903)-389-7059 president@fairfieldtx.com 101 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840

EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jason Hullum – Chairman Justin Turner – Vice Chairman Mary Small – Secretary/Treasurer

Warren Davis Don McLeod

Danny Wren Bobby Nichols

EDUCATION

FAIRFIELD ISD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

SUPERINTENDENT JASON ADAMS Jason.adams@fairfieldisd.org

(903) 389-2532

615 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL SONYA GIBSON Sonya.gibson@fairfieldisd.org (903) 389-4177

631 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL CARI MARTIN cari.martin@fairfieldisd.org (903) 389-4210

701 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL SHAETONIA SCIRES Shaetonia.scires@fairfieldisd.org (903) 389-7095

605 N. Fairway, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL ELAINE NELSON elaine.nelson@fairfieldisd.org (903) 389-2148

330 W. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840

FAIRFIELD ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kevin Benedict-President John Fryer-Vice President Kirby Flandry-Secretary OB Utley Michael Wren Kim Whitaker Penny Meredith Board meetings held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

CITY OF TEAGUE

www.cityofteaguetx.com

The City of Teague was first settled around the Civil War era and originally called Brewer. The small town population exploded in 1906 after the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway was built, the same year Brewer was renamed Teague – after Betty Teague, niece of a railroad magnate.

CITY ADMIN./SECRETARY

THERESA BELL

(105 S 4th, Teague, TX 75860, 254) 739-2547 administrator@cityofteaguetx.com

CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR: DAVID HUFFMAN (254) 739-2547 davidhuffman@cityofteaguetx.com

105 S. 4th, Teague, TX 75860

ALDERMEN

Garland Steed, Place 1 Rhonda Jones, Place 2 Lois Mims, Place 3 Vacant, Place 4 Ryan Mathison, Place 5, Mayor Pro Tem

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

JACOB COWLING (254) 739-5327 jacobcowling@cityofteaguetx.com (254) 739-2574 ext 110 (after hours)

HEALTH & EMERGENCIES

TEAGUE POLICE CHIEF DEWAYNE PHILPOTT (254) 739-2553 policechief@cityofteaguetx.com 315 Main St., Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF JODY BODINE (254) 739-3335 400 Cedar St, Teague, TX 75860

BUSINESS

TEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT: DEBBIE RUNNELS SONAJO (254) 739-2061 teaguechamberofcommerce@gmail.com 316 Main St, Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. SUSAN CULVER, DIRECTOR www.edc.teaguetx.com edc.director@edcteaguetx.com (254) 739-5544, 411 Main St., Teague, TX 75860

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephanie Burns, President Ryan Mathison, Vice President Jerry Ballew, Secretary/Treasurer Andrew Lackey

Steve Massey

TEAGUE POST OFFICE

(254) 739-2101

320 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.teaguelibrary.org, (254) 739-3311 librarian@cityofteaguetx.com

400 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860

EDUCATION

TEAGUE ISD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Superintendent Chris Skinner www.teagueisd.org, (254) 739-1300

420 N 10th Ave, Teague, TX 75840

TEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Monte Sheilds mshields@teagueisd.org (254) 739-1500

420 N. 10th Ave., Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Laura Jones ljones@teagueisd.org (254) 739-1300

420 N. 10th Street, Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Principal Crystal Adams teagueelementary@teagueisd.org (254) 739-1350

400 N. 10th Street, Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE LION ACADEMY

Principal Virginia Self vself@teagueisd.org (254) 739-1440

420 Loop 255, Teague, TX 75860

TEAGUE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jeff Gonzales - President

Debra Lawrence - Vice President Lovie Whyte - Secretary Brian Bowers

Jason Hullum

Vicki Dimiceli

Justin Lee

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS

HUGHES CITY PARK

On the corner of South Bonham and Tyler in Mexia, across from Parkview Regional Hospital. Features baseball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, picnic tables with grills, playground, a pavilion, and a rodeo arena. (254) 562-4110

CONFEDERATE REUNION GROUNDS STATE HISTORICAL PARK c/o Fort Parker State Park 194 Park Road 28, Mexia TX 76667, (254) 562-5751

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

MEXIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUSEUM mexiaschoolsmuseum.org, 616 N. Red River Opens 10 a.m. - noon the first Saturday of the month or by appointment via Ron Capehart at r.capehart@hotmail.com or Bob Crider at tripleoakfarm@ hughes.net. There is no charge for admission but donations are welcome. The Mexia Public Schools Museum officially opened on April 25, 1998, to serve as a depository of the Mexia Public Schools and Dunbar High School traditions and history. Beginning with a few cartons of assorted memorabilia, the collection has grown to include thousands of artifacts, photos, documents, and pieces of school lore.

LIMESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 210 W. Navasota Groesbeck, TX 76642 www.limestone-county-historical-museum.com Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Limestone County Historical Museum houses many interesting exhibits that document the history of Limestone County. On display are photographs and various other artifacts that provide information on Native Americans, early settlers, Fort Parker, communities and schools, the railroad, agriculture, military involvement, the Mexia Oil Boom, and notable personalities. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated.

LIMESTONE FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Groesbeck Parkette, 302 W. Navasota. The Limestone Farmers Market serves Limestone County and its surrounding communities to support a local economy by providing a gathering place to promote ethical and sustainable farming, to provide clean local produce and products, and to cultivate a productive and creative community. For vendor applications and information, please email limestonetxfm@gmail.com

GROESBECK CITY PARK

Located off Hwy 164. The City of Groesbeck is well-known for its beautiful and well-maintained City Park System. The City is fortunate to have received several grants from Parks and Wildlife and some from our federal representatives to upgrade our existing park infrastructure. These upgrades include a new Little League baseball and softball complex for children and adults of all ages, a new 1.3 mile walk and bike fitness trail, state of the art playground equipment, outdoor basketball court,a covered pavilion, sand volleyball courts and even a public swimming pool that is open to the public in the summer months. All of these parks are a great place for kids and adults and is a perfect place to host parties and reunions. Look at our calendar of events listed on this website for a listing of upcoming events in the City Parks that you might be interested in or want to attend.

GROESBECK CITY POOL

For Pool Party Reservations or other questions please call the Pool Manager at (254) 645-0258. The City of Groesbeck operates a public pool located in the City Park at 1027 Park Avenue in Groesbeck. The pool was built in 1924 and is still in great working order despite its age. The City is proud that it has been able to preserve this facility up to the present time. The pool is listed as the second oldest operating facility in the great State of Texas. The pool provides swimming during the summer months to the general public and is safely secured and controlled by certified lifeguards on duty at all times. The pool also offers opportunities for parties, water aerobic classes, and many other activities.

JACK & EULETA HAWKINS PARK

Corner of Brazos & Waco Streets in Groesbeck

Jack & Euleta Hawkins Park offers a walking track around the park, picnic tables, a large gazebo, bbq pits, and benches. The Gazebo may be reserved at no charge by calling (254) 729-3293.

OLD FORT PARKER STATE HISTORIC SITE

866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck TX 76642 (254) 729-5253

Location: 5 miles south of Mexia on Hwy. 14.

Reconstructed Parker Family Fort, typical of early 19th century. Home where Cynthia Ann Parker was captured. Raised by the Comanches, she became the mother of Quanah Parker the last great Comanche chief. Visitors can explore cabins, climb the blockhouse and recapture the atmosphere of that fateful spring day in 1836. Year-round activities include a Spring Trail Ride, Fort Fest Concert, Spring Rendezvous, A Summer’s Night Banquet, Fall Trail Ride, Holiday at the Fort, and Thanksgiving Day Ride.

FORT PARKER STATE PARK

The park is located 7 miles south of Mexia. 194 Park Road 28, Mexia TX 76667, (254) 562-5751

Fort Parker offers 25 campsites with water, electricity, and restrooms with showers, 10 screened shelters, an activity center, playground, group pavilion, learning center, swimming, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, canoeing, boat tours, boat ramp, nature study, and baseball/softball.

LAKE MEXIA

Location: On the Navasota River, 7 miles west of the city of Mexia off U.S. 84. Features a 1,400-acre lake, 11 campsites with water and electricity, a trailer dump station, restrooms with showers, picnic area, boat ramp, boat trailer parking, and concessions.

LAKE LIMESTONE

Located on the Navasota River, 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck, on FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson and Limestone counties Lake Limestone is a 13,680-acre lake near Thornton created in 1978. Lake Limestone has extensive recreational facilities including fishing, motor boating, jet skiing, and swimming. Gently sloping banks, flooded timber, and an abundance and variety of aquatic vegetation offer anglers plenty of diverse cover to fish. Numerous boathouses and docks offer additional cover. Predominant fish include largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and channel, blue, and flathead catfish. Lake Limestone Campgrounds and Marina is located off FM 39 near Farrar.

FREESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

302 E. Main St., Fairfield, Phone: (903) 389-3738

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

The Freestone County Historical Museum was established in 1967. Documents, manuscripts, and artifacts were gathered throughout the county to place on display in the two-story brick 1880s jail. The Carter and PotterWatson log houses were donated and moved into the complex during the next year, and state Historical markers were obtained for the three buildings. Over the years the board has been able to acquire additional land and buildings such as an Antique Telephone Building, given by Contel in 1991 (the phone collection has been moved into the Bass Wing), and the Bethel Assembly of God Church, which was moved onto the museum grounds and restored by the founder’s family. The most recent building is the Neil and Barbara Bass Wing, which houses a gallery of historic artifacts, a genealogy/research workroom, and an artifact storage room.

FAIRFIELD LAKE STATE PARK

123 State Park Road 64, Fairfield, TX 75840, (903) 389-4514 http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fairfield-lake Fairfield Lake State Park, 1,460 acres, is northeast of the city of Fairfield in Freestone County. The park was acquired in 1971-1972 by lease from Texas Utilities and was opened to the public in 1976. Texas Utilities built its dam, creating Fairfield Lake as a cooling system for its new power plant. Activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding on approximately 15 miles of day-use equestrian trails, nature study, bird watching, boating on a 2,400-acre lake, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and lake swimming in a large, buoyed sandy area. In addition to campsites for tents and RVs, the park also has group facilities.

B-RI RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

The B-RI Railroad Museum in Teague is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Special tours are available during weekdays for groups if you call in advance to arrange. The B-RI Railroad Museum includes two floors of artifacts, old photos, and original depot furnishings from 1906. The second floor features a Veterans room, Early Teague Business room, Civic and Church room, Schoolroom, and more. Be sure to check out the Philpot Log Cabin from 1860, the Seagraves vintage fire truck, a real caboose that you can walk through, and Big Mike, the steam locomotive.

FAIRFIELD FREE CITY DISC GOLF COURSE

Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds 839 E. Highway 84 (East Commerce), Fairfield, TX 75840 www.facebook.com/FairfieldDGA

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

TEAGUE FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Teague teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com

The Teague Farmers Market, owned by Steve and Heather Idlett, hosts “Sunday Fun Day” market days for local Teague vendors to sell their goods to area residents. Market days are scheduled for the final Sunday of each month in downtown Teague between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information on how to reserve a vendor spot, message Teague Farmers Market on Facebook or email teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

FAIRFIELD MARKET DAYS

Historic W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds 839 E. Highway 84 (East Commerce)

Fairfield, TX 75840

Fairfield Market Days are held from January through December on the third weekend of the month. The market features unique vendors selling art, antiques, crafts, and fresh produce. Indoor/outdoor shopping, fascinating demonstrations, children’s activities, and delicious food.