Highest point between Houston and Dallas, a focal point for history for 200 years. In 1797 Philip Nolan's trading expedition found peaceful Tehuacana Indians farming here until the Cherokee destroyed them in 1852. Tehuacana Academy, est 1852, was the precursor to Trinity University, now located in San Antonio.
Location:
Mexia Texas
(Cooper) Cooper Lake
(Fairfield) Fairfield Lake
(Groesbeck) Lake Limestone
(Whitney) Lake Whitney
(Corsicana) Navarro Mills Lake
(Palestine) Palestine Community Forest
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01/10 Coming to The Mexia area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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