Mexia (/məˈheɪ.ə/mə-HAY-ə or /məˈhɛər/mə-HAIR) is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,459 at the 2010 census.
The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name [ˈmɛksiə], is "A great place, no matter how you pronounce it."
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. Nearby attractions include Fort Parker Historical recreation, the Confederate Reunion grounds, and Mexia State Supported Living Center (formerly Mexia State School), which began as a prisoner of war camp for members of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II.
Mexia is also home to the Mexia Public Schools Museum, one of a few museums dedicated to the historical and social significance of a Texas public school system.
Mexia hosts a large Juneteenth celebration every year.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13km2), all land.
Juneteenth Celebration In Mexia, Texas - June 1975
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Mexia Gambling Raid Exclusive
Mexia Gambling Raid Exclusive
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Two injured after shooting in Mexia neighborhood
Two injured after shooting in Mexia neighborhood
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Gun pulled on man inside Mexia restaurant, victim claims
Mexia police were called to the Taqueria Mexicano Grille Monday after Malcolm King said a man showed him his gun while yelling obscenities and racial slurs. The incident sparked protests after the victim posted what happened on Facebook.
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Mexia, Texas' forgotten Black college
St. Paul opened its doors in 1929 but closed due to financial struggles.
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Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole Smith grew up are commenting on the celebrity's death a
(9 Feb 2007) HEADLINE: Hometown reacts to Anna Nicole Smith's death
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CAPTION: Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole Smith grew up are commenting on the celebrity's death and the flurry of media activity. (Feb. 9)
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Welcome to Mexia Texas, home of Anna Nicole Smith, but you'd never know it unless someone told you..
Almost the only thing left to show she was ever here is the 1985 yearbook with just one shot in it..
(vo)
Friday her cousin Shelley who once appeared on the Anna Nicole show didn't want to talk on camera but told us she was shocked and saddened by Anna's death...
(sot)
"I think people will be praying for her and her baby"
(vo)
Marcus Sheffield is pastor of first Baptist church where ...
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Good Morning Texas on Tour: Limestone County - History of Mexia
Good Morning Texas on Tour: Limestone County - History of Mexia
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Overnight flood waters in Mexia to cause delays
Limestone County emergency management is encouraging residents to stay off roadways this morning if they can.
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Good Morning Texas on Tour: Limestone County - City of Mexia
Good Morning Texas on Tour: Limestone County - City of Mexia
Mexia police were called to the Taqueria Mexicano Grille Monday after Malcolm King said a man showed him his gun while yelling obscenities and racial slurs. The...
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St. Paul opened its doors in 1929 but closed due to financial struggles.
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(9 Feb 2007) HEADLINE: Hometown reacts to Anna Nicole Smith's death
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CAPTION: Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nic...
(9 Feb 2007) HEADLINE: Hometown reacts to Anna Nicole Smith's death
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CAPTION: Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole Smith grew up are commenting on the celebrity's death and the flurry of media activity. (Feb. 9)
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Welcome to Mexia Texas, home of Anna Nicole Smith, but you'd never know it unless someone told you..
Almost the only thing left to show she was ever here is the 1985 yearbook with just one shot in it..
(vo)
Friday her cousin Shelley who once appeared on the Anna Nicole show didn't want to talk on camera but told us she was shocked and saddened by Anna's death...
(sot)
"I think people will be praying for her and her baby"
(vo)
Marcus Sheffield is pastor of first Baptist church where a memorial service for Anna Nicole's son Daniel was held...
Even though Sheffield disagrees with many things Anna Nicole did in her life he says she still deserves compassion
(sot)
"when a 39 year old woman dies it's a tragedy and when she leaves a five month old baby that's a tragedy..
(vo)
As the national media converges on Mexia the local press isn't making that big of a deal out of the story-- the mexia daily news made a much bigger headline out of a new school administrator's arrival then the death of anna nicole..
(sot) Lynette Copley/Newspaper publisher " it's just not something we would do we stick more with what's going on in our area.."
(standup--)
While anna nicole publicly claimed mexia as her hometown she actually only spent a few years of her life here.. But they were important years, where she got married for the first time and gave birth to her son daniel... Rich matthews the ap mexia texas...
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CAPTION: Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole Smith grew up are commenting on the celebrity's death and the flurry of media activity. (Feb. 9)
----------------------------------------
Welcome to Mexia Texas, home of Anna Nicole Smith, but you'd never know it unless someone told you..
Almost the only thing left to show she was ever here is the 1985 yearbook with just one shot in it..
(vo)
Friday her cousin Shelley who once appeared on the Anna Nicole show didn't want to talk on camera but told us she was shocked and saddened by Anna's death...
(sot)
"I think people will be praying for her and her baby"
(vo)
Marcus Sheffield is pastor of first Baptist church where a memorial service for Anna Nicole's son Daniel was held...
Even though Sheffield disagrees with many things Anna Nicole did in her life he says she still deserves compassion
(sot)
"when a 39 year old woman dies it's a tragedy and when she leaves a five month old baby that's a tragedy..
(vo)
As the national media converges on Mexia the local press isn't making that big of a deal out of the story-- the mexia daily news made a much bigger headline out of a new school administrator's arrival then the death of anna nicole..
(sot) Lynette Copley/Newspaper publisher " it's just not something we would do we stick more with what's going on in our area.."
(standup--)
While anna nicole publicly claimed mexia as her hometown she actually only spent a few years of her life here.. But they were important years, where she got married for the first time and gave birth to her son daniel... Rich matthews the ap mexia texas...
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Mexia police were called to the Taqueria Mexicano Grille Monday after Malcolm King said a man showed him his gun while yelling obscenities and racial slurs. The incident sparked protests after the victim posted what happened on Facebook.
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(9 Feb 2007) HEADLINE: Hometown reacts to Anna Nicole Smith's death
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CAPTION: Residents in Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole Smith grew up are commenting on the celebrity's death and the flurry of media activity. (Feb. 9)
----------------------------------------
Welcome to Mexia Texas, home of Anna Nicole Smith, but you'd never know it unless someone told you..
Almost the only thing left to show she was ever here is the 1985 yearbook with just one shot in it..
(vo)
Friday her cousin Shelley who once appeared on the Anna Nicole show didn't want to talk on camera but told us she was shocked and saddened by Anna's death...
(sot)
"I think people will be praying for her and her baby"
(vo)
Marcus Sheffield is pastor of first Baptist church where a memorial service for Anna Nicole's son Daniel was held...
Even though Sheffield disagrees with many things Anna Nicole did in her life he says she still deserves compassion
(sot)
"when a 39 year old woman dies it's a tragedy and when she leaves a five month old baby that's a tragedy..
(vo)
As the national media converges on Mexia the local press isn't making that big of a deal out of the story-- the mexia daily news made a much bigger headline out of a new school administrator's arrival then the death of anna nicole..
(sot) Lynette Copley/Newspaper publisher " it's just not something we would do we stick more with what's going on in our area.."
(standup--)
While anna nicole publicly claimed mexia as her hometown she actually only spent a few years of her life here.. But they were important years, where she got married for the first time and gave birth to her son daniel... Rich matthews the ap mexia texas...
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Mexia (/məˈheɪ.ə/mə-HAY-ə or /məˈhɛər/mə-HAIR) is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,459 at the 2010 census.
The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name [ˈmɛksiə], is "A great place, no matter how you pronounce it."
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. Nearby attractions include Fort Parker Historical recreation, the Confederate Reunion grounds, and Mexia State Supported Living Center (formerly Mexia State School), which began as a prisoner of war camp for members of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II.
Mexia is also home to the Mexia Public Schools Museum, one of a few museums dedicated to the historical and social significance of a Texas public school system.
Mexia hosts a large Juneteenth celebration every year.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13km2), all land.
He was born on October, 6, 1945 in Mexia, TX ... Ken is preceded in death by his parents RuleDee Dabney and MaryAlma Dabney of Mexia, TX and his loving wife, Robin ... Ronnie Dabney and his wife Sandy Dabney of Italy, TX.
Jelani McDonald Class of 2023 Athlete - Connally High SchoolWaco, TX. Nowell staying put at Mexia. Aaron Nowell has reversed his decision to resign at Mexia and will remain as athletic director and head football coach of the Blackcats.