Fort Parker State Park is 7.5 miles south of Mexia and 44 miles east of Waco. To call the park, dial 254/562-5751. For camping or day-use passes go to www.tpwd.texas.gov. 1,542nd in a series.

MEXIA — On Saturday, families from across the state and the country gathered for a reunion at Fort Parker State Park just south ... a company of Texas Rangers killed his father and captured ...