Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Face Painting at Christmas in July in Coldspring
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
A beautiful wedding!
Mr & Mrs Luke and Carson Cowan
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
A Christmas in July water slide
JJ is ready to be adopted after his owner passed away.
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by Yvonne Cones
Saturday was 'Christmas in July' at Coldspring Courthouse Square. A lot of really good items on sale made it an inviting shopping opportunity. I know I bought some gifts for later in the year and many people went by carrying plants from our Garden Club and Master Gardeners and others. Christmas music was played throughout the day, the whole event was hosted by CABMA.
There were volunteers from churches handing out information about Bible School and other events. Family Faith Coldspring Campus on 12350 Hwy 150, invites everyone to the VBS Super Sunday on August 3 at 10 AM. VBS Kids will perform followed by Carnival Sunday. August 10 it's 'Back To School Bash' with "Haircuts, Snow Cones and Giveaways."
Coldspring Methodist Church on Cemetery Rd. holds 'Community Adult Bible Study' in their Fellowship Hall at 6 PM every Wednesday. They will hold a BBQ Fundraiser for Missions on August 24. For more information on these and other events go to their web pages or Facebook pages.
Face painting with added jewels was a big favorite with children. Barbara Justice's grandchildren showed off their designs at the SJC Democratic Party booth, where they collected some goodies to eat later!
Paradise On The Square had a booth too. Owner Helen Marie Johnson greeted everyone passing and as
a CABMA Board Member was looking forward to events in the future. These will be mentioned in this column as we near the dates.
On Friday afternoon, the day before, friends and family gathered to witness the wedding of two wonderful people. Carson and Luke became Mr and Mrs Luke Cowan at a ceremony in the Gazebo out side the Courthouse. Everything was beautifully decorated and the reception followed later at the VFW Post in Cleveland. A delicious buffet included a huge Wedding Cake. DJ's Dawn and Wyatt played music and people soon got up to dance. Please send your warm wishes to the happy couple. Carson is the Indigent Health Care Director in the Courthouse. She and Luke are both members of Cleveland VFW and San Jacinto County Historical Commission.
I talked briefly with Sheriff Sam Houston on Saturday at the Christmas in July event. Mrs Houston was with him and I asked about the Animal Shelter. It is full of dogs and puppies. Mrs Houston talked about an older dog whose owner had died. JJ is an older dog, used to being part of a family and gets on with other dogs. He is a German Shepherd mix and would be a good companion. Call 281-450-3676.
Trying to keep up with business trends? SBDC hosts webinars for all kinds of programs. If you want to know how to do "Quickbooks Online" check out and register for this 4 part class, starting on August 5 at 12 PM- 1-30 PM. Fee is $89. 'Using AI and CHATGPT' is a free class on August 13 from 1 PM- 2PM. Go to sbcdinfo@uh.edu to know more.
August 16 starting at 6 PM at Shepherd Library Park, Todd Cotie will perform as an Elvis Impersonator. This concert is free, please bring your own chair. You are asked not to bring alcohol, soft drinks are fine.
The Republican Club of San Jacinto County will host the Sheriff's Office on August 12 at 6PM at their HQ , located at 201 Hwy 150, suite J-L in Coldspring. Sheriff Sam Houston and his top administrative team will discuss their strategy of keeping our county safe,
There is a lot of growth in the county. The team will share their vision on how to handle this explosive growth. Everyone one is welcome at the meeting. A meal will be served.