Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Ribbon Cuttings by both Chambers for
Health Center for Southeast Texas.
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
It has been a busy week and a very noisy Saturday evening ! I am sure most of our county heard the thunder and heavy downpour but we had a wonderful Sunday to make us feel much better! In fact the San Jacinto County Historical Commission were very happy with the dedication ceremony of the 20,000 pound Sunset Granite Block meant for the Capitol in Austin in the 1880’s. Instead it fell of the train flat car and lay for 140 years by the rail tracks until it was rescued and brought to our county. Thanks to the Scott families who had it transported to Coldspring and the officials of the Commissioners Court, City employees and SJC TX Historical Commission who had it placed by the Old Jackson Store in Old Town Coldspring. The ceremony was beautifully done with Chair Rebecca Hammond introducing the program and Mayor Benestante, Ernest Bailes and Dale Everitt giving the audience either the history behind the stone or information about future plans for expanding our historical heritage. The prayer was given by Mount Moriah Mason Roger and afterward a reception was held at American Legion 629 in Camilla. The day was perfect.
Both Coldspring and Shepherd Chambers held a joint ribbon cutting at the ‘Health Center of Southeast Texas' last week. This is a federally qualified Health Center serving Shepherd, with others in Livingston, Cleveland, Liberty, Dayton and Terranos/Plum Grove. They offer a wide variety of services including Primary Medical Care; Chronic Care Management; Women’s Health; Lab services, Pediatric Care; Minor Emergencies and more. They accept most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare. They offer sliding scale fees based on household income. The Health Center has recently been expanded with extra space added and is very welcoming as are all the staff. After the ribbon cutting we were treated to a lovely lunch buffet and had a chance to talk to some of the staff. Call them at 281-592-2224 or online at www.hcset.com.
Soon Shepherd will be holding the annual Independence Day Celebration at Shepherd Community Center followed by Fireworks. There will be food vendors and vendors with many different goods for sale. Children’s games and musical entertainment will be fun as always. Vendors may download a form from our website or call the chamber number. There will be more details in the coming weeks. Since we celebrate on the Saturday before July 4, our date for the event will be June 29.
'Daiquiris To Go & Family Restaurant' are located at 2700 S. Byrd Ave in Shepherd. You can eat in or take out from their menu and rent the restaurant for family events, reunions and parties. Call 346-988-5059. They are currently creating new specials for you to try as well as creating wonderful Daiquiris!
San Jacinto County Dog Shelter holds adoption Saturdays on the last Saturday of the month. I know how the volunteers spend time walking, cleaning out pens. and feeding the dogs, which range in age from puppies to mature canines. A donor took a cake for the volunteers and one for the dogs last week to thank them for all the do and to let them have fun giving a special treat to the pooches! Both cakes were made by Angie of the ‘Oh Taste and See’ Bakery in The Brewtique in Shepherd. Angie did a wonderful job and the volunteers loved their cake. If you want to ask about being a volunteer call Sandra Houston at 936-524-3891. If you would like to donate your old towels and plastic bags which are used in the cleaning up, that will be welcome too! To call Angie at th Brewtique call 281-593-9996.
If you drive through Shepherd on Loop 424, S. Byrd Ave, you will see new developments in progress. Ernest Bailes has completed 4 houses on his 17 homesite boutique ‘Bluegill’ subdivision. This is a deed restricted subdivision without HOA fees. Landscaping and mailboxes will be going in this week and all underground utilities, including fiber internet and natural gas are completed. Each of the current homes boast custom cabinets and spacious walk in closets. The schools are close by as local restaurants, post office and more. Ernest Bailes is the developer and builder and the homes are very eye catching. To book a tour or ask for more information call him at 936-433-0192.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #37 in Coldspring will hold a fundraiser for ‘Quilts for Kids’ on April 27, consisting of their famous BBQ sandwiches, Chips & Drink. it will be a good way to eat and listen to the Blue Grass Festival at the same time! Blue Grass musicians will be across the road from the lodge. As I mentioned, this is Trades Day so there will be a lot going on and it will be worth a trip out.