Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
The Impact Center gives an award for Community Service
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
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by Yvonne Cones
One thing about disasters and troubles, people rally around and help each other, especially in our area over this last week. Food distributions were held in many places and two large Food Trucks came to Shepherd. One was hosted by the Church of Christ. Members volunteered to help give out a huge supply of food boxes, infant and personal care items, clothing and bedding, cleaning supplies and fans and more! Nearly 250 families were served by the Church members who worked tirelessly to make the difference. Other churches have also held distribution days and Shepherd City opened the Community Center to supply hot meals and cool shelter.
The Community and Children’s Impact Center was asked to host a very large Food Truck originally destined for Houston but had to be rerouted to Shepherd. I believe the change would be the lack of power throughout Houston at the time but that is my thinking. Mayor Minton asked Brenda Myers if she would head up the distribution since she has a large and very able group of volunteers who step up to help when needed. There were 67 volunteers unloading the truck with ice and water and food was given out to 600 people. It was a long day for them all but it started a movement among some of the very younger ones to continue the good work. Brenda talked at her weekly Thursday meeting of how one youngster, Miles Stone enthusiastically helped with the others to knock on the doors of the seniors who live in the Senior Citizen complex in Shepherd. Miles didn’t need to have an adult to help. He amazed the adults around and he was made the first “Hero of the Week’ although he will continue to be a hero. He arranged for cards to be sent to seniors and others joined in with the plan to make Wednesday a day for cooking and giving out meals to the 32 senior units on S. Byrd Ave.
The idea to ‘adopt’ a senior who would have a link with the Impact Center members is in the works. Miles is ten years old! When he spoke with his family around him he was confident but caring. He is the first Hero, Brenda explained that each week there will be another Hero chosen for their work in the community. The church which is hosting the meal making is ’New Beginnings Fellowship’ in Shepherd.
Texas Glam Girls has moved to Coldspring. Dry cleaning, a clothes boutique and jewelry will be the same as when they were in Shepherd. In their place now is ‘Cactus Rose Dry Cleaning’. Tabatha, the owner, has a wonderful collection of clothes in her boutique from cute outfits for babies to women’s. Jewelry and Scentsy items are also on sale as is the Tanning Booth. The owner is still finishing up with some minor details but you can call in the see for your self at 11231 State Hwy 150.
‘Christmas in July’ is on Saturday 27. Santa will be there! Starting at 9 AM - 3 PM around the Courthouse there will be vendors and food , as well as local stores open for business with Christmas in mind. We can imagine cooler weather can’t we? July 27 is also Dog Adoption Day at the SJC Animal Shelter at 5480 FM 2025. Starting at 10 AM till 2 PM this is the place to find your adorable puppy or older dog.
If you like Bluegrass music, check out Rosalie’s Cottage on the Square in Coldspring, which hosts this event.. The store is also a wonderful collection of treasures! Call 936-653-2100.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Miles Stone was the Hero of the Week for his volunteer work!
Shepherd Church of Christ distributed to nearly 250 families
From food, cleaning supplies, clothes and much more!