Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Sheriff Sam Houston came to the Hopewell Center, accompanied by board members.
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by Yvonne Cones
Summer Solstice was June 21, which was also Father's Day. We know it is summer, the heat has arrived in full force, but so has rain which is keeping everything green in our county. What else happened this last week? Well, Shepherd Library drew the winners of the raffle. I was honored to be given the job of pulling the winning tickets. Winners were notified by phone. The results are on the Library Facebook page. The Summer program ended this week, Dinos everywhere in the Library. I loved the presentation on top of the book shelves. Dino eggs with hatching babies were adorable ( if you like dinosaurs!) Pick up a monthly schedule from either Library for July, next time you are near. Coldspring Library have a lot of events planned too.
Friends of Hopewell celebrated Juneteenth last Saturday. First at the Courthouse steps with the Emancipation Proclamation was the Juneteenth Flag raised by Elijah King, designed by Ajay King, over San Jacinto County.
After the service and Parade, events moved to Hopewell Center where lunch, including cake, was very welcome. Mrs Lillie Lunnon- Bosun was MC for this program which included songs by Mrs Valerie Dean, Mrs Ursula Thompson- Greenleaf and a concert from an amazing young man, W Jace Michael, who has a wonderful voice, even more remarkable since he is only 12 years old! His family said he has been singing since he was one! Also featured were talks from Barbara Justice for the NAACP Polk County/ San Jacinto County Branch. Barbara said they had been able to give over a dozen scholarships to students this year.
Dr. Dorian Richardson, a Naturopathic Physician based in Point Blank, talked about her practice, which blends conventional medical science with natural, evidence based therapies. She emphasized the need to eat the right foods to allow our bodies to function at its best. Mrs Margaret Williams spoke about the organization, Friends of Hopewell. In 1997 the old church was due to be torn down. This building had been the hub of the African-American community for over 100 years. A group formed to save it although that proved to be too difficult. The building which has taken it's place still bears the stained glass windows saved from the old one. The Friends of Hopewell, a non-profit organization, have plans to use the center for projects and events honoring the history of those who created the original building. To know more call 281-623-8766 or go to the website, friendsofhopewell.com
I will give the program for July 4 at Shepherd Community Center next week. Vendors can call me or collect a form from the Shepherd Library or from the web site.
Things to look forward to? Coldspring Chamber of Commerce will hold their quarterly Lunch on July 14. The Wolf Creek Car Show will be on October 16-18.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Young singer, Jace Michael, after Juneteenth celebration. With him, President Ester Wynn MVP Misses Lillie Boson.
Shepherd Library dinosaurs! Director Terri McIntyre kept them under control.
Shepherd Libary raffle team and volunteers