Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
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by Yvonne Cones
Cinnamon is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix who has completed a four week Obedience Course with Tracy Nelson. Tracy is a Dog Trainer, in Coldspring, who lives on the property where she has her business. The dogs, no more than 6 at a time sleep in a temperature controlled building. They have 4 large pens during the day time. Cinnamon is a sweet natured dog from the County Shelter who is friendly with people but is nervous with other dogs around. She is spayed and trained to stay, sit, heel and place. There is no unnecessary barking and Tracy says she is crate trained and good on or off the leash. She is available for adoption. Tracy has only lived in Coldspring on Berry St. for a year, although she has lived for many years in Texas. She can be reached at 936-661-2084 and on line at allstarknine.com.
Rebecca Hammond, Chair of the SJC Historical Commission is hoping to help Coldspring VFD with their Easter egg hunt, to be held on March 30 from 12- 1.30 PM. The VFD lost their huge stash of eggs and need to replace them. They had 4,000 eggs! Rebecca says if anyone wants to donate some, Walmart have them at $1 for a dozen or $2 for 4 dozen. You can call her or bring them to the Courthouse Basement. Text her at 936-827-8310.
Talking about donating things, Coldspring Library has started collecting donations for their Garage Sale. This is not till October but you may know that this is a huge sale and main fundraiser for the Library. All kinds of items can be donated, take them to the Library. Call them at 936-653-3104.
Shepherd Library will have a fund raiser hosted by Friends of Shepherd Library on May 18 at Shepherd Community Center. Forms and Rules can be picked up at the library or downloaded from the web site. Call them at 936-628-3515. ‘Waggin Tails- Dog Rescue’ will be there as well as Ranger Joel with his Archery outfit.
We are getting close to SJC Women’s League’s Style Show. To be held on April 11 starting at 11AM at The San Jacinto County Shelter. There will be a delicious lunch with fashions modeled by members from Chico’s of Humble. The store is generous in giving discount to those who attend the show and want to buy their own fashions! Tickets are $25 each, this is a fund raiser for the League, and can be obtained at the Senior Center in Coldspring from Charline.
At last week’s lunch the guest speakers were Eric and Jason, who are Park Rangers at Lake Livingston State Park. They are on Facebook, look for Texas Parks and Wildlife Lake Livingston State Park. I picked up a lot of information about prices for staying there with RV’s or camping, depending on where you want to stay and there are discounts for seniors, vets, children etc. The talk was very informative, including stories about fishing and birding and the wild life that inhabit the park. Some of it is still untouched but there are areas for every taste for campers and RVers. One story related how sometimes children fell into the lake and had to be dried off. Linda Deeter, co-founder of “Coldspring Quilts for Kids” donated comforting quilts to them to keep in their office for such an occasion!
Last but not least there are two events coming soon from the Republican and Democratic Parties of our county. Congressman Morgan Luttrell will hold a Town Hall Meeting on March 26 at the Coldspring Community Center at 101 E. Cedar Ave. All residents of our area are welcome to come and talk and ask questions of the Congressman. The meeting will start at 6 PM.
The Democratic Party of our county will hold its Democratic Convention on March 23 starting at 10 AM. If you want to be a delegate for the National Convention, you need to attend this. It will also give people a chance to meet and mingle with others in the party. Call 936-252-7057 for more information. It will also be at the Coldspring Community Center on 101 E. Cedar Ave.
Coldspring Chamber now has the Directory for 2024/25. You can collect one from the office. COISD is having their Spring Festival on April 13. Vendors can call the Chamber who is working with the Schools on this event. Call Jocelyn Traylor at 832-401-6101.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Park Rangers Eric & Jason were guest speakers at Women's League. Pictured here with Judy Chatham, Vice President of Women's League of SJC
Tracy Nelson & Cinnamon