Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
School is back! So many organizations have held events to help returning students with school supplies, back packs and much more. Last weekend 'The Big Bash' gave away supplies and free haircuts, face painting, food and fun at Shepherd Community Center and Shepherd Pentecostal Church had a School Supply Drive. I know many other churches and organizations did the same. It is a true sign of a caring community when people work so hard to help others.
An invited group of family and friends of Manda Lively gathered at Coldspring Library on Saturday to honor her for her hard work as a volunteer and as a strong support of the library. Manda passed away last year and is remembered for her organizational and grant writing skills. She loved books and helped build a community of readers. There is a plaque and photo of Manda at the library commemorating her dedication to this place she loved. As President of the Library Board Marsha Brown wrote, "Knowing Manda was a gift, her deep warmth and strong personality left a lasting mark on all of us."
Shepherd Senior Center applauded Mr Randy Crowder and his wife Mary on their 61st anniversary last week. Mary has had a major knee operation. I know we all wish them well and prayers for healing to Mary.
On Saturday the Center held a very well attended Purse Bingo in the Shepherd High School Cafeteria. It was amazing how many people showed up for this!
Shepherd Library holds a 'Tiny Tots Tales' every Wednesday morning. I left my animatronic Tiger Reginald, Reggie for short, there last week. He makes a lot of noise, wags his tail, twitches his ears, opens and closes his mouth and can slide forward. He was a big hit I was told so he will be making more visits soon!
San Jacinto Historical Commission met last week. Some members met in July to lay a wreath and celebrate the life of Robert Rankin, the only recorded Revolutionary era soldier buried in San Jacinto County. Ms Betty Magee said she would like to see this as an annual event open to more people.
The Haunted Jail will be open on October 23-24th and October 30-31. There will be more information nearer the date but food will be available. Our county will be 156 years old on Thursday August 13.
Women's League of San Jacinto County Board and Committee chairs met last week at Texas Grill in Coldspring. Plans for the upcoming year which starts next month were discussed. Guest speakers for the September Lunch will be Sheriff Sam Houston and his team. Mary Gray Catering will create wonderful lunches and we will all enjoy seeing again the friends we have missed over the summer! The Women's League will also have a ribbon cutting as new members of Shepherd Chamber of Commerce at the lunch.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Women's League Board met at Texas Grill in Coldspring
Purse Bingo, one of the decorated tables for this event!
Family and friends of Manda Lively gathered at Coldspring Library to celebrate her life.
Some Historical Commission members gathered at Butler Cemetery at Robert Rankin's marker
Mr & Mrs Crowder celebrated 61 years of marriage at Shepherd Senior Center