Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Faith sings as she walks down the aisle at her wedding.
Constable Raelynn Philips stands with her daughter and son, a family of law enforcement.
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
San Jacinto County Women's League had Ranger Eric Rosenthal who gave an excellent talk on his work and also what Lake Livingston Lake Park offers to people. I had never heard of 'Mothing', or as the program reads 'Nighttime Moth Adventure'. This starts at 9 PM. A large white sheet is hung up and flashlights play across it. Moths gather and land on the sheet to be described to the onlookers. I am not sure if the idea is to take some home but you can do this in your back yard to show your children!
Ranger Eric talks on Sundays at 1 PM throughout October about snakes, join him in the Nature Center. Baby American Alligator is the subject at 3 PM, also in the Nature Center. Archery was another topic! At the Activity Center, Ranger Eric teaches the basics of Olympian style archery and range safety. The next session will be on October 31 at 10 AM. October 30 from 8 PM-10PM features 'The Haunted Fishing Pier'. Lots of activities here from Pumpkin Carving to Costume Contest and live snakes and alligators. There are many other classes, adventures and talks which you can find on the web site and Facebook page or call 936-365-2201.
Fun events coming up feature "Youth Fall Celebration" at 1020 N. Byrd Ave-The Impact Center in Shepherd. From 5 PM - 10 PM there will be Firepit & Weenie Roast, Candy Bags and Games, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Crafts and a whole lot more. The first 20 kids will get a free Pumpkin to decorate, courtesy of Will Hall. Want to know more? Call 936-499-2632 or go to the Impact Center Facebook page.
On November 10 at 12.15 PM there will be a "Mini Health Fair Q &A" at SJC Senior Center in Coldspring. Learn more about Open Enrollment and meet the specialist from the Department & Protective Services who will talk and answer questions.
There'll be a Fundraiser for Valorie Barton, Democratic candidate for our District on Friday October 16 from 6 PM- 8PM. at The Family Restaurant on S. Byrd in Shepherd. There will be refreshment from the restaurant. On Saturday there will be a 'No Kings Rally' in Coldspring starting at 10 AM- 12.30PM.
Kolton Purvis and Faith Hartman were married on Saturday last week at Cornerstone Church in Cleveland. Kolton is on the Board of Shepherd E.D.C. and Faith managed the Heaven's Army Store in Shepherd until it closed and also was a Board member on Shepherd Chamber of Commerce. My husband and I were invited to the wedding which was a very special event, starting with the bride singing to her future husband as she entered the sanctuary and walked all the way down the aisle. She had a beautiful voice and never faltered! Later a lovely meal was served in Fellowship Hall and everyone got to speak to the couple afterward. Congratulations to them both and many blessings!
Constable Raelynn Phillips stands by her daughter Bailey and her son Braeden in the photo below. Braeden graduated from Houston City College Police Academy and is a Patrol Deputy in San Jacinto County. Raelynn's daughter Bailey graduated Valedictorian from Montgomery County Corrections Academy and is a Sergeant Detention Officer at San Jacinto County Jail. A family dedicated to serving in our county!
Early voting starts in the coming week. There is a write-in vote for Precinct 2 Commissioner. This means there is a space to write in the candidate who was too late to be printed on the ballot. James Crowson has entered this race as an Independent.
Shepherd Community Market has vendor forms on Facebook and Chamber web sites. Small and home based businesses? This is for you! Non-Profits are welcome to explain their business/charity. Vendors fee is $20. Hot food vendors $50. You may pick up a printed form from Shepherd Library. This is closed for Columbus Day.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Ranger Eric Rosenthal of Lake Livingston State Park, talks to Women's League members.
The bride and groom dance as
Mr and Mrs Purvis