Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Kathy Cramer talks about after the family gathering
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
Coldspring Senior Center's Fish Friday was sponsored last week by Carriage House Farm and Vineyard, owned by Mayor Benestante and his wife Judi. The Mayor is looking to the future of the City, Coldspring's Strategic Planning for the future. Mayor Benestante and his wife Judi are spear heading this with other community leaders and have been awarded a Resilient Communities Program Grant of $300,000 to study the current status and objects found in the City. This is a long term plan for the next 5, 10, 20 years to come.
Judi Benestante has eye catching flyers for 'Fall In Love with Coldspring'. Businesses may join the contest for the 'Scarecrow Decorating Competition' to be judged on October 17 at the Wolf Creek Car, Bike and Truck Show. The prize is one week free advertising on the City Hall Sign. Decorate your scarecrow, place it at the entrance of your business with a sign which states "Fall In Love with Coldspring". Email Anne at Cslatours@gmail.com.
SJC Democratic Part had a party last Saturday at County Chair Benita Malone's home. Valorie Barton and her daughter came and enjoyed the delicious desserts, Champagne for those who wanted it and fruit platters. This was a fun social evening with games and good conversation. The Democrats meet at The Corral in Coldspring on the second Tuesday of the month.
Shepherd Council met last week. Among the agenda items Matthew Greer introduced Jacob Pickering as a full time employee. This was after Jacob had worked part time and proved to be an excellent addition to the City's work force.
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce welcomed new Board Member Darla Seale. Her family business is Seale & Sons Trucking and Services. We will have a ribbon cutting for this soon with more information on their services. email sealetrucking@gmail.com.
Another new member is Barron's Sweet Cream Dairy in Cleveland. Board member Tricia Falls was so impressed with this business and its products that she had a long talk with Amber and we will soon be visiting this a2a2 Guernsey Dairy Farm. Amber Barron started with one cow and now has 21 on 42 acres. She sells pure milk, cheese, butter, creamer and ice cream as well as other vendors products, jam, bread and treats. Small private tours are available for adults and children. Look on Facebook for info or call 936-661-6031.
Community Voices of San Jacinto are starting to rehearse for the Christmas Community Cantata. If you are interested in joining this creative group of singers, text or call President of the Board Shelley Thompson at 469-500-7575.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Tina and her lkettes 'rolling down the river!"
Fall in Love with Coldspring
Scarecrow Decorating Contest
The SJC Democratic Party had a party!
Valorie Barton was a guest speaker.
Amber holds butter made from her cows milk.
Coldspring Senior Center's Fish Friday was sponsored last week by Carriage House Farm and Vineyard, owned by Mayor John & Judi Benestante.
Jacob Pickering was welcomed as a full-time employee in the city of Shepherd.
Coldspring Senior Center sponsor for the coming Friday
Barron's Sweet Cream Dairy, Amber with one of her cows.