Shelter works to get animals to new homes

The San Jacinto County Animal Rescue held an adoption day in Shepherd on Saturday. The event, held at Tractor Supply, featured some German shepherd crosses and Velma, an 8-month-old black-and-white with blue eyes. She is neutered and vaccinated and free to a good home.

Mayor Charles Minton came to support the event. The Shelter has monthly adoption Saturdays. Go to the Facebook page to keep in touch or call (281) 541-8537.

•Both Senior Centers in our county have events coming up. Shepherd Senior Citizens Fundraiser is a Purse Bingo on Aug. 8 at Shepherd High School Cafeteria. Tickets are on sale at the Center, $30 before the event, $35 at the door. Gourmet box lunches and raffle tickets will be available too. Doors open at 5 p.m., Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Bingo is also on the menu on Wednesdays before lunch with Gregg Cones providing musical entertainment during the meal.

Coldspring Senior Center is nearly sold out of their tickets for the Talent Show on August 29. Music and hilarious skits and performances are part of this event as well as amazing talent. Tickets are $25 including dinner at 5 p.m., show following. Call in to buy your ticket or call (936) 653-4175 to reserve it.

Last Friday was Fish Friday at the Center, sponsored by A Caring Touch. Steven Vestal is the community liaison for this organization, and he spoke briefly about it and Livingston Manor. He explained how their services work, Home Health, Hospice and more with excellent service in all areas. You can find them on Facebook and at http://www.livingston-manor.com or call Steven at (713-) 203-7645.

• Looking for a plumber? Wrightway Plumbing Pros are local, and their motto is “Always Ready to Help.” They are members of Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and can be found on Facebook, NextDoor, Instagram and TikTok. Owned by Kim and Derrick with their two daughters, they are very community-minded and like to do things the “Wright Way.” Call them at (936) 200-3757 or go to http://www.wrightwayplumbingpros.com.
• The Republican Party of San Jacinto County swore in the County Executive Committee last week. Dwayne Wright swore in them in for the next term. State Rep. Janis Holt was the speaker for the event.
• Shepherd Library always has interesting things happening. On my visit last week Director Terri McIntyre's granddaughter Harley enjoyed the new chicks Maya had just bought. Maya's mom is on the Friends of Shepherd Library Board. Look online for events at both libraries. Lego Free Play is on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. at Shepherd Library.
• Recently I posted a photo of First Baptist Church secretary Missy Johnson receiving a check for $500 from SJC Women's League. I should have included that this check was to the wonderful food pantry the church built for the community.

Contact the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce at (210) 995-7420 or the Coldspring Chamber at (936) 653-2184.

Yvonne Cones is president of the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce.