San Jacinto County Women’s League members of the Board and committees met at the Senior Center in Coldspring last week. The group finalized the details for the Yearbook, which is the admirable work of Linda Deeter.
Members’ names and details, calendar of the upcoming year and much more are featured in the Yearbook. Members will be able to pick up their copy at the first meeting of the new season on Sept. 11 at the Community Center in Coldspring. We have new faces in the group and of course members who carry on with the work behind the scenes who have done so for years.
• Our county’s Historical Commission is busy working on a large project, archiving the many photos and articles dating back many years which, when completed, will be available to the public online. There are thousands of items to work through. Dale Everitt and Charles Ballard have set up the planning of how this will be done.
Equipment is of course needed to scan and work on the items. Many are very old and need conservation work. The Commission members will be helping get this work done. If you do not know that the Basement of the Courthouse is also a museum, you will be able to see for yourself with a visit there. Memories are shown in the pictures, artifacts, medals and costumes of those who fought in the wars of the last century. Those who fought for our country are remembered as well as some items from those who belonged to the enemy and were brought home by survivors.
• On Aug. 30 at the Jail Museum in Old Town Coldspring, there will be a presentation of a historic sword. Details will be in next week’s column.
• The Impact Center in Shepherd has an eye-catching display at the front of the resale shop for back-to-school shoppers. It is always worth a look inside at the many bargains to be had there. Brenda Myers and her team are busy with work outside the store. They will be building a stage for performances of many kinds. Watch for more news.
• The Republican Club of San Jacinto County met on Tuesday with guest speaker Sheriff Sam Houston, who talked about his plans for reducing crime in the area.
The new Chair of the Club was sworn in by Dwayne Wright last week. Carson Combs will now allow Dwayne more time to focus on his new position with State Rep. Janis Holt.
• Shepherd Chamber of Commerce will present the Business of the Month to the City of Shepherd, which has helped it with funding the fireworks for the Independence Day event. The Chamber is grateful for the city helping us in all our events. The next big one will be our Christmas Celebration and Parade. This is always the first Saturday of December in Shepherd, so it is not that far off.
• The Democratic Party of San Jacinto County also met Tuesday. Chair Dennis Ready talked about future plans.
On Aug. 30-31 a fall festival of networking businesses will be held at the Family Restaurant in Shepherd. No set fee for this but you must confirm your spot. The event will be outdoors although there will be room inside if it rains.
This is an opportunity to showcase your brand, mingle with local professionals and build connections. Call (346) 988-5059.
• The Brewtique and Boutique will hold the final day for the garage sale, which is a fundraiser for Heaven’s Army Ministry. From 8 a.m.-5 p.m. you can browse and buy furniture, clothing, decor and accessories. It is located in Shepherd just across the railroad tracks. Call (832) 207-6111.
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.
