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Previous Spotslights and Businesses of the Month ...
'Twas a pleasure to have featured the following Associations, Organizations and Businesses during 2007.
Your Plugs for Businesses and more are welcomed at our New Posts Service.
2008 Spotlights and Plugs
BOOKS!
Dance Halls and Dreamers
Congratulations to Pat Green; writer, Luke Gilliam; and photographer, Guy Rogers III and the many Texas musicians, Dance Hall owners, employees and fans included in this project.
Capturing Nature
The Cement Sculpture of Dionicio Rodríguez
Patsy Pittman Light book celebrates the work of Mexican-born artisan Dionicio Rodríguez's imaginative sculptures of reinforced concrete that imitate the natural forms and textures of trees and rocks.
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FUN FACTS ABOUT FESTIVALS
World's Largest Gingerbread Man
"Weighing in at approximately 1,000 pounds and 20 feet high, the gingerbread man was mixed, baked and eaten over the course of a single day, making for a memorable 2006 Festival of Lights in Smithville."
Tom Tom Festival
June 2008 Marks Yoakum's 80th Annual Tom Tom Festival Honoring their Heritage in the Tomato Industry.
Jamaica Festivals
"... In the Spanish Colonial period it was goods from the Caribbean Islands shipped via the Island of Jamaica that made their way to Texas via the Camino Real. Here they were sold at country fairs still called "jamaicas" by the Spanish-speakers...."
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FUNDRAISERS
The Flatonia Landmark Preservation Society
"Pull for Preservation” Sporting Clays Tournament
'Twas Saturday, May 17, 2008
Fayette County Gun Club
La Grange, Texas
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Chisholm Heritage Trail Museum
"Taste of the Trail"
'Twas ... Saturday April 19th
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Victoria Regional Museum Association
"Polo at McFaddin"
'Twas .. Saturday, April 5th
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2007 Spotlights and Plugs
Preserve America November 2007 Newsletter featured the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.
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ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
An Association of chamber executives, economic developers and business owners dedicated to promoting economic development and tourism within this Region. The I-10 Corridor Association brochures can be found at select Travel Centers, Chambers of Commerce offices and CVBs in member communities. The brochure provides Tourist Contacts plus a Chart of Amenities and Calendar of Events.
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South Texas "Back Thru Time" Historical Association
The June 2008 Back Thru Time History Celebration seeks to enhance the economy in rural south central Texas by fostering increased tourism while highlighting the diverse and colorful history of the area. Participating sites may be businesses, museums, libraries, non-profit fundraising special events, historic building or sites, etc. For info contact Teresa Holland.
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Texas Settlement Region
"The Heart of Texas Heritage"
Dedicated to protecting our region's history, culture, and natural attractions while promoting our region as a heritage tourism destination.
205 W Goodwin * P.O. Box 1132
Victoria, TX 77902
Barbara Kennedy
tsrinfo@sbcglobal.net
361.485.1570
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TLI offers one day seminars to educate community leaders on an array of community issues. Grant writing; strategic planning ...
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Celebrating Tejano Heritage
For more information and a full calendar of events for Tejano Heritage visit www.texastejano.com
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~Hearts of Texas~
Goliad Pet Adoption
Love
comes in all
shapes and sizes
Adopt a friend!
PO Box 304
Goliad TX 77963
Lou Fly
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CURRENT TV
Channel 196
Dish Network
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2007 Businesses of the Month
Business of the Month
December 2007
Victoria Coffee Roasters
A "roast to order" coffee roastery located in Victoria, TX.
Roasting and packaging only when orders are received guarantees you
the freshest coffee possible. We offer grinding services using our Mahlkoenig commercial grinder. Pick-up is always an option and limited delivery is available.
M-F 9 am - 3 pm
Sat 9 am -12 pm
Shop online anytime.
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Business of the Month
November 2007
Sisters
A Family Tradition
Since 1990
Floresville and Pleasanton
New Expanded Boutique, Gifts & Bridal Registry
Baby and children's selections, candles, fragrances, crosses and inspirational gifts, dinnerware, kitchen textiles, watches, jewelry, trendy clothing, shoes and accessories, Western and rustic home decor.
Complimentary
Gift Wrapping
Friendly Customer Service
Annette Maha
Hwy 181, Floresville (across from H.E.B.)
Monday - Saturday
9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday - 12 - 6 pm
830.393.7993
Arlene Bean
217 N. Main, Pleasanton
Monday - Saturday
10:00 am - 6 pm
830.569.2263
"Other things may change us,
but we start and end with family."
Anthony Brandt
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Business of the Month
October 2007
The 505 Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Maggie and Truett Hunt invite you
to enjoy their hospitality.
The 505 B&B Lodge
505 Main Street
Kenedy TX 78119
830.583.9404
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Business of the Month
September 2007
The Cooking Depot
Owners, Annette and
Ewrin Rath
invite you to
JOIN IN ON THE FUN
by taking one of the cooking classes
Live professional chefs will entertain you
as they take you through a menu of recipes
that are prepared for you
to enjoy and take home to recreate.
The Cooking Depot
"Your One-Stop Cookshop"
202 S. Esplanade Cuero TX 77954
361.275.2725 or
800.371.7787
Monday -Friday
8am - 5pm
Saturdays - 9am - 2 pm
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Business of the Month
August 2007
Owner, Rene Mueller invites you to visit ...
The Primrose Cottage & Boutique
109 North Range Street
Yorktown TX 78164
361.564.3989
Tuesday - Friday
Noon - 6pm
Saturdays -- 10am - 5pm
Come and browse through this historic home featuring eight beautiful rooms filled with home decor, gift items and ladies and children's apparel.
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May 26, 2008
Copyright © 2008 Bea McKinney