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'Twas a pleasure to have featured the following Associations, Organizations and Businesses during 2007.
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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

I-10 Corridor Association

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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Texas Leadership Institute

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~

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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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May 26, 2008
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