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NEW MEMBERS Central Texas Opportunities – Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. was established in 1965 and began providing Head Start as a summer program in Coleman, Brownwood, and Winters. CTO, Inc. now serves seven counties; Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, McCulloch, and Runnels. These counties cover over 7,019 square miles with a population of over 111,000. CTO, Inc. has 14 Head Start/Early Head Start centers in the seven counties. They are funded for 396 three through five year old children and forty 0-3 year old children as well as pregnant moms. This program is designed to give pre-school age children a “head start” in socialization, education, health/nutrition, family and community relationships and help them to achieve school readiness. For more information visit their website at http://ctoinc.org, give them a call at (325) 625-4167 or visit their office located at 2302 Commercial Avenue in Coleman. Bayou City Broadcasting, DBA KXVA-TV – Bayou City Broadcasting, L.L.C. was founded In January, 2008 by DuJuan McCoy and purchased 7 television stations from Sage Broadcasting Corporation of West Texas: KXVA 15.1 FOX Abilene, KIDY 19.1 FOX San Angelo, KIDZ-CA 42 MNTV Abilene, KIDU-CA 17 MNTV Brownwood, KIDV–CA 34 MNTV Albany, KIDB-CA 35 MNTV Sweetwater and KIDT-CA 44 MNTV Stamford. For more information visit http://myfoxzone.com. Heart of Texas Paranormal Research Society – The Heart of Texas Paranormal Research Society, located in Brownwood, Tx, is a group comprised of individuals who share an interest in the paranormal. This group was formed in order to gain understanding of the unknown and to research through investigation. Whether an investigation reveals true paranormal phenomenon or debunking, the Heart of Texas Paranormal Research Society's mission is to protect the integrity of this field of research. All investigations will be approached on skeptical bases until proven through scientific methods, to be haunted in nature. Any learned knowledge of each investigation will further strengthen the foundation of paranormal research and provide results and sources for future investigations and other fellow paranormal societies. For more information and to learn how to become a member, visit http://hotspiritsprs.club.officelive.com. Factory Connection – Factory Connection, located inside Heartland Mall, specializes in providing “Fashion Forward, Name Brand” merchandise for customers in small to medium size markets. Now with over 240 stores in 10 states, Factory Connection offers a wide selection of the latest Juniors, Missy, Plus Size and Men’s fashions along with accessories and shoes. Buying direct from the industry’s leading fashion manufactures allows Factory Connection to offer name brands and specialty retail store brands at 25% to 70% off department store prices. Stop by their store inside Heartland Mall, for Fashion at a Fraction of the Price! Race Day Event Services – Race Day Event Services is a full-service race event timing and Production Company, founded by Kate Denning, and is exclusive to the Central Texas area. In addition to specializing in IPICO chip timing’s innovative technology for the world's fastest, most accurate, and reliable event timing available anywhere, they’re ready to handle any and every aspect of your run/walk events in virtually any distances, including 5K, 10K, 15K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, or any custom distance desired. Services include everything from initial event concept through event day completion. For more information on how Kate and her crew can help plan and implement your next event visit http://racedayeventservices.webs.com or call (325) 330-0860. Cross Classical Academy – Cross Classical Academy is a Christian based private school, offering classes to school age children, Kindergarten through 5th Grade with aspirations of becoming a 12 year school. The new academy is located inside Union Presbyterian Church, 700 Fisk Avenue. For more information contact Mandi Moore at (325) 642-3995.
A Special THANKS to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of May. We appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community. Aldersgate Enrichment Center American State Bank Bangs Flower and Gift Shop Burns Ranch Charlie’s Appliance F & M Bank Hope For Tomorrow Lemons Bar-B- Q Moore Printing Company New Horizons Office Furniture Specialist
Pate’s Hardware Progressive Insurance Roselawn Bed and Breakfast Songbird Lodge Staples Steven Beal Texas State Technical College Twisted Sisters TXIW Company Waldrop Construction West Texas Rehabilitation