Columbus and Greater Colorado County Area Visitors Guide 2020

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COLUMBUS AND GREATER COLORADO COUNTY AREA WELCOME, NEIGHBOR!

INSIDE • Area Schools • Entertainment & Lifestyle • Health & Fitness • Historic Neighborhoods

TAKE OFF YOUR BOOTS, KICK UP YOUR HEELS AND STAY AWHILE!

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WELCOME TO COLORADO COUNTY!

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his magazine is your guide to exploring Colorado County, the county seat of Columbus, and the surrounding areas. Learn where to shop, sip, dine, worship and even where to live, should you love it so much you decide to relocate!

From historic attractions to natural excursions along the Colorado River, to designer boutiques and frozen treats, and one of the state’s last family-owned western outfitters, Columbus has everything for days of fun and adventure for the whole family.

Kick up your boots and stay awhile in Columbus!

About Colorado County ............................................ 6 Place to See ................................................................. 16 Wine Country ............................................................... 20 Curated Experiences ............................................... 22 Important Numbers ................................................. 27 Dining .............................................................................. 28 Things to Do ................................................................. 32 Eagle Lake ..................................................................... 34 Weimar ........................................................................... 37 Business Directory .................................................... 38 © 2020 Colorado County Citizen and Columbus Publishing Company, Columbus, Texas. This guide was produced by The Colorado County Citizen in cooperation with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. No portion of this guide may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Colorado County Citizen and Columbus Publishing Company. Photos

by Colorado County Citizen, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Becky Marsalia, Waldo’s Camp, Whistling Duck, Maria’s Restaurant, Blake Street, Schobels, Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce, Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR, and others.

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HISTORY Colorado County was named for the Colorado River, which runs through it. The county was formed in 1836, and the City of Columbus, the county seat, may have been planned and named as early as 1823.

Columbus is one of the oldest settlements in central Texas, and was established by Stephen F. Austin and his “Old 300.”

Perhaps the most notable early resident was Benjamin Beeson, who was granted a league of land south of present Columbus in 1824. Beeson’s large home near the river became a stopping point for travelers, and soon acquired the name Beeson’s Crossing. The site is now home to Beason’s Park, which sits at the bank of the Colorado River. When Sam Houston’s army retreated from Gonzales after the battle of the Alamo, it camped on the East bank of the Colorado River in Colorado County, and 6

the Mexican army camped about two miles west of the river; the armies remained for seven or eight days.

Other Mexican troops under Antonio López de Santa Anna arrived on March 25, 1836, and Houston ordered a further retreat. During the Runaway Scrape hundreds of persons crossed the river at Benjamin Beeson’s ford.

Colorado County, one of the original counties of the Republic of Texas, was formed in 1836 and organized in 1837. The first district court was held by Robert M. Williamson in April 1837 in Columbus. A German

Waldo’s Camp, Columbus Courtesy | Waldo’s Camp

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Colorado County Courthouse, Columbus

Ladies Night Out, Columbus

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settlement grew up around the community of Frelsburg around 1839, and the first German university in the state, Hermann University, was chartered there in 1844. Two other towns, Eagle Lake and Alleyton, formed on the line of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway, which had begun building into Colorado County in 1859. Alleyton was at one time an important cotton shipping point. The county’s first newspaper, the Colorado Citizen, began publication in 1857 in Columbus. The newspaper is still in publication today, now known as The Colorado County Citizen, and is among the oldest surviving news publications in the State

of Texas. By 1873, the City of Weimar had been formed, like many other towns, in anticipation of the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio rail line. Weimar was named for Weimar, Germany, and D.W. Jackson donated half of the land for the town’s creation.

LOCALE AND GEOGRAPHY Colorado County is crossed by Interstate Highway 10, U.S. Highways 90 and 90A, and State Highway 71, as well as by the Union Pacific railroad. The county includes 964 square miles of level to rolling land with elevations that range from 150 to 425 feet above sea level.

The average minimum temperature here in January is 41° F, and the average maximum in July is 98°.

The growing season lasts 280 days, and from 11 to 20 percent of the land is considered prime farmland. In the northwest portion of Colorado County, in the Blackland Prairie area, the land supports elm, oak, pecan, and mesquite trees along streams. The remainder is a post oak savanna, where post oak, blackjack oak, and elm grow, with walnuts and pecans along streams.

Historians say this area has been the site of human habitation for approximately 12,000 years.

Archaic Age hunters and gatherers lived on deer, bison, roots, and nuts right here in Colorado County. The Coco branch of the Karankawa tribe hunted through the area, and Tonkawa Indians ranged up into the area from the south.

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POPULATION AND CULTURE After dropping 15 percent between 1900 and 1910 to 18,897, Colorado County’s population remained relatively static during the twentieth century, numbering 19,129 in 1930, 17,638 in 1970, and 18,383 in 1990. Throughout most of the 20th century, Columbus, the county seat and largest town was the home of 15 to 20 percent of the county’s population. The town had 3,367 residents in 1990.

According to the 2010 census population counts, Columbus has a population of 3,655, Eagle Lake has a population of 3,639 and Weimar has 2,151 residents.

Colorado County is home to over 21,000 residents today.

Other unincorporated communities in the county include Sheridan, Garwood, Altair, Bernardo, Oakland, Glidden, Rock Island, Frelsburg, Borden, Chesterville, Nada, Matthews, Mentz, and Alleyton.

Colorado County is proud of its diverse cultural makeup. German, Mexican, Austrian, Native American, African, and Czech immigrants played vital roles in the creation of Colorado County, and their influences are still prevalent today.

Annual events like the Gedenke! Festival in Weimar, the Prairie Chicken Festival in Eagle Lake and the two-day Magnolia Days Festival, which attracts over 4,000, all pay tribute to the county’s rich, colorful history.

Colorado County is a food lover’s paradise with mouth-watering kolaches and klobasneks, awardwinning true Texas barbecue, famous sausage recipes over a century old, down-home Southern

cooking, breweries, and vineyards right here for you to enjoy.

If you love the great outdoors, sprawling sporting clubs, wildlife parks, golfing, hunting, fishing, and a waterpark are all within the county lines.

History buff? Well, get comfortable because it will take you days to visit all of the historic sites and markers this county is home for.

You’ll quickly see that when it comes to fun, this isn’t Colorado County’s first rodeo.

And speaking of rodeos, the annual Colorado County Fair in Columbus is over 40 years strong. Two days loaded with carnival rides and eats, live music, rodeo excitement, and much more.

Stafford Opera House, Columbus

Magnolia Days Festival, Columbus

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Colorado County River Bridge, Columbus

Magnolia tree, Columbus

Tubing at Waldo’s Camp, Columbus

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ECONOMY While the overall cost of living is nearly 20 percent lower than the US average in Columbus, the quality of living here is far above average.

The City of Columbus and surrounding areas offer breathtaking, historic homes for rent or sale, ranch-style homes with spacious acreage, as well as affordable apartments and duplexes.

Of Colorado County’s 2,000-plus businesses, close to 500 of those are women-owned firms, and over 500 minority-owned firms.

Some additional advantages of our small town living include: Columbus is attractively situated approximately 90 minutes away from any point in the “Golden Triangle” of Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Local workers enjoy commutes of less than 20 minutes of travel time to work.

With just over an hour’s drive to three of the major cities in Texas, catching flights or enjoying a quick “night in the big city” is easier than ever.

Colorado County is home to a number of industrial, healthcare, and retail businesses, with three independent school districts and two rural hospitals, including Columbus Community Hospital who was named in the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America.

We remain powerful producers of agricultural products as well, with various crops and animals, including rice, corn, cattle, lamb, and more, raised each season.

EDUCATION Columbus Independent School District, Rice Consolidated Independent School District, and Weimar Independent School District all call Colorado County home. The county has a combined student enrollment of over 3,500 students and an average four-year graduation rate of nearly 90 percent.

The districts each offer experienced educators and small teacher/student ratios, as well as career, technical and vocational opportunities, audio/visual and healthcare classes, athletics, fine arts, and much more.

Garwood Elementary School, located in the Rice CISD, was awarded the prestigious title of a National Blue Ribbon School in 2019.

Colorado County also has two private Catholic Schools for students grades pre-Kindergarten through eighth: St. Anthony Catholic School of Columbus, and St. Michael Catholic School of Weimar.

NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Is hunting your bag? Colorado County has long been regarded as a hunter’s paradise. We are home to the “Goose Hunting Capital of the World,” Eagle Lake, and the entire county is prime hunting grounds for deer, squirrel, quail, rabbit, dove, and much more. Big Easy Ranch, a members and guests only sporting club situated on 2,000 acres of rolling hills in Columbus, is highly regarded to be one of only two hunting lodges in Texas endorsed by both Orvis and Shooting Sportsman.

Nestled in the heart of the Lower Colorado River Valley and South Central Texas, it’s an ideal fishing destination.

Whether you want to canoe into the sunset, hunt at daybreak, or boat, fish, four-wheel, walk, bike, jog, or bird watch - Colorado County invites you to take off your boots, kick up your heels and stay awhile!

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Local churches invite you to

COME WORSHIP WITH US

First Baptist Church of Columbus 1700 Milam Street

Baptist

Milam Street Church of Christ 815 Milam Street

Church of Christ

Wesley United Methodist Church 1003 Columbus Street, Altair

Glidden Baptist Church 209 8th Street, Glidden

West Oaks Church of Christ 214 FM 806

Columbus First Church of The Nazarene 711 Fannin Street

Greater Smith Baptist Church 833 Preston Street

Church of Christ 406 Camp Street, Alleyton

Non-Denominational

Green Grove Baptist Church Alleyton

Sheridan Church of Christ 1328 Highway 90A, Sheridan

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1025 Alleyton Road

Church of God in Christ 415 N East Street, Weimar

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Jerusalem 1122 Spring Street Frelsburg Baptist Church 1840 FM 109, Frelsburg

Episcopal

St. John’s Episcopal Church 915 Travis Street

Lutheran

Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 1265 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake

St. Paul Lutheran Church* 201 Veterans Drive

Catholic

Methodist

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 1602 Bowie Street

First United Methodist Church* 1229 Milam

St. Michael Catholic Church 410 N Center Street, Weimar

St. Paul United Methodist Church 916 Fannin

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1031 Church Lane, Frelsburg

First United Methodist Church 301 W. St. Charles Street, Weimar

St. Roch Catholic Church* 1600 Frelsburg Road, Alleyton

Eagle Lake United Methodist Church 200 W Prairie Ave, Eagle Lake

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Nazarene

Columbus Christian Center* 1503 Bowie Street

Zoe Christian Freedom Church 816 Wallace Street Thousand Trails 1062 Thousand Trails Lane Christian Gospel Church 516 Camp Street, Alleyton Columbus Bible Church 1081 Shirley Oaks Columbus Church of God 3231 Columbus Loop Reese Lane Bible Church 2022 Reese Lane Next Level Christian Church 902 Front Street Next Level Christian Church 300 E Main Street, Eagle Lake

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CHURCH PICNICS April

4th Sunday St. Michael’s Catholic Church 410 N. Center St. Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-6714

May

1st Sunday Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Hostyn) 936 FM 2436 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4441 4th Sunday St. Joseph Catholic Church 8282 FM 141 Dime Box, TX 77853 (979) 884-3100 4th Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church 400 E. Fifth St. Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-5888

June

1st Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church 516 South Faires Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-3568 2nd Sunday St. Mary’s Catholic Church FM Rd 340 #1648 Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-2128 2nd Sunday St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 1010 Lyons Ave. Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3117

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3rd Sunday St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Ammannsville) 7745 Mensik Rd. Schulenburg, TX 78956-5724 (979) 743-3117 4th Sunday Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 126 Plum Church Rd. La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4441 4th Sunday Fayetteville Brethren Church 1022 Kramr Rd Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 220-1289

July

1st Sunday St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church FM Road 1383 Dubina, TX 78956 (979) 725-6714 4th of July St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (St. John’s) 7026 FM 957 Schulenburg, TX 78956 (361) 798-5888

August

1st Sunday Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1031 Church Ln Frelsburg, TX 78950 (979) 732-3430 2nd Sunday St. Michael’s Catholic Church 410 N. Center St. Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-6714 15th of August Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (Praha) 821 FM 1295 Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 596-4674 3rd Sunday St. Andrew Catholic Church (Hillje) 270 St. Andrew St. El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 648-2864 4th Sunday St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church (Cistern) 113 Manchester St. Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-3568 4th Sunday St. Mary Catholic Church 815 St. Mary’s Church Rd. Ellinger, TX 78940 (979) 378-2277

4th Sunday Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1416 George St. Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 342-3089

September

1st Sunday Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (High Hill) 2833 FM 2672 Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3117 1st Sunday St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 209 E. Bell St. Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-2277 1st Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church 400 E. Fifth St. Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-5888 3rd Sunday St. Wenceslaus (Holman) FM Road 155 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 743-3317 4th Sunday Immaculate Conception Church Bazaar 608 Fifth St. Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3868 4th Sunday St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church 304 W. Church St. El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 543-3770

October

1st Sunday Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Hostyn) 936 FM 2436 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4441 1st Sunday St. Roch Catholic Church (Mentz) 1600 Frelsburg Rd. Alleyton, TX 78935 (979) 732-3460 2nd Sunday St. Anthony Catholic Church 1602 Bowie St. Columbus, TX 78934 (979) 732-2562 3rd Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church 580 E. Pearl St. La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-3430 Visitor’s Guide 2020

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS January

Lunch and Learn Chamber Annual Membership Meeting Annual Membership Campaign Walk for Life

February

Lunch and Learn Rotary Club Pancake Supper FFA Show, Sale & Parade VFD Oyster Fry KC Hunter’s Exhibit & Chili Supper Mentz CDA Turkey Dinner St. Anthony Catholic School Gala

March

Lunch and Learn Columbus Chamber Fundraiser Mentz KC Stew Supper Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Saturdays on the Square

April

Lunch and Learn Ragin’ Cajun Fest Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) City Wide Trash-Off FFA Alumni Boots and Bling Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale Little League Barbecue CASA Casino Night Saturdays on the Square

May

Lunch and Learn Magnolia Days Festival Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) National Day of Prayer Cardinal Booster Club 5K Run/Walk in memory of Greg Lundgren Thunder by the Colorado Truck & Tractor Pull Saturdays on the Square

June

Lunch and Learn Live Oak Chapter-CCA Banquet 90 miles on Hwy 90 yard sale FFA Alumni BBQ Cookoff Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Youth Summer Art Camp @ Live Oak Art Center Saturdays on the Square

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Court Appointed Special Advocates Coastal Conservation Association Catholic Daughters of the Americas Future Farmers of America Knights of Columbus Volunteer Fire Department

July

4th of July Celebration Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Back to School Health Fair Youth Summer Art Camp @ Live Oak Art Center Taste of Columbus Saturdays on the Square

August

Lunch and Learn Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Live Oak Art Center Juried Exhibit Back to School Saturdays on the Square

September

Lunch and Learn Colorado County Fair & Parade Lions Club Golf Tournament Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Rotary Club Hunters Stew Saturdays on the Square

October

Lunch and Learn Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) St. Anthony Halloween Carnival St. Anthony Fall Festival St. Roch Catholic Church Picnic Zach’s Hope: Curing Childhood Cancer Relay National Night Out Lots of Treats Night at the Old Brunson Saloon Turtle Wing Foundation 5K Saturdays on the Square

November

Lunch and Learn Columbus Country Market (last Saturday) Live Oaks & Dead Folks Cemetery Tour Live Oak Art Center Members Exhibit Ducks Unlimited Banquet Deputy Santa Begins Saturdays on the Square

December

Ladies Night Out Breakfast with Santa Santa Claus Museum OPEN Many other exciting events are held throughout the year. Check out the events calendar at www. columbustexas.org for all dates and updates or call (979) 732-8385 15

PLACES TO SEE IN COLUMBUS Call the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for more information at (979) 732-8385.

Tate-SenftenbergBrandon House

Dilue Rose Harris House

Ira and Dilue Rose Harris built the house in 1858. It is of concrete construction and boasts a basement that originally had a dirt floor. Dilue participated in the “Runaway Scrape” at the end of the Texas Revolution and wrote her “reminiscences.”

Ehrenwerth Building

The home was constructed in 1867 by local businessman Phocion Tate. The house was sold in 1887 to Adolph Senftenberg, a local merchant who added the second floor and Eastlake style porches. Kenneth Brandon purchased the home in 1900 and added modern amenities to the property. The house operated as a historic house museum from the late 1960s to 2006. The home is the birthplace of J. Waddy Tate, former Mayor of Dallas.

This is the dominant building on the west side of Milam Street. The 1873 two-story commercial structure was built of bricks from a local kiln in Italianate style.

Brunson Building Charles Brunson built this building in 1891 and used it as a saloon until about 1919. He built the adjacent building in 1896. It retains much of the original Victorian styling. It now houses the Live Oak Art Center and the Courtyard Wine Bar.

Stafford Opera House

Robert Stafford built the Second Empire-style Stafford Opera House in 1886. Originally, it housed the Stafford Bank downstairs and a flat-floored opera house upstairs. The white two-story house next door was the house Bob Stafford built for his family.

Santa Claus Museum

The Carriage Step

Built in the 1860s of cypress wood on land owned by Robert Robson, this charming house is now a tea room, bed and breakfast, and is open for lunch once a month.

Contact the owners to make your reservations.

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Townsend-West House

This house was built by Marcus and Annie Townsend in 1890 and is Victorian in style with Eastlake embellishments. Townsend was a state representative and senator and sponsored the bill to buy the Alamo.

Thurmond and Erma West bought the house in 1906.

As seen on The Texas Bucket List, this museum showcases the vast collections of families who’ve lived in Columbus for many generations. This is the only Santa Claus museum in the South, and with nearly 3,000 Santas decking the halls, this museum is a Christmas lover’s dream come true.

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Stafford Opera House

Alley Log Cabin

Dilue Rose Harris House Museum

Santa Claus Museum

• Take a step back in time as you tour one of our historic properties.

• Enjoy live theatrical and musical performances and fun community events held throughout the year.

• Host a special event at the beautiful 1886 Stafford Opera House.

Events of all sizes welcome.

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PLACES TO SEE IN COLUMBUS Visit their website at ColumbusTexas.org and download the Discover Columbus Texas app.

Mewes-Gant House

This house was built in nearby Alleyton

by Rudolph Mewes (pronounced “Mavis”). In 1978, it was bought from the Gants and moved to Columbus and restored by preservationist Laura Ann Rau. The original German stenciling can still be seen on the walls of this quaint little house.

Old Brick Store

Built in 1850, this is the oldest brick building in Columbus. It was owned and occupied by Thomas A. Harris, a physician, from 1850 until 1867. From 1912 until 1979, the Fehrenkamps operated it as a grocery store. It now houses a clothing boutique.

Colorado County Courthouse

The courthouse is the county’s fourth courthouse and was built in 1890. It is a combination Classical Revival and Greek Revival styles. The central bell tower and roof were destroyed in the 1909 storm. They were replaced with the current central domed Tiffany-style skylight.

War Memorial Museum The water tower was built in 1883 and has 32-inch walls. It served as a water tower and firehouse until 1912. It now houses the War Memorial Museum, and tours are available by calling the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

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Abram Alley Log Cabin

The two-room cabin was built in 1836 after the Alleys returned from the “Runaway Scrape.” It is constructed of oak logs found near the Alley property at the Atascosita Crossing south of Columbus. It was moved to Columbus and restored in 1976.

Preserved since the Texas Revolution, this oak log cabin houses tools, furnishings, and artifacts. Shown by appointment only. Call 979-732-8385 to schedule a tour.

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Colorado County:

YOUR GATEWAY TO WINE COUNTRY

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x p l ore ma g n i f i ce nt l a n ds c ap es , to u r wo r kin g vin eya rd s a n d w i n er ies , a n d en j oy s o m e of th e m o st ref i n e d w i n e s Texa s h as to offer - r ig ht h ere i n C o lumb u s a n d Col orado C o u nty!

Make Colorado County your gateway to Texas Wine Country. Spend a luxurious, lazy weekend at Magnolia Oaks Bed & Breakfast, or other fine accommodations in Columbus, and head to Piper’s Creek Vineyard near Columbus, Whistling Duck Vineyard & Winery in Weimar, Cast Iron Winery in Sealy or any number of other wine destinations in our area.

Sip the afternoon away, enjoy a delicious dining experience or wander the rows of grapes handin-hand with the one you love.

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VINEYARDS, WINE BARS AND WINERIES CAST IRON WINERY 1657 Meier Road | Sealy (281) 881-6395 | www.castironwinery.com

MORAVIA VINEYARD & WINERY 12546 FM 957 | Schulenburg MoraviaVineyard.com

COURTYARD WINE BAR 1014 MIlam Street | Columbus (979) 732-8398 | courtyardwinebarcolumbustexas.com

PIPERS CREEK VINEYARD 1052 Zimmerscheidt Road | Columbus (979) 942-0777 | PipersCreekVineyard.com

MAIN STREET BAR & VENUE 217 E Main Street | Eagle Lake thevineyard2.com

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CURATED EXPERIENCES What are you doing today?

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to p ever yth in g , b ec a u s e C o l umbus has s o m eth in g b etter ! We’ve c u rate d thre e ex p er ien ces fo r yo u . Wh eth e r you like n atu re, h is to r y, s h o p p in g , o r a combination of al l th ree, we’ve g ot exac tly wh at you want to do - r ig ht h ere in C o l u m b u s .

Here are the foundations of our three curated experiences.

You can find more information on these attractions, and some not listed here, by calling the Columbus

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Chamber of Commerce at (979) 7328385, visit ColumbusTexas.org and be sure to download the Discover Columbus Texas app on Apple or Android devices.

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An Art & Culture Excursion An experience focusing on art and cultural experiences Start your day with breakfast at Schobels in Columbus. Then head down the road to Garwood and visit Eastman Gallery for some of the finest art pieces in the Lower Colorado Valley.

After visiting Eastman Gallery, head a little further down the road to Nada to check out the amazing architecture of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the historic stone grotto altar.

Next, travel back toward Eagle Lake and check out the fascinating Eagle Lake Depot Museum, Prairie Edge Museum and stroll the historic downtown Square.

For lunch, head back into Columbus for some famous Mikeska’s Barbecue.

After lunch, visit Grand Oaks Antiques & Gifts, An experience focusing on leisurely drives, B’Dazzled, Blue Door Antiques, Kay Klauber Candies historical markers, and great food and other downtown shops for treasures galore.

Wind up your afternoon at Hound Song Brewing Company or Courtyard Wine Bar for live music and Rise and shine! Wake up and head side along US 90. This will allow you specialty wines, and take a peek at the art on display at to Maria’s for a fantastic, authentic to follow the route of the Old Spanish the Live Oak Art Center.

Mexican breakfast, Try the breakfast Trail through the historic Southern tacos, some of the best in the county. Pacific Railroad Underpass and into After breakfast, head out to ex- the town of Weimar. plore the dozens of historical markCelebrate Weimar’s German herers chronicling our area’s history in itage at the Heritage Society MuseColumbus. Use the map on this page um - complete with a full set up of a as a guide to a small sample of mark- newspaper printing press and an old ers that tell the stories of our county. doctor’s office and pharmacy! Stop by Hungry for lunch? Try Hartz Kasper’s Meat Market for sausage to Chicken’s buffet, Keyser Market or die for. The Kasper family has owned Schobels - where you can experience and operated the market - and used their homestyle cooking, including their closely guarded secret family their amazing lunch buffet, salad bar recipe for pork sausage - for over a and big block of cheese! century.

It’s a sure hit with kids and Finally, return to Columbus for an grownups alike. evening at Blake Street Sports Bar, Once you are done with lunch, take Joe's Italian Restaurant or Hound a leisurely drive through the country- Song Brewing Co.

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

Call the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for more information at (979) 732-8385 or visit their website, ColumbusTexas.org

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See, Shop, Sip An excursion focused on shopping, wine, and beautiful places to see Start your day with breakfast at Beckey’s just off the Square in downtown Columbus. Then take a stroll to the Santa Claus Museum, Alley Log Cabin, and Dilue Rose Harris House.

Pass the grand, Spanish-inspired architecture of the Columbus Fire Station, and wind your way back into the Downtown National Register District, where you’ll find our historic 1890 courthouse. If court isn’t in session, take a stroll up to the third floor and admire the Tiffany glass dome - a rarity among Texas courthouses.

Stop by the Stafford Opera House to visit the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to make an appointment to see the War Memorial Museum, and then hit The Silver Barn, Sunshine Design, Donna’s Attic, and other area shops before lunch at Angela's Cafe, Los Cabos, Mikeska’s BBQ, Keyser Market or Nancy’s.

For your afternoon adventure, hop in your car and take the historic driving tour of Columbus from the Discover Columbus Texas app that features the Historic Stafford Opera House and more.

Follow that with a trip to Piper’s Creek Vineyard, Whistling Duck Vineyard, Cast Iron Winery, or any of the multiple wineries in the Columbus area.

After your leisurely drive, visit the butterfly garden at Mid-Town Park before heading to spend the late afternoon and early evening at Courtyard Wine Bar or Blake Street Sports Bar.

Don’t forget about the Columbus Municipal Golf Course!

Columbus Municipal Golf Course is the area’s premier nine-hole golf course featuring a clubhouse, golf cart rental, and a challenging course. Located at 1617 Walnut, Call (979) 732-5575 to book your tee time today.

Remember the past Make your future here in Colorado County Bluebonnets. Pecan, live oak and magnolia trees. Monarch butterflies. The Texas Independence Trail. History. Barbecue. Cattle.

H-E-B. Chips and salsa.

Whataburger.

Not only are these things synonymous with Texas, we have all of these things right here in Colorado County!

We are so glad you’ve kicked up your heels to stay awhile. Here are three events that will help you feel right at home here in Columbus and Colorado County:

MAGNOLIA DAYS FEST

Big time fun in small town Texas! The annual Magnolia Festival takes place each May in Columbus, and it’s two full days of nonstop fun, shopping, music and food. Treasure hunters will find loads of goodies at the vendor marketplace. From handmade soaps and candles, jewelry, clothes and unique decor, it is a DID YOU KNOW: - Columbus is on the site of the legendary Indian village of Montezuma. shopper’s paradise. His- William D. Lacey, one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Indepentory buffs will marvel at dence, lived in Columbus.

- Eagle Lake was home to renowned Texas Ranger Zeno Smith, AKA “Mr. the homes on the his- Black Hat.” Smith was known to carry two six-shooters, saying, “When I get to toric homes tour. The shootin’, I ain’t got time to reload.”

- Gedenke is a German word that means “remember.” The City of Weimar tour also includes the hosts a Gedenke! Festival every Mother’s Day weekend in May. Santa Claus Museum, Visitor’s Guide 2020

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Did you know the Caledonia Masonic Lodge Hall, located at 1229 Milam Street in Columbus holds approximately 60-70 people and can be rented for small events/ meetings?

If interested, text your name, date required and contact info to Tom at 979732-4107 and he will return your call.

which was featured on the Texas Bucket List. For beer and wine lovers, the ice-cold Biergarten and fabulous Wine Garden will please your palette.

Take a break and enjoy your beverage under the shade of 100-year-old live oak and magnolia trees.

You’re sure to see one of the Magnolia Belles, ambassadors of goodwill for the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust and the City of Columbus, in the crowd. Their breathtaking 19th Century dresses add a touch of Southern grace to the festival.

Live music from an eclectic array of musicians, from polka to jazz and everything in between will have you dancing the night away. Horse drawn wagon rides, family fun zone, art exhibits, a classic car show and so much more await you at the Magnolia Days Festival.

COLORADO COUNTY FAIR

Do you love a good ol’ down home good time?

Then grab your boots and hat and head to the Colorado County Fair. Held every September at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus, you’ll have a blast at the rodeo, barbecue cook-off, tractor pull, carnival, concerts, pageants, livestock show, parade and more. See y’all at the 2021 Colorado County Fair!

LADIES NIGHT OUT

Enjoy shopping, wine tasting, and food from vendors located in the historic Stafford Opera House in Columbus, outside on Spring Street and from merchants all around town. This is a holiday shopping experience you don’t want to miss!

Paddling the Colorado River through the town of Columbus you have the opportunity to see wildflowers, birds, turtles and more!

This 6.5 mile trail can take anywhere from two to five hours to complete, and the peaceful waters and calm rapids will give you a wonderful day on the river.

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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS FOR COLUMBUS & COLORADO COUNTY Colorado County Sheriff’s Department Colorado County EMS (Ambulance) Columbus Police Department Columbus City Hall

(979) 732-2388 (979) 732-2188 (979) 732-3351 (979) 732-2366

GAS AND WATER SERVICE IN COLUMBUS

To institute new electric service, visit PowerToChoose.org.

Columbus is a deregulated electric market.

Columbus Chamber of Commerce (979) 732-8385 Colorado County Judge Ty Prause (979) 732-2604

COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT A GLANCE

COLUMBUS ISD

RICE CISD

WEIMAR ISD

Overall Accountability Rating B Total students 1,528 Average teacher experience 12.4 years Four-year graduation rate 92.9% Number of campuses 4 Students per teacher ratio 12.8 Mascot Cardinals Website www.columbusisd.org

Overall Accountability Rating C Total students 1,387 Average teacher experience 13.3 years Four-year graduation rate 76.4% Number of campuses 7 Students per teacher ratio 13 Mascot Raiders Website www.ricecisd.org

Overall Accountability Rating B Total students 664 Average teacher experience 13.5 years Four-year graduation rate 94% Number of campuses 3 Students per teacher ratio 11.2 Mascot Wildcats Website www.weimarisd.org

Garwood Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2019.

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f you are traveling along the I-10, US 90, or Texas Highway 71 corridor, Columbus must be your destination for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. You won’t find better home cooking, better light bites, better wines, or better barbecue than right here in Columbus.

Whether it’s breakfast or a chicken fried steak at Beckey’s, the epic Sunday buffet at Jerry Mikeska’s Barbecue, out-of-this-world good, authentic Italian food at Joe’s Italian, donuts at Shipley’s or a soft serve cone at Dairy Cone (a Columbus staple for 50 years!), you (and your taste buds) will always remember your stop in Columbus.

If you are here for a longer stay, check out the delicious dining options and friendly service at Courtyard Wine Bar, Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant, Nancy’s Steakhouse, Latte Cafe, Angela’s Cafe, Schobels, Keyser's Market, Blake Street Sports Bar, and many of our area vineyards.

If you just have to grab something on the go, the drivethrus of Sonic, Hartz Chicken, and Wendy’s in Weimar will get your hot, fresh food to you with a smile.

Columbus is your gateway to a happy plate and happy tummy, whether you are enjoying an intimate meal for two or dining experience for the whole family!

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Burger King

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Donald’s Donuts

Church’s Chicken

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Dairy Cone *

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Blake Street Sports Bar *

McDonald’s

2101 Milam Street

Courtyard Wine Bar * 1014 Milam Street

Los Cabos Mexican Grill * 2543 Hwy 71 South

Nancy’s Steak House * 2536 Hwy 71 South

Barbecue Jerry Mikeska’s Barbecue & Catering * 4053 Hwy 90 East

Chinese Formosa Chinese Restaurant 2208 Hwy 71 South

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2209 Hwy 71 South 2421 Hwy 71 South

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2526 Hwy 71 South

Taco Bell 4800 I-10 East

Whataburger 2204 Hwy 71 South

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Homestyle Atrium Café (in Hospital) * 110 Shult Drive

Beckey’s Café *

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Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza *

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SMALL TOWN CHARM with BIG CITY FUN

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rom historic homes, festivals, nature, farmers markets and shopping, we do Texas right here in Columbus. The cultural diversity and rich history of Columbus makes it one of the most beloved small towns in Texas. The sheer volume of things to do, places to visit and great things to eat packed into this small city is enough to entice you to stay awhile.

A number of permanent residents started off as weekend visitors, and were thrilled enough with Columbus to make it their new hometown.

With five museums, vineyards, an arts district, boutiques and restaurants on most every corner, you have not experienced small town Texas until you’ve experienced Columbus.

COUNTRY MARKET: IT’S A BIG ‘UN If you love shopping fresh produce, homemade and handmade goods and much more, you won’t want to miss the Columbus County Market. The Market is open the last Saturday of each month on the Square in downtown Columbus from March through November.

You will find everything from locally grown fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, baked from scratch goodies, hand crafted arts, crafts and pottery, local honey, games for the kids, live music and so much more.

ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE The Columbus Lions Club hosts the Rolling Hills Challenge each spring. This biking event draws cycling enthusiasts from around the state, as they ride trails in and around the city.

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TEXAS INDEPENDENCE RELAY The Texas Independence Relay is an annual 100mile race that retraces the path of the Texas Independence Trail from Gonzales to Houston, and all three cities in Colorado County are stops along the race.

FOURTH OF JULY It’s fireworks, food and fun for the entire family at the annual Fourth of July festivities in Columbus.

Enjoy grilled burgers, live music, a children and pets parade and more during the day. After the sun goes down, the dazzling fireworks show is the perfect end to the nation’s birthday celebration.

NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY It’s easy to get lost in the expansive, carefully preserved collection of books - both old and new - at the Nesbitt Memorial Library. The Nesbitt Memorial Library is the municipal library of the City of Columbus, named in honor of the family of Lee Quinn Nesbitt, who financed the construction of the building.

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was absorbed into that of the Nesbitt Memorial Library. The library has a meeting room that can accommodate about 70 people, complete with a kitchenette, projector, large screen and sound system. The archives of the Nesbitt Memorial Library include the Texas Collection, which contains about 4,000 books about Texas, more than 50 collections of documents and over 6,000 photographs of every known existing issue of every known Colorado County newspaper, school annual, maps and more. The library is home to a brilliant doll collection, on permanent display in the children’s section. The collection includes over 200 dolls and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries.

FINE ARTS, FINE WINES The Live Oak Art Center, housed in the historic 1891 Brunson Building, is dedicated to promoting the fine arts, expanding art education and enhancing cultural enrichment. The center offers a robust permanent collection, a diverse and exciting exhibition schedule and a variety of community education programs. Admission is always free and open to the public.

The Courtyard Wine Bar is adjacent to the Live Oak Art Center. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy an exquisite menu of wine, craft beer and petite fare.

The Courtyard Wine Bar hosts live music, brunches, chef pop-up tastings and more.

SHOP COLUMBUS Whether you are looking for Western wear or chic casual attire, unique gifts to housewares, Columbus has it all. From the legendary, nationally-renowned Potter’s Western Store, where you can get boots, hats and more for the entire family, to boutiques like Donna’s Attic, The Silver Barn, Kitchen Thyme, Sunshine Design, Grand Oaks Antiques & Gifts, Blue Door Antiques, and Kay Klauber Candies, you can find a little

bit of everything in Columbus. Be sure to check the business directory located in the TRAVEL TIP back of this guide, and/or download the Just outside Potter’s Western Store, located at 2024 Highway 71 South, stop for a selfie Discover Columbus Texas app for a more with the horse on the pole outside the store! complete list of places to shop. No matter where you are headed throughout the state, be sure to stop in Columbus - part of the “Golden Triangle” - for a quick shopping stop. Just make sure you have room in the car for all of the treasures you are sure to find here!

AND THERE’S MORE There is always something to do here. Columbus is proud to host regional golf tournaments at the beautiful Columbus Golf Course.

Plays at the Stafford Opera House, exhibits at the Live Oak Art Center, and live music sets at venues throughout the city, including Blake Street Sports Bar, provide well-rounded options for nightlife in our town.

Download the Discover Columbus Texas app, visit the Columbus Chamber of Commerce website, ColumbusTexas.org for the latest events, or stop by the Chamber office, located in the historic Stafford Opera House on the Square in downtown Columbus.

DOWNLOAD THE DISCOVER COLUMBUS, TEXAS APP TODAY Discover Columbus is your handy guide to Columbus, Texas, conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate-10, and Texas Hwy 71. Columbus is a vibrant little town known for its abundance of majestic live oak trees and timeless beauty.

An easy drive from Houston, San Antonio and Austin, Columbus is home to unique shops, delicious food and wine, and nightlife hotspots. With plenty of hotels and bed & breakfasts to rest your head, why not make it an overnight stay?

Discover Columbus provides easy access to local businesses, restaurants, shopping and lodging.

Known for its Republic-era historic homes, Discover Columbus lets our houses and buildings talk to you and lead you on a driving tour of our historic town, first settled in 1821. For big time fun in small town Texas, check the events listings for concerts, celebrations, fairs, crawfish boils, tractor pulls, cook-offs, festivals and more.

Click on Fun to find the one-of-a-kind Santa Claus Museum, the only one in the South. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce can help you, so to arrange a day trip or weekend getaway, you can contact them directly through the app.

We welcome everyone to experience Columbus… where strangers become friends and friends soon become family.

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WELCOME TO COLORADO COUNTY - HOME OF THE

“GOOSE HUNTING CAPITAL of the WORLD”

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he Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome you to Eagle Lake, known for decades as the “Goose Hunting Capital of the World!” Eagle Lake is situated in the southeast corner of Colorado County on US Highway 90A, 60 miles southwest of Houston, and with convenient access to IH-10 and IH-59/69.

Hunters flock to Eagle Lake to hunt geese and ducks that winter in the rice fields and on the lake.

If you prefer to hunt with a camera, a visit to the boardwalk and observation area in the municipal park will provide ample opportunity to capture images of hundreds of species of fowl and perhaps an alligator or two.

EAGLE LAKE LEAGUE OF ARTS (ELLA) ELLA, the Eagle Lake League of Arts, was established by area artists and patrons of the arts to stimulate and improve creative endeavors and art skills.

Artistic work in the community includes sculpting, 3-D art, painting, drawing, fiber arts, quilting, writing, poetry, performing arts and photography.

OUTDOORS NOT YOUR THING? Spend some time shopping and dining out or learn about our local history at the Prairie Edge Museum and the Eagle Lake Depot Museum.

Eagle Lake is also known as “A Small Town with a Big Heart.”

More than just a slogan, it is a way of life here, and the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce looks forward to welcoming you to Eagle Lake!

Things to do, points of interest in Eagle Lake BIRD WATCHING The Eagle Lake area is unique in that we not only are in the North American Central Flyway, but the existence of a lake area with marshes, river habitat, old timber, wetland (listen for rails and swamp sparrows), and dry land farming area (a EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE myriad of sparrows, sandpipers, etc.).

Mary Parr, Executive Director Most especially are the natural un303 E. Main Street Eagle Lake, TX 77434 disturbed prairie habitat that provide a (979) 234-2780 glimpse of ducks, egrets, herons, bald eagles visiteaglelake.com and even terns.

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EAGLE LAKE DEPOT MUSEUM Located at 322 East Main Street in downtown Eagle Lake, the Eagle Lake Depot Museum represents the importance of railroad transportation for Eagle Lake and the surrounding area. Eagle Lake was served by three railroads at the peak of the era, and artifacts from these lines and many other Texas railroads are on exhibit here.

The building was the former Santa Fe depot built in 1911. The building was used by that railroad until the agency transferred to Lakeside in 1970.

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The museum is the proud recipient of the 2018 Preservation Texas Honor Award.

The museum is open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. It is also open on special occasions such as the Eagle Lake Home tour.

PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM There are several prestigious museums in big cities; however, Colorado County has a unique and fascinating museum of its own: Prairie Edge Museum. Located in Eagle Lake, Prairie Edge is a small museum, but there is definitely no shortage of treasures there. The museum is curated by a group of dedicated volunteers and museum board members.

The building itself is historic, built in 1926 and was the home of Universal Motor Company, a Ford dealership. The building was purchased from Jim Miller Ford to house the museum which opened in 1984.

The museum has exhibits that include fossils found in the area, old press equipment from the early newspapers, signs and items from stores of long ago and memorabilia from old Eagle Lake schools.

It also houses the Prairie Edge Thrift Shop, open the first and third Saturdays of each month.

There are no more bullfights or gun slinger shootouts at the city square, and the sugar refinery, once the largest in the south, is now gone. However, these memories and more await visitors at Prairie Edge Museum.

The museum is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on weekends.

ATTWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE If you enjoy serene, rolling prairies and ATWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE pastures that house animals in their native 1206 APC-NWR Road, Eagle Lake, TX 77434 environment, then you will love Attwater (979) 234-3021 Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, www.fws.gov/refuge/attwater_prairie_chicken just outside of the Eagle Lake city limits.

This refuge is one of the largest remnants of coastal prairie habitat remaining in southeast Texas, and is home to one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s prairie chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. There are only a handful of national wildlife refuges specifically for an endangered species like the Attwater’s prairie chicken.

PRAIRIE CHICKEN FESTIVAL DRAWS HUNDREDS Every second weekend in April (unless that weekend is Easter, in which case the festival is held the weekend prior), the Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival takes place at the refuge. Early morning van tours take guests to the booming grounds to watch the male prairie chicken perform his courtship dance.

Festival goers can also enjoy guided wildflower and native plant tours, bird walks, birding van tours, kids corner, and Native American dancers performing the Dance of the Prairie Chicken.

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Welcome to

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ocated in western Colorado County, Weimar is situated on US Hwy 90 and Interstate 10, 87 miles west of Houston.

It is a small, tight knit community of predominately Czech and German descendants.

Local industries include meat processing, tooling and sheetmetal works, and manufacturing.

Area events, attractions GEDENKE! WHERE TEXAS HOSPITALITY AND GERMAN CUSTOMS MEET Held every Mother’s Day Weekend, Gedenke! is a wonderful way to connect with old friends, make new ones, and have a little old-fashioned festival fun with those you love. Enjoy live music, car and tractor show, barbecue cook-off, parade, amazing food and much more. Find Gedenke! on Facebook to keep up with the latest schedules and festival information to make your experience easy and fun.

Admission and parking are always free, so come on out and join the fun on Mother’s Day Weekend for Gedenke!

WEIMAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Crystal Barrow, Executive Director 100 W. Grange Weimar, TX 78962 M-W-F 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) (979) 725-9511 | weimartexas.net

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FARMERS MARKET Be sure to stop by Weimar Farmers Market, held the second Saturday of each month from March through November.

The market is in the parking lot of Mary’s

Pool Service, 101 W. Main Street. Contact the Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.

JACKSON SQUARE On October 7, 1977, the City Council designated the 100th block of E. Jackson as Jackson Square. The Weimar Public Library is House Number 1. Businesses on the south side of the street are numbered accordingly.

The original Jackson Hotel was erected in the last 1870s. The first hotel burned down and a second was built on the site in 1910. This building has housed the San Jacinto Hotel, opening in 1930 and the Weimar Country Inn bed and breakfast, opening in December 1983 and closing in 1990. It later became the corporate headquarters for Double B Foods. It is now home to the Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley.

HERITAGE SOCIETY MUSEUM Located at 125 E. Main, the Heritage Society Museum is open Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and group tours are available on other days.

Call 979-725-8203 or 979-725-8478 for more information.

Housed in the Old Hill Bank building, the Heritage Society Museum of Weimar focuses on exhibits tracing the city’s history, beginning with the original land grant from the Spanish government to Henry Austin in 1831. Surveying tools and personal effects of Weimar’s founder, D.W. Jackson, are displayed.

A dentist office, department store, bank, blacksmith forge, a facsimile of the old Mercury newspaper printing shop, and a barber shop and beauty salon make up the museum’s Main Street.

The early country kitchen exhibit is complete with a Hoosier cabinet, the pride of any 1900s housewife.

The Military Room features uniforms and G.I. memorabilia from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf conflict.

The pharmacy exhibit is most impressive. One can easily imagine enjoying a long-ago Saturday afternoon with a cool fountain drink or scoop of ice cream. Prohibition-era prescriptions for alcohol, written in 1924 for a man and his wife prompt comments about “medicinal uses” of spirits.

The newest addition to the Heritage Society Museum is the Weimar Volunteer Firefighters exhibit, which houses a vintage Seagrave pumper and hose truck, 1890 house cart, uniforms, and photographs.

Weimar Parks and Recreation WEIMAR GOLF CLUB Top Ranked in Texas The Weimar Golf Club is open all year. Golfers love this short and sweet course because it plays well for beginners and pros alike.

VETERANS PARK Take Me Out to the Ballgame Lovingly referred to as the ‘Field of Dreams’, Veterans Park is a beautiful place to take in a baseball game while remembering those who’ve served in our nation’s military.

HILL MEMORIAL PARK Grab Your Gear and Get Active If you’re in the mood for team sports, head over to Hill Memorial Park where there is plenty of room to play soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

MUNICIPAL PARK Create Fun Family Memories The Municipal Park, located behind Weimar City Hall, offers tons of fun activities, including a playground, picnic tables for adults and children, barbecue pits for outdoor cooking, and two pavilions.

Big-Rig Friendly with Large Pull-Thru-Sites Easy access to I-10 • Large Shaded Sites • Propane Furnished Cabins • Ultra Clean Shower Room Wi-Fi • Dog Park • Good Sam and Veteran Discounts

2965 HWY 90 • Weimar, TX 78962 979-732-9494 After hours walk ins accepted check in at registration box.

Call direct or go online to whisperingoaksrvpark.com.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING SERVICES DOUBLE O BOOKKEEPING SERVICE, LLC P O Box 518 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-464-9009 dobservice.com

WEIMAR TROPHIES, INC. 119 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8354 weimartrophies.com ADULT CARE & ASSISTED LIVING

PAM SCHERTZ CPA, LLC P O Box 546 Columbus, Texas 78934 713-805-1497 pamschertzcpa.com

COLUMBUS OAKS HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY 300 North Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2347 columbusoakshealthcare.com

SDC, LLC P O Box 1278 Columbus, Texas 78934 346-231-1195 sdcglobalcpa.com

HOSPICE SUPPORT, INC 1102 N Mechanic Street El Campo, Texas 77437 979-578-0314 hospicesupportinc.org

SUSAN K. POENITZSCH, CPA 979-732-2737

TRUCARE LIVING CENTER 1511 Montezuma Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0500 tlc-columbus.com

ADVERTISING/ PROMOTIONS B & D GRAPHICS INC 731 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9164 bdgraphicstx.com COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN 2024 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2304 coloradocountycitizen.com DOWNEY PUBLISHING 2545 E Southlake Blvd Southlake, Texas 76092 917-416-6661 JSDESIGN 979-732-1696 jsdesignit.com THE FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD 127 Washington Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-3155 fayettecountyrecord.com 38

APARTMENTS COLUMBUS ARMS, LTD 1880 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-846-8878 MAGNOLIA PLACE APARTMENTS 1216 Montezuma Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3248 OAK BLUFF VILLAGE 1513 Montezuma Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6983 nationalchurchresidences. org/communities/Texas/ columbus/oak-bluff-village

FRNKA CORP A/C SALES AND APPLIANCES 1132 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3244 frnkacorp.com KOTRLA AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING LLC P O Box 998 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-7265 LEON’S ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING 719 Upton Avenue Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-3056 leonsmep.com TOEPPERWEIN AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION 1843 FM 949 Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-1081 toepperweinservices.com APPLIANCES COLUMBUS TELEVISION AND APPLIANCE 1023 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6054 columbustvandappliance.com

GRAND OAKS ANTIQUES & GIFTS 1034 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9181 grandoaksantiques.com ARTIST & ART GALLERIES EASTMAN GALLERY 608 Hastedt Street Garwood, Texas 77442 713-724-5735 eastmangallery.net LIVE OAK ART CENTER 1014 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8398 liveoakartcenter.org ATTORNEY THE LAW OFFICE OF PAIGE SCIBA P. O. Box 1208 Columbus, Texas 78934 281-620-8551 PETERS AND PETERS LAW FIRM LLC 425 Spring Street, Suite 106 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0126 peters-law.com

COLUMBUS TIRE CENTER 1223 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2689 KAMENSKI AUTO REPAIR, LLC 1005 Houston Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8400 kamenskiautorepair.com SCHNEIDER TIRE AND LUBE LLC 3931 Hwy 90 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2005 schneidertireandlube.com WINDSHIELD XPRESS, INC. 2035 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6269 windshieldxpress.com BAKERY ANGELA'S CAFE 1135 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4234 facebook.com/AngelasCafe-109198184187743

FRNKA CORP A/C SALES AND APPLIANCES 1132 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3244 frnkacorp.com

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & SERVICE

KOLACHE HEAVEN 1034 Bernardo Road Cat Spring, Texas 78933 Call for hours 979-732-7657

CARDINAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE 1120 Austin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-6900

KEYSER’S MARKET 1116 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2658

QUALITY ELECTRONICS 1310 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3750 qualityelectronicsonline.com

CAVENDER AUTO COUNTRY 4860 I-10 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2353 cavendernautocountry.com

WEEZIEBOO INC. 512-923-4181 www.facebook.com/ weeziebooinc

ANTIQUES

CAVENDER AUTO COUNTRY-WEIMAR 1700 IH-10 East Weimar, Texas 78962 800-783-1746 cavenderautocountry weimar.com

BANKING AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING COOL BREEZE A/C AND HEATING Columbus, Texas 78934 979-484-9225

BLUE DOOR ANTIQUES 521 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-922-2261

COLUMBUS STATE BANK 1102 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5786 columbusstate.com Visitor’s Guide 2020

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EAGLE LAKE – COLUMBUS BANKING CENTER 408 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2003 fnbeaglelake.com FIRST STATE BANK 420 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2332 fsbcolumbus.com INDUSTRY STATE BANK 2015 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5626 isbTexas.com LONE STAR BANK 1515 Fannin Street, Suite D Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4080 lsbtexas.com BANQUET FACILITIES COLUMBUS HALL 3845 IH-10 West Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2220 LIVE OAK ART CENTER 1014 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8398 liveoakartcenter.org PIPERS CREEK VINEYARD 1052 Zimmerscheidt Road Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-0777 piperscreekvineyard.com SCHNEIDER HALL, LLC 4315 Hwy 71 Columbus, Texas 78934 210-422-4864 schneiderhall.com STAFFORD OPERA HOUSE 425 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5135 columbushpt.com ST. ROCH CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL 1600 Frelsburg Road Visitor’s Guide 2020

Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3460 saintrochparish.org THE CARRIAGE STEP B & B 1118 Prairie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 210-422-4864 thecarriagestep.com BEAUTY/SKIN CARE CONSULTANT SUE MELVIN, MARY KAY SALES DIRECTOR 1021 Annette Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 832-573-7623 marykay.com/smelvin BEES/BEE REMOVAL/ HONEY PRODUCTS CHESSDALE ACRES APIARIES Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-525-9254 BED & BREAKFAST/ GUEST HOUSES

THE CARRIAGE STEP B & B 1118 Prairie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 210-422-4864 thecarriagestep.com BREW HOUSE HOUND SONG BREWING COMPANY 535 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-7199 houndsongbrewing.com BUILDING SUPPLY AL&M BUILDING SUPPLY 538 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2323 alm.doitbest.com GREAT SOUTHERN WOOD-COLUMBUS, INC 1050 Great Southern Way Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0515 yellawood.com

BLISSWOOD BED & BREAKFAST RANCH 13597 Frantz Road Cat Spring, Texas 78933 713-301-3235 blisswood.net

LIVE OAK HOME FURNISHINGS 1272 Business SH 71 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-3299 liveoakhomefurnishings. com

LODGE ON LAKE SIESTA 5145 Hwy 153 La Grange, Texas 78945 979-732-1256 lodgeonlakesiesta.com

THE THEUT COMPANY, LLC 1317 Bus Hwy 71 N Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2201 theutglass.com

MAGNOLIA OAKS BED & BREAKFAST 634 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-1256 magnoliaoaks.com MARY’S NEST 1136 Live Oak Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-1316 marysnesttx.com SAINT ABIGAIL FARM 1555 FM 155 S Weimar, Texas 78962 713-703-8948 airbnb.com/rooms/26465943

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BLINN COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS Development Center 108 Blinn Boulevard Brenham, Texas 77833 979-830-4137 blinn.edu/sbdc BUTANE/PROPANE COLUMBUS BUTANE COMPANY 1340 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2074 columbusbutane.com

CAR DEALERSHIPS CAVENDER AUTO COUNTRY 4860 I-10 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2353 cavendernautocountry.com CAVENDER AUTO COUNTRY -WEIMAR 1700 IH-10 East Weimar, Texas 78962 800-783-1746 cavenderauto countryweimar.com CASH ADVANCE ADVANCE AMERICA CASH ADVANCE 106 Shult Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2606 advanceamerica.net CATERING BECKEY’S CAFÉ 1237 Bowie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5553 CITYVIEW CATERING 1809 Gessner Road Houston, Texas 77080 713-223-9191 cityviewcatering.com HARTZ CHICKEN 1715 Hwy 71 S Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9081 hartz-chicken.com

NANCY’S STEAKHOUSE 2536 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9700 nancyssteakhouse.com CATTLE/WHITETAIL/ AGRICULTURE/ RANCH SIS RANCH 979-637-0535 CELL PHONE SERVICE & SALES METRO BY T-MOBILE 1530 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4093 zmobilecellular.com CHARTER BUS SERVICE LONGHORN CHARTER BUS HOUSTON 3804 Broadway Street, Suite 101 Houston, Texas 77017 713-344-0553 longhorncharterbus.com/ houston-charter-bus SHOFUR HOUSTON 800-436-8719 shofur.com/charter-bus/ texas/houston CHILD CARE

JERRY MIKESKA BBQ & CATERING 4053 Hwy 90 East Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3101 jerrymikeskasbbq.com

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CHAMPION VALLEY 1368 Hwy 71 N Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4344 bgchampionvalley.org

KEYSER’S MARKET 1116 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2658

LIL’ EINSTEIN LEARNING CENTER 1022 Jackson Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9119

LOS CABOS MEXICAN GRILL 2543 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9744 loscabosmexicangrill.net

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CREATIVE CHILD CENTER 201 Veterans Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6183 39

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CHIROPRACTORS BURTON HEALTH & WELLNESS 2126 Hwy 71 South, Suite C Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3900 burtonchiro.com FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & NUTRITION 109 Shult Drive, Suite 208 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-9500 familychironutrition.com CHURCHES COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1503 Bowie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2433 columbuschristiancenter. org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1226 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2643 Please visit the website fumccolumbusTexas.com for service times. You are welcome here!

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 Veterans Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2423 splcTx.com ST. ROCH CATHOLIC CHURCH 1600 Frelsburg Road Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3460 saintrochparish.org CIVIC/NON-PROFITS GROUPS

CASA FOR KIDS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS 1500 S Day Street Brenham, Texas 77833 979-277-0088 wespeak4kids.org

979-732-8355 ccyfs.org

Columbus, Texas 78934 979-633-4869

COLUMBUS COUNTRY MARKET 979-732-8385 columbusFMTx.org

SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE 281-222-6996

HANSON AGGREGATES 1924 County Road 111 Garwood, Texas 77442 979-758-3662 lehighhanson.com

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS CT. MARY QUEEN OF THE SNOWS #1588 P O Box 331 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-1386 texascda.org/LocalCourts.php

COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY 419 Washington Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-575-0275 facebook.com/ nobodyhungry

TURTLE WING FOUNDATION 723 Upton Avenue Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-505-5090 turtlewingfoundation.org

KOY CONCRETE LTD 4218 I-10 West Columbus, Texas 78934 979-885-3551 koyconcrete.com

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS CT. ST. ROCH OF MENTZ #2328 1600 Frelsburg Road Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3460 texascda.org/LocalCourts.php

COLUMBUS GARDEN CLUB 214-794-3806 columbusgardenclub. wixsite.com

COUNTRY FRESH CLEANERS 629 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8360

COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST, INC. 425 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5135 columbushpt.com

CARDINAL CLASSIC CLEANERS 1013 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2193

COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB P O Box 532 Columbus, Texas 78934 columbuslionsclub.org Meet weekly on Thursday at noon

LATTE CAFE 2126 Hwy 71 South, #F Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9545 latte-cafe.com

COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION LIVE OAK CHAPTER 979-732-1352 713.626.4222 ccatexas.org/chapters/ inland/live-oak COLORADO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. 1146 Crossroads Blvd Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9266 coloradocountyfair.org COLORADO COUNTRY FARM BUREAU 1480 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2383 Texasfb-ins.com/county/ details/colorado COLORADO COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 602 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5677 habitatcoloradocounty.org

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CHAMPION VALLEY 1368 Hwy 71 N Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4344 bgchampionvalley.org

COLORADO COUNTY CHAPTER Texas German Society 979-733-9129 texasgermansociety.com/ chapters

CALEDONIA LODGE #68 A.F. & A.M. 1216 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4107

COLORADO COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 514 Washington Street Columbus, Texas 78934

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COLUMBUS ROTARY CLUB rotary.org Meet weekly at Schobels Restaurant Tuesdays at 12 pm COLUMBUS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE 1427 Montezuma Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-2179 cystx.com COMBINED COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. 165 W Austin Street Giddings, Texas 78942 979-540-2980 ccaction.com JUNE COOKOFF 2nd Weekend in June Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-1386 junecookoff.com NOAH’S ARK COFFEE HOUSE 816 Wallace Street

CLEANERS

COFFEE SHOPS

NOAH’S ARK COFFEE HOUSE 816 Wallace Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-633-4869 SOUTHERN SIP & MORE 1348 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-575-8742 COMPUTER/ DEVICE REPAIR RYAN’S DEVICE REPAIR 1139 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9101 ryansdevicerepair.com CONCRETE/ GRAVEL CLASS CONCRETE LLC 949 FM 3013 Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 979-234-5806 classconcrete.com

COUNSELING/ CONSULTING COLORADO COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 514 Washington Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8355 ccyfs.org DREAM BUILD SUCCESS 832-278-8553 dreambuildsuccess.com Texas Hope Now 932-607-7221 texashopenow.com VILLAGE COUNSELING & ASSESSMENT 2540 Hwy 71 S Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4250 counselingatthevillage.com DELIVERY SERVICE (LOCAL) HONEY-DO, A FAVOR SERVICE 979-733-3093 ahopkinsgirl.wixsite.com/ honeydoafavorservice DENTIST FOUR OAKS DENTAL 109 Shult Drive, Suite 204 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2722 fouroaksdental.com DIRT WORK/ EXCAVATION HERCHEK HAULING & EQUIPMENT, LLC 3437 FM 109 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0282 hercheckhauling.com 41

MAERTZ EQUIPMENT & TRUCKING LLC 1370 Frelsburg Road Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3577

SAN BERNARD ELECTRIC COOP INC. 4285 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8346 sbec.org

NELSON EARTHWORKS 2311 FM 949 Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-885-9898

EMBROIDERY & PERSONALIZED ITEMS

STARR EQUIPMENT RENTAL, LLC 1010 Austin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-3426 starrrentalsllc.com

JUAREZ KREATIONZ Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-484-9635 facebook.com/ JuarezKreationz

EDUCATION COLUMBUS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 105 Cardinal Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5704 columbusisd.org LIL’ EINSTEIN LEARNING CENTER 1022 Jackson Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9119 ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 635 Bonham Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5505 stanthonycolumbus.net ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CREATIVE CHILD CENTER & PRESCHOOL 201 Veterans Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6183 ELECTRICIANS/ ELECTRIC PROVIDERS LEONARD S. ELECTRICAL SERVICE 1059 County Road 101 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2928 LEON’S ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING 719 Upton Avenue Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-3056 leonsmep.com ROSENBAUM ELECTRIC, LLC Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3867 42

LASER DESIGNS 979-732-0214 facebook.com/ laserdesignstx SMALL TOWN ADVERTISING, LLC Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0999 smalltownadvertising.com TRE-HOUSE EMBROIDERY & MORE 107 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8844 trehouseweimar.com WEIMAR TROPHIES, INC. 119 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8354 weimartrophies.com ENERGY SOLUTIONS T & M ENERGY SERVICES LLC 1163 Struss Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 832-723-6723 tandmenergy.com ENGINEERING FSC, INC. 2205 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3114 fscinc.net WEISHUHN ENGINEERING INC. 425 Spring Street, Suite 102 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6997 wei-eng.com

ENTERTAINMENT BIG EASY RANCH 2400 Brunes Mill Road Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8635 bigeasyranch.com COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL GOLF ASSOCIATION 141 Veterans Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5575 COURTYARD WINE BAR @ Live Oak Art Center 1014 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8398 courtyardwinebar columbustexas.com HATARI WILDLIFE PARK 1145 CR 218 Weimar, Texas 78962 985-688-6288 hataripark.org HOUND SONG BREWING COMPANY 535 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-7199 Houndsongbrewing.com Opening Fall of 2020

979-733-3426 starrrentalsllc.com TMS PARTY RENTALS Columbus, Texas 78934 210-849-4556 tmspartyrentals.com EVENT PLANNING/ PRODUCTION POSITIVE FORCE CONSULTING Katy, Texas 77494 713-344-3451 positiveforce.com FARMS JANAK ANGUS FARMS 1361 CR 240 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-224-8444

COLUMBUS COUNTRY MARKET Downtown Columbus 979-732-8385 columbusfmtx.org Saturdays on The Square Downtown Columbus 281-222-6996

COUNTRY YOGA WITH PEGGY 832-654-0879 EXTREME GYM 1348 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-484-2100 extremegymcolumbus.com

COLUMBUS FOOD PANTRY 419 Washington Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-575-0275 facebook.com/ nobodyhungry FOOD/ICE CREAM TRUCKS

FERTILIZER

THUNDER BY THE COLORADO INC. 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-6029 thunderbythecolorado.org

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS Gary Braun & Carrie McRee 526 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8266 edwardjones.com

STARR EQUIPMENT RENTAL, LLC 1010 Austin Street Columbus, Texas 78934

FITNESS/ EXERCISE

FOOD PANTRY

QUALITY FERTILIZER, INC. 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5671

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP 930 Walnut Street, Suite 1 Columbus, Texas 78934 832-244-8334

FARMERS MARKETS

SPLASHWAY WATERPARK & CAMPGROUND 5211 Main Street Sheridan, Texas 77475 979-234-7718 splashway.com

WALDO’S CAMP 1192 G. Miller Road Columbus, Texas 78934 936-661-8766 waldoscamp.com

1515 Fannin Street, Suite B Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2502 edwardjones.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS Joshua Humada 1001 Milam Street, Suite A Columbus, Texas 78934 979-493-5300 edwardjones.com//Joshuahumada EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS Russell Braun, CFP

LIBERTY BELL SWEET TREATS 832-473-0680 libertybellsweettreats.com FLORISTS COLUMBUS FLOWER SHOP 1315 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0340 THE FLOWER GARDEN (Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events) 979-732-4664 theflowergardencolumbus. com FUNERAL HOMES HENNEKE FUNERAL HOMES 1515 Montezuma Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2143 hennekefuneralhome.com Visitor’s Guide 2020

FURNITURE COLUMBUS FURNITURE 1538 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4212 Shopcolumbusfurniture. com SOUTHERN COMFORT FURNITURE 905 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2140 GATES/METAL WORK TWISTED STEEL DESIGN LLC 113 East Post Office Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-484-2122 etsy.com/shop/ TwistedSteelDesign GENERAL CONTRACTOR

HEALTHCARE AIR EVAC LIFETEAM 47 11 St. Marks Place La Grange, Texas 78945 979-484-1019 airmedcarenetwork.com BURTON HEALTH & WELLNESS 2126 Hwy 71 South, Suite C Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3900 burtonchiro.com COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 110 Shult Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2371 columbusch.com COLUMBUS EYE ASSOCIATES 100 Sweetbriar Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5771 columbuseye.org

MEDICAL SKIN ASSOCIATES & SPA 2540 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0238 drgobert.com

TEXAS CASUAL COTTAGES 580 S State Hwy 237 Carmine, Texas 78932 979-337-8293 texascasualcottages.com

KOTRLA AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING LLC P O Box 998 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-7265

TEJAS HEALTH CARE 753 Travis Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-2000 tejashealthcare.org

WINSTON SAGE CUSTOM HOMES 2004 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9048 winstonsagehomes.com

LEONARD S ELECTRICAL SERVICE 1059 County Road 101 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2928

TEXANA CENTER 1460 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6204 texanacenter.com YOUENS, DUCHICELA & ASSOCIATES 405 Youens Drive Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8545 ydclinic.com HOME BUILDERS

DRYMALLA CONSTRUCTION CO. INC 608 Harbert Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5731 drymalla.com GOLF BIG EASY RANCH 2400 Brunes Mill Road Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8635 bigeasyranch.com COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL GOLF ASSOCIATION 141 Veterans Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5575 GROCERY

COLUMBUS PHYSICAL THERAPY 2122 Hwy 71 South, Suite 103 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8280 columbus-pttx.com DR. SANDY B BAHM II MD PA 420 Walnut Street #209 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0690 FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & NUTRITION 109 Shult Drive, Suite 208 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-9500 familychironutrition.com FOUR OAKS DENTAL 109 Shult Drive, Suite 204 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2722 fouroaksdental.com

BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS 1400 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8208 brookshirebrothers.com

GENERAL SURGERY OF TEXAS 1860 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6552

H-E-B 2105 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6253 heb.com

HOSPICE SUPPORT, INC 1102 N Mechanic Street El Campo, Texas 77437 979-578-0314 hospicesupportinc.org

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ADCOCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P O Box 446 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3462 adcockconstruction.com AXIS CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC 101 Pinehurst Ct. New Ulm, Texas 78950 979-421-4290 axisbuilderstx.com CC&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1176 County Road 104 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-6309 DREAM MAKER CONSTRUCTION 1645 CR 467 Wharton, Texas 77488 979-543-6800 dreammakerconstruction. com FIVE OAKS CONSTRUCTION 906 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5001 five-oak.com POENITZSCH CONSTRUCTION 979-732-7219

HOME REPAIR SERVICES AXIS CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC 101 Pinehurst Ct. New Ulm, Texas 78950 979-421-4290 axisbuilderstx.com BOLD PLUMBING 1107 CR 151 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0626 boldplumbing.com CC&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1176 County Road 104 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-6309 COLUMBUS PLUMBING & SERVICE INC 2105 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3691

LEON’S ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING 719 Upton Avenue Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-3056 leonsmep.com POENITZSCH CONSTRUCTION 979-732-7219 Rosenbaum Electric, LLC Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3867 TOEPPERWEIN AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION 1843 FM 949 Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-1081 toepperweinservices.com VINCENT’S ROOFING INC 7000 US Hwy 77 La Grange, Texas 78945 979-247-4587 vincentsroofing.com HOSPICE

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HOUSER ROOFING, LLC 401 Columbus Road Sealy, Texas 77474 979-472-9176 www.houserroofingtx.com

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FARMERS INSURANCE VANCE ELLIOTT AGENCY 834 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5104 KATHLEEN WICK INSURANCE SERVICES 1138 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2010

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QUALITY FERTILIZER 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5671 LIQUOR

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EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS JOSHUA HUMADA 1001 Milam Street, Ste. A Columbus, Texas 78934 (979) 493-5300 edwardjones.com/Joshuahumada

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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP 930 Walnut Street, Suite 1 Columbus, Texas 78934 832-244-8334

THE MASSAGE PLACE 738 Walnut Street, Suite B Columbus, Texas 78934 979-428-5077

LYNCH GLOBAL INC. P O Box 3109, PMB 69043 Houston, Texas 77253-3109 346-702-0440

THE WELLNESS SPOT 302 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 510-274-7336 healingmindbodyandsoul. massageplanet.com

JEWELRY (CUSTOM MADE)

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MEAT MARKET E. CRANEK DESIGNS 979-942-0033 elcranek@sbcglobal.net LANDSCAPING/ TREE & LAWN GLUECK TREE & LAWN SERVICE Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-732-1320 SILVICARE TREE SERVICE Columbus, Texas 78934 281-455-4579

IRRIGATION LIFEFLIGHT SERVICES TEXAS IRRIGATION AND PIPE LLC 1870 Frelsburg Road Cat Spring, Texas 78933

THE VINTAGE SHOP 1511 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3376

AIR EVAC LIFETEAM 47 11 St. Marks Place

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ERBE RANCH MERCANTILE 921 Houston Street Columbus, Texas 78934 512-784-5892 erberanch.grazecart.com/ login

KULM/KRNG RADIO 325 Radio Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5766 kulmradio.com

KEYSERS MARKET 1116 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2658

THE FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD 127 Washington Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-3155 fayettecountyrecord.com

MAXWELL’S MEAT MARKET 1001 E. Main Street Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 979-234-4046 maxwellsmeat.com

TRIPS PUBLICATIONS 406 W Main Street, Suite 105 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-3080 tripspublications.com 45

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Lucie’s Project would like to invite you to our huge Flea Market located in Sheridan. Open EVERY Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Flea Market is how we support our Dog Rescue Facility!

We house 55 to 60 rescued dogs at all times.

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NUTRITION NUTRITION PLUS, LLC 1118 W US Hwy 90 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-702-8752 nutritionplusyou.com

PETS/PET CARE & BOARDING FOUR OAKS PUPPY CLUB 4268 IH 10 Frwy Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2787 puppyclub.org

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HERCHEK HAULING & EQUIPMENT, LLC 3437 FM 109 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0282 hercheckhauling.com

SMALL TOWN ADVERTISING LLC Columbus, Texas 78934 210-667-5445 smalltownadvertising.com

MAERTZ EQUIPMENT & TRUCKING LLC 1370 Frelsburg Road Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3577

PORTABLE TOILETS ARMADILLO PORTABLE TOILETS 2911 FM 2434 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6677 hotirontexas.com PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN B&D GRAPHICS INC. 731 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9164 bdgraphics.com COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN 2024 Hwy 71 S Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2304 coloradocountycitizen.com PRESTIGE OFFICE PRODUCTS, LLC 202 E Jackson Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8422 prestigeop.com SMALL TOWN ADVERTISING, LLC Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0999 smalltownadvertising.com THE FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD 127 Washington Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-3155 fayettecountyrecord.com TRE-HOUSE EMBROIDERY & MORE 4 Jackson Square Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8844 trehouseweimar.com

PEST CONTROL PHYSICAL THERAPY BRICKER PEST CONTROL 875 Nichols Bay City, Texas 77414 979-244-5811 brickerpest.com BUGMAN INC. 1138 Hwy 90 West Weimar, Texas 78962 979-966-3077 bugman-texas.com Visitor’s Guide 2020

COLUMBUS PHYSICAL THERAPY 2122 Hwy 71 S, Suite 103 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8280 columbus-pttx.com PIPELINE EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE COMPANY 22777 Springwoods

NELSON EARTHWORKS 2311 FM 949 Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-885-9898 POOL SERVICE

TRIPS PUBLICATIONS 406 W Main Street Suite 105 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-3080 tripspublications.com

MARY’S POOL SERVICE & SUPPLY LLC 101 W Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-6964 maryspools.com

WEIMAR TROPHIES INC 119 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8354 weimartrophies.com

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT RONNY DALEY ENTERPRISES Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-6296 REAL ESTATE/ REALTORS/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLUE DOLPHIN REALTY P O Box 476 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4570 bluedolphinrealtyllc.com COLDWELL BANKER -THE RON BROWN COMPANY 930 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8200 columbustexasrealestate. com DOUBLE G REALTY, LLC 1114 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9140 dblgrealty.com HALLMARK REALTY LLC 312 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8811 hallmarkrealtyllc.com LEYCO REAL ESTATE, LLC 3977 Hwy 90 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3302 leycorealestate.com LIVING TEXAS REAL ESTATE 632 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0999 livingtexasrealestate.com MARY E. “BETSY” WAGNER San Antonio, Texas 78217 713-819-5599 MELANIE APPELT, REALTOR 1114 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-4867 47

MRH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Star Plaza/Star Plaza II Columbus, Texas 78934 702-493-4887

JOE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA 2101 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4204

TEXAS LAND GROUP 4449 Hwy 90 Alleyton, Texas 78934 979-732-5263 txlandgroup.com

KEYSERS MARKET 1116 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2658

RESALE/ THRIFT SHOP LA GUADALUPANA RESALE SHOP 508 Camp Street Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-942-0339 RESTAURANTS ANGELA'S CAFE 1135 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4234 facebook.com/AngelasCafe-109198184187743 BECKEY’S CAFÉ 1237 Bowie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5553 BLAKE STREET 2101 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-1140 blakestreetTx.com DAIRY CONE 836 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5500 HARTZ CHICKEN 1715 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9081 hartz-chicken.com JERRY MIKESKA BBQ & CATERING 4053 Hwy 90 East Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3101 jerrymikeskasbbq.com 48

LATTE CAFE 2126 Hwy 71 South, #F Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9545 latte-cafe.com LOS CABOS MEXICAN GRILL 2543 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9744 loscabosmexicangrill.net MAXWELL’S MEAT MARKET 1001 E. Main Street Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 979-234-4046 maxwellsmeat.com

ROOFING HOUSER ROOFING, LLC 401 Columbus Road Sealy, Texas 77474 979-472-9176 www.houserroofing tx.com VINCENT’S ROOFING INC. 7000 S US Hwy 71 La Grange, Texas 78945 979-247-4587 vincentsroofing.com RV PARKS/ CAMPGROUNDS COLUMBUS RV PARK 1011 New World Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6455 columbusrvparkTx.com KELLY’S KORNER CAMPGROUND & AIRBNB 979-739-5597

NANCY’S STEAKHOUSE 2536 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9700 nancyssteakhouse.com

LAZY RIVER RV & TRAILER PARK 1500 Braden Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-4603

SCHOBELS RESTAURANT 2020 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2385 schobelsrestaurant.com

SPLASHWAY WATERPARK & CAMPGROUND 5211 Main Street Sheridan, Texas 77475 979-234-7718 splashway.com

SHIPLEY’S DONUTS 1336 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0267 SONIC 2526 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3060 SOUTHERN SIP & MORE 1348 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-575-8742 WENDY’S RESTAURANT 900 S Eagle Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8640

THOUSAND TRAILS, INC. 1062 Thousand Trails Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8229 thousandtrails.com

SALONS SHELLEY EDEN Independent Stylist 1219 Bowie Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-0312 SAND & GRAVEL MARTIN MARIETTA 6747 Hwy 71 Garwood, Texas 77442 979-335-3050 QUALITY FERTILIZER 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5671 SANDBLASTING QUALITY FERTILIZER 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5671 SECURITY SYSTEMS CONDRA COMMUNICATIONS 535 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2617 SELF-STORAGE MILENTZ SELF STORAGE 811 Wallace Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5566 milentz-selfstorage.com SELF-STORAGE WAREHOUSE 2109 Hwy 71 S Columbus, Texas 78934 979-7323-5719

AL&M BUILDING SUPPLY 538 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2323 alm.doitbest.com B’DAZZLED RESALE AND LADIES CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 1128 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0017 bdazzledresaleboutique. com BLUE DOOR ANTIQUES 521 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-922-2261 COLUMBUS FLOWER SHOP 1315 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0340 COLUMBUS FURNITURE 1538 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4212 Shopcolumbusfurniture. com COLUMBUS OUTFITTERS 3969 Hwy 90 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8444 columbuscycleshop.com DONNA’S ATTIC 735 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8864 E. CRANEK DESIGNS 979-942-0033 elcranek@sbcglobal.net

WALDO’S CAMP 1192 G. Miller Road Columbus, Texas 78934 936-661-8766 waldoscamp.com

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EASTMAN GALLERY 608 Hastedt Street Garwood, Texas 77442 713-724-5735 eastmangallery.net

WHISPERING OAKS RV PARK 2965 Hwy 90 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-732-9494 whisperingoaks rvpark.com

A LITTLE PIECE OF ART, LLC Bellville, Texas 77418 979-877-5566 facebook.com/A-LittlePiece-of-Art-by-DebbyAndreas

ERBE RANCH MERCANTILE 921 Houston Street Columbus, Texas 78934 512-784-5892 erberanch.grazecart.com/ login

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FREE RANGE CHICS, LLC (located inside Grand Oaks Antiques) 1034 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9181 GREAT GRAND OAKS ANTIQUES & GIFTS 1034 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9181 grandoaksantiques.com JANAK ANGUS FARMS (EGGS) 1361 CR 240 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-224-8444 JOHNNY’S SPORT SHOP 101 Boothe Drive Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 979-234-3516 johnnys-sport-shop.com JUAREZ KREATIONZ Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-484-9635 facebook.com/ JuarezKreationz KAY KLAUBER CANDIES, LLC 520 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3084 kayklaubercandies.com

POTTER’S WESTERN STORE 2106 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2288 PURPLE CACTUS LAVENDER FARMS 1096 County Road 253 Weimar, Texas 78962 979-732-1756 purplecactuslavender.com

WC FINDS 318 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2400 wcfinds.com

TEXANA SHOOTING SUPPLY, LLC 1028 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9116 texanashooting.com

SIGNS & BANNERS B&D GRAPHICS INC. 731 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9164 bdgraphics.com

SIGN GYPSIES-COLUMBUS, TX LLC 979-330-5453 signgypsies.com

JSDESIGN 979-732-1696 jsdesignit.com

SOUTHERN COMFORT FURNITURE 905 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2140 SUNSHINE DESIGN ENTERPRISES 522 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-253-2759 THE SILVER BARN 512A Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-7260 thesilverbarn.com TIN STAR 101 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-743-5513 tinstarweimar.com

LA GRANGE WOODCRAFTS 250 Ronnie Road La Grange, Texas 78945 979-247-2808 lagrangewoodcrafts.com

TRE-HOUSE EMBROIDERY & MORE 4 Jackson Square Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8844 trehouseweimar.com

LASER DESIGNS 979-732-0214 facebook.com/ laserdesignstx

TUPPERWARE BY JOANNE RADFORD Houston, Texas 77072 281-433-9508 mytupperware.com/ jradford

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979-234-3516 johnnys-sport-shop.com

RYAN’S DEVICE REPAIR 1139 Fannin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-942-9101 ryansdevicerepair.com

KITCHEN THYME 2002 Hwy 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-4102

THE PAMPERED CHEF/PATRICE VACEK East Bernard, Texas 77435 281-745-7102 pamperedchef.biz/ patricevacek

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SIGN GYPSIES-COLUMBUS, TX LLC 979-330-5453 signgypsies.com SKIN CARE/ SPA SERVICES MEDICAL SKIN ASSOCIATES & SPA 2540 Hwy 71 S Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0238 wecareforyourskin.com

BLAKE STREET 2101 Milam Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-5757 blakestreetTexas.com SURVEYORS FSC, INC. 2205 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-3114 fscinc.net SWINE SOLUTIONS TEXAS SWINE SOLUTIONS, LLC 408 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-500-3064 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SUE MELVIN, MARY KAY SALES DIRECTOR 1021 Annette Drive Columbus, Texas 78934 832-573-7623 marykay.com/smelvin

CONDRA COMMUNICATIONS 535 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2617 TITLE COMPANIES

THE WELLNESS SPOT 302 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 510-274-7336 healingmindbodyandsoul. massageplanet.com SPORTING GOODS

TWISTED STEEL DESIGN LLC 113 East Post Office Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-484-2122

SPORTS BAR/ SOCIAL CLUB

COLUMBUS OUTFITTERS 3969 Hwy 90 Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-8444 columbuscycleshop.com JOHNNY’S SPORT SHOP 101 Boothe Drive Eagle Lake, Texas 77434

BOTTS TITLE COMPANY 514 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-8881 bottstitle.com ELLIOTT & WALDRON ABSTRACT COMPANY 315 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-2213 TEXAS COUNTRY TITLE 323 Radio Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-0058 texascountrytitle.com

TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT KLEIBER TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT 1701 W Travis Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-3187 kleibertractor.com TRANSMISSION SERVICE CARDINAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE 1120 Austin Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-6900 TRAVEL AGENCIES LONGING TO TRAVEL AGENCY 979-725-3026 cecilialong.inteletravel.com TROPHY SUPPLY B&D GRAPHICS INC. 731 Walnut Street Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-9164 bdgraphics.com LASER DESIGNS 979-732-0214 facebook.com/ laserdesignstx WEIMAR TROPHIES INC. 119 E Main Street Weimar, Texas 78962 979-725-8354 weimartrophies.com TRUCKING COMPANY MAERTZ EQUIPMENT & TRUCKING LLC 1370 Frelsburg Road Alleyton, Texas 78935 979-732-3577 TRUCK/ TRACTOR PULL THUNDER BY THE COLORADO INC. 1001 Commerce Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 979-733-6029 thunderbythecolorado.org 49

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