West Columbia 2017 Chamber Guide

2017 Investor Directory and Newcomer Guide

Where History

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Table of Contents Message From The Chairman 2 2017 Executive Board and Board of Directors 3 West Columbia: Where History Lives 4 City Directory 5 Useful Numbers 6 Demographics 7 Calendar of Events 2017 8 Outstanding Education: Columbia-Brazoria ISD 9-10 Lighthouse Christian Academy 11 Brazosport College 12-13 Why Should I Join the Chamber?

14 Chamber Investor Roster 15-21 Our Heritage & The Columbia Rosenwald School 22 Columbia Historical Museum 23 Honoring Veteran’s Park 24 Republic of Texas 25 Industry 26 Chamber Investor by Category 27-30 Shop Local 31 San Jacinto Festival 32

West Columbia Chamber of Commerce 202 East Brazos Avenue | P.O. Box 837 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3921 E-mail: westcolumbiachamber@gmail.com Website: westcolumbiachamber.com Like us on facebook DESIGNED & PRINTED BY: BayStar Printing 200 S. Velasco | Angleton, TX 77515 979-848-3070 | baystargroup.net | Like us on facebook This publication is produced for the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. No portion can be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. Not responsible for errors or omission on the part of the Publisher or West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Copyright Š 2017

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Message From The Chairman Greetings from the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce! Welcome to West Columbia, the First Capitol of the Republic of Texas. This is a community rich in heritage and a great place to call home! Beautiful city parks, walking trails, new educational facilities and historical sites await you.

The Chamber office is the information center for West Columbia. Whether it’s a new business looking for a location, a new family looking for a realtor, tourists wanting to know about the many historic sites in and around West Columbia, a mother wanting to sign up her child for soccer, a tour guide wanting to schedule a tour group or someone just needing maps and phone books, the Chamber is the source.

The West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of over 200 concerned business women, men and citizens working together to accomplish more than any one business or person can do alone. The Investor Directory and Newcomer Guide are made possible by the generous support of our advertisers.

Whether you need a particular product, service, looking for something to do or looking for a place to live or work, this is an excellent source. I urge you to keep this Directory close at hand and use it often. Please support those that continue to invest in West Columbia, the best hometown in Texas!

Sincerely yours,

Deana Fuchs Deana Fuchs, Chairman of the Board 2

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Please support those that continue to invest in West Columbia, the best hometown in Texas!

Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Callie Venable

2017 Executive Board

2017 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board Deana Fuchs

Kyle Baker Baker Funeral Home

Secretary Christina DeWitt Klassy Kids Lighthouse

Chris Miller CBISD

Treasurer Sara Autenrieth The Carta Valley Market

Jana Reid Jana’s School of Dance Mary Ann Stanford 421 Coffeehouse & Bistro Barbara Stubbs Edward Jones Investments Chad Thoe Btel

Mission Statement The Goal of West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote the growth of our community by providing information and resources for retaining, expanding, and supporting: business opportunities, school, recreational facilities, the arts, and local heritage.

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Where History Lives Nestled midst oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, majestic pecan trees, and the mighty Brazos River, West Columbia is a great place to call home.

Historical sites and markers tell the history of the land, where Texas was born.

Located about an hour from Houston and just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, West Columbia provides a gateway to “big city” fun and entertainment as well as the lure of the Gulf with its many saltwater activities.

Locally, residents take pleasure in the slower-paced lifestyle of golfing, fishing, sport activities, local festivals and events.

A city rich in Texas history, West Columbia is also home to the Varner Hogg State Historic Site; Veteran’s Memorial Park; Replica of the First Capitol of the Republic of Texas; Columbia Historical Museum; Rosenwald School; Capitol of Texas Park; Old Columbia Cemetery; Underwood House; Sweeny Waddy Cabin; Nash Prairie Preserve; site of the Dance Gun Shop; Aycock Crews House (Bed & Breakfast) and Stephen F. Austin Death Site.

We invite you to experience all that West Columbia has to offer—

it’s all here!

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West Columbia City Directory Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance, Police)

9-1-1

Animal Control

979-345-5121

Brazoria County Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

979-345-2671

Brazoria County Sub Tax Office – West Columbia location

979-345-5914

Cable – New Wave Communications

877-543-4850 or 979-543-6858

Chamber of Commerce

979-345-3921

City Hall & Water Dept.

979-345-3123

Electric powertochoose.com Fire Department (non-emergency)

979-345-3416

Library 979-345-3394 Municipal Court Natural Gas – Center Point Energy

979-345-4832 800-659-2111 or 979-345-4611

Police Department (non-emergency)

979-345-5121

Pool, West Columbia City (seasonal)

979-345-7153

Post Office – West Columbia location

979-345-3242

Public Works

979-345-3123

Telephone – CenturyLink

866-407-6514

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Better Business Bureau

979-345-6748

Brazoria County Airport

979-388-1589

Brazoria County Courthouse

979-849-5711

Columbia-Brazoria ISD

979-345-5147

Drivers License

979-265-4261

Car Registration

979-864-1134

Social Security Office

800-775-1213

Actions Center

979-265-4261

United Way Brazoria County

979-849-9402

American Red Cross

979-265-4261

Salvation Army

979-233-5420

Women’s Center of Brazoria County

979-243-5788

Habitat for Humanity

979-285-2800

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West Columbia Demographics West Columbia is located on the west side of Brazoria County in the southeast region of Texas known as the Upper Gulf Coast. West Columbia can be reached from Houston on SH 288, exiting SH 35, or SH 36 from SH 59.

Dallas I-35 Austin I-45 I-10 San Antonio Corpus Christi I-59

Houston 288

West Columbia

Average Mileage from West Columbia: Houston | 50 miles Dallas/FW | 285 miles San Antonio | 225 miles Austin | 205 miles Corpus Christi | 205 miles

General Statistics:

Area (County) | 1,422 square miles Climate Type | Sub-Tropical Precipitation (Average) | 48.8 inch Humidity (Average) | 74% Temperature (Average) | 72 degrees Mean Max (August) | 93 degrees Mean Min (January) | 60 degrees Winter Months | January – February Summer Months | May – October Elevation | 28 feet above sea level Rail (Nationwide) | Union Pacific Railroad

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Calendar of Events Ambassador Meetings 1st Monday of the Month

Belle of the Brazos Pageant April 9, 2017

Network Luncheons 2nd Tuesday of the Month

63rd Annual San Jacinto Festival April 21–22 2017

City Council Meeting 2nd Monday of the Month

Backyard Fireworks July, 4, 2017

F.O.R. Breakfast 1 Saturday of the Month

First Capitol Festival September 9, 2017

60th Annual Chamber Investor Banquet January 12, 2017

City Wide Garage Sale November 4, 2017

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City Wide Garage Sale March 3–4, 2017 Antique, Junkique & Quilt Show March 3–4, 2017 Little Belle/Little Beau Pageant April 8, 2017

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Ghosts Along The Brazos November 11, 2017 Light Up The First Capitol December 4, 2017

Outstanding Education: CBISD Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (CBISD) proudly offers exemplary education to approximately 3,050 students each year.

Since its founding, the district’s students and schools have set the standard for high achievement. Each school offers a multitude of learning opportunities to equip students with the skills they will need to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The district encompasses over 225 square miles and school buses travel over 350,000 miles annually transporting students to three elementary schools, one junior high and one high school.

The District has three full service elementary campuses providing educational opportunities to students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through sixth: Barrow Elementary in Brazoria, Wild Peach Elementary in the community of Wild Peach, and West Columbia Elementary in West Columbia. West Brazos Junior High (WBJH)is located in Brazoria and serves grades seven and eight. WBJH is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified public school in Texas. Columbia High School is located in West Columbia and serves grades Nine through Twelve.

Columbia-Brazoria ISD offers a variety of educational programs and related support services that strives toward meeting each student’s needs. The Pre-K, Kindergarten and bilingual programs focus on beginning education at a very early age. Bilingual Investor Directory and Newcomer Guide

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programs assist students in the transition to English. Gifted and talented programs are offered to qualified students in grade K-12. Dyslexia services are provided on each campus utilizing the research based Neuhaus curriculum.

This district offers a superior special education program to students with disabilities to meet their individual educational Columbia-Brazoria ISD stands goals. Services may be provided in the firm on their belief that every general education classroom and/or in one or more of a variety of special ed- student can learn and has the right ucation classes. A full range of related to an orderly and safe environment, services includes transportation; occuthat every student can “catch the pational, physical, music and speech challenge to learn for life.” therapy; and counseling services. High school students can enroll in career and technology courses as well as participate in dual credit courses with Brazosport Junior College. Columbia-Brazoria ISD participates in the Texas University Interscholastic League in athletic competitions and academic competitions. Each campus also offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations reflecting a broad spectrum of interests and opportunities.

The school system employs approximately 440 individuals representing a wide array of workplace skills in teaching, counseling, nursing, special education services, child nutrition, transportation, maintenance, custodial services and technology, to ensure that the District meets the needs of the students, staff, and facilities. With an annual budget of over $31 million, the school district has a major impact on the economy of the West of the Brazos area and surrounding communities. CBISD is proud to serve as a business partner and community leader for area citizens, but most importantly, CBISD is proud to serve our children with consistent, quality educational services.

Columbia-Brazoria ISD stands firm on their belief that every student can learn and has the right to an orderly and safe environment, that every student can “catch the challenge to learn for life.” Students can achieve excellence in their life with the steady foundation of primary education. Because CBISD strives so hard to provide this environment for the children of the West Brazos area, students graduate with honors, a vision, and a jumpstart for a successful life. For more information please call 979345-5147, or visit www.cbisd.com.

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Lighthouse Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy is a ministry of The Lighthouse Church of West Columbia. It is the only private Christian school in southern Brazoria County, serving grades two through twelve.

Lighthouse Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy was was founded in 1996 by Pastor founded in 1996 by Pastor Danny and Barbara Johnson and The Danny and Barbara Johnson and Lighthouse Church family. It was The Lighthouse Church family. It started to help fulfill the need for a was started to help fulfill the need superior educational setting with a for a superior educational setting Christian emphasis.

with a Christian emphasis.

LCA offers a strong academic program with individualized instruction using the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. Students are given a Diagnostic Test prior to enrollment to determine their performance level. They are then placed in appropriate curriculum for their level. Each student progresses at his or her own pace, placing emphasis on quality rather than quantity. The student masters the material he or she is studying before moving on to new concepts, which provides for a higher retention of information.

Because of the low student to staff ratio, each student receives individualized assistance. The current staff members, who have been involved with the school since its founding in 1996, serve as guides to help the students learn more easily and efficiently.

For more information, please call 979-345-3354 or stop by the office at The Lighthouse Church, 501 West Brazos, West Columbia.

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Brazosport College Located on 156 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Lake Jackson, Texas, Brazosport College has served as the school of choice for students in southern Brazoria County since 1968.

The broad range of courses offered at Brazosport College addresses diverse educational objectives. Those students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree can enroll in academic classes, as well as courses in major fields of study, which will transfer to four-year schools.

The broad range of courses offered at Brazosport College addresses diverse educational objectives.

Brazosport College is one of the few community colleges in the state with the authority to offer a Bachelors Degree in Applied Technology (BAT).

BC’s BAT program offers two majors, including a BAT in Industrial Management and a BAT in Health Services Management.

Students seeking certification or a degree in an occupational/technical field will find courses leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in a wide variety of disciplines. The college also offers degree or certificate options in the ADN and LVN healthcare fields, as well as a variety of additional programs.

Through partnerships between area employers and the college, students also are able to put their knowledge to work close to home.

The process technology program offered at Brazosport College enables students to build skills to be successful in the chemical industry, but also provides students with skill sets that will broaden their career opportunities.

The BASF Center for Process Technology building houses classrooms and a plant trainer for the chemical process technology program, while the Dow Academic Center serves a variety of college and community events, such as commencement.

Other buildings, such as the Byron and Sandra Sadler Health Professions/Science 12

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Complex, a Student Pavilion and a revitalized library opened in Fall 2011. The Sadler building houses Brazosport College’s nursing program, as well as science and math courses. Most Through partnerships recently, Brazosport Most importantly, College dedicated its between area however, Brazosport Freeport LNG Crafts employers and the Academy and the College is committed college, students also new BCPC Welding to students’ success are able to put their Technologies Lab.

knowledge to work close to home.

In 2012 and 2014, The Aspen Institute ranked Brazosport College among the top 10 community colleges in the United States.

Most importantly, however, Brazosport College is committed to students’ success and has implemented initiatives to assist students in achieving their goals. Through endeavors made possible by the Brazosport College Foundation and Achieving the Dream, a variety of programs are available utilizing partnerships between the college and the community it serves to assure student success.

Brazosport College is located conveniently close to the communities of Angleton, Clute, Freeport, Richwood, West Columbia, Sweeny, Brazoria and Surfside Beach. The campus is only 45 minutes away from Houston and Galveston.

To learn more about Brazosport College, visit the college Web site at www.brazosport.edu, or call 979-230-3000.

and has implemented initiatives to assist students in achieving their goals. Through endeavors made possible by the Brazosport College Foundation and Achieving the Dream, a variety of programs are available utilizing partnerships between the college and the community it serves to assure student success.

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For more information about joining the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, e-mail: westcolumbiachamber@gmail.com or call 979-345-3921.

Why Should I Join the Chamber?

Networking: Many networking opportunities are available for promoting your business. Monthly Network Luncheons offer important information and business education. The Annual Chamber Appreciation Banquet, held each January; Ribbon Cuttings; Business After Hours and Card Exchange are just a few of the many networking opportunities available through the Chamber.

Marketing & Advertising: Take advantage of effective and lowcost advertising opportunities including the Chamber Membership Directory and Newcomer Guide, West of the Brazos Map, Quarterly Newsletter, Newcomer and New Teacher Packets, to name a few!

Community: Support your local community with your Chamber Membership and by volunteering your time at Chamber events such as Light Up the First Capitol, San Jacinto Festival, and Annual Chamber Banquet.

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Referrals: The Chamber refers Chamber Members first; from phone calls, e-mails, newcomer packets, and visits to the Chamber office.

Volunteer: Join the Chamber Ambassador Program and have lots of fun while meeting new people, networking, and promoting local business.

Government: The Chamber speaks on behalf of local business to elected officials and government staff members at local and state levels. Your voice will be heard on legislative issues and educational issues that may directly affect your business.

Free Services: Free listing in the Chamber Membership Directory and Newcomer Guide; Free listing on the Chamber website; Free display of brochures and/or promotional items at the Chamber office and Visitor’s Center; Free insertion and delivery of brochures and/or promotional items in newcomer packets, welcome bags and new teacher bags. Endless free resources!

Chamber Investor Roster 1st Capital Business Services Debra Lanehart 310 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6008

4 Seasons Nail & Spa

Madisyn Parkinson 660 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2627

421 Coffeehouse and Bistro Mary Ann Stanford 421 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979 345-2560

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A Better Class Learning Academy Jenna Navarro or Cassie Wrigge 501 Kirby Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-299-2007

A Place For Grace

Hector Demenech 301 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2015

Alamo Concrete Products Doug Strickland P.O. Box 366 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4631

America’s Best Value InnWest Columbia Harish Thakkar 714 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2399

Angel’s Care Home Health

Jennifer Littleton 113 Abner Jackson Pkwy., Ste. A Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-3400

Aycock Crews House

Sheryl Rogers 520 CR 703 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6931

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Beal’s Bubbles Washateria

Carol Beal 405 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3513

BACH

KC Strate 120 E. Hospital Dr. Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-2447

Becca’s Handmade Crafts & Young Living Essential Oils

Baker Funeral Home

Kyle Baker 634 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3232

Barta Lumber Co.

Jim Barta 401 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3131

BASF

Rebecca Thompson 804 Westview St. West Columbia, TX 77486 936-346-9144

Bernard, Charles

Judy Bernard 2265 River Valley Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2638

Best Signs Galore

Wade Weems 130 N. 12th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2249

Cindy Suggs 602 Copper Rd. Freeport, TX 77541 979-415-6273

Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol

Karen Van Horne/Dannielle Meyer 2911 S. Shore Blvd., Ste. 150 League City, TX 77573 800-510-3111

Bleu Roots Salon

205 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6000

Body Bliss Massage

Deena Baker 201 E. Myrtle St., Ste. 234 Bay City Office Supplies (BCOS) Angleton, TX 77515 Stephen Cook 979-240-9248 1111 CR 44 Bonnen, State Rep. Dennis Angleton, TX 77515 Nancy Wollam 979-849-6888 ext. 111 122 E. Myrtle Bay Solutions Corporation Angleton, TX 77515 Earl Saville 979-848-1770 2179 Twin Lakes Blvd.

West Columbia, TX 77486 Bookkeeping Results, LLC 979-345-2843 Dwayne Briscoe 5680 Hwy 6 #129 BayStar Group Missouri City, TX 77459 Kaye Starustka 713-898-1648 200 S. Velasco Angleton, TX 77515 Bottom Dollar Carpet 979-848-3070 Mike Morgan 1915 Brazosport Blvd.

Baytown Seafood Freeport, TX 77541 816 S. 17th St. 979-233-1156 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5196

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Brawner, James

Chesney’s Jewelry

Columbia Heritage Foundation

Brazoria County Fair Association

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.

Columbia Historical Museum

CHI St. Luke’s Health Brazosport

Columbia Lakes Realty

City of West Columbia

Columbia Lakes Resort Hotel & Cottages

James Brawner 398 Cattle Drive Trl. Angleton, TX 77515 979-299-8246 Shane Jennings P.O. Box 818 Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-6416

Brazoria County News Becky Hutchinson 113 E. Bernard (mailing) P.O. Box 488 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3127

Brazos Ave. Market

Pam Mercer P.O. Box 605 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2874

Brazosport College-SBDC Janice Goines 500 College Dr. SBDC Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-230-3380

Btel

Charlie Greenberg P.O. Box 2008 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-2121

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Capitol Veterans Residence Sandy Weems 212 Veterans Park Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5777

CAS Global Services, LLC Corry Westinghouse P.O. Box 2567 Angleton, TX 77515 979-549-5332

Central Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) Susan Hays 400 N. 13th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2390

CenturyLink

Henry Flores 400 W. 15th St., Ste. 315 Austin, TX 78701 16

Donna Loggins P.O. Box 217 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3822 Wendy Irwin P.O. Box 1000 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-491-5815

100 Medical Dr. Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-299-2880 Debbie Sutherland P.O. Box 487 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3123

Clip R Curl Corner

Randa Russell 520 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5069

Coastal Link

Charlie Greenberg 801 N. Brooks St. #8 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-5465

Cobb, Jean

Jean Cobb 210 S. Ringgold West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2358

Cole, Laura

Laura Cole 801 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5012

Columbia Christian Senior Citizens Center Pat Eddy 629 E. Bernard St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5955

Columbia Dental

Dr. Jared L. Huvar & Kate Kincannon Huvar 907 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3621

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Peggy Boone P.O. Box 1013 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4214

Margaret Wilke 247 E. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6125 Debbie MacNeil 188 Freeman Blvd.

West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2416

Cathy Housenga 180 Freeman Blvd.

West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3079

Columbia Stop

Ahmad Suleiman 811 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2220

Columbia United Methodist Church

Patsy Avirett 315 S. 16th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4642

Columbia Veterans Residence Sandy Weems 212 Veterans Park Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5777

Columbia Veterinary Clinic Lula Langford P.O. Box 299 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-345-2469

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District Steven Galloway P.O. Box 158 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5147, ext. 1101

Common Man Computer Services

Kadon Smith 645 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3078

Communities in Schools Bob Garcia 201 E. Myrtle Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-0321

Country Village Care Sara Grether Richards 721 W. Mulberry St. Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-8281

Crystal Clear Pools David Linder 600 S. Velasco Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-9888

Cudd, Mary P.

Mary Cudd P.O. Box 2346 Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-6644

Cudd, Mike

Mike Cudd 302 Jackson St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2058

DeVoe Installations

Doug DeVoe 3242 FM 1301 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-308-5454

Dido’s

Fred Kanter 2922 CR 519 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-964-3167

Discovery Days

Lynn Doyle 131 Commerce St. Clute, TX 77531 979-265-3622

Freedom Flags Unlimited

Doyle Wachtstetter, Inc

Driggers, DDS, Terry

Karen Hutchings P.O. Box 426 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-482-3698

Terry Driggers, DDS 505 Dance Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5135

Duque Enterprise /Ambit Energy

Johnny & Suzanne Duque P.O. Box 171 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-236-3736

Jim Stubbs 216 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2980

DarKer Side DJ’s & Karaoke David Raciti 506 S. Brooks St. Brazoria, TX 77422 281-542-3555

Daum, Donald

Donald Daum 823 W. Friar Tuck Ln. Houston, TX 77024 713-953-9800

Sylvia Gibson 301 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4313

Sharon Fox JP 3633 CR 58 Manvel, TX 77578 979-798-9270

Doug McKee 1004 3rd St. League City, TX 77573-2420 281-338-1073 John Damon P.O. Box 545 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4155

Flowers By Mary Lee

Fox, Sharon Justice of the Peace

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Damon, John

H.L. “Buddy” Baker Jr. P.O. Box 3100 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-4012

Shae Horak 1320 W. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3333

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D&D Pest Control

First National Bank of Lake Jackson

Freeport LNG

Wendy Mazurkiewicz 1500 Lamar St. Quintana, TX 77541 979-415-8700

Friends of the Library

Melissa Fichera 518 E. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3394

Edward Jones Investments

Friends of the River- San Bernard

F First Baptist Church

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First Capital Auto Sales

Gary Kersh

Lisa Worthington 226 S. Broad West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3244 Kevin King 210 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2008

First Capitol West Columbia Lions Club

Bob Bailey P.O. Box 93 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-6779

Gamboa, Pete

Pete Gamboa 120 CR 373 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-248-0783 Gary Kersh P.O Box 312 Brazoria , TX 77422 979-236-0499

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Gilbert, Chris and Erica Chris Gilbert 115 S. Ringgold West Columbia, TX 77486 979-824-3965

Gina Renee’s Catering Gina Langlinais #2 Hemlock Angleton, TX 77515 979-864-9675

Goolsby Properities

Help, Inc

Eileen Pinkerton 127 Circle Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-480-0197

Hester, Janet

Janet Hester 1233 Gayle Ln. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2301

Holder, Judge Marc W.

Robin Goolsby 303A E. San Bernard Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-7500

Judge Marc W. Holder 111 E. Locust Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-5711

Gorman, Carole

Hospice Care Team

Carole Gorman 413 Smith St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-248-0794

Tracy Littleton 107 W. Way, Ste. 29 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-6043

Grether Senior Living Communities

J & C Plumbing

Sara Richards 721 W. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-8281

Grit Fitness

Kenny Stanford 155 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-417-1627

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Amber Hawthorne 34776 FM 1301 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2595

Jana’s School of Dance Jana Reid 495 Dance Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5479

Janet’s Custom Framing

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Hathway, Kathy

Kathy Hathway 1301 Rev. Swinney West Columbia, TX 77486

Hays Insurance Agency Jackie Hays P.O. Box 638 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2271

HEB Pantry Foods

Joe Svrcek 110 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6950

Janet Wilson 647 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2808

Jenn’s Furniture Store

Tommy Jenn 302 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5198

Jenn’s Self Storage

Billy Jenn 302 E. Brazos Ave. West Columba, TX 77486 979-549-3655

Junkyard Studio

Katrina Ashburn 206 S. 15th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-549-8616 18

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Kanter, Constable Fred Constable Fred Kanter 121 N. 10th St. Brazoria, TX 77422 979-482-6429

Kersh, Justice of Peace Sherry Sherry Kersh 111 N. 10th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2671

Key Touch Therapeutic Massage

Jeanelle Key 664 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5500

Kincannon D.D.S., Laura K. Kate Kincannon 907 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-1451

Kincannon, Mayor Laurie Laurie Kincannon 1725 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5531

Klassy Kids Lighthouse Christina DeWitt P.O. Box 216 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-7707

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La Casona Columbia Lakes Esther Lara 188 Freeman Blvd.

West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6161

Landra Olsen Farmers Insurance Group

Landra Olsen 314 E. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4479

Lighthouse Christian Academy Barbara Johnson 501 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3354

Live Oak Gardens, LLC 200 Damon Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5800

Loggins Services

Ben Loggins 113 E. Meadow Ln. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-888-8310

Lucy’s Mexican Food

Prosperity Bank

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Oaks of West Columbia Apts. Ltd. Glenda Jones 225 S. 13th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2494

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Patterson, James Patterson Auctioneers

Donna Ramirez P.O. Box 956 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5300

James Patterson 28493 FM 1301 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-848-6413

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Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott

Madeline’s

Cindy Saville 221 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6944

Magnolia Manor Townhomes

Michael Darlow 1235 N. Loop W., Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77008 713-862-1860

Performance Party Rental

180 W. Texaco #23 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2330

Cheryl Watts 18088 S. Hwy 288-B Angleton, TX 77515 979-848-8863

Medical Leaders and Associates

Pet Pleasers Grooming

Dee Sneath 513 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6522

Medlock, Fredda

Fredda Medlock 125 S. 13th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5413

Mercer Pest Control Melvin Mercer P.O. Box 626 Needville, TX 77461 979-345-2471

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Nana Kay’s

Barbara Wishert 505 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3051

NewWave Communications Jackie Previto 1302 Wisteria Wharton, TX 77488 979-532-3920

Phillips 66

Regina Slaydon P.O. Box 866 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-491-2200

Jane Orchard 6944 CR 359 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-6623

Port Freeport

Darlene Winkler 1100 Cherry St. Freeport, TX 77541 979-233-2667

Ramblin Rose Antiques Romelle Turner 1019 S. Brooks Hwy 36 S. Brazoria, TX 77422 979-665-9819

Realty Associates

Karen DeLeon-Bailes 146 Pleasant Valley West Columbia, TX 77486 979-215-5390

Rhodenbaugh, Mary Ruth Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh 2005 CR 347 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-7005 Gary Foose P.O. Box 574 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 800-711-6137

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S.E. Roofing

Bill Worrell 410 Pecan Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-3004

Salon 321

Callie Venable 144 CR 376 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3760

Ponderosa RV Park

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Robert W. Baird & Company

Sherry Gibson 554 E. Bernard West Columbia, TX 77486

Photos by Callie

Lisa Orsak 510 E. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3141

Ann Jordan 321 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3221

Schwebel, Dr. Bob Bob Schwebel DVM P. O. Box 436 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-345-3335

Schwebel, Tissie

Tissie Schwebel 606 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3335

Sebesta, Matt Judge Matt Sebesta 601 Browning Angleton, TX 77515 979-848-1922

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Shoemaker, Darlene

Stanford Cabinets

Texas Home Health

SIHTAM INC.

State Farm Insurance

Texas New Mexico Power Co.

Smith, Naomi

Stewart Grocery

The Alliance

Smokin R BBQ

Stonebridge RV Park LLC

The Barbershop

Darlene Shoemaker 646 S. St. West Columbia, TX 77486 832-692-5104 Anthony Mathis 118 S. 13th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 281-221-2187 Naomi Smith 32901 FM 1301 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3340 Steven Rochen 226 E. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-6162

Sonic Drive In

Bill Hayes 730 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5171

Southern Speech Caprice McCarey 109 N. Main St. Sweeny TX 77480 979-335-8374

Southern Sunless Tanning Caprice McCarey 109 N. Main St. Sweeny, TX 77480 979-335-8374

SouthStar Bank

Pam Browning P.O. Box 8 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-2181

Spitacular A/C & Refrigeration Stephanie Spitdowski 7415 Creek Dr. Damon, TX 77430 979-345-4882

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

Trish Speers 807 Loggins Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-548-2020 20

Kenny Stanford 421 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77480 979-345-7140 Brian Lane 226 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4900 Donna Fink 102 E. Hwy 332 Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-2600 15804 Hwy 35 N. Sweeny, TX 77480 979-245-1200

Subway Sandwiches & Salads Dinesh Agrawal 632 W. Brazos West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3911

Sweeny Community Hospital Tracie Eaton 305 N. McKinney Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-1500

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Teacher Advantage Insurance & Financial Services, LLC Jake Williamson 16850 Saturn Ln. #100 Houston, TX 77058 281-755-1241

Terracon

Jason L. Mills 1740 W. 4th St. Freeport, TX 77541 979-202-1113

Texas Dow Employee Credit Union (TDECU) Sandra Loeza 1601 N. Brooks Brazoria, TX 77422 979-299-3689

Texas Gulf Bank

Lynne Robbins 109 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-1666

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Matt Hartman 477 This Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-6726 Diana Vazquez 1207 W. Parkwood Friendswood, TX 77546 979-345-4422 Debbie Pennington 4005 Technology Dr. Angleton, TX 77515 979-848-0560 Joshua Rodriguez 424 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-487-9496

The Carta Valley Market Sara Autenrieth 229 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-541-3681

The Dow Chemical Company Trish Ritthaler 2301 Brazosport Blvd., APB Bldg.

Freeport, TX 77541 979-238-2753

The Executive Inn & Suites Umesh Thakore 631 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-9973

The Facts

Bill Cornwell 720 S. Main Clute, TX 77531 979-265-7411

The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. 2nd St. Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-1524

The Hamilton Pet Resort and Spa Mandy Stanford 1155 Hwy 35 S. 17th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-7180

The Jay Café

Tim Plaster 16624 Hwy 36 Needville, TX 77461 979-793-7900

The Lighthouse Church Danny & Barbara Johnson 501 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3354

The Source Weekly

Lisa Baker 223 Parking Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-285-9200

The Wilderness

Doug Borow 501 Hwy 332 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-4653

The Women’s Center of Brazoria County David Moore 715 N. Valderez Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-9553

The Worley Company Robert Worley 401 Williamsburg Ave. Clute, TX 77531 979-864-0860

Tindol, Charley

Charley Tindol 101 S. Mattson West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5452

Trinity Worship & Outreach Ministries Anthony J. Hall 312 W. Bernard St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-7775

TX Coastal Services

Steve Worden P.O. Box 403 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-230-8440

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United Way of Brazoria County Stephanie Cone P.O. Box 1959 Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-9402

UTMB Angleton Danbury Campus Tonya Visor 132 Hospital Dr. Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-7721

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Varner Hogg Plantation State Historical Site Meredith Pyle P.O. Box 696 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4656

Viola, E. & Son Funeral Home Marylyn V. Smith 205 N. Broad West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3433

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Walmart

Brenden Macontosh 301 N. Columbia West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3147

Weber, Randy Congressman Dodie Armstrong 122 W. Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-285-0231

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Mike McDonald 107 Parking Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-297-9922

Wells Fargo Bank

Kelly Wood 111 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-3171

West Columbia Manor Apts.Ltd Glenda Jones 1000 N. 13th St. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4311

Whitetail Timber Ranchtiques Danny Smith 729 W. Brazos Sweeny, TX 77480 979-482-7723

Wiggins, Bill

Bill Wiggins 2348 Shalmar West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-5285

Womack, Bill

Bill Womack P.O. Box 442 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-4258

Woodmen of the World Hollis Yachel 103355 FM 102 Wharton, TX 77488 979-559-2841

Y Youth & Family Counseling Mandy Pierce 801 N. Buchta Angleton, TX 77515 979-864-1577

Z Zachry Construction Corp.

Dale Smith P.O. Box 582 Old Ocean, TX 77463 979-491-2395

Wells Nursery-Florist Vange Anderson 18932 Hwy 35 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-345-3002

West Columbia Health Clinic Tracie Eaton 668 W. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 979-345-2525

West Columbia Little League

Cliff Nugent P.O. Box 212 West Columbia, TX 77486 979-236-1197 Investor Directory and Newcomer Guide

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Our Heritage West Columbia is a community rich in early Texas history.

The first duly elected Congress of the Republic of Texas met at Columbia on October 3, 1836. The provisional government had been forced to move many times after the Texans declared their independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 at Washington on the Brazos. The temporary capitol was first established at Harrisburg on March 22, but less than a month, the officials were forced to leave to escape Santa Ana’s troops. The government fled to Galveston just one day before Santa Ana arrived at Harrisburg with intentions to burn it down. A few weeks after moving to Galveston, the government once again moved to Velasco, on the Texas Gulf Coast. Facilities at Galveston and Velasco were inadequate, so in July an interim President David G. Burnett called for an election and ratification of the constitution, and decreed that the first duly elected legislature of the Republic of Texas would convene at Columbia on the first Monday in October, 1836.

Columbia was chosen as the capitol for two reasons: there were greater facilities available, and the early newspapers, The Telegraph, along with the Texas Register, were there. Columbia had served as a seat of justice for the municipality of Columbia under Mexico and had a number of buildings, including a large hotel, offices, and some log cabins. Columbia was quite crowded while it was the capitol. There was such an influx of people that the Congress voted to move the capitol to Houston in 1837. Historians generally agree that this first Congress accomplished a great deal. They ratified the Constitution, appointed committees, provided for the Army and Navy, provided protection from the Indians, created a judiciary, a postal department, a land office, and established a financial system.

The Columbia Rosenwald School The Columbia Rosenwald School served the African-American children in East Columbia from 1921-1948. The one-teacher school was constructed with the assistance of the Rosenwald School Fund created by Sears Roebuck CEO Julius Rosewald and Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute.

Over 5, 300 Rosenwald Schools were built across the rural South: over 580 in Texas.

The Columbia Rosenwald School is one of 40 still in existence in Texas.

It was rescued by the Museum after being used for decades as a hay barn, moved into West Columbia behind the Museum and officially opened for tours in October 2009. Tours are by appointment only.

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Columbia Historical Museum In 1950 a beautiful bank made of stone and marble was built in West Columbia. It was a building like no other in the area, sitting on a prominent corner in downtown West Columbia. When it became available for sale, Mrs. Emma Womack visited the City Council and described how it could be used for a museum and why it needed to be a museum to showcase Historic West Columbia.

There had not had a museum up to that point and, as the First Capital of the Republic of Texas, all agreed one was needed, so the City leased the beautiful, well-located building to the Museum. A Board of Directors was elected, the 501 3 c 3 status was established and the hard work began. Much clean-up and repair was necessary to present this bank/museum to the public.

When citizens realized what was happening, beautiful and important artifacts ranging as far back as the Texas Revolutionary Period were brought to the Museum and it became obvious what was to be the story the Museum wanted to tell. Even papers and documents from the early years were loaned or donated.

The mission statement was written and it gave direction to this group of volunteers. The purpose of the Museum would be to bring better understanding and appreciation of the rich history The purpose of the Museum would of West and East Columbia with an be to bring better understanding emphasis on the families that helped settle and develop this part of Texas, and appreciation of the rich history home to many of the original 300 of West and East Columbia with an settlers who came up the Brazos with emphasis on the families that helped Stephen F.th Austin in the first quarter of the 19 century.

settle and develop this part of Texas, home to many of the original 300 settlers who came up the Brazos with Stephen F. Austin in the first quarter of the 19th century.

Special areas would showcase the five areas of commerce important to West Columbia’s early days: the Brazos River with cargo and passenger boats; farming of cotton, cane and rice; ranching; and oil.

Displays would reflect the tools, the toys, the weapons, as well as activities and clothes and items such as beautiful dishes and other items necessary for life.

Today, the Museum is still expanding and honors our military, fire departments, doctors, and events important to our area. The recent addition of the Columbia Rosenwald School has brought new pride and significance to our area.

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Honoring Our Veterans On Veteran’s Day, 2003, Veteran’s Memorial Park was dedicated to, and in honor of all veterans who have served our Country since the Revolutionary War. Three plazas, named “Duty”, “Honor”, and “Country”, display black granite pavers with the names of former and active service men and women. A special plaza honors the memory of the “West of the Brazos” veterans who have been killed in the line of duty, prisoners of war, and those missing in action.

A project of the American Legion, Mattson-Ringgold Post 503, the park is located on Fourteenth Street in West Columbia between the American Legion Hall and the Replica of the First Capitol of the Republic of Texas.

Visitors are welcome to view Veteran’s Memorial Park at any time: 24-hours a day, all year. To purchase a granite paver or for more information on the park, contact Mr. Sandy Weems at 979-345-5777.

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Republic of Texas Around the year 1833, Leman Kelsey built a story-and-a-half clapboard structure near this location.

When Columbia became Capitol of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the building was one of two which housed the newly formed government. The First Republic of Texas Congress convened in Columbia. Here Sam Houston took office as President and Stephen F. Austin as Secretary of State. In 1837 the government moved to Houston.

The 1900 Storm destroyed the original Capitol building, but the replica is open for tours by appointment only.

For tour arrangements or more information, please call West Columbia Chamber of Commerce at 979-345-3921.

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Industry Brazoria County has a wide range of industries and employment. Brazoria County’s major industries are natural resources and mining, construction, education, retail and government.

Largest Non-Retail Area Employers EMPLOYER

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The Dow Chemical Company Fluor Corporation Zachry Group Alvin I.S.D. Pearland I.S.D. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice The Infinity Group Brazosport I.S.D. Brock Group Brazoria County Phillips 66 BASF Corporation Angleton I.S.D. Excel TDECU Dish Network Schlumberger Technology Corp.

Brazosport Regional Health System Ascend Performance Materials City of Pearland Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA TIC Energy & Chemical, Inc. Columbia-Brazoria I.S.D. Benchmark Electronics Mundy Support Services Mammoet Alvin Community College Davis-Lynch Inc. Brazosport College Sweeny I.S.D. RiceTec Performance Contractors Team Industrial Services Texas Honing City of Alvin Shintech, Inc. City of Lake Jackson Freeport Welding & Fabricating Bredero Shaw UTMB Health – Angleton Danbury Third Coast Terminals Saber Power Services Kemlon Products & Development E-Z Line Pipe Support Company Sweeny Community Hospital PROFAX Packaging Service Co. / SolvChem American Rice City of Angleton SI Group City of Freeport Aggreko

CITY

Freeport Freeport County-wide Alvin Pearland County-wide Clute Clute Clute County-wide Sweeny Freeport Angleton Freeport County-wide Alvin Rosharon Lake Jackson Alvin Pearland Sweeny Alvin Freeport Brazoria Angleton County-wide Rosharon Alvin Pearland Lake Jackson Sweeny Alvin Iowa Colony Alvin Pearland Alvin Freeport Lake Jackson Freeport Pearland Angleton Pearland Iowa Colony Pearland Manvel Sweeny Pearland Pearland Freeport Angleton Freeport Freeport Pearland

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EMPLOYEES

Chemical 4,200 Specialty Contractor 3,161 Specialty Contractor 2,821 Education 2,781 Education 2,524 Criminal Justice 2,409 Specialty Contractor 1,673 Education 1,624 Industrial/Insulation/Scaffolding 1,569 Government 1,335 Refining 970 Chemical 915 Education 865 Contractor 762 Financial 750 Inbound Call Center 750 Oil Well Services 700 Medical 650 Chemical 620 Government 562 Chemical 455 Chemical 455 Specialty Contractor 450 Education 440 Manufacturer 350 Specialty Contractor 340 Heavy Lifting & Transport Solutions 331 Education 300 Oil & Gas Machinery 300 Education 278 Education 262 Agriculture 252 Specialty Contractor 250 Mechanical Services 230 Pipe Honing & Boring 220 Government 215 PVC Manufacturer 209 Government 209 Fabrication 200 Coated Pipe 200 Medical 188 Blending & Packaging 173 High-Voltage Electrical Services 150 Wiring Device Manufacturer 150 Manufacturer 150 Medical 144 Welding Products Mfg. 130 Blending & Packaging 125 Rice Mills 120 Government 116 Chemical 115 Government 112 Industrial Equipment Rentals 100

Chamber Investor by Category CARPET & RUG DEALER Bottom Dollar Carpet 979-233-1156

911 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Central Emergency Medical Services 979-345-2390

ATTORNEYS Laura Cole 979-345-5012 Mary P. Cudd 979-849-6644

ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1st Capitol Business Services 979-345-6008 Bookkeeping Results, LLC 713-898-1648

AUCTIONEERS James Patterson Auctioneers 979-864-6413

ANTIQUE/SALVAGE Ramblin Rose 979-665-9819 The Carta Valley Market 979-541-3681 Whitetail Timbers Ranch & Antiques 979-482-7723 APARTMENTS Capitol Veterans Residence 979-345-5777 Live Oak Gardens, LLC 979-345-5800 Magnolia Manor Apartments 979-345-2330 Oaks of West Columbia Apartments, Ltd 979-345-2494 West Columbia Manor Apartments, Ltd 979-345-4311 APPAREL Brazos Ave. Market 979-345-2874 Madeline’s 979-345-6944 Wells Florist-Nursery 979-345-3002 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Grether Senior Living 979-849-8281

AUTO SALES First Capital Auto Sales 979-345-2008 BANKS First National Bank of Lake Jackson 979-297-4012 Prosperity Bank 979-345-3141 SouthStar Bank 979-798-2181 TDECU 979-238-8279 Texas Gulf Bank 979-345-1666 Wells Fargo Bank 979-345-3171

CATERING Gina Renees Catering 979-864-9675 CHURCHES Blue Run Baptist Church 979- 345-3403 Columbia United Methodist Church 979-345-4642 First Baptist Church 979-345-3244 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 979-548-2020 The Lighthouse 979-345-3354 Trinity Worship & Outreach 979-345-7775 COLLEGE Brazosport College SBDC 979-230-3380

BEAUTY SALON & CARE Bleu Roots Salon 979-345-6000 Clip R Curl Corner 979-345-5069 Salon 321 979-345-3221

COMPUTER SERVICES Common Man Computer Service 979-345-3078 CONVENIENCE STORES Columbia Stop 979-345-3240

BED & BREAKFAST Aycock Crews House 979-345-6931

CONCRETE Alamo Concrete Products 979-345-4631

CABLE COMPANY Coastal Link 979-798-5465 NewWave Communications 979-532-3920

COUNSELING SERVICES Youth & Family Counseling 979-864-1577

CAKES Nana Kay’s 979-345-3051

CRAFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS Becca’s Handmade Crafts & Young Living Essential Oils 936-346-9144

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CUSTOM FRAMING Janet’s Custom Framing 979-345-2808 DANCE SCHOOLS Jana’s School of Dance 979-345-5479 DAY CARE-CHILD Discovery Days 979-345-3333 Klassy Kids Lighthouse 979-345-7707 Ms. Shelly’s Lil’ Wranglers 979-345-1035 DENTISTS Dr. Terry Driggers, DDS 979-345-5135 Dr. Jared Huvar, DDS 979-345-3621 Laura K. Kincannon, DDS 979-345-1451 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Alliance 979-848-0560 The Worley Company 979-864-0860 EDUCATION A Better Class Learning Academy 979-299-2007 DJ’s Darker Side DJ’s Karaoke 979-345-2148 ELECTRICIANS DeVoe Installations 979-308-5454 TX Coastal Services 979-230-8440 EMERGENCY SERVICES Central Emergency Medical Services CMS 979-345-2390 ENGINEERING FIRMS Terracon Consultants, Inc 979-202-1113 28

FAIRGROUNDS Brazoria County Fair Association 979-849-6416 FLAGS Freedom Flags Unlimited 979-482-3698 FLOWER SHOPS Flowers by Mary Lee 979-345-4313 Nana Kay’s 979-345-3051 Wells Florist-Nursery 979-345-3002 FINANCIAL Edward Jones Investments 979-345-2980 Robert W. Baird & Company 800-711-6137 Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, & Mott 713-862-1860 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 979-297-9922 FITNESS Grit Fitness 979-417-1627 FOOD PANTRY A Place for Grace 979-345-2015 FUNERAL HOMES Baker Funeral Homes 979-345-3232 Viola, E. & Son Funeral Home 979-345-3433 FURNITURE RETAIL Jenn’s Furniture Center 979-345-5198 GIFT & SPECIALTY ITEMS Brazos Ave Market 979-345-2874 Janet’s Custom Framing 979-345-2808 Madeline’s 979-345-6944

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Wells Florist-Nursery 979-345-3002 GOLF COURSES Columbia Lakes Country Club & Golf Course 979-345-7903 The Wilderness 979-297-4653 GOVERNMENT City of West Columbia 979-345-3123 Mayor Laurie Kincannon 979-345-5531 Councilman Charley Tindol 979-345-5452 GOVERNMENT OFFICESCOUNTY Judge Sharon Fox 979-798-7777 Judge Marc W Holder 979-864-1571 Constable Fred Kanter 979-482-6429 Judge Sherry Kersh 979-345-2671 Commissioner GOVERNMENT OFFICES-STATE State Representative Dennis Bonnen 979-848-1770 GOVERNMENT OFFICES Congressman Randy Weber 979-285-0231 GROCERY STORES H.E.B. Pantry Foods 979-345-6950 Stewarts Grocery 979-798-2600 HEALTH CARE Angel’s Care Home Health 979-297-3400 Hospice Care Team 979-297-6043 Medical Leaders & Associates 979-345-6522 Southern Speech 979-248-7369

Texas Home Health 979-297-6726 West Columbia Health Clinic 979-345-2525 HISTORICAL SITES Aycock Crews House 979-345-6931 Columbia Historical Museum 979-345-6125 Varner Hogg Plantation 979-345-4656 HOME BUILDER /REMODELING Loggins Services 979-888-8310 Stanford Cabinets 979-345-7140 HOSPITALS UTMB Angleton Danbury Campus 979-849-7721 CHI St. Luke’s Health Brazosport 979-299-2880 Sweeny Community Hospital 979-548-1555 HOTELS America’s Best Value Inn 979-345-2399 Columbia Lakes Resort Hotel & Cottages 979-345-5151 The Executive Inn & Suites 979-345-9973 INDIVIDUALS Bernard, Charles 979-345-2638 Brawner, James 979-299-8246 Cobb, Jean 979-345-2358 Damon, John 979-345-4155 Daum, Donald R. 713-953-9800 Gilbert, Chris and Erica 979-824-3965 Hathway, Kathy 979-345-2368

Gamboa, Pete 979-248-0783 Hester, Janet 979-345-2301 Gary Kersh 979-236-0499 Medlock, Fredda 979-345-5413 Rodenbaugh, Mary Ruth 979-798-7005 Schwebel, Tissie 979-345-3335 Shoemaker, Darlene 832-692-5104 Tindol, Charley 979-345-5452 Wiggins, Bill 979-345-5285 Womack, Bill 979-345-4258 INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Zachary Construction Corp.

979-491-2395 INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES BASF Corporation 979-415 6273 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company 979-491-5517 Freeport LNG 979-415-8700 Phillips 66 979-491-2200 The Dow Chemical Co. 979-238-2753 INSURANCE COMPANIES Farmers Insurance Group 979-345-4479 Hays Insurance Agency 979-345-2271 State Farm Insurance 979-345-4900 JEWELRY & GIFTS Chesney’s Jewelry 979-345-3822

LUMBER Bob Barta Lumber Company 979-345-3131 MASSAGE THERAPY Body Bliss Massage 979-240-9248 Key Touch Therapeutic Massage 979-345-5500 MUSEUMS Columbia Historical Museum 979-345-6125 The Brazosport Center for the Arts & Science 979-265-7661 NAIL SALON 4Seasons Nail & Spa 979-345-2627 NEWSPAPERS The Brazoria County News 979-345-3127 The Facts 979-265-7411 The Source Weekly 979-285-9255 NURSERY Wells Florist-Nursery 979-345-3002 OFFICE SUPPLIES Bay City Office Supplies 979-849-6888 ORGANIZATIONS American Cancer Society 713-706-5694 BACH 979-849-2447 Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol 281-212-2900 Columbia Heritage Foundation 979-345-4214 Communities in School 979-849-0321 Friends of the Library 979798-9553 Friends of the River San Bernard 979-798-6679

LEARNING/PRESCHOOLS A Better Class Learning Academy 979-299-2007 Investor Directory and Newcomer Guide

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First Capitol West Columbia Lions Club 979-345-2808 The Women’s Center of Brazoria County 979-849-9553 Those Against Drunk Driving 979-345-2394 United Way of Brazoria County 979-849-9402 Woodmen of the World 979-559-2841

RENTALS Performance Party Rental 979-848-8863 SIHTAM INC. 281-221-2187 RESALE SHOPS A Place for Grace 979-345-2015

PHOTOGRAPHY Junkyard Studio 979-549-8616 Photos by Callie 979-345-3760

RESTAURANTS 421 Coffeehouse and Bistro 979 345-2560 Baytown Seafood 979-345-5196 La Casona Columbia Lakes 979-345-6161 Lucy’s Mexican Food 979-345-5300 Smokin R BBQ 979-345-6162 Sonic Drive In 979-345-5171 Subway Sandwiches & Salads 979-345-3911 The Jay Café 979-793-7900

PLUMBING J&C Plumbing 979-345-2595

RETAIL STORES Walmart 979-345-3147

POOL SUPPLIES Crystal Clear Pools 979-849-3540

ROOFING S.E. Roofing 979-548-3004

PORT AUTHORITIES Port Freeport 979-233-2667

RV PARKS Bronco Bend RV Park 979-285-5424 Ponderosa RV Park 979-548-6623 Stonebridge RV Park & Resort 979-245-1200

PEST CONTROL D&D Pest Control 281-338-1073 Mercer Pest Control 979-345-2471 PET GROOMERS Pet Pleasers Grooming 979-345-6420

PUBLISHING BayStar Group 979-848-3070 REAL ESTATE Columbia Lakes Realty 979-345-2416 Goolsby Properties 979-798-7500 Realty Associates 979-215-5390 30

RV REPAIRS CAS Global Services, LLC 979-549-5332 SCHOOLS Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District 979-345-5147

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Lighthouse Christian Academy 979-345-3354 SENIOR CITIZENS Columbia Christian Center 979-345-5955 Grether Senior Living Communities 979-849-0249 SIGNS Best Signs Galore 979-345-2249 STORAGE Jenn’s Self Storage 979-549-3655 SURVEYORS Doyle & Wachtstetter, Inc. 979-265-9940 TELEPHONE COMPANIES Ambit Energy 979-236-3736 Brazoria Telephone Company 979-798-2121 CenturyLink 800-788-3500 UTILITIES Texas New Mexico Power Company 979-345-4422 VETERINARY Columbia Veterinary Clinic 979-345-2469 Dr. Bob Schwebel, DVM 979-345-3335

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San Jacinto Festival The San Jacinto Day Festival began in 1953 when the First Capitol Study Club of West Columbia sponsored a historical pageant of Brazoria County titled “Song of The Brazos.”

This first pageant in this first festival was a historical tour and a “Green Back Tea” was held at the Varner-Hogg Plantation. In 1954, “The Belle of the Brazos” contest and a Grand Ball were added to the celebration. Also that year, Miss Ima Hogg gave permission for tours of the Varner-Hogg Plantation. In April of 1954 the San Jacinto Day Festival was formally incorporated to promote youth welfare in West Columbia, Texas, and the surrounding area, and to present an annual show, festival and/or exhibit featuring and perpetuating the history of Brazoria County, Texas in music, pageantry and story. The corporate charter was subsequently forfeited in September, 1965. The festival was celebrated from 1953-1956, and was not celebrated again until 1971, when a group of locals and organizations revived the celebration.

Since 1971, the festival has been celebrated each year.

The original events are still featured, but each year new and exciting events are added. Subsequent to the 1983 celebration, sponsorship of the event was assumed by the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The San Jacinto Day Festival was one of the sponsoring organizations that helped build the replica of the first capitol of the Republic of Texas. The dedication of the replica was held during the 1977 celebration with Governor Dolph Briscoe officiating.

Other dedications held in conjunction with the festival were the town park, the Underwood Home, and many others.

Thanks to the help of many people who worked very hard, we are able to celebrate this historical event.

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