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Volume 7, Issue 5
Your May 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804
InsIde ThIs Issue
Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) [email protected]
CheCk out our
up CoMiNg eveNts oN
page 6
Page 2 •ChamberLuncheon •QuickBooksWorkshop
Page 3 •LeadershipBrownwood
Page 4 •BusinessShowcase BigSuccess!
Page 5 •RibbonCuttings •NewMembers
Page 6 •RodeoTime
Page 7 •BuckmastersBanquet
Page 8 •BrownwoodStore
TorecognizeTexas’robusttravelindustryanditsimportantcontributionstothestateeconomy,Gov.RickPerryhasdesignatedMay5-13asTexasTravelandTourismWeek.Stateandlocaltourismenti-tieswillholdeventsandtravelralliesmarkingtheoccasion acrossthestateduringtheweekinconjunctionwiththeNa-tionalTravelandTourismWeek. “TheTexastravelindustryisanimpor-tantpartofourstate’seconomy,withtravelspendingsupportingapproximately530,000jobsandgeneratingnearly$4billioninstateandlocaltaxesin2011,”TexasTourismDirectorJulieChasesaid.“WeencourageTexanswhoareplanningvacationsforthesummerandbeyondtoexploreandenjoysomeoftheexcitingattractionstheLoneStarStatehastooffer.”
Texascontinuestobeoneofthenation’sleadingtraveldestinations.Travelandtour-ismisoneofthestate’slargestindustries,withanestimated208.3milliondomestic
travelersvisitingTexasdestinationsin2011.Totaltravelspendingwasmorethan$63billion,a10percentincreaseover2010.Brown-woodhasexperiencedincreased
visitortrafficwitha13%jumpinhoteloc-cupancytaxcollectionsin2011. TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCom-mercewillrecognizeTravelandTourismWeekwithanopenhouseonThursday,May10thfrom4:30pm-6pmattheirofficeslocatedinthehistoricHarveyHouseat600E.DepotSt. Formoreinformationabouttheevent,visittheeventscalendaratwww.visitbrown-wood.com.
Brownwood Chamber to Celebrate Travel and Tourism
Week with Open House
TheBrownwoodChamber’sAnnualLawEnforcementAp-preciationLuncheonwillbeheldonFriday,May20atBrown-woodCountryClubfrom11:30to1:00.Thiseventisintendedtohonorthemenandwomeninallaspectsoflawenforcement—whoworktogethertokeepourcommunitysafe. RepresentativesfromtheBrownwoodandEarlyPoliceDepartments,BrownCountySheriff’sOffice,BrownCountyJusticesofthePeaceandotheragencieswillbeonhandtoan-nouncespecialhonorsearnedbytheirdepartmentand/orofficers.EachofthoseagenciesordepartmentshasbeenofferedtheopportunitytoannouncetheirOfficeroftheYear,Rookie
oftheYear,InvestigatoroftheYear,orwhateverawardsmaybeappropriatefortheiragency.OtherinvitedLawEnforcementofficialswillberecognized,suchasDistrictJudgeandAttorney,CountyJudgeandAttorney,
Constablesandotheragenciesthatserveandprotecttheciti-zensinBrownCounty. TheChamber’sMonthlyLuncheonisopentoMembersandGuests.Thismonth’sSpon-sorisWTHarrisCompany,
representedbyBryceHarris.Hewilltelltheattendeesaboutthecompanyandintroducespecialguests.TheTableSponsorsareDavisMorrisFuneralHome,BrownwoodReunionCelebra-tion,Mid-TexFederalCredit
UnionandHeartofTexasCrimeStoppers.OurDoorPrizeSponsorsare:McCluskey&AssociatesRealEstate,StateFarm–MikeHall,GuardianHomeHealthCare,4CornersandTreesForeverNursery.TheCashDrawingstandsatmorethan$300—aguaranteedwinnerateveryluncheon. Themealisservedat11:30andtheprogrambeginsatnoon.Theluncheonendsabout1PM.Costis$12perpersonpaidatthedoor—orchargetoyourCountryClubaccount.RSVPisrequestedandthedeadlineisWednesday,May16at5PM.Formoreinformation,ortoRSVP,[email protected].
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Chamber LunCheonLaw enforcement appreciation
Sponsored by WT Harris Company, Inc.
Media Conference Brownwood Assistant Chief James Fuller, Sheriff Bobby Grubbs, Early Chief David Mercer, DA Prosecutor Tommy Adams
Join Us!May Business
After Hours
Thursday, May 17th
Flagship Inn
at Lake Brownwood
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to see the
renovated hotel and enjoy
refreshments and fellowship
with chamber members and
community leaders.
Brownwood Chamber to offer QuickBooks Workshop
Eachquarter,theBrown-woodAreaChamberofCommercehostsaseminar/workshopforChambermemberstoeducatethemonthebenefitsofbeingaCham-bermember,howtomarkettheirproductsorservicesonlineinadditiontoavarietyoftopicspertainingtobusi-nessgrowthanddevelop-mentandoverallbusinesssuccess.Theseseminarsareheldonceaquarter,onthethirdWednesdayofthemonthfrom11:30AMto1:00PM. Thefirstquarterwork-shop,sponsoredbyAbileneRegionalAirport,willbeacontinuationofthepopular
BasicLevelQuickBooksWorkshopheldinthefall.ThissessionwillbeaQ&Aontopicssuchaspayroll,inventory,settingpersonalpreferences,salestaxes,andmanyotherareasthatwillmakeyouruseofQuick-Booksmoreefficientandmoreenjoyable.AworkingknowledgeofQuickBooksisneededtograspthetopicspresentedinthisclass. TheworkshopwillbeheldintheBertrandTechnologySolutionsMeetingRoominsidetheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceonWednesday,May23rdfrom11:30AMto1:00PM.Thiswillbesetuplikea“lunch
andlearn”workshop.From11:30to12:00youwillhavetheopportunitytobringyourlunchandnetworkwithothermemberparticipants.Thesessionwillbeginpromptlyat12:00noonandwillendpromptlyat1:00PM. AllChambermembersmayattendtheworkshopFREEofcharge,non-memberswillneedtopaya$25feetoattend.Ifyouareinterestedinparticipatinginthissession,registertodaybycallingMissiMalone,DirectorofMemberServicesat325-646-9535oremailatmembership@brownwood-chamber.org.
May 2012 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 3
Leadership Brownwood
Mission AprogramoftheBrownwoodArea
ChamberofCommerce,LeadershipBrownwoodisdedicatedtoeducating,developing,andempoweringcurrentandfutureleadersforthecommunityandmotivatingthemtoservecivic,charitable,andbusinessorganizations.
PrograM DetaiLs SpanningninemonthsfromSeptem-berthroughMay,LeadershipBrown-woodisdesignedtoincreaseindividualandcommunityleadershipskills.Thebeginningretreatfocusesonindividualleadershipstylesandtechniques—andgivestheparticipantsanopportunitytogettoknoweachother.Startingin
OctoberandendinginMay,theclassthenspendsonedayamonth(typi-callyfrom9AMto3PM)examiningspecificaspectsofthecommunitysuchaseducation,areagovernment,localbusinessandeconomicdevelopment,healthandhumanservices,thecriminaljusticesystem,andtourism. Theinsightsparticipantsgainastheyexploretheinnerworkingsofthecom-munityservesasafoundationfortheirlong-terminvolvementinBrownwoodinavarietyofleadershiproles. Dressisbusinesscasualbutcomfort-ablewalkingshoesarerecommendedasmostsessionsincludefacilitytours.Somefacilitieshavemandateddresscodesorrestrictions.
Classesarelimitedto20partici-pants—andarefirst-come,firstserve.DeadlineforapplicationisFriday,Au-gust24at4PM.TuitionmustbepaidinfullbySept1.
Benefits LeadershipBrownwoodparticipantsbenefitfromabroad-basededuca-tionaboutthecommunityinwhichtheyliveandwork,whiledevelopingavaluablecommunicationsnetworkamongcivic,businessandeducationalleaders.Theyalsodeveloplastingfriendshipsoverthecourseoftheyear,andpersonalandprofessionalskillsthatincreasetheireffectivenesswithintheircommunityandbusinessenviron-
ment. TheCityofBrownwoodbenefitsfromthedevelopmentofasourceofhighqualityleaderswithbroadenedperspectivespreparedtoaddressissuescriticaltoBrownwood’sfuture.Thesuccessoftheprogramcanbemea-suredbythenumberofLeadershipBrownwoodgraduateswhocurrentlyservethecommunityinvolunteerandelectedpositions. Businesseswhoseemployeespar-ticipateinLeadershipBrownwoodgainnotonlyaknowledgeoftheinnerworkingsofthecity,butalsopersonalskillsthatincreasetheireffectivenessintheirprofessionalenvironment.
Leadership Brownwood began in the mid-80’s by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce as a community leadership development program.
2012 Leadership Brownwood graduating class
Page 4 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / May 2012
A SPECIAL Thank You to…Wendlee Broadcasting for the Live Remote during the Showcase! Kevin Dearing and
the Coliseum Staff for all of their hard work before and after the event!
Thank You For Making The Spring Business Showcase a HUGE Success!
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors and exhibitors who contributed to the success of our 5th Annual Spring Business Showcase!
GolD SPonSorHoffpauir Outdoor Superstore
SilvEr SPonSorSMcCoy’s Building Supply
Staples
AWArD SPonSorBrownwood Ford-Lincoln
GrAnD PrizE SPonSorHome Depot
“Best Overall Booth” Winner
CongratULatIons to turtle restaurant and gelateria –
winners of the “BEst BUrgEr” contest!
Thank you to all of the AmbAssAdors who helped during the spring business showcase!
Meghan Mask – Wendlee BroadcastingDonna Wilhelm – Auto Glass MagicClark Perez – Flagship InnRay Garza – Texas BankDaniel Hutson – Council Finance, Inc.
ABIGTHANKStoalloftheexhibitorsfortheirgreatlookingboothsandfundoorprizes!
Aaron’s Sale & lease ownership Ace’s Full Signs & Wraps
Airtite Products Andy’s Pest Troopers Aquarium innovations Big Brother Big Sisters
Big Country Ford Black Plumbing
Bob’s Fuels Brownwood Bulletin
Brownwood reunion Celebration Bruner Auto Group
Buckmasters – Heart of Texas ChapterCentral Texas Communications
Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli Donnie Stegemoller realtors
Dot’s Closet Boutique Dubco Solar
Green Acres/i-rent Guardian EMS
Guardian Health Care Heartland Chiropractic
Hoffpauir outdoor Superstore Holly’s Tees
Juice + latchkey Program
leland’s Portable Buildings McCoy’s Building Supply overhead Door Company
roberson rent-All Sam’s Club
Scentsy Sendoutcards.com
Staples State Farm insurance – Mike Hall
Sue’s Backyard Tongate Services
TSTC West Central Wireless Workforce Solutions
“Best Themed Booth” Winner “Best Newcomer Booth” Winner
May 2012 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 5
Brownwood Chamber Welcomes
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
&DeliThe Brownwood Area
Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 12th to celebrate the recent opening of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli. Common Grounds is the newest coffee shop and deli
in Brownwood with a wide selection of organic coffee, tea and treats along with a full deli menu. Listen to live music from local talent on Friday
nights & free wifi is available. Common Grounds is located at 2208 Austin Avenue in Brownwood and can be con-tacted at 325-643-3354.
Pictured above center are Marco and Yesenia Sandoval, owners of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli, sur-rounded by family members,
friends, and Brownwood Chamber ambassadors.
auto Zone–AutoZoneistheNo.1autopartsretailerinAmerica.Theysellautoandlighttruckparts,chemicalsandaccessoriesaswellasautomotivediagnosticandrepairsoftwarethroughALLDATA,diagnosticandrepairinformationthroughalldatadiy.comandautoandlighttruckpartsandaccessoriesthroughAutoZone.com.AutoZoneoffersthousandsofpartsandaccessoriesinitsstores.Butthebestproductweofferisourcustomerservice-andyougetthatfreeofcharge.Ourstoreshavefriendly,knowledgeablepeoplewhoaregladtohelpyou.StopbyyourlocalAutoZone,301E.Commerce,andseehowtheycanhelpyouwithallofyouautomotiveneeds.
aaa Vacuum & Power tool repair–AAAVacuum&PowerToolRepairisownedandoperatedbyNathanandCarolAnnPetersonandoffertheBrownwoodarearepairservicesforvacuumcleaners,sewingmachines,lamps,smallappliancesandpowertools.Visitwww.aaavacuumrepair.comorgivethemacalltodayat(325)646-2841toseehowtheycanmeetyourrepairneeds.
Lawn Bee’s Lawn Care–LawnBee’sisafamilyownedandoperatedbusinesslocatedinCentralTexas.Theyarecommittedtoprovidingyouwithtopnotchserviceforgreatlowprices.VictoriaandPhilliparetheproudownersandloveworkingwithpeople.Whetheryouareonaquarteracreorawholeacre,theycanhandleyourlawnwithease.LawnBee’scurrentlyserveBrownwood,Bangs,andEarlywithplanstoexpandtoGoldthwaite,Comanche,andBradyinthenearfuture.Formore
informationabouthowLawnBee’scanhelpyouwithyourlawncareneedsthissummervisitwww.lawnbees.comorgivePhillipacallat(325)261-3546.
Brownwood smile Crafters, PLLC–BrownwoodSmileCraftersisthenewestdentalofficeinBrownwood.SmileCraftersprovidescareforchildren,adults,andseniorsthroughacompassionate,professionalstaffthatdedicatedtoprovidingthehighestlevelofcarepossible.SmileCraftersisdentistownedandpatientdriven;focusingmoreonprovidingexcellentcare,andlessonthebottomline.TheyprovideeffectivecarethatisresponsivetotheneedsofthecommunitiesofAbilene,Brownwood,andSnyder.Servicesinclude:Teethwhitening,UltrasonicCleaningandHygiene,PeriodicExamination,CosmeticDentistry,RestorativeDentistry,OralSurgery,Bridges,Porcelain,Veneers,CosmeticFillings,DentalImplants,Crowns,Dentures,EndodonticCare,LaserDiagnosis,LaserCare,andNitrousOxide.Formoreinformationvisitwww.smilecraftersad.netorgivethemacallat(325)646-0516.
Wally’s Card & Party Factory–BasedinEnnis,Texas,Wally’sisthelargestprivatelyheld,familyownedchainofindependentpartysupplystoresintheUnitedStates.Wally’s,whichoperatesinBrownwoodasCard&PartyFactory,beganovertwodecadesagoandhasgrownsteadilyintooneofthenation’sbestparty-supplyandHalloweencostumemerchants.Stopintheirlocation,601Fisk,forallofyourpartyplanningneedsorvisitwww.wallyspartyfactory.comformoreinformationontheirproductsandservices.
a special tHanK YoU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of april. We greatly
appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community.
Brownwood Board of realtorsBrownwood Bulletin
Brownwood Country ClubBrownwood Municiple Police association
Central texas opportunitiesComanche electric Cooperative
Cross Classical academyDepot Liquor
factory ConnectionHoffpauir outdoor superstore
iesiKXVa-foX
Mr. W fireworksnew Horizons
oncorPate’s HardwarePerformance Pipe
redstoneSmith Roofing Company
stanley DodgeUnderwood’s Cafeteria
Welcome New Members
AutoZoneJoinstheBrownwoodAreaChamber of Commerce
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 19th for Auto Zone to welcome them as new members. Auto Zone was founded in 1979 and opened in Brownwood in 1988. They offer free battery testing, alternator testing, and wiper installation. Give them a call at (325) 646-2296 or visit their location at 301 E. Commerce in Brownwood. Pictured are Auto Zone employees with Brownwood Area Cham-ber of Commerce ambassadors and staff.
upCoMINGeveNTS
May10 Annual Open House Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom11 5th Annual VLA Dinner Theatre Victory Life Church 15 Law Enforcement Memorial Service Brown County Law Enforcement Center17 Business After Hours Flagship Inn18 Chamber Law Enforcement Luncheon Brownwood Country Club19 Buckmasters Annual Banquet Brownwood Coliseum19-20 Legends Junior Tour Bluebonnet Championship Brownwood Country Club23 Quickbooks Workshop Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom23 Congressman Mike Conaway Town Hall Meeting Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
June1-2 Heartland Rod Run Riverside Park2 Brown Co. Fair Association BBQ & Cookoff Brown County Fair Grounds7-9 Brown County Rodeo Brown County Fair Grounds9 Brown County Rodeo Parade Downtown Brownwood9 Brown County Rodeo Dance Brownwood Coliseum13 Wakeup Wednesday Brownwood Chamber Board Room15-16 Juneteenth Celebration Cecil Holman Park and Bennie Houston Center15 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club16 Family Outdoor Expo Riverside Park21 Business After Hours Staples
First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum
A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making
new friends or maybe all youwant is a great meal in a beautiful
setting then come to theBrownwood Country Club and
enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club
has to offer. Call today forinformation on membership.
325/643-1023
Brownwood Country Club
646-9789
WINDSHIELDS
100 North Main • Brownwood
AUTOGLASSMAGIC
Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust
Sylvia
511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX
325-643-1211
Loans up to
$1,115!
®
Se Habla Español
And Tax Service
HEALTHCLINIC
Dr. Garner, D.O. ~ Shanna Perkins, F.N.P.Wednesday Henry-F.N.P ~ Bud Isbell, P.A.
Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare
Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic
For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood
(325)643-5167
CROSS TIMBERSA great place to golf, swim, relax
and socialize. Whether it’s makingnew friends or maybe all you
want is a great meal in a beautifulsetting then come to the
Brownwood Country Club andenjoy some of the finest food and
fellowship that a private clubhas to offer. Call today for
information on membership.
325/643-1023
Brownwood Country Club
646-9789
WINDSHIELDS
100 North Main • Brownwood
AUTOGLASSMAGIC
Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust
Sylvia
511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX
325-643-1211
Loans up to
$1,115!
®
Se Habla Español
And Tax Service
HEALTHCLINIC
Dr. Garner, D.O. ~ Shanna Perkins, F.N.P.Wednesday Henry-F.N.P ~ Bud Isbell, P.A.
Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare
Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic
For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood
(325)643-5167
CROSS TIMBERS
Page 6 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / May 2012
Support these local Chamber Members
Davis-MorrisFuneralHome
PO Box 356Brownwood, Texas
76804325-646-5555
McCoysBuildingSupplyCenter
Tony Hill3605 Hwy 377 S
Brownwood, Texas 76801
325-643-2658
Entries Now Being Accepted for the 49th Annual Brown County Rodeo Parade
The 49th annual Brown County Rodeo is fast approaching and organizers are getting set for a great lineup of events and activities including the rodeo parade. As a major component to the rodeo each year, the Brown County Rodeo Parade will travel through Down-town Brown-wood and feature a wide assortment of entries. Entry forms are now being ac-cepted for the parade which will take place Saturday, June 9th at 10am. Participants in the parade should begin lining up at 8:30am for award judging at the Brownwood Coliseum. Awards will be presented for best in-town float, best out of
town float, riding club awards, best decorated vehicles, best antique vehicles, best horse
drawn vehicles, and best bikes/uni-cycle. Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes will also select one entry for the Mayor’s Choice Award. There is no fee to enter the parade. Entry forms are available at www.browncountyfai-randrodeo.com or www.brown-woodchamber.org. Entry forms may be returned to the Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce office at 600 E. Depot Street. The 49th an-nual Brown County Rodeo will take place June 7, 8, and 9 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena. For more infor-mation, call the Brownwood Area
Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535.
May 2012 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / Page 7
Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
219 Early Blvd.Early, TX 76802(325) 646-8023
Accu Screen2201 Coggin Avenue
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-7828
www.accuscreen.net
Blaylock Funeral Home1914 Indian Creek RoadBrownwood, TX 769801
(325) 203-4027
Brownwood Bulletin700 CarnegieBrownwood
(325) 646-2541www.brownwoodbulletin.com
Camelot Apartments2001 Slayden
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 643-4591
Depot Liquor1001 Vine
Brownwood, TX 76801646-3500
Southside Village2801 4th St.
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-1749
www.southsidevillage.net
BuildingPartnerships for a betterCommunity
www.brownwoodtx.com
Buckmasters American Deer Foundation HOT Chapter banquet set Saturday, May 19
The sixth annual Buckmasters American Deer Foundation ban-quet is Saturday, May 19 at the Brownwood Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for an eve-ning of great food, games and live auction. The public is invited to come out and help support this charitable organization. For information about the event, call Tim Schoen at (512) 573-0005 or Larry Hart at (325) 642-4307.
Buckmasters American Deer Founda-tion Heart of Texas Chapter held a life hunt for Jason Maas at the Cutbirth Cattle Company Ranch, hosted by Ryan Construction. He is shown with Larry Hart, disabled hunts chairman.
Buckmasters Ameri-can Deer Foundation Heart of Texas Chapter hosted six Hope for the Warriors Hunts during the past year.
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UniqueBrownwood Items
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stuffed lions, armadillos, buffalos, longhorns & Eagles The Brownwood Store & Visitors Center
at the historic depot646-9535 • www.VisitBrownwood.com
Stop in today for a Texas Friendly experience!
the brownwood store
Hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday • 8-4 Fridays
Specializes in gifts for:• The Texan who has moved away• The “new Texan”• The visitor to Texas• The wan-a-be Texan
BROWNWOOD Huge selection of t-shirts, caps, dirt shirts, handpaintedwine glasses, magnets, mugs, history and reference books, throws,postcards, Monopoly, lions and collectable ornaments & coffees
TEXAS books on history, Indians, travel, birding, trails, gardening, cowboys, cookbooks, and children’s books. Dublin Dr Pepper products,wild berry jellies, hot sauce, dips, candles, road kill candles, Texas wildflower books, soaps, lotions and crosses
HARVEY HOUSE and Fred Harvey books, t-shirts and memorabilia
Brownwood area Chamber of
CommerceBoard of Directors
2012-2013
ericMcNeese,ChairmanBrown County Abstract
Dr.DonBostic,pastChairmanRanger College
ChipCampBRMC
AaronDiazStaples
Dr.BillellisHoward Payne UniversityJillevansFamily Services Center
ToniHillMcCoy’s
RayGarzaTexasBank
BrianKightTSTC
DebbieMorelockStar of Texas Bed & Breakfast
DavidRobnettRobnett InsuranceRichardRussellWal-martJoshStegemollerStegemoller RealtorsSamWaldropWaldrop ConstructionSteveWeckwerthSubway
ChaMbER StaFFLaura terhune, Executive DirectorSunni Modawell, tourism ManagerRay tipton, Marketing ManagerMissi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; Visitor Center & brownwood Store ManagerDawn Norway – Office Manager
325-643-35451 Carnegie • Brownwood
Proven CommunityPartner
www.texbank.comTexasBank
Central Texas RuralTransit District
Public Transit: 1-800-710-2277
COUNTIES:BrownCallahanColeman
ComancheEastlandErathNolan
RunnelsShacklefordStephensRural Taylor
Page 8 / Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / May 2012
The Brownwood Store and Visitors Center600 East Depot inside the Chamber of Commerce
Mon.-Thurs. 8am-5pm Fri. 8am-4pm
Travel Guides:Backroads of Texas
Scenic Driving in TexasFun With the Family-day trips with the kids
Haunted Texas- a travel guide Bikers Guide to Texas
Weird Texas- local legends and best kept secretsRomantic Retreats in Texas
Paddling the GuadalupeCourthouses of Texas
Why Stop?-guide to Texas historical markersPocket guides to wildflowers, birds, trees, snakes, fishes, stars, cattle, seashells and animal tracks
Just Good Readin’ :Lonestar- our favorite book on Texas history
Texas in Her Own WordsRoad to Dr Pepper Texas (Dublin )
Texas Rattlesnake RoundupsTexas Iliad- History of the Texas Revolution
It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For – Roy Spence
Elmer Kelton’s Other Men’s HorsesI’ll Get By- Harry Marlin’s newspaper columns
the 5 books by Harry Marlin
Several books on Robert E. HowardThe Harvey Girls and other books on Fred Harvey
Texas Indian TrailsIndians of Texas
9 Years Among the IndiansCowboy Values: Recapturing what
America once stood forCaptured- a true story of abduction by
Indians on the Texas frontierAnd many more…
For Children:Larry Gets Lost in Texas
Bubba the Cowboy PrinceCindy Ellen-a wild western Cinderella
The Legend of the BluebonnetEvery Cowgirl Needs a Horse
L is for LonestarCowboy Things to Make and Do
Texas Coloring BookRoundUp- a Texas number Book
Texas StampedeDaddy’s Shoulders
Hank the Cowdog seriesTexas trivia and word searches, and for those
new to Texas..How to Speak Texan!
Come browse through our great selection of Texas Books…perfect for A Summer read or roadtrip!
