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.March 9, 2012

Volume 7, Issue 3

Your March` 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]

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Page 2 •ChamberBanquet •ChamberBoard

Page 3 •TotalResourceCampaign •WildFlowers

Page 4 •NewMembers

Page 5 •NeWDowntown •RibbonCutting

Page 6 •SpringBusiness Showcase

Page 7 •SpringBusiness Showcase

Page 8 •BrownwoodStore

Chamber Hosts State Senator Troy Fraser

Sponsored by Bruner Auto Group TheChamber’sMonthlyLuncheonwillbeFriday,March16attheBrownwoodCountryClubfrom11:30AMto1PM.Theluncheon,whichisopentomembersandguests,willfeatureaninter-estingprogramandwillalsoincludedoorprizes,introduc-tionofnewmembersandthe“AcesWild”CashDrawing—whichfeaturesaguaranteedwinnereachmonth. ThefeaturedspeakerwillbeStateSenatorTroyFraser.HewillpresentalegislativebriefingtotheChambermem-bersandguests. TroyFraserwaselectedin1996toserveSenateDistrict24,a21-countyregionthatincludesthecitiesofAbilene,Brownwood,Belton,Freder-icksburg,Kerrville,MarbleFallsandTemple.Italsocontainstwomajormilitaryinstallations,FortHoodnearKilleen,andDyessAirForceBaseinAbilene. SenatorFraserservesaschairmanoftheSenateCom-mitteeonNaturalResources.HealsositsonthefollowingstandingSenatecommittees:EconomicDevelopment,StateAffairs,Nominations,andInternationalRelations&

Trade. Sincehiselectionin1996,SenatorFraserhasbeenconsistentlyrankedbyleadingorganizationsasoneofthemostconservativemembersoftheTexasSen-ateforhisvotingrecordonfiscalandsocialissues.Forhispro-business,pro-Texasvotingrecordduringthe2007legislativesession,hewasnameda“ChampionofFreeEnterprise”bytheTexasAs-sociationofBusiness. ElectedbyhisfellowSena-tors,SenatorFraserservedasPresidentProTemoftheTexasSenatefromJune2009toJanuary2011.AsPresidentPro-Tempore,FraserwasthirdinlinefortheGovernor’sseatandwasgiventheresponsibil-itytoserveinthatcapacityintheeventthatGovernorRickPerryandLieutenantGover-norDavidDewhurstwereout

ofthestate. PriortohiselectiontotheTexasSenatein1996,SenatorFraserservedthreetermsintheTexasHouseofRepresentatives,from1988to1992.Heisalongtimebusi-ness,civicandRepublicanPartyleader.HehasservedasachamberofcommercepresidentandasChairmanoftheEconomicDevelopmentCouncil.HehasalsobeenaLittleLeaguecoach,Rotarypresident,andwaschosenLionsClubManoftheYear. BorninAbilene,FraserwasraisedinthesmallWestTexastownofCoahoma.Heat-tendedAngeloStateUniversi-tyandtheUniversityofTexasatArlington.HeandhiswifeLindahavethreechildrenandfourgrandchildren. ThePresentingSponsorofthisluncheonisBrunerAutoGroupandthedoorprizesponsorisSpaontheCreek.Thecostoftheluncheonis$12perpersontobepaidatthedoor.AnyoneinterestedinattendingtheluncheonisurgedtoRSVPtotheCham-berbycalling325-646-9535.YoucanalsoregisteronlineontheChamber’swebsite:www.brownwoodchamber.org.

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AnnualBanquetsponsorshipsarecurrentlybeingsoldthroughtheChamber’sTotalResourceCampaign.Asofthisdate,theGoldSponsorofthe2012AnnualBanquetisCitizensNationalBankandVIPCorporateSponsorsinclude: •BigCountryFordLincolnMercury •BrunerAutoGroup •Davis-MorrisFuneralHome •HaynesLawFirm •Oncor •WendleeBroadcasting •BrownwoodRegionalMedicalCenter •StanleyDodge/Brownwood •RangerCollege •TexasBank •BrownwoodIndustrialFoundation •LoadcraftIndustries •TexasStateTechnicalCollegeWestTexas •BrownCountyBroadcasting,KBWD/KOXE •MillsCountyStateBank •HowardPayneUniversity •BrownwoodEconomicDevelopmentCorporation •BrownwoodISD •CityofBrownwood •Painter&JohnsonFinancial •AldersgateEnrichmentCenter •CenterForLifeResources

AWARDSPONSORS: •Small Business of the Year Award Sponsor - JonesCarpets •Medium Business of the Year Award Sponsor – Ag-Mart/NelsonWholesale •Large Business of the Year Award Sponsor – TexasBank •Ambassador of the Year Award Sponsor - KyleKirkland,DDS • Man of the Year Award Sponsor – BrownwoodNews.com •Woman of the Year Award Sponsor - AutoGlassMagic •Groner Pitts Award Sponsor - Dr.RobertGoodwin • Good Neighbor:JenniferNewton BrokerAssociateColdwellBanker–Realtor •Good Neighbor:InsuranceSpecialist •Good Neighbor:BrownwoodReunionCelebration •Good Neighbor:WestCentralWireless FormoreinformationaboutsponsoringtheAnnualBanquetortoreserveacorporateVIPtableforeight,seeaTeamMemberoftheTotalResourceCampaign.Individualticketpriceswillbe$34perpersonandcanbepurchasedattheChamberstartingMarch12.

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

Annual Chamber Banquet EverymemberoftheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceisencouragedtoattendtheAnnualBan-quetonTuesday,April10.

AccordingtoChamberCEOLauraTerhune,“TheOutgo-ingChairmanoftheBoard(Dr.DonBostic)andIwanteveryChambermember

toattendtheannualcel-ebrationattheColiseum.”Terhunecontinued,“TheBanquetwillbeverysimilartolastyear’ssuccessful

event:aReceptionat6:30followedbytheBanquetat7:00andconcludingwithAwardsPresentationswhichwillbeginaround7:30.”

Chair-ElectEricMcNeeseandthecurrentboardmembersoftheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCom-mercearepleasedtoannouncetheelectionofthefollowingmemberstoserveathreeyeartermontheBoardofDirectors,startingApril1: ChipCamp(BrownwoodRegionalMedicalCenter) AaronDiaz(Staples) JillEvans(FamilyServicesCenter) DavidRobnett(RobnettIntegraInsuranceServices) RichardRussells(Wal-Mart) McNeesestated,“Weareveryexcitedtowelcome

theseindividualstoserveontheChamber’sBoardofDirectors.”Hecontinued,“Frommajoremployerstotrustedserviceproviders,theyrepresentourmember-shipaswellasourcommunity—andwillbringvalu-ableperspectivetothedecision-makingthathappensattheboardlevel.” TheChamberBoardofDirectorscurrentlymeetsonthefourthMondayofeachmonthat4PMandcham-bermembersarewelcometoattend.Formoreinfor-mation,contacttheChamberCEO,LauraTerhuneat325-646-9535

Chamber Announces New Board Members

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Timelyrainslastfallandthiswinterhavebenefitedearlyspring

wildflowers,whichwilllikelyputonagoodshowinmuchof

Texasdespitelastyear’sdrought,accordingtotheseniorbotanistat

TheUniversityofTexasatAustin’sLadyBirdJohnsonWildflower

Center. “Theseedsleftbehindbyannualwildflowerssuchasbluebonnetsdon’tcareifit’stheworstdroughtinrecord-edhistory,aslongastheygetboutsofrainattherighttimeforgermi-nationandgrowth,”saidDamonWaitt,whoalsoisthecenter’sseniordirector. Thebumpercropofwildflowersin2010alsohelpedaddtotheseedstockpileinTexassoilsthatcanberevivedbyrecentrains.Rainshow-ersshouldprovidede-centviewingsinregionsofNorth,CentralandEastTexas.However,itispossiblethatthePanhandle,SouthandWestTexaswon’tfareaswell.

Theoutlookmaynotbegreatformanytreespecies,suchasMexi-canplumandTexasredbudinCentralTexas,though. “Treeshadsuchatoughyearin2011.Theymaynothavetheenergyresourcestoputonasignificantflower-ingdisplaythisyear,”Waittsaid,addingthatperennialwildflowersmaysharethatpredica-ment. Forpublicsightings,goto:http://lnstar.com/wildflowers/index.htmlorcontacttheTexasDe-partmentofTransporta-tionat1-800-452-9292. Thepublicisencour-agedtopostwildflowerphotosontheBrown-wood,TexasFacebookPageaswell.

TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerce’ssecondannualTotalRe-sourceCampaign(TRC)isatthehalfwaypointandstillofferingplentyofsponsor-shipopportunitiestobenefitlocalbusi-nesses. DuringtheTRC,volunteers,workinginteams,sellsponsorshipopportunitiestolocalbusinessesforeventsandpromo-tionsofferedthroughtheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerce.VolunteerssellingthesesponsorshipscanearncashandotherprizesincludingatriptoNew

Orleans. TheTRCisdesignedtogiveChambermembersanarrayofopportunitiestobecomemoreinvolvedwiththeorganiza-tionthroughgreaterpublicawarenessofChamberprograms,projects,andevents. TheTRConlyhasafewweeksleftforthoseinterestedinpurchasingsponsor-shipsforChamberprojectsandactivi-ties.Formoreinformationaboutthecampaign,contacttheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceat325-646-9535.

Spring 2012 Wildflower Season Benefits from Recent Rains

Pictured are several TRC top producers including Ray Garza (TexasBank), Priscilla Monson (West/Central Texas Valuation Services) and Bryce Harris (WT Harris Co.)

Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign Continues

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Stephen Young – Coldwell Banker/Mark Campbell & Associates – TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceispleasedtowelcomeoneofthenewestrealtorsintheareaasanewmember.ContactStephenforallofyourrealestateneeds325-647-2418.

Cen-Tex Soccer Association – TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceisexcitedtowelcomeCen-TexSoccerAssociationasoneofitsnewestmembers!ThisassociationspecializesinofferingqualityrecreationalsoccerprogramsforchildreninCentralTexas.ContactMikeSmithat(325)998-0296orvisittheirwebsite;http://centexsoccer.orgformoreinformation.

Fitness Evolution–TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceisexcitedtowelcomeFitnessEvolution!Establishedin2009,FitnessEvolutionoffersvariouslevelsoftrainingbootcampsandfitnessclassesthatinclude;LesMillsBodyCombat,BodyPump,TurboKick,Yoga,Zumba,Spin,StrikeF.I.T,andEvolutionF.I.T.TheEvolutionF.I.T.TrainingcenterislocatedatFitnessEvolutionandisresults-drivenandtailoredtochallengesuperiorathletesandhelpthoseontheroadtorecoveryusingvintagedumbbellsandbarbellsasthefoundationofimprovingyourlifestyle.Minervaandherstaffprovidenutritionaladvicetoallmembersaswellasprofessionalguidanceinbuildingstrength,gainingflexibilityandimprovingperformance.Formoreinformationvisitthegymlocatedat210W.AndersonorcallMinervaat(325)513-6040.

Black Plumbing–TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommercewelcomesBlackPlumbingasaoneofitsnewmembers!BlackPlumbingisafamilyownedandoperatedbusinesslocatedrighthereintheBigCountryformorethan18years.Darrinandhisstaffcanhandleallofyourplumbingneedsfromlargetosmallwithtopqualitycustomerservice.Theyspecializeinlocatingandrepairingslableaks,aswellasleakdetectionandvideoinspection.BlackPlumbingisafullservicecompanyeagertomeetallofyourplumbingneeds.Formoreinformationvisitwww.blackplumbing.comorgivethemacallat(325)675-839124hoursaday/7daysaweek!

Main Street Car Wash – The BrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceispleasedtowelcomebackMainStreetCarWash!Establishedin1997,MainStreetCarWashoffersqualitycarwashanddetailofvehiclesaswellasgiftitemsandgreetingcards.Stopbytodayat410N.MainandaskJaciandherstaffhowtheycanmakeyourvehiclelooklikenew!Formoreinformationcall(325)643-5001.

Lee Health Care–TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerceisexcitedtowelcomeitsnewestmember,LeeHealthCare!LeeHealthCareofferspersonalizedhomecare,alargeselectionofhomemedicalsuppliesandequipmentaswellasrespiratoryproducts.Formoreinformationvisittheirwebsite–www.leehealthcare.comorcall(325)646-7670today!

A Special THANK YOU to the fol-lowing businesses that renewed their

Membership in the month of Feb-ruary. We greatly appreciate your

continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the

Brownwood Community.

377 Villas of Brownwood ApartmentsApollo Computers

Bill BlaggBrown County Animal Clinic

Burl Lowery, CPACamelot Apartments

Carnes CampCentral Texas Communications

Concho Valley Foundation RepairDanHil ContainersDr. McLean, DDS

Dr. Robert Goodwin, DDSDr. Robert Johnson, DDS

Dr. Stephen KellyEhrke Chiropractic

English Business FormsF&M Bank

Flowers by PhyllisHaynes Law Firm

Heart of Texas Crime StoppersHeartland Funeral Home

Hoffpauier Outdoor SuperstoreHope for TomorrowInsurance Specialist

Joel KeltonJulia Taylor, CPA

Keg 1 O’NealKTXS

Line-X Bed LinersMarket Place Apartments

McCoy’sMid-Tex Cellular

Mid-Tex Human Resource Prima Pasta

Roberson Rent-AllSouthwest Appliance

StaplesSteven Beal

Stewart Street StorageTarleton State University – Small Business

DevelopmentTaylors Mini Mall

Texas Farm Bureau InsuranceTexas State Technical College

Tilson HomesTootie Kelly Real Estate

Union Presbyterian ChurchWaldrop Construction

Wal-Mart

Welcome New Members

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NewwelcomebannersareontheirwaytoDowntownBrownwoodsoonthankstotheeffortsofDowntownBrown-wood,Inc.andtheBrownwoodConventionandVisitorsBureau. Thebanners,whichfeaturetheBrownwoodFeelsLikeHomelogo,willreplaceolderfadingbannersonthelightpolesalongCenterStreet. ThenewbannerswillbeapartofanefforttobrightenupDowntownBrownwoodandmakeresidentsandvisitorsfeelwelcometothearea.

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New Welcome Banners for Downtown

Brownwood

Ribbon cutting

JoinstheBrownwoodArea

Chamber of Commerce The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 15th for their newest member Fitness Evolution. Established in 2009, Fitness Evolution offers various levels of training boot camps and fitness classes that include; Les Mills Body Combat, Body Pump, TurboKick,Yoga, Zumba, StrikeF.I.T, Evolution F.I.T and Spin. Minerva and her staff provide nutritional advice to all members as well as professional guidance in building strength, gaining flexibility and improving performance. Visit their location in Downtown Brownwood at 210 W. Anderson or call Minerva at 325-513-6040 for more information about their classes and programs.

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upCoMiNgeveNTS

March12 Ribbon Cutting: Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Deli 16 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club16-18 Lonestar Expo and Rattlesnake Roundup Brownwood Coliseum22 Business After Hours Heartland Chiropractic23 Canines, Cats, and Cabernet Depot Civic and Cultural Center23 Woodland Heights Elementary Event Woodland Heights Elementary24 Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser Brownwood High Gymnasium24-25 Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show Brownwood Coliseum 29 Empty Bowls Brownwood Coliseum

April10 Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Brownwood Coliseum14 Spring Business Showcase Brownwood Coliseum19 Business After Hours Davis-Morris Funeral Home20 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club21 Keep Brownwood Beautiful Citywide cleanup Under Austin Ave. Overpass21 Bunny Run 5K Gordon Wood Stadium25 Wake Up Wednesday Chamber Boardroom26 BALOS presents: Take Me Home: The music of John Denver Victory Life Church27 Economic Summit HPU Mabee Center28 Gordon Wood Hall of Champions Fun Run & Induction Banquet Coggin Ave. Baptist Church28-29 Heart of Texas Quilt Show Brownwood Coliseum

May4 BALOS presents Sweet Adelines Victory Life Church5 Boys and Girls Club Barn Dance Sorrell Canyon Ranch18 Chamber Monthly Luncheon

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!

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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 TIMBERSSupport 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

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TheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommercewillbehostingthe5thAnnualSpringBusinessShowcaseonSaturday,April14thfrom10amto4pmattheBrownwoodColiseumwithanexpandedofferingofven-dors,exhibitors,demonstrations,andfun. Inthepast,thespringbusinessshowfocusedmostlyonseasonalactivitiessuchasoutdoorrecreation,gardening,andhomeimprovements,butin2012theSpringBusinessShowcasewillfeatureallbusinessestypestoallowbetterexposureforallparticipants.

“Thisyear’sspringshowwillbesetupsimilartoourverysuccessfulfallbusinessshowcase,”saidMissiMalone,DirectorofMemberServic-esfortheBrownwoodAreaChamberofCommerce.“Wewanttoshow-casealllocalbusinessesthisyearandhelpthesebusinessestapintonewpotentialcustomersinthearea.” Thethemefor2012willbe“busi-nessisblooming”andtheshowwillhaveseveralnewcomponentsaddedtothisyear’slineup.Inadditiontoexhibitorsandvendors,aseriesof“how-to”demonstrationswillbefeaturedonavarietyofsubjects.An

allnew“TasteofSpring”componentwillbeaddedwherefoodsampleswillbeofferedtoattendees.Vendorspacesarestillavailableaswellassponsorshipopportunitiesfortheshowcase.“TheSpringBusinessShowcasewillhavesomethingforeveryone,andwearereallylookingforwardtoagreatshow,“Malonesaid.“Itwillbeoneofthebestshoppingandnetworkingexperiencesaround.”Formoreinformationabouttheshow,visittheChamber’swebsiteatwww.brownwoodchamber.orgorcall325-646-9535.

Spring Business Showcase Expanded For 2012

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Community Partners for Progress

www.brownwoodtx.com•325-646-2541

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Brownwood area Chamber of

CommerceBoard of Directors

2011-2012

Dr.DonBostic,ChairmanRanger CollegegreggRice,pastChairman3M CompanySteveWeckwerthSubwayDr.BillellisHoward Payne UniversityBrianKightTSTCRaygarzaTexasBankChance BarrIndividualKenHarrissOncorMichaelRichardsonFarmers InsurancepriscillaMonsonWest Central Texas Valuation ServicesericMcNeeseBrown County AbstractToniHillMcCoy’sDebbieMorelockStar of Texas Bed & BreakfastJoshStegemollerStegemoller RealtorsSamWaldropWaldrop Construction

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

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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

The Brownwood Store and Visitors Center600 East Depot inside the Chamber of Commerce

Mon.-Thurs. 8am-5pm Fri. 8am-4pm

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Come browse through our great selection of Texas Books…perfect for Spring break or a summer outing!

Travel Guides:Backroads of Texas • Scenic Driving in Texas

Fun With the Family-day trips with the kidsHaunted Texas- a travel guide • Bikers Guide to Texas

Weird Texas- local legends and best kept secretsPaddling the Guadalupe • Courthouses of Texas

Why Stop?-guide to Texas historical markersPocket guides to wildflowers, birds, trees, snakes, fishes, stars,

cattle, and animal tracksJust 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 • Outlaw Tales of Texas

Elmer Kelton’s Shotgun, Goodbye to a River, Other Men’s HorsesSpooky Texas, and several books of ghost stories • Texas Indian Trails

Indians of Texas • 9 Years Among the IndiansCowboy Values: Recapturing what America once stood for

the 6 books by Harry MarlinCaptured- a true story of abduction by Indians on the Texas frontier

And many more…For Children:

Larry Gets Lost in Texas • Bubba the Cowboy PrinceCindy Ellen-a wild western Cinderella • The Legend of the Bluebonnet

Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse • L is for LonestarCowboy Things to Make and Do • Texas Coloring Book

RoundUp- a Texas number Book • Texas StampedeDaddy’s Shoulders • Hank the Cowdog series

Texas trivia and word searches