Guide - Giddings, Texas
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Guide - Giddings, Texas
Experience Hometown Hospitality... Experience Giddings Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory & Visitor’s Guide GIDDINGS, Texas POP. 5105 + YOU First National Bank 1 ST Since 1890 Giddings, Texas THE LOAN BANK Main Bank 542-1200 Motor Bank 542-1753 www.FNBGiddings.com Helping The Lee County Community Grow Since 1890 MEMBER FDIC Welcome The Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to Giddings! Whether you are a visitor for a day, looking for a new place to call home, or a place to conduct business, Giddings offers a truly hospitable Hometown experience. Located in Central Texas at the crossroads of Highway 290 and Highway 77, Giddings is a perfect location for prospective busi nesses considering relocating or starting up in a place with a HISTORIC DEPOT LOCATED NEAR THE CHAMBER friendly business environment where taxes, costs, rents, and lease OFFICE AT THE RED DEPOT rates are lower than most. 289 W. RAILROAD, GIDDINGS, TEXAS Giddings offers a quiet and relaxed way of life, wherebusiness is still done with a friendly handshake. Giddings also offers many attractions for visitors and its residents alike, such as antiques and specialty shops, restaurants for all tastes, museums and parks. Giddings also boasts one of the area’s finest libraries. The Giddings Library and Cultural Center is home to many volumes of books, periodicals and special collections including ancient Native American artifacts in the Arnold Smith Arrowhead Collection; and baseball memorabilia in the Hilton Lee Smith National Baseball Hall of Fame Display. Giddings also has a number of annual events to keep you entertained. From Country Music Mondays to the Santa on the Square Christmas Celebration in November, Giddings has it covered. In May, Giddings hosts the Lee County Fair and Rodeo. The rodeo features some of the top talent in professional rodeo. And fun for the whole family can be had at the fair with games, rides and more. And for those who enjoy the best barbeque around, the fair hosts the annual Charcoal Challenge barbeque cook-off featuring some of the best barbeque teams from across the state. If you like history, you’ll find that too. Giddings features a number of historical sites including the historic Schubert-Fletcher Home and the historic Lee County Courthouse. There is also a museum celebrating the area’s Wendish-German heritage located in nearby Serbin. We hope you enjoy your stay in Giddings and look forward to talking with you and showing you what LEE COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER - LOCATED AT 183 E. HEMPSTEAD ST., GIDDINGS, TEXAS we mean when we say Giddings is a true “Hometown Experience”. Please take a moment and browse through our Membership Directory and Visitor’s Guide to see what we have to offer. And, we invite you to call us at 979-542-3455 or log onto www. GiddingsTx.com and let us help you plan your next visit. 1 Board of Directors Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce, 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors Chairman of the Board Lucy Liu - 2007-2010 Ramada Giddings 4002 E. Austin Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-9666 Chairman-Elect Paul Kipp - 2009-2012 Blossoms & Bows & Kippanys 115 West Austin Street Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-9764 Recording Secretary Carol Bennett-2008-2011 Citizens National Bank 104 W. Austin Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-3136 Treasurer Debbie Schkade-2008-2011 First National Bank P.O. Box 269 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-1200 Don Backen -2010-2013 Bobby Lehmann Trucking P.O. Box 59 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-0889 Joyce Bise – Advisor** Giddings EDC 289 W. Railroad Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-2067 Brian Boudreaux– City* City Manager 118 E. Richmond Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-2311 2 J. W. Breeden - 2009-2012 LiveAir Networks 1231 FM 153 Unit A Smithville, Texas 78957 (512) 360-4273 Jim Bunch – 2007-2010 Management Resources 1418 CR 138 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 820-5880 Thelma Davis - 2006-2011 Past Chairperson P.O. Box 614 Giddings, Texas (979) 542-2763 (979) 540-0265 J. D. Fain -2010-2013 Pieratt’s Pharmacy P.O. Box 688 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-3164 Brian Fischer - 2009-2012 Fischer-Langham Custom Homes P.O. Box 1522 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 540-6377 Kim Fritsche - 2009-2012 Classic Bank, NA P O Box 820 Giddings, TX 78942 (979) 542-6666 Nancy Gandy – 2008-2011 D & A Testing P O Box 327 Giddings, TX 78942-0327 (979) 542-2707 (w) (979) 540-7503 (m) Mark Johnson-2008-2011 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative 3190 E. Hwy 290 Giddings, Texas 78942 (888) 622-2583 (979) 540-9527 Tricia Kalmbach-2008-2011 Whistle Stop Antiques and Auction Depot 288 W. Austin Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-7040 Maurice Pitts – County* County Commissioner 135 Mesquite Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-6065 Andy Wier -2010-2013 GSS-Resource Community Council P.O. Box 600 Giddings, Texas 78942 (979) 542-4500 Allen Law School Superintendent P.O. Box 389 Giddings, Texas 78942 * indicates appointed position ** indicates ex-officio position Table of Contents 2010 - 2011 Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Visitor’s Guide Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Greetings from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chamber of Commerce Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Member Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special Events - Lee County Fair / Texas Word Wrangler . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alphabetical Membership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Restaurant & Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 City of Giddings Points of Interest Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Surrounding Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Churches and Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Member Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accommodations & Hotel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3 Greetings G reetings from the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce. We proudly present the new edition of the Giddings Membership Directory and Visitor Guide. The Chamber has been in operation since September of 1946 and continues to grow and provide outstanding service. We pride ourselves with Hometown Hospitality. It is our endeavor to continue to improve our service to our member businesses and community as we strive to be a point of pride in this community. Many new businesses have moved into the area and many businesses have expanded. Giddings can also boast of one of Texas’ best school systems with the construction of a new state of the art High School and expansion of the Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School campuses. All of this while maintaining a quiet and peaceful way of life. Giddings is truly unique and a wonderful place to call “home”. Whether you are relocating or just here for a visit, the Chamber is just a phone call or a click away. Our staff, officers and directors are ready to serve you. Feel free to stop by our office for a visit and familiarize yourself with our warm and friendly city. Our motto is “Come as our guest, leave as our friend.” Sincerely, Denice Harlan Executive Director Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Our Staff Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Executive Director Denice Harlan Tourism Director Debbie Malinak Contact Information 289 W. Railroad Giddings, Texas 78942 Phone: Fax: 979.542-3455 979.540.2183 Email: Website: [email protected] www.GiddingsTx.com Our Mission “The mission of the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce is to create a progressive business environment, take a leadership role in the community, be an information resource for members, and increase growth of tourism.” 5 Member Benefits Working to Grow Your Business All members receive monthly newsletters as well as invitations to all Chamber functions such as Business After Hours, Networking Lunches, Annual Banquet, New Member Receptions, Membership Meetings and many other special activities. Newsletter Advertising The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter. Chamber members may advertise in the newsletter with a business card size ad for $50.00 per month. Businesses can reserve their ad space for three months, six months or one year. Newsletter Listing of New and Renewing Members When a new member joins, the member’s business name, address, and phone will appear in the Chamber newsletter under the “Welcome New Members” section. Renewing members will be listed in a special “Renewing Members” section. Digital Sign Chamber members have access to an economical advertising tool with a Digital Sign. The Digital Sign is located at the intersection of highway 290 and 77. It can be seen by thousands of people each day. New members receive 1 week free advertising. Special pricing is available for monthly, quarterly and yearly advertising packages. Website Chamber members are listed on the website alphabetically. The website has a Google Calendar where community events are listed free of charge to all groups and organizations. Members may also advertise their companies on the website. The website advertisements may include a logo and/or a link. Small Business Resources The Chamber also has materials available to assist those interested in starting a new business or furthering the business growth. The Chamber along with the SBA and the Giddings Economic Development Corporation hold Business Development Seminars that focus on such items as employee training, learning materials and more. Giddings Maps The Chamber has City and County maps available to distribute to members or visitors. 6 About Giddings LOCATION Giddings, the county seat of Lee County, is located in south central Texas between the metropolitan areas of Houston and Austin. U.S. Highway 77, connecting the Dallas area to the Gulf Coast area, and U.S. Highway 290, the main connection between Houston and Austin, intersect at Giddings. The central location and excellent highways connecting Giddings with the major population centers are conducive to convenient, quality, and cost-efficient transportation. Whether your needs include travel or the exportation and importation of goods, Lee County’s location provides a great advantage when evaluating time and expense. Giddings has bus services provided by Kerrville Bus Company, and railroad services by Southern Pacific. The local airport, located 3 miles west of Giddings, is equipped with a 4,000foot, lighted runway, and has a full-service FBO and flight school. The nearest commercial airline services are 56 miles from Giddings at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Utilities Distance in miles from: Austin - 48 miles San Antonio - 120 Houston - 100 Dallas/Ft. Worth - 200 Water and sewer facilities are publicly owned within the City of Giddings and have capacity for growth. Electricity is furnished by the City of Giddings within the city limits and by Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative in the rest of the county. Natural Gas is supplied by Center Point Energy - Entex. A rural water system is also available throughout the county. Communications Economic Resources Giddings has one local weekly newspaper, The Giddings Times & News, and has delivery available for newspapers from Houston and Austin. Local news website LeeCountyLive. com, also provides timely community information. The area has cable television services. Verizon provides telephone services, and local internet services are provided by several companies. The Lee County area is blessed with varying resources in agriculture, industry, minerals, and tourism. The major agriculture products include grain, and livestock. Products produced by industries in our area consist of feed products, fiberglass, furniture, Teflon, and textiles. Oil and gas mineral resources also play a vital role in the economy. 7 About Giddings Climate Annual Average Temp: 67 Monthly Avg. High Temp: Jan. 42 July: 96 Monthly Avg. Low Temp: Jan. 38 July: 74 Annual Average Precipitation: 35.88” Annual Average Snowfall: 0 Elevation: 465 ft. Prevailing Winds: Southeast Growing Season: 273 days Population The city of Giddings has an estimated population of 5,600 while Lee County has an estimated population of 17,500. The population has shown a positive growth pattern throughout the decade. Work Force The area has a current work force of approximately 7,352 individuals from the age of 16, Lee County draws in adequate labor from a 60-mile radius. The attitudes and customs of the people stimulate them with characteristic loyalty and pride in their work. Education Lee County’s educational systems help to develop a high-quality work force. Lee County has three public school districts. Each has a low pupil-to-teacher ratio and a lower-than-state average dropout rate. In addition, there are two parochial schools in Lee County providing education from kindergarten through eighth grade. The public schools in the area provide a comprehensive Special Education Curriculum, and a Community Education Program with activities for pre-school through senior citizen ages. Blinn College courses are also offered in evening classes. Quality pre-school/day-care centers are also accessible for working parents throughout the area. 8 Higher Education Another asset to the Lee County area is the quality higher education institutes within commuting distance (60 miles of less): Blinn College (Brenham); Texas A&M University (College Station); Prairie View A&M (Prairie View); University of Texas ( Austin ); Concordia Lutheran College (Austin); Austin Community College (Austin); St. Edward’s University (Austin); Huston-Tillotson College (Austin); Southwestern University (Georgetown); Texas State University (San Marcos); and Sam Houston State (Huntsville). Schools Enrollment Ratio Elementary (1) 807 14:1 Intermediate (1) 364 14:1 Middle/Jr. High (1) 380 14:1 Senior High (1) 572 14:1 Private (2) 151 14:1 GIDDINGS HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED 2009 About Giddings Residential Residential development is a major industry in Lee County. The cost of living in Giddings, and Lee County in particular, remains very low. Lee County is well serviced by quality police, fire protection, and other services. Industrial Supports As with the devoted work force in our community, the suppliers of industrial support also care about the community and its success. Therefore, they provide the area with quality, economical services and equipment. Tax Structure The State of Texas and the City of Giddings impose no state or city income taxes. There is an 8.25 percent sales tax. Ad Valorem property taxes are levied by the state, county, city and school district, and hospital district. The area tax rate is low in comparison to other tax areas in central Recreation The City of Giddings operates two city parks. City Park is located one block off Hwy 290 at the intersection of North Montgomery Street. City Park is home to the Lee County Little League Fields and City Swimming Pool. It includes a playground, lighted ball-fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, a public pool, and picnic facilities. Simmang Park is located at 800 W. Independence. It is the home of Hilton Lee Smith Field, Lee County Soccer Fields, covered basketball courts and a picnic pavilion. The area also offers a bowling alley, public golf course, mountain-bike trail system, driving range, and a large public library. Various leagues offer a variety of organized sports for the area youth including soccer, basketball, softball, flag football, swim team, and summer track. Outdoor Activities The area boasts a variety of outdoor activities and wildlife, making it a favorite for hunters and fisherman alike. Hunting includes deer, quail, doves, and other game. Most hunts are by arrangement with private landowners. Exotic Game Hunts can be arranged through Delta P Ranch. Within a 15-minute drive from Lee County, three state parks provide beautiful camping and recreational vehicle facilities. Camping, fishing, hiking, boating is available at such facilities as Nails Creek Park on Lake Somerville, Lake Bastrop, Bastrop State Bank and Buescher State Park. There is also a mountain bike trail system for bicyclist as well as miles of beautiful country roads with gentle hills and turns making Lee County a favorite day trip for bicyclists. 9 Special Events Each year the City of Giddings and its surrounding communities hold special events. There is usually something happening on any given weekend. The Chamber publishes a list of upcoming events on its website. Some of the events include: Lee County Fair and Rodeo - May Billetproof Carshow - June July 4th Firemans Celebration Fury on the 4th Bull Riding - July 4th Texas Word Wrangler Fest - September Annual Texas Wendish Fest – September Christmas Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show and Santa on the Square Christmas Celebration - November Whistle-Stop Antiques 1122 East Austin (US Hwy. 290) Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-7040 For all of your Printing & Graphic Design Needs. We are proud to be a part of the Giddings community ! · Envelopes · · · · · · · · · Business Cards Carbonless Forms Graphic Design Self-Inking Stamps Yard Signs Tax Forms Banking Supplies Wedding Invitations Graduation Stationery 10,000 sq ft of Antiques Store Hours: Mon. - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday 11:00 - 6:00 10 979-325-9131 email: [email protected] 11 This is our Community. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative values the communities it serves. After all, it is where our employees live and work. Community is not just a place, it’s a way of life at Bluebonnet. 800-842-7708 bluebonnetelectric.coop [email protected] Pumpco, Inc. PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION and OILFIELD LEASE SERVICE P.O. Box 742 GIDDINGS, TX 78942 Gary D. Becker Insurance Agency HOME - LIFE - AUTO P.O. Box 1158 Giddings, TX 78942 phone: 979/542-9527 fax: 979/542-928 979-542-9054 FAX: 979-542-5610 ALAN B. ROBERTS [email protected] 12 WWW.PUMPCO.CC email: [email protected] Special Events Each year in May, Giddings hosts the Lee County Fair. The Lee County Fair has been voted one of the best small fairs in Texas. From carnival rides. craft shows and bar-b-que cook-offs to big name country music acts, the fair is fun for the whole family. For more information log onto: www.leecountyfairtx.com Annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival Christmas Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show Held each November 2nd Friday in September Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center 276 N. Orange St., Giddings, TX 78942 Phone: 979.542.2716 13 Membership Directory A Absolute Fitness 2271 W Hwy 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1159 Airgas Southwest Inc. 622 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1023 AJ’s Custom Paint/Wrecker Service Albert Dungan 2332 CR 118 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0810 All Around the Block Quilt Shop 979 N. Leon Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2782 Ameri Can Porta Can Mike Jackson Bastrop TX 78602 (866) 315-0990 American Cancer Society 2433 Ridgepoint Dr. Austin TX 78754 (512) 217-9055 American Red Cross of Central Texas 2218 Pershing Drive Austin TX 78723-5885 (512) 928-4271 Area Wide Pro Plumbing P.O. Box 277 Giddings Tx 78942 (979) 542-2797 Ashley’s Attic 687 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-4345 14 ATD Danny Bills Austin TX 78709 (512) 288-6215 Best Western of Giddings 2161 E. Hempstead St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5000 Aubaine Supply Co., Inc. 590 N. Orange Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0577 Better Business Bureau Larry Lightfoot College Station TX 77840 (979) 260-2222 B B & B Auto & Farm Supply 264 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3615 B & W Food Market Darrell Behrens 1079 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3544 B&M Ambulance Sylvan Mersiovsky 330 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2777 Bealls 2450 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2877 Ben’s Body & Paint 493 Turner Lane Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3035 Bernie’s Bar & Grill 2110 E. Hempstead Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4866 Best Pawn Mark Ekrut 1920 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0808 Blackjack Ranch, L.E.E Ltd. 1325 Private Road 3263 Giddings TX 78942 (512) 253-0782 Blossom’s & Bows / Kippany’s Dana & Paul Kipp 115 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9764 Bluebonnet Area Crime Stoppers, Inc. PO Box 912 Caldwell TX 77836-0912 (979) 567-8477 Bluebonnet Electric Coop. 3190 E. Hwy 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8565 Bluff Creek Ranch John Holmes Warda TX 78960 (979) 242-5894 Bobby Lehmann Trucking Bobby Lehmann Hwy. 290 East Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-0889 Botts Title Company 200 S.Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3636 Brookshire Bros. Tim Pitts 515 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5025 Membership Directory Buc-Ee’s 2375 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1328 C Camp Tejas 1038 PR 2191 Giddings TX 78942 979-366-2422 Capital One 708 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5771 Carmine Feed & Fertilizer, Inc. 196 N. Madison Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2446 Cen-Tex Family Services, Inc. 2402 N. Main Bastrop TX 78602 (512) 303-7737 Central Texas Eye Institute 604 Hwy 290 West, Suite 202 Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-2733 Charles A. Cox Inc. Charles A Cox Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9394 Children’s Advocacy Center P.O. Box 1098 Bastrop TX 78602 (512) 321-6161 Circle W Restaurant 581 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-2561 Citizens National Bank Giddings 104 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3136 Congressman Michael T. McCaul 823 Congress Ste. 1000B Austin TX 78701 (521) 944-5476 City Barbershop Johnnie Christiansen 477 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2823 Country Care-Plex 1181 N. Williamson Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3611 City Meat Market Gerald Birkelbach 101 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2740 Classic Bank 825 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6666 CMA Cablevision Jerry Smith 840 E. Travis St. LaGrange TX 78945 (800) 272-0038 Combined Community Action 165 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-2980 Computer Network Technologies Alan & Amanda Casey 382 N. Harris Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3383 Concord Christian Center of Central Texas P.O. Box 1352 Giddings TX 78942 (832) 788-7777 Cut N Edge Doug Bradshaw (979) 218-5697 Curves Norma SoRelle 384 E. Industry Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2555 D D & A Testing Jim & Nancy Gandy 1509 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2707 Dahill Industries, Inc. 1869 Briarcrest Drive Bryan TX 77802 (979) 774-2200 Dan’s Discount Liquor Nancy Sikander 1533 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3858 Delvin Boriack Equipment Repair 1075 PR 2135 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9644 Dr. Amy Jatzlau 219 E. Railroad Unit B Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0710 15 Membership Directory Dr. Laura Birnbaum 219 E. Railroad, Unit A Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9000 Drake Storage, Inc. 1440 Orange St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 412-3201 E Eco Irrigation Landscaping and Maintenance 902 Kneip Rd. Round Top TX 78954 (979) 709-3018 Economy Inn Nick Patel 389 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3839 EDI Appraisals, Inc. 1301 Bridle Spur Lane Houston TX 77058 (713) 906-6116 Edward Jones Joe Green 135 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3940 16 F Family Care Clinic Teresa Kinsfather 514 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4357 Farm Bureau Insurance 185 S. Chambers Giddings TX 78942 Vern Surman 979-542-2313 Cindy Thorp 979-777-8923 First Assembly of God 1050 N. Orange St. Giddings TX 78942 First Baptist Church Tim Clayton, Pastor 600 Sunrise Ave. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3335 First National Bank 220 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1200 First Presbyterian Church 132 S. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9020 Essence of Paige Julie Cotton Paige TX 78659 (512) 253-6380 First United Methodist 279 Monroe St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3409 Executive Inn Roger Chen 3556 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5791 Fischer-Langham Custom Builders, Inc. Brian Fischer / Tim Langham 1480 FM 141 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 820-5065 Flowers by Laverne Laverne Wright 205 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6263 G Graham Brown Insurance Graham Brown 919 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942-3407 (979) 542-0341 Gaeke Construction 2910 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3930 Gandy & Son’s Inc. 1030 CR 137 Ledbetter TX 78946 (979) 278-3110 Gary D. Becker Insurance Agency 119-B S. Burleson St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9527 Giddings Economic Development Corporation 289 W. Railroad Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2067 George Dunk 387 Edgewood Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3469 Gerline’s Quilt Shoppe Gerline Kieschnick 1383 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3318 Membership Directory Dr. Laura Birnbaum 219 E. Railroad, Unit A Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9000 Drake Storage, Inc. 1440 Orange St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 412-3201 E Eco Irrigation Landscaping and Maintenance 902 Kneip Rd. Round Top TX 78954 (979) 709-3018 Economy Inn Nick Patel 389 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3839 EDI Appraisals, Inc. 1301 Bridle Spur Lane Houston TX 77058 (713) 906-6116 Edward Jones Joe Green 135 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3940 16 F Family Care Clinic Teresa Kinsfather 514 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4357 Farm Bureau Insurance 185 S. Chambers Giddings TX 78942 Vern Surman 979-542-2313 Cindy Thorp 979-777-8923 First Assembly of God 1050 N. Orange St. Giddings TX 78942 First Baptist Church Tim Clayton, Pastor 600 Sunrise Ave. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3335 First National Bank 220 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1200 First Presbyterian Church 132 S. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9020 Essence of Paige Julie Cotton Paige TX 78659 (512) 253-6380 First United Methodist 279 Monroe St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3409 Executive Inn Roger Chen 3556 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5791 Fischer-Langham Custom Builders, Inc. Brian Fischer / Tim Langham 1480 FM 141 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 820-5065 Flowers by Laverne Laverne Wright 205 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6263 G Graham Brown Insurance Graham Brown 919 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942-3407 (979) 542-0341 Gaeke Construction 2910 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3930 Gandy & Son’s Inc. 1030 CR 137 Ledbetter TX 78946 (979) 278-3110 Gary D. Becker Insurance Agency 119-B S. Burleson St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9527 Giddings Economic Development Corporation 289 W. Railroad Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2067 George Dunk 387 Edgewood Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3469 Gerline’s Quilt Shoppe Gerline Kieschnick 1383 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3318 Membership Directory Hughes Manufacturing Linda Ehler 2301 W. Hwy. 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0333 Jake’s Sales & Service Darrell Gersch 385 S. Caldwell Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3430 Hunan’s Tiep Vo 2448 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1133 Jalisco’s 2436 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4191 I Immanuel Lutheran Church John Davis 299 N. Leon Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2918 Insurance Network of Texas Robert Nitsche 143 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3666 It’s All Good! 1380 N. Main St. Giddings TX 78942 979-542-7783 J 18 James Medack, CPA 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3713 Jatzlau Construction Mike Jatzlau 1205 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2032 JD Giddings Masonic Lodge Bill Conrad Giddings TX 78942 Jim Bunch 1418 CR 138 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 820-5880 Joe Franks Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2942 Jack Placke P.O. Box 357 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2480 John Gres DDS 623 E. Hempstead Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1298 Jaeger’s Inc. 1309 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2259 Jones & Cowen Physical Therapy Mark Jones & Jeff Cowen 283 E. Railroad Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7300 K K & K Pet Watch 2038 FM 141 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 716-8610 Kengston Finance 409 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3876 Ken Weiser Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3197 Kleiber Tractor & Equipment Inc. David & Debbie Kleiber 1701 W. Travis LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 968-3187 Margaret Kriegel 310 E. Brenham Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2932 KBUK / KVLG 511 Fm 155 LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 968-3173 KTEX 106.1 FM Tom Whitehead Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-3655 Kubiack Dental Richard/Keith Kubiak. DDS 967 E. Hempstead Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3696 Membership Directory L L. F. Manufacturing, Inc. Chris Johnston 5528 E. Hwy. 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8027 Lee County Heritage Society P.O. Box 93 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2480 Lopez Auto Clinic 176 S. Navarro St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8800 Lee County Juneteenth Association Pam Hutchinson Giddings TX 78942 Loretta Chilek Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2806 Laura’s Floors & More 599 Woodland Ave. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-7060 Lee County Live.com 1210 CR 11 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4745 LaVerne A. Krumrey 4001 Zoo Ln. Brenham TX 77833 (713) 516-1374 Lee County Seniors in Action Inc. Brice Kuhlmann Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5091 Lee County Ace Hardware Frank Dube 1120 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2413 Lee County Sheriffs Posse P.O. Box 132 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0534 Lee County Area Team Swimmers 220 Raymond St. Giddings TX 78942 Leeco Plastics Calvin & Ina Mitschke Warda TX 78960 (979) 366-9250 Lee County Chiropractic Jimmy Stewart 173 S. Wilson Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8016 Lehman Charitable Foundation P.O. Box 223 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6400 Lee County CO-OP 1790 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3188 Leslie Chandler Jr. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2870 Lee County Ducks Unlimited 143 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 412-1006 LiveAir Networks James Breeden 1231 FM 153 Unit A Smithville TX 78957 (512) 360-4273 Lee County Fair Association P. O. Box 426 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-2721 Loebau Candle Company 240 E. Austin Giddings, TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 Los Patrones Mexican Grill 2880 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-0127 Lost Pines Bar - B - Que 1534 E. Austin St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2075 Lottsa Pizza 610 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0413 M Maass Butane 491 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3384 Marian Balke Brenham TX 77833 (979) 830-8867 Marions Shell & Service Station Marion Muras 933 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9016 Martin Luther Lutheran Church 573 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2286 19 Membership Directory Mayer Auctioneering Hwy. 21 & Hwy 77 Lincoln TX 78948 (979) 542-6710 Mayer Realty 974 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2696 McDonald’s of Giddings 2146 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0225 Med-Star 1747 E. Hempstead Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2150 Mel’s Diner 379 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2900 Mike Hopkins Dist. Co. Sue Muzzy Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-2022 Morgan Petroleum P.O. Box 1006 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9390 MRCO, Inc. O.E. Downing 4411 Sociewood Springs Dr. Austin, TX 78759 512-716-9630 Muniz Electric, Inc. 348 E. Bryan Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3851 N New Beginnings Jennifer Ashley 1365 E. Independence Giddings TX 78942 979-716-9850 20 New Beginnings 1031 CR 122 Ledbetter TX 78946 (512) 695-4319 O O’Reilly Auto Parts 1942 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-2196 Oakland Manor Tammy Keres 1400 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1755 P Parobek Plumbing, LLC Charlie & Kelly Parobek Bastrop TX 78602 Phone: (512) 303-4502 Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Alfred Zoch 588 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3113 R Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast Faye Terry 609 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0601 Rainy Tree Service 244 E. Oakbend Lane Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2287 Ramada Inn Paul & Lucy Liu 4002 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9666 RBS Campers Mark Dube 759 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5262 RD Ferguson Corporation 2090 Koether Road Carmine TX 78932 Pieratt’s Pharmacy JD Fain 233 S. Manse Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3164 Reba’s Village Deli Joe Schroeder 208 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4700 Pumpco, Inc. Alan Roberts 1209 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9054 Rejuvenation 179 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0134 Q Quality Printing & Graphics 1036 Private Rd. 3266 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 325-9131 Rescue Plumbing, LLC Troy Gardner P.O. Box 684 Brenham TX 77834 979-830-7908 Membership Directory Roberts Promotional Specialties Sharon Roberts 1136 Warda Church Rd. Warda TX 78960 (979) 242-5701 Siegeler Insurance Agency., Inc. Mike Siegeler 172 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3449 Ronnie’s Auto Ronnie Petzold Hwy. 290 East Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4274 Siena Dry Cleaners Michael and Amy Przyborski 591 East Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4242 Rotary Club of Giddings Gayle Berry Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9341 Sievers Enterprises 2085 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7700 Round Top State Bank Curtis Frosch 1442 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7872 Signs In A Day 240 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 Rural Capital Area Workforce Development PO Box 5279 Round Rock TX 78683 (512) 303-9164 S San Luis Potosi Jose Bahena 259 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0904 Schneider, Krugler, Kleinschmidt, & Weiser 124 S. Polk Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9602 Scott & White Medical Center 700 Medical Parkway Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-6173 Sonic Drive In Julian Luna 1254 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3154 Sons of Herman 1031 CR 223 Giddings TX 78942 (512) 332-0841 South Forty RV Park Bobby & Mary Ross Hwy. 77 South Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9341 St. Margaret’s Catholic Church James Olnhausen 500 S. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0217 St. Mark’s Medical Center One St. Mark’s Place LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 242-2200 Standard Regional Home Health Tommy Standard 514 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-3800 Star Locksmith Faye Terry 635 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0601 State Farm Insurance John Ray 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5060 Steve Robirds, D.D.S. 3303 Northland Dr. Ste 201 Austin TX 78731 (979) 542-3266 Subway Sandwich Robin Hudson 2490 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9601 T Texas Country Title Mark Humble 103 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3836 Texas Star Animal Hospital Karen Seidel 1005 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-3333 21 Membership Directory Texas Wendish Heritage Society 1011 CR 212 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-2441 Texas Trash & Treasures 107 E. Thigpen Carmine TX 78942 (423) 502-1374 That Little Paper Margo Johnson and Janetta Morris 200 W. Colorado LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 968-2080 Tractor Supply of Giddings 2911 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1325 The Busy Nest Veronica Hendrix Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-8382 The Grapevine Michelle Newman 790 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1250 The Ice Box 2390 E. Austin St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 716-9580 The Lost Pines Center for Cancer Care 3107 Hwy 71 East Bastrop TX 78602 (866) 367-3558 22 The Secret Garden 239 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0141 Tiny Dreamers Childcare Mary Ann McCombs 631 S. Harris Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1049 TLC Cabinets & Trim 3321 FM 448 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 218-7284 U Urban, Thielmann, Oltmann & Co. LLP 160 S. Leon Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5551 W Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2374 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-1375 Warda Self Storage 5630 Hwy. 77 Warda TX 78960 (979) 242-3430 Westfall Real Estate Doug Westfall 157 S. Manse Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1234 Whistle Stop Antiques and Auction Depot 1122 E. Austin Tricia Kalmbach Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7040 Wilbert’s Tire Center Wilbert Birnbaum 2830 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5795 Windmill Apartments Dennis Hoover 550 N. Montgomery Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8803 Z Zip Distribution, LLC. 924 E. Austin St. Giddings TX 78942 (512) 923-9990 Zoch’s Laundry 288 N. Burleson Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2441 Restaurant Guide Dining In Giddings G iddings boasts a number of restaurants serving some of the best dishes in Texas. From the classic “Chicken-Fried Steak” to Burgers and Fries...Giddings has something to please everyone. Whether you are looking for fine dining for a corporate event or something quick and casual, feel free to “Dine in Giddings”. Stop in and Sample what ’s Cookin in Giddings ! Bernie’s Bar & Grill 2110 E. Hempstead Giddings Downtown Restaurant 155 W. Austin Mel’s Diner 379 E. Austin Buc-ees 2375 E. Austin Giddings McDonald’s 2146 E. Austin Los Patrones Mexican Grill 2880 E. Austin Circle W Bar & Restaurant 581 W. Austin Hunan’s Chinese Restaurant 2448 E. Austin City Meat Market 101 E. Austin It’s All Good! 1380 N. Main El Charro T Mexican Restaurant 1195 E. Austin Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant 2436 E. Austin Giddings Dairy Queen 977 E. Austin Lost Pines Bar-B-Que 1534 E. Austin Lottsa Pizza 610 W. Austin Reba’s Deli & Pizzeria 208 E. Austin San Luis Potoso Mexican Restaurant 259 N. Main Sonic Drive In 1254 E. Austin Subway 2490 E. Austin 23 24 POINTS OF INTEREST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Giddings Municipal Building Chamber of Commerce Lee County Courthouse U.S. Post Office Giddings Elementary First Presbyterian Church Lee County Heritage Center Giddings High School & GISD Administrative Office Giddings Middle School City Park Police Station Lee County Law Enforcement Center / Sheriff’s Department Cemetery - Historical Graves Simmang/Northwest Park Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center Giddings Intermediate School Giddings Volunteer Fire Department RESTAURANTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ê Bernies Bar & Grill It’s All Good Circle W Bar & Restaurant City Meat Market Sonic El Charro T Mexican Restaurant Mel’s Diner Giddings Downtown Restaurant Reba’s San Luis Potosi Mexican Restaurant Hunan Chinese Restaurant Subway Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant Dairy Queen McDonald’s Lost Pines BBQ Lottsa Pizza SHOPPING 1. Ace Hardware 2. Ashley’s Attic 3. Blossoms & Bows 4. Flowers by Laverne 5. Lee County General Store 6. Whistle Stop Antiques & Auction Depot 7. The Secret Garden 8. Wal-Mart Shopping Center 9. Beall’s 10. The Grapevine 25 Circle W Bar & Restaurant 501 W. Austin Street - Giddings, Texas 78942 Private Party Room Available PH: 979-542-2561 Good Cookin’ & Good Eatin’ FAX: 979-542-7092 Jaeger’s Inc. 1309 E. Austin - P.O. Box 36 Giddings, Texas 78942 www.jaegersinc.com email: [email protected] Phone: 979-542-2259 Fax: 888-334-2933 Nutrena Giddings Plant - 2260 Industrial Park Road | Giddings, TX 78942 Phone: 979-542-3133 www.nutrenaworld.com The Nutrena® brand offers a complete line of feeds and supplements designed to provide optimum nutrition for horses, livestock, pets and more. Oakland Manor Oakland Manor nursing center nursing center 1400 N. Main St Giddings, TX 78942 979-542-1755 Skilled Nursing | Rehabilitation Services | Specialty Services & Amenities 26 Urban, Thielemann, Oltmann & Company - LLP Certified Public Accountants Serving the area since 1973 Accounting | Bookkeeping | Auditing Services Tax Return Preparation | Tax Planning Financial & Estate Planning P.O. Box 510 160 S. Leon Street Giddings, Texas 78942 Phone: 979-542-5551 Fax: 979-542-0297 Physicians & Professionals Caring for Our Patients: Allergy General Surgery Cardiology Austin Heart Clinic 979-242-5677 Phillip E. Burket, M.D. Stanley Wang, M.D., JD, MPH Suzanne Wetherhold, M.D. Paul Pagley, M.D. Matthew Selmon, M.D., FACC David Tschopp, M.D., FACC Arthur Smith, M.D. Emergency Medicine Allyson F. Borgstedte, D.O. Family Practice Wess Blackwell, M.D. Laura Birnbaum, M.D. Thomas Borgstedte, D.O. Patrick Clemons, D.O. Teresa Kinsfather, D.O. Bill D. Nolen, D.O. Wm. Mike McBroom, M.D. Heather Mikeska, M.D. 979-968-8493 979-542-9000 979-968-8493 979-968-3800 979-542-4357 979-242-5878 979-968-8493 979-968-8493 S t. M a rk’s MEDICAL C E N T ER Paul Jantzi, M.D. General & Laparoendoscopic Surgeons of Central Texas 979-242-5677 Albert L. Chorens, M.D. Russell Juno, M.D. Anant Praba, M.D. Daniel A. White, M.D. Internal Medicine/Hospitalist William Torkildsen, M.D. 979-242-2200 Dermatology Daniel Ladd, Jr., D.O. Andrew L. deJong, M.D. 979-693-6000 Thomas Salzer, M.D. 979-680-8808 Steven Wright, M.D. 979-680-8808 Neurology/Neurosurgery Herbert Edmundson, M.D William H. Fleming, M.D. Byron Neely, M.D J. Bradley White, M.D., PhD Orthopedics Podiatry Sandy Bahm, M.D. Scott M. Williams, M.D. Pediatrics Amy Jatzlau, M.D. Jennifer Sharp, M.D. 512-304-0327 979-968-2700 979-242-2420 979-242-2205 979-251-8005 713-772-4600 713-772-4600 979-968-6500 800-793-9106 Paul Gee, D.P.M. 979-242-2205 Gerald Zeringue, D.P.M. 512-447-2025 Urology 979-542-0710 979-968-3720 512-451-0139 Ear, Nose, & Throat Obstetrics/Gynecology John Costello, M.D. Shannon Juno, M.D. Tristan R. Schultis, M.D. 979-836-5582 David W. Freidberg, M.D. Steven H. Pickett, M.D. David, Phillips, M.D. Peter Ruff, M.D. 512-349-7150 512-416-0444 512-443-5988 512-416-0444 979-242-2200 | www.smmctx.org | One St. Mark’s Place | La Grange, TX 78945 27 Surrounding Communities DIME BOX The original community of Brown’s Mill was established in the mid-1840’s. Mail was picked up weekly and delivered to Giddings. The carrier would bring back mail and other necessities. A dime was customarily left in a box for such services. The U.S. Postal Service then accepted the Dime Box name since the Brown’s Mill sounded too much like “Brownsville”. When the railroad bypassed Dime Box to the south, the town was relocated to its present day location. LEXINGTON Lexington is located on US Highway 77, eighteen miles north of Giddings. The town is noted for its Town Square complete with Gazebo and handsome landscaping. Nearby is the Pioneer Village Museum; consisting of two Lee County log cabins and a log barn, circa 1850. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce can provide details and information on events including the annual Homecoming. For more information, call 979-773-4337. LINCOLN / EVERGREEN Lincoln, located on Highway 21, is named after a preacher who came to Lee County in the 1880’s “trying to convert some of the old cowboys that roamed around here.” The town was originally known as Evergreen and was located about 1 mile from its current location. Famous outlaw Bill Longley attended school there. Visitors will find two historical markers, a store, a post office, and Elm Creek Cafe. Elm Creek Cafe is located about four miles west of Lincoln and specializes in homemade onion rings and chicken fried steak. Loebau Loebau is a farming community located about 4 miles northeast of Giddings on County Road 114, about 3 miles east of US highway 77. The center of the community is Christ Lutheran Church. Each year on Mother’s Day, Loebau is host to the Christ Lutheran Church Picnic; with plenty of good food, music and drinks. Loebau also has an annual festival called “Loebau Fest” with music and fun for the whole family and features music from local musicians. WARDA Warda is a small community located south of Giddings on US Highway 77. Nearby is the Bluff Creek Ranch with 8 miles of well-shaded trails attract mountain bikers from all across the US and the world. SERBIN Serbin is located about seven miles south of Giddings, on FM 2239 just off FM 448. The community is home to St. Paul Lutheran Church which was founded in 1854 by Reverend John Killian and 570 Wendish Lutherans seeking religious freedom from Serbia in Eastern Prussia. The church is one of the “painted churches” of the area and has remained unchanged through its long history. Visitors may tour The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum while in Serbin. The museum preserves the history of the Texas Wends and includes a historic display, gift shop, library and archives. The annual Wendish Fest is held there each September and includes the State of Texas Noodle Cook-Off. LEDBETTER Ledbetter is east of Giddings on US Highway 290. Since 1891, the Stuermer Store has been a prominent fixture. A number of other small businesses including antique shops call Ledbetter home. NAILS CREEK - LAKE SOMERVILLE Just northeast of Giddings off FM 180, you will find an outdoor-person’s paradise - The Nails Creek Unit of Lake Somerville. The park offers camping, fishing, boating and hiking with 40 multi-use campsites, picnic sites, restrooms (some with showers), boat ramps, fish cleaning shelters and over seven miles of nature trails. 28 LEECO INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, INC. 979-366-9250 Fax: 979-366-9672 1-800-992-9428 www.LeecoPlastic.com [email protected] Mailing Address P.O. Box 130 Warda, TX 78960 Shipping Address 1594 CR 213 Giddings, TX 78942 Manufacturing and Machining of Industrial Products CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 979.542.2032 Fax: 979.542.5871 New Homes Remodels Commercial Roofs Gutters Repairs JATZLAU CONSTRUC TION, LLC Over 25 Years Experience www.jatzlauconstruction.com 1205 CR 208 (Old Serbin Road) - Giddings, Texas 78942 The Lee County Heritage Center 183 E. Hempstead St. 29 The City of Giddings Welcomes you to Our Hometown 118 E. Richmond St. 979-540-2710 www.giddings.net Come explore Giddings and see what we have to offer. We’re located at the intersection of US Highways 290 and 77 between Austin and Houston. MICHAEL R. MORGAN MORGAN Petroleum Testers, Inc. Complete Wireline Services 1.800.828.3788 (Texas Only) 979.542.9390 Office 979.542.9463 30 Oil and Gas Well Testing P.O. Box 1006 Giddings, Texas 78942 [email protected] Bobby & Mary Ross P.O. Box 757 Giddings, TX 78942 979.366.9341 www.southfortyrvpark.com SOUTH FORTY RV PARK INDUSTRIAL MACHINING & MECHANICAL SERVICES Industrial Engine / Compressor Rebuild Field Services - Machining & Mechanical Pump Repair - Centrifugal & PD General Precision Machining & Repairs 24 Hour Service Ph: (979) 542-9271 2689 W. Hwy 290 | Giddings, TX 78942 James E. Medack, P.C. Certified Public Accountant 331 N. Main St., P.O. Box 237 Giddings, TX 78942 (979) 542-3713 Fax 979-542-0061 Tax Return Preparation Financial & Estate Planning Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Auditing Services James E. Medack, CPA & Melodi J. Oltmann, CPA Lee County Hardware 542-2413 Open M-F 7:30 - 6 pm | Sat 7:30 - 5 pm | Sun 11 am - 4 pm 1120 CR 208 | Old Serbin Road | Giddings 31 Churches & Worship New Hope Baptist Church 697 W. Boundary 979-542-3498 Faith Hope Baptist Church Hwy. 77 N. at Middle School Road 979-542-0508 First United Methodist Church 279 E. Monroe 979-542-3409 First Baptist Church 600 Sunrise Ave. 979-542-3335 First Assembly of God FM 141 979-542-2904 Immanuel Lutheran Church 299 N. Leon 979-542-2918 Bethel-St. Paul United Missionary Baptist Church 887 W. Hempstead 979-542-2784 St. Margaret’s Catholic Church 500 S. Grimes 979-542-3380 First Presbyterian Church 192 S. Grimes 979-542-9020 Church of Christ 424 S. Chambers 979-542-2827 32 Cavalry United Pentecostal Church 345 Rolling Oaks Dr. 979-542-1236 Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church 4550 E. Austin 979-542-0166 Martin Luther Lutheran Church 573 N. Main 979-542-2286 Trinity Baptist Church 155 W. Austin 979-542-4785 Member Services Directory Accounting Services Urban, Thielmann, Oltmann & Co. LLP 160 S. Leon Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5551 James Medack, CPA 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3713 Advertising ATD - Austin Whistle Stop Antiques and Auction Depot 1122 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7040 Area Attractions Bluff Creek Ranch Damon Nolan Warda TX 78960 (979) 242-5894 Texas Wendish Heritage Society P.O. Box 92052 Austin TX 78709 (512) 288-6215 1011 CR 212 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-2441 Hughes Manufacturing Co., Inc. Attorneys 2301 Hwy. 290 West Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-0333 Quality Printing & Graphics 1036 Private Road 3266 Giddings, Texas 78942 979-325-9131 Roberts Promotional Specialties 1136 Warda Church Rd. Giddings, Texas 78942 979-242-5701 800-825-8230 Signs in a Day 240 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 That Little Paper 200 W. Colorado LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 968-2080 Alcohol Testing D & A Testing 1509 E. Austin St., Suite A Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-2707 Appraisals EDI Appraisals, Inc. 1301 Bridle Spur Lane Houston TX 77058 (713) 906-6116 Antiques Ashley’s Attic 687 E. Austin Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-4345 Schneider, Krugler, Kleinschmidt & Weiser 124 S. Polk Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9602 Auto Parts B & B Auto / Car Quest 264 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3615 O’Reilly Auto Parts Marions Shell Service Center 333 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2286 Ronnie’s Tire & Automotive 1996 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4274 Wilbert’s Tire Center P.O. Box 1015 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5795 Bail Bonds Giddings Bail Bonds 409 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3876 Banks Capital One 708 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5771 Citizens National Bank 104 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3136 1942 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-2196 Classic Bank Automotive Dealers First National Bank Troy’s Auto Sales 503 West Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1880 Automotive Repair AJ’s Custom Paint 2332 CR 118 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0810 Ben’s Body & Paint 493 Turner Ln. Giddings TX 78942 (979)542-3035 Lopez Auto Clinic 176 S. Navarro Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8800 PO Box 820 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6666 PO Box 269 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1200 Round Top State Bank PO Box 180 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7872 Bed & Breakfasts Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast 635 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0601 Beer Distributors Hopkins Distributing PO Box 1919 Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-2022 Beer Distributors Saunders Distributing, Inc. 5230 W. State Hwy. 71 LaGrange TX 78945 (979) 242-5404 Camp Grounds South Forty RV Park 3689 S. Hwy 77 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9341 Child Care Tiny Dreamers Daycare 631 S. Harris Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1049 Churches Concord Christian Center Church PO Box 1352 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2052 First Assembly of God 1050 N. Orange St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2904 First Baptist Church of Giddings 600 Sunrise Ave. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3335 First Presbyterian Church 192 S. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9020 First United Methodist Church PO Box 759 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3409 Immanuel Lutheran Church 300 N. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2918 Martin Luther Lutheran Church 573 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2286 St. Margaret’s Catholic Church 526 S. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0217 33 Member Services Directory Blossom’s & Bows / Kippany’s 115 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9764 Loebau Candle Company 240. E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 City Services Giddings EDC 289 W. Railroad Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2311 Giddings Fire Department 151 W. 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Orange Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-0100 PO Box 93 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2883 Lee County Juneteenth Association PO Box 324 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5164 Lee County Seniors in Action Partners at Nails Creek State 289 W. Railroad Giddings TX 78942 (979) 289-2392 Rotary Club of Giddings PO Box 81 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 366-9341 Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board, Inc. PO Box 5279 Round Rock TX 78683 (512) 244-7966 Sons of Hermann Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers 1519 CR 223 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3539 332 E. Cuero Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5010 The Lehman Foundation PO Box 223 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6400 J.D. Giddings Masonic 285 E. Hempstead Giddings TX 78942 Construction / Contracting Better Business Bureau Lee Co. Ducks Unlimited 1480 FM 141 Giddings TX 78942 979-820-5065 143 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 412-1006 Lee County Fair Association PO Box 426 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-2721 TLC Cabinets & Trim 3321 FM 448 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 218-7284 1480 FM 141 Giddings TX 78942 979-820-5065 2591 W. Hwy. 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3181 Giddings Noon Lions Giddings Study Club 2910 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2943 Lee County Sheriff’s Posse 1031 CR 223 Giddings TX 78942 (512) 332-0841 PO Box 737 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1337 Gaeke Construction Custom Homes Giddings New Horizons PO Box 531 Giddings TX 78942 Construction / Contracting 161 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9565 2433 Ridgepoint Dr. A Austin TX 78754 (512) 919-1812 418 Tarrow College Station TX 77840 (979) 260-2222 34 Lee County Heritage Society Fischer-Langham Construction Jatzlau Construction 1205 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2032 Fischer-Langham Construction Jatzlau Construction 1205 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2032 Gaeke Construction 2910 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2943 Décor Ashley’s Attic 687 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-4345 Gerline’s Quilt Shoppe Gerline Kieschnick 1383 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3318 Hill Country Collectibles Larry & Marcia Herndon 1696 CR 223 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1224 Laura’s Floors & More 599 Woodland Ave. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-7060 Loebau Candle Co. 240 E Austin Giddings TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 Orsag’s, Inc. 201 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3167 Member Services Directory Texas Trash & Treasures 107 E. Thigpen Carmine TX 78942 (423) 502-1374 The Grapevine 790 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1250 The Secret Garden 239 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0141 Whistle Stop Antiques and Auction Depot 1122 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7040 Dentistry John Gres DDS Giddings Special Services 979-542-2875 Giddings Community Education 979-542-3661 Immanuel Lutheran School 382 N. Grimes Giddings TX 78942 979-542-3319 Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School 573 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2286 D & A Testing 1509 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2707 Education Giddings I.S.D. 979-542-2854 Carmine Feed & Fertilizer, Inc. Goodson-Voight Lumber Co. James Medack, CPA 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3713 Jaeger’s Inc. Urban, Thielmann, Oltmann & Co. LLP PO Box 510 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5551 Kleiber Tractor & Equipment Inc. World Finance Corp. 200 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1475 118 E. Richmond St. 979-540-2710 Muniz Electric, Inc. 348 E. Bryan Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3851 Exercise Absolute Fitness 2271 W Hwy 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1159 Curves 384 E. Industry Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2555 Giddings High School 196 N. Madison Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2446 251 N. Orange Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3181 1309 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2259 1701 W. Travis La Grange TX 78945 (979) 968-3187 Lee County Ace Hardware Event Planning New Beginnings Lee County CO-OP Eye Care 979-542-2057 264 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-3615 1120 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2413 Giddings Intermediate Giddings Middle School Classic Bank 825 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6666 1383 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3318 First National Bank 220 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1200 979-542-2886 979-542-4403 Gerline’s Quilt Shoppe B & B Auto & Farm Supply 3190 E. Hwy 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-8565 1031 CR 122 Ledbetter TX 78946 (512) 695-4319 Giddings Elementary Citizens National Bank 104 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3136 979 N. Leon Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2782 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Electricians Drug Testing All Around the Block Quilt Shop Edward Jones - Joe Green 135 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3940 Kubiack Dental Richard/Keith Kubiak. 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Thigpen Carmine TX 78942 (423) 502-1374 The Grapevine 790 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1250 The Secret Garden 239 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0141 Whistle Stop Antiques and Auction Depot 1122 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-7040 Health & Fitness Absolute Fitness 2271 W Hwy 290 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1159 Curves 384 E. Industry Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2555 Healthcare B&M Ambulance 330 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3441 Dr. Amy Jatzlau 219 E. Railroad Unit B Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0710 Dr. Laura Birnbaum 219 E. Railroad Unti A Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9000 Family Care Clinic 514 S. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-4357 Giddings Physical Therapy Clinic 781 E. Brenham Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-0223 36 Gid Mec, LP Scott & White Medical Center Girling Healthcare, Inc. Hotels 721 East Austin St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9519 85 N. Kessler Schulenburg TX 78956 (979) 743-1387 John Gres DDS 623 E. 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Brenham Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2932 Marian Balke Brenham TX 77833 (979) 830-8867 Insurance Farm Bureau Insurance 185 S. Chambers Giddings TX 78942 Vern Surman 979-542-2313 Cindy Thorp 979-777-8923 Graham Brown Insurance 919 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942-3407 (979) 542-0341 Gary D. Becker Insurance Agency 119-B S. Burleson St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-9527 Insurance Network of Texas 143 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3666 Siegeler Insurance Agency., Inc. 172 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3449 Member Services Directory State Farm Insurance 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5060 Internet Service Providers CMA Cablevision 840 E. Travis St. LaGrange TX 78945 (800) 272-0038 LiveAir Networks James Breeden Smithville TX 78957 (512) 360-4273 Keys & Locks Star Locksmith Liquor B & W Food Market 1079 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3544 Dan’s Discount Liquor 1533 E. 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Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-6058 37 Member Services Directory Pet Food & Supplies Plumbing Supplies Radio Stations Restaurants Carmine Feed & Fertilizer, Inc. Goodson-Voight Lumber Co. KBUK / KVLG Bernie’s Bar & Grill 511 FM 155 La Grange TX 78945 (979) 968-3173 2110 E. Hempstead Giddings, TX 78942 (979) 542-4866 Lee County CO-OP Lee County Ace Hardware KTEX 106.1 Circle W Restaurant Tom Whitehead Brenham TX 77833 (979) 836-3655 581 W. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-2561 Realtors City Meat Market 196 N. Madison Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2446 P.O. Box 120 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3188 Tractor Supply of Giddings 2911 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1325 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2374 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1375 Photographers New Beginnings Jennifer Ashley 1365 E. Independence St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1375 1120 CR 208 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2413 Printing & Graphics ColorCraft Press 649 N. 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Austin Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-1325 Bobby Lehmann Trucking Martin Luther Lutheran Day School Tax Services Veterinarians Urban, Thielmann, Oltmann & Co. LLP Giddings Veterinary Clinic Signs & Graphics 160 S. Leon St. Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-5551 2046 FM 448 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2000 ColorCraft Press James Medack, CPA Texas Star Animal Hospital 321 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3713 1005 CR 205 Giddings TX 78942 (979) 540-3333 Telephone / Internet Service Washaterias LiveAir Networks Zoch’s Laundry 573 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2286 649 N. Main Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-3764 Hughes Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2301 Hwy. 290 West Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-0333 Quality Printing & Graphics James Breeden Smithville TX 78957 (512) 360-4273 Hwy. 290 East Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-0889 288 N. Burleson Giddings TX 78942 (979) 542-2441 (979) 325-9131 Tire Sales and Service Water Utility Signs In A Day Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. City of Giddings 240 E. Austin Giddings, TX 78942 (512) 797-6070 2374 E. Austin Giddings TX 78942 Phone: (979) 542-1375 118 E. Richmond St. 979-542-5739 39 Accommodations Enjoy Your Stay in Giddings Relax in Comfort Business or Pleasure Places to Stay Executive Inn - (979) 542-5791 Ramada - (979) 542-9666 Best Western - (979) 542-5000 Economy Inn - (979) 542-3839 Rainbow Bed & Breakfast - (979) 542-0601 40 Giddings has several hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts which all offer hometown hospitality and comfort. Whether your stay in Giddings is business or pleasure, you will find the right accommodations for your needs. From Hi-Speed Internet to a relaxing stay ... Giddings has you covered. Med-Star HealthCare Center Small Facility with lovely home-like atmosphere 1747 E Hempstead Giddings, 78942 Tel: (979) 542-2150 Renovated in charming country-French Decor Owner-operated company for over 20 years 24 hour Skilled Nursing Care Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Medicare and Medicaid Certified Affordable Private Pay Rates Exceptional Nursing & Activities Dietary and Housekeeping / Laundry Services City Meat Market 979-542-2740 101 W. Austin Giddings, TX BOTTS TITLE COMPANY SINCE 1883 Serving Lee, Washington, Burleson, Fayette, Milam, Austin and Colorado Counties BBQ Ribs, Brisket & Sausage Eat it here or take it home FRESH MEAT - WHOLESALE & RETAIL Gerald Birkelbach - Owner HW Doyle Processing 979-542-3555 - Deer Processing - Halves & Quarters - Custom Slaughtering 200 S. Grimes Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-3636 979-542-5604 Fax 41 e é Joyce M. Bise Executive Director [email protected] (979) 542-2067 e Giddings Mark Johnson President Economic Development Corporation Landmark Square Working to facilitate, lead, and promote organized economic growth in order to improve the quality of life and to protect and create jobs through innovative and conventional programs. h Giddings, Texas Home of the Rural Texas Tourism Center 289 W. Railroad Ave. Giddings, Texas 78942 www.giddingsedc.com The Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center H 276 N. Orange St., Giddings, TX 78942 Phone: 979.542.2716 www.giddingstx.com ilton Lee Smith is a true Hometown Hero. Born in Giddings, Texas, he went on to become one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He began playing baseball on his father’s local team. After stays with the Austin Black Senators and the Monroe Monarchs, and the 1935 Semi-Pro Championship team in Bismarck, N.D., Smith went on to play in Kansas City for the Kansas City Monarchs. It was in Kansas City that Smith’s fame and prowess as a true big-league pitcher grew. There, he teamed up with the great Satchel Paige to become a formidable pitching tandem. Hilton Lee Smith was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. To recognize the accomplishments of one of its most famous citizens, the City of Giddings has named its newest baseball field “Hilton Lee Smith Field”. For more information on the Hilton Lee Smith Baseball Hall of Fame Display call 979-542-2716. 42 See Baseball History at The Hilton Lee Smith Baseball Hall of Fame Display Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center Giddings Eyecare Specializing in Low Vision Contact Lenses & Glasses 2480 E. Austin | Giddings, Texas 78942 Phone: 979-542-2020 Fax: 979-542-1213 43 caps | t-shirts | calendars | bags | keychains | cups & mugs | glassware | towels | flashlights | visors | pens trade shows | give-a-ways | employee gifts | church & civic club supplies | school & business items TEXAS COUNTRY TITLE 103 S. Main Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-3836 Fax: 979-542-2436 www.texascountrytitle.com Lee County Sheriff’s Posse 979-542-0434 Daily Usage Bookings: 979-542-5620 Event Bookings: 979-884-2711 POSSE P.O. Box 132 - Giddings, Texas 78942 Email: [email protected] We Aim For Customer Satisfaction! · 11 Years Experience · Licensed & Insured · Up Front Pricing · Repairs & Remodels Josh Boriack - Owner 44 · Commercial & Residential · Drain Cleaning · Inline Camera Inspections · Senior Citizen Discount 979-542-2797 Professional Courteous Service s • Residential • Farm & Ranch • Commercial 157 S. Manse Ave. Giddings, Texas 78942 s Office (979) 542-1234 Fax (979) 542-0078 45 We take care of your children as if they were our own. Dr. Amy Jatzlau 219-B East Railroad Ave. Giddings, TX 78942 979-542-0710 46 APPLICATION FOR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Application is hereby made for membership in the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, membership is continuous until written resignation is submitted. My renewal investment will be billed automatically on this anniversary date. Date: ____________________________________Website:__________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Business: __________________________________________________________________________ Owner/Manager: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Physical Address (if different) _________________________________________________________________ Phone:( )_________________________Fax:( )____________________ E-mail____________________ Business Classification__________________________________________________ # of employees________ Describe Nature of Business (50 words or less which will appear in Chamber Connection as your New Member Profile) Please include Business Card. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Authorizing Signature: _______________________________________________________________________ Chamber Sponsor: _________________________________________________________________________ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT SCHEDULE Employees Investment METHOD OF PREFERRED PAYMENT 0-5 $ 165.00 ______ ANNUAL PAYMENT 6–8 $ 233.75 ______ SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT ($5.00 service charge applies) ______ QUARTERLY PAYMENT ($5.00 service charge applies) 9 – 11 $ 302.50 12 – 14 $ 371.25 15 – Up $ 440.00 *TAX DEDUCTIBILITY Your chamber dues investment is tax deductible, not as a contribution, but as a legitimate business expense. GIDDINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 171W. E. Hempstead, Giddings,Texas Texas78942 78942 289 Railroad, Giddings, Phone: (979) 542-3455 Fax: (979) 542-7060 Email: [email protected] Website: www.GiddingsTX.com Senior Citizen (65 & over) Non-Profit Organization Individual Membership Married Couple Membership $ 38.50 $ 77.00 $ 55.00 $ 75.00 (Limited to non-business owners) 47 Rural T exas NO BOUNDARIES... In Rural Texas, there are no boundaries. Just destinations offering endless travel possibilities - to places where community spirit and pride showcase the best the State of Texas has to offer. From turn-of-the century towns with revitalized downtowns to jewels of the forest. From rolling hills to wandering coastlines...come visit Texas’ boundless wide open spaces via inviting little stops along the way. Explore rural experiences throughout the 267,000 square miles of the Lone Star State. Don’t miss any of its original treasures. Let the Rural Texas Tourism Center be the one stop for all your rural destinations. The Rural Texas Tourism Center 289 West Railroad Avenue - Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-2067 979-542-2018 www.ruraltexastourism.org The Rural Texas Tourism Center has partnered with the Texas Historical Commission and can provide information on any of the Texas Tourism Regions. 1 5 4 8 2 3 6 7 10 48 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Plains Trail Region Pecos Trail Region Mountain Trail Region Forts Trail Region Lakes Trail Region Brazos Trail Region Hill Country Trail Region 8. Forest Trail Region 9. Independence Trail Region 10. Tropical Trail Region In Rural Texas there are NO BOUNDARIES “You’ll like the way we do business” Home • Auto • Life Commercial • Farm & Ranch Group Benefits 979.542.3666 800.258.8302 www.INTonline.com The Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce at the Red Depot 289 W. Railroad Giddings, Texas 78942 979.542.3455 fax: 979.540.2183 email: [email protected] web: www.GiddingsTx.com