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James Avery Expands with

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The Amazing Beauty of the

WILLOW CITY LOOP LABOR DAY WEEKEND

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• Lot 6 • Lot 8 • Lot 9 • Lot 10 • Lot 14 • Lot 15 • Lot 17 • Lot 19 • Lot 20

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6.37 37SOLD Acres 5.55 55 Acres A 6.14 Acres 7.13 Acres 3.26 Acres 4.56 Acres 5.79 Acres 10.0 Acres 5.22 Acres

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The Amazing Beauty of

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The James Avery Jewelry® Story

James Averyrecently announced plans to build a 53,600 square foot production facility on 30 acres just across from the Kerrville Municipal Airport on Highway 27 in Kerrville

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