BRINGING YOU
THE BEST OF NORTH HAYS COUNTY
JANUARY 2020
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See the winners of the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch Best of North Hays County readers poll.
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Learn more about local band favorites Broken Arrow and Stealing Blue, pg. 24
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? e ov l ou Who do y Beginning mid-September, we asked readers of the Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch who they thought provided the best services in North Hays County – Buda, Kyle and surrounding communities – whether it was someone in the service industry, a restaurant or retail business. We received more than 2,000 nominations and winners in 151 categories. Please be sure to take a look at all the winners inside and congratulate them the next time you see them doing what they love. We’ve listed the top three winners in each category in order of first, second and third.
Thank you, North Hays County readers Also in this edition, read more about local band favorites Broken Arrow and Stealing Blue, pg. 24
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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts - Buda AutoZone - Buda HR Installations
Best Car Wash
Best Used Car Dealer Truck City Ford Driven Auto Sales
Best Used Car Salesman
Best Golf Course
John Jones - Truck City Ford Bob Salinas - Truck City Ford
Triple R Automotive & Tire Shop
CHILDREN & EDUCATION
John Jones - Truck City Ford Bob Salinas - Truck City Ford
Ben Gonzales - Chuck Nash Auto Group
Best New Vehicle Dealer Truck City Ford
Best Oil Change Potter Automotive Repair Reliable Automotive - Buda Buda Automotive
Best Paint and Body Shop
Best College
Plum Creek Golf Course Quicksand Golf Course RoadRunners
Best Karaoke The Railhouse
Willie’s Joint Bar and BBQ Wicked Wings
Austin Community College Hays Campus
Best Live Music Venue
Best Day Care
The Railhouse
Rocking Horse Academy
First Class Child Development The Sunshine Cottage Preschool and Development Center
Best Learning Center Mother’s Day Out First Baptist Church Kyle
Buck’s Backyard Tavern on Main
Best Local Band Broken Arrow Stealing Blue La Féria
Best Night Club
AMM Collision - Kyle
Hays Hills Christian Learning Center
Jason’s Custom Paint & Body
Rocking Horse Academy
The Railhouse
CollisionTEX Repair Center
Best Private School
Best RV Dealership
Ladybird Montessori School
Room 111
Camper Clinic II
Explore USA RV Super Center Crestview RV
Best Service and Repair Potter Automotive Repair Buda Automotive
Reliable Automotive - Buda
Best Tires and Repair Discount Tire HR Installations
GoodYear Auto Service
Best Towing Service Quantum Towing
Commercial Towing Services
Santa Cruz Catholic School Rocking Horse Academy
Best Place for a Birthday Party The Railhouse
The Jumpy Place
Best Art Gallery
Best Wedding Venue
Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery
The Carrington
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Best Bingo Santa Cruz Catholic Church VFW Post #6441
Best Bowling EVO Entertainment
Best Tractor & Equipment
Best Date Spot
Tractor Supply Company
Nate’s
ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIAL
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Pinballz Kingdom The Railhouse
Ben Gonzales - Chuck Nash Auto Group
Best New Car Salesman
EVO Entertainment
Kyle Third Coast Auto Group
Water Works Auto Spa - Kyle Reliable Automotive
Best Family Fun
The Railhouse Nate’s
Lux Limo
Pinballz Kingdom
Texas Old Town The Railhouse
FOOD & DRINK Best Atmosphere The Railhouse Hays City Store
Shugabee’s Texas BBQ
Best Bakery Sweet Cakes 4 U Texas Pie Company B Sweet Cupcakery
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Ultrasound & Needle Biopsy Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Hearing Aid Services
Allergy
Testing for Pollen, Mold, Dust & Pet Allergens Allergy Shots/Drops
Children’s ENT
Ear Tube Placement Tonsil & Adenoid Surgery Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery Allergy Testing Sublingual Allergy Therapy
Nose & Sinus
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In-office Balloon Sinuplasty
Throat, Head & Neck Sleep Apnea Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery Hoarseness/Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Comprehensive Hearing Exams Immittance Testing Otoacoustic Emission Testing (OAE) Video Nystagmography (VNG) Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
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Best Barbecue
Best Family Dining
Best Mexican Martini
Salt Lick BBQ
Hays City Store
Casa Garcia’s
Louie’s Craft BBQ
Hat Creek Burger Company
Hays City Store
Best Bloody Mary
Best Food Truck
Best Oriental Cuisine
The Railhouse
Raza’s Food Shack A Snowball’s Chance
Koy Chinese & Sushi Restaurant
Hays City Store
The Railhouse
Hays City Donuts
Best Breakfast
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt
Best Overall Service
Casa Alde Spicy Bite
La Ola Pop Shop
A Snowball’s Chance
Chick-fil-A - Buda
Dan’s Hamburgers - Buda
Buda Soda Fountain
Hays City Store
Best Breakfast Taco
Best Iced Tea
Best Pizza
Casa Alde
Bill Miller BBQ
Bill Miller BBQ
Wright’s Emporium
Main Street Pizzeria & Beer Garden
Milt’s Pit BBQ
Nate’s
Spicy Bite
Chick-fil-A - Kyle
Best Buffet
Best Local Beer
DoubleDave’s PizzaWorks
Two Wheel Brewing Company
East Buffet CiCi’s Pizza
Best Burgers Dan’s Hamburgers - Buda Big Rob’s Burgers Hays City Store
Best Catering The Naughty Texan and the Railhouse tied Miss Red’s Place
Best Chicken Fried Steak Hays City Store The Railhouse Cracker Barrel
Best Coldest Beer The Railhouse Nate’s
Buck’s Backyard
Best Dessert Texas Pie Company Sweet Cakes 4U La Ola Pop Shop
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The Railhouse Nate’s
Best Local Brewery Two Wheel Brewing Company Vista Brewing Company Twisted X
Texican Cafe
Beijing Bistro - Buda
The Railhouse
Aviator Pizza & Draft House Pizza Classics
Best Queso Texican Cafe
Shugabee’s Texas BBQ Tied for third were Casa Alde and Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Restaurant Hays City Store
Amici Cucina Italiana
Best Margarita
Casa Alde
Casa Garcia’s
Best Restaurant Service
Texican Cafe Hays City Store
Best Martini Nate’s
Hays City Store Casa Garcia’s
Best Meal Under $6 Dan’s Hamburgers - Buda Whataburger - Buda Spicy Bite
Best Mexican Cuisine Texican Cafe Garcia’s
Casa Garcia’s
Chick-fil-A - Buda Hays City Store The Railhouse
Best Salsa Garcia’s Restaurant Texican Cafe Casa Garcia’s
Best Sandwiches/Subs Proof Liquor & Deli Jersey Mikes - Buda Firehouse Subs - Kyle
Best Steak Hays City Store The Railhouse Logan’s
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Thank you for your votes! “BEST OF” NORTH HAYS COUNTY AWARDS
VOTED BEST: HEALTH CLINIC & NURSING STAFF ARC Kyle Plum Creek THIRD PLACE:
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Best Wine Selection
Best Dentist
Best Home Health Provider
Vue Dental
Proof Liquor & Deli
Be Healthy at Home
Capstone Dental Buda Dental Professionals
Twin Liquors - Kyle H-E-B Plus
Tied for second were Home Care Providers of Texas and Progressive Home Health of Buda
Best Wings
Best Emergency Room
Wing Stop
Ascension Seton Hays
Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill
St. David’s Emergency Center
The Railhouse
Best Hospital Ascension Seton Hays
Kyle ER
Baylor, Scott & White - Buda Kyle ER
Best Health Clinic
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Best Memory Care Facility
Austin Regional Clinic - Plum Creek
Best Birth/ Postpartum Doula
Sodalis Buda Assisted Living & Memory Care
Austin Regional Clinic - Buda Corridor Primary Care
Melissa Ronson Missy
Orchard Park of Kyle
Best Hearing Aids Austin Ear, Nose & Throat
Best Chiropractor
Austin Regional Clinic - Plum Creek
Kyle Family and Injury Chiropractic
Best Nursing Staff Austin Regional Clinic - Plum Creek Ascension Seton Hays
Browning Family Chiropractic
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle
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Best Optometrist Kyle Vision Source Buda Vision Source Howerton Eye Clinic
Best Orthodontist Long Orthodontics (now Buda Orthodontics) Buda Dental Professionals Kyle Orthodontics
Best Pharmacy Walgreens - Kyle FM 2770 Buda Drug Store H-E-B Plus
Best Physician Dr. Anna Lincoln - Pediatric Junction
Dr. Sandra Worrell - ARC Kyle Dr. Conor Hagan - ARC Kyle
Best Skin Care/ Dermatologist
Best Carpet Cleaning
Susan Lindway Yule
Green Team Home Service Company
Southwest Dermatology - Buda
R.S. Pro
Evan’s Dermatology
Best Urgent Care Center Austin Regional Clinic - Plum Creek Ascension Seton Hays
St. David’s Emergency Center - Buda
Best Weight Loss Clinic Results Weight Loss & Med Spa AllMed Physicians - Linda Carney, MD
HOME SERVICES Best Cabinets Hays County Cabinetry
River City Design and Construction K&J Woodworks
Rangel Flooring
Best Contractor River City Construction and Design
F&S Painting - Kyle Dezlron - Jason Eckstrom
Best Electrical GTM Lighting and Electric Compton Electrical Services J&S Electric
Best Flooring/Carpet River City Construction and Design
Tied for second were Buda’s Flooring Store and Hill Country Floors
Voted Best ORIeNtAL CUISINE iN North hayS CouNty
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Best Glass Company
Best Pest Control
Berry Glass - Kyle
A Better Choice Pest Control
Tied for second place were Brothers Auto Glass and Don’t Mess With Texas Windshield Repair
Best Heating & Air
Tied for second were Alpha One Pest Elimination and White Knight Pest Control
Garner Heating & Air Conditioning
Best Plumbing
Cool Cat AC & Heating
On-Call Plumbing
The A/C Guys
Best Homebuilder River City Construction & Remodeling Cypress Forest - David Weekley Homes F&S Painting
Best House Cleaning Company Goldilocks Cleaning Service Aimee’s Clean House Abby’s Maid to Clean
Best Real Estate Firm Elite Realty Advisors The Allan Home Group Jayna Love Homes Team - Keller Williams
Best Realtor (Individual)
Just In Time
Chris Torrey
Jeremy Timmons
Kristin Allan
Alison Southern Ullom
Best Pool Installation
Best Remodeling River City Construction and Design
Tied for first were H&H Tile & Plaster and IES Pool Division
Blue Label Granite Buda’s Flooring Store
Dreamer Pools
Best Roofing
Best Property Management Star Tex Real Estate
TTP Roofing B&M Roofing
Havenpoint Property Management
ATX Roofing
Women’s Contemporary Clothing & Accessories Voted Best Clothing Store in North Hays County HOURS Tues-Fri, 10a-6p Sat, 10a-5p Sun, 10a-2p Closed Monday
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Specialized Skin Care for the Entire Family Follow us on Facebook/Instagram @ellipsisboutiquebudatx Located in the Buda Mill & Grain Co. 306 S. Main St., Ste 105 512.312.9545 12
Medical Dermatology • Skin Cancer Treatment Cosmetic Dermatology • Pediatric Dermatology Alex Jack, MD | Courtney Scamardo, PA-C 20871 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Suite 200, Kyle, TX 78640 | 512.280.3939
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Chris Torrey
Residential Sales Specialist REAL ESTATE BROKER/OWNER
Thank you for your vote as Best Individual Realtor for North Hays County
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LIFESTYLES Best 55 Plus Living Huntington Apartments
The Overlook at Plum Creek Sodalis Buda Assisted Living & Memory Care
Best Apartment Living The Green at Plum Creek Carrington Oaks
Oaks on Marketplace
Best Church The Connection Church Vertical Chapel
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Best Dance/ Gymnastics
Best Fitness Center
Best Tanning Salon
Camp Gladiator
Bare Tans
Hays Communities YMCA
Buda-Ful Tans
CrossFit Hays
Glam Artistry by Arianna
Best Fitness Instructor
RETAIL
Marla Favors
Lauren McEnulty
Best Antiques/Collectibles
Alisha Edwards
Old Town Buda Antique Mall Life Changes Estate Sales
Best Hotel
Main Mercantile Shop
Hampton Inn - Kyle Hampton Inn - Buda
Best Clothing Store
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Buda
Ellipsis Boutique
Best Non Profit Organization
The Lavish Leathers Store
Kyle Freedom Quilters
Best Computer Sales
Cheeky Closet
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas
Blue Computers
For the Love of Go
K-Perks Graphics
Dance Unlimited
Best Retirement Facility
Olympia Hills Gymnastics
New Haven
Pivotal Academy of Dance
Best Feed and Tack
Orchard Park Senior Living
Tractor Supply Company Novedades el Patron #2
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Thank you to our families, friends and community for voting for us and for your continuedTexas support. School Ready!
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Best Gun Shop
Best Pet Market
Cabela’s
Shaggy Dog Market - Buda
Money & More Pawn Shop
Petco - Kyle
Shaggy Dog Market - Kyle
Best Hardware Store Lowe’s Home Improvement The Home Depot - Kyle Ace Hardware - Wimberley
Best Resale Shop
Most Helpful Employees Milagros Religious Gifts & More The Lavish Leathers Store The Budaful Hiker
Kyle Library Thrift Shop
SERVICES
Kid to Kid
Goodwill Central Texas - Kyle
Best Liquor Store Proof Liquor & Deli Twin Liquors - Buda
Best Sign Shop
Best Attorney Ana Marilín “Mari” Garza Mercedes Campirano
A&E Signs - Buda
Lynn Peach
K-Perks Graphics & Installation
WB Liquors & Wine
Best Bank
Lewis Sign Builders
Best Musical Instruments Siren Guitars & Woodworks
Best Pawn Shop Money & More Pawn
RBFCU - Buda
Best Storage Facility Safe-N-Sound Storage CubeSmart Self Storage Noah’s Ark Self Storage
RBFCU - Kyle
A+ Federal Credit Union
Best Bank Teller Kaila Frank - RBFCU
Cash Box Pawn
Joe Castillo
Kirsten Barbee
Thank you for making us the #1 Child Care in North Hays County. We appreciate your vote! Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Rocking Horse Academy • Qualified Teachers • Computer Lab/Library • Indoor Gym • Low Student to Teacher Ratio • School Holiday Care • Extra Curricular Programs • After School Care for Negley, Kyle, and Blanco Vista Elementaries (transportation provided)
www.RockingHorseAcademy.com • 6022 McNaughton • Kyle, TX 78640 • (512) 405-3700 Accredited by SACS, CASI and TEA • 6 weeks through Pre-K After School Program for Kinder through 5th Grade 16
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Thank you for voting The Huntington the Best 55 Plus Living in North Hays County.
The Huntington 1255 Firecracker Dr Buda, Texas 78610 512-295-4071 17
Best Business Coaching
Best Dry Cleaner
Bickmeier Training & Development
Jack Brown Cleaners - Kyle
Victory Cleaners Kyle Quality Cleaners
Kyle Flower Shop
AT&T DirecTV
H-E-B Plus
Best Graphic Design
Best Computer Repair
Kent Design Inc.
Blue Computers - Kyle Dock Vickers
Best Doggie Day Care Onion Creek Kennels Pups & Mutts Boarding, Day Care & Grooming Remington Pet Ranch
Debbie Thames - Farmers Insurance
Best Interior Design
Budaful Flowers
Media Cottage Inc.
Buda Tech
The Southpark Agency
Paul Guerrero II - Allstate Insurance
Best Florist
Best Cable or Satellite Provider Spry Wireless
Best Insurance Agency
Simply Restyle - Julie Kostelecky Benny Jasso Amy Dulak
A&E Signs & Graphics
Best Investment Broker
Libby Fernandez
Best Hair Salon
Shannon Taylor
Bella Vita Salon
Lisa Deterding - Edward Jones Financial Advisor
KM Hair Studio
Kevin Spotts - Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Best Income Tax Preparation
Best Law Firm
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The Tax Wizard Debbie Condel
Evelyn Edwards, CPA PLLC
Law Offices of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach John A. Hall and Associates Pastrano Law Firm
1 for Best Buffet in North # s u g n i k a m Hays C r o f u o ounty ky n a h ! T
LUNCH BUFFET Every Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. DINNER BUFFET Sunday and Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. 18
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We appreciate your vote for North Hays County’s Best Sandwiches/Subs! In front of Cabela's 15550 S IH 35 Frontage Road Suite 115, Buda, TX HOURS: Sunday through Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (512) 295-1160
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Best Lawn Care
Best Pet Grooming
Best Travel Agency
Ferlawndo’s Yard Service
Sierra the Dog Groomer
Experience Travelin’
Tied for second were Like New Building Solutions and The Lawn Ranger
Best Massage Therapist Hands On Healing Serenity Wellness
Deborah with Ace of Spades
Best Nail Salon Deluxe Nails
Sweet Nails and Spa US Nails
Best Pet Boarding Onion Creek Kennels Pups & Mutts Boarding, Day Care & Grooming
Tied for third are Remington Pet Ranch and Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding
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Grooming by Trish
Girls Weekend Travel
Kelly’s K-9 Cuts
Best Phone Repair
Best Veterinary Clinic
iSMASHED
Cornerstone Animal Hospital
Best Photographer
Rosebrock Veterinary Clinic
Amanda Klaus
Always & Forever Chacha Queen Friday Photography
Best Safety and First Aid Training
Kyle Animal Hospital
Best Wedding Photographer Queen Friday Photography Amanda Klaus Photography Shot of Whimsy Photography
EZ CPR
CPR Resources
Best Title Company Independence Title - Buda Texas National Title Independence Title - Dripping Springs
Best Of North Hays 2019
K-Perks Graphics is honored to accept this award from the community. We’re the definition of the American Dream and love waking up everyday ready to be of service to our diverse clientele. We take pride in every install, & looking forward to serving the Greater Buda area for decades to come.
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Ladybird Montessori is expanding! We are located on 14.5 acres and we are two miles away from the new I-45 toll road intersection at 1626. We are an authentic American Montessori Society (AMS) member school. We have Montessori certified Lead Guides and our locations
Thank you for making us the #1 florist in North Hays County! 1101 Bunton Creek Rd Suite 110, Kyle, TX • (512) 504-3528 www.KyleFlowerShop.com
has a working farm, co-op gardens, natural playgrounds, and more. We currently serve children from infant through fifth grade. We will eventually serve children from infant through eighth grade, as we continue to expand.
Enrollment for the 20202021 school year will open on February 15, 2020. Ladybird Montessori also offers a Montessori Elementary Summer Camp Program for children ages 6-12 years old that runs from June 8th-July 23rd. Limited spots are available.
You can learn more about our programs by visiting our website at www.budamontessori.com or schedule a tour by contacting us at 512-295-3636. 21
The Naughty Texan
Food Truck and Catering
Now Serving: • Brisket & Pork by the pound • Sliders & Sandwiches • Street Tacos • Naughty Mac Bowl • Naughty Nachos • Bomb Tacos
• Country Style Green Beans • Potato Salad • Beans • Cole Slaw • Mac-N-Cheese • Creamed Corn
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Best Of North Hays 2019
Mari Garza
Lynn Peach
The Law Offices Of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach, PLLc We would like to thank our community, clients, staff, friends, and family for their confidence and support in our firm and in each of us as attorneys. We will strive to continue to provide superior service to our community. Nos gustarĂa agradecer a nuestra comunidad, personal, clientes, amigos y familiares por su confianza y apoyo en nuestra firma y en cada uno de nosotros como abogadas. Nos esforzaremos por continuar brindando un servicio superior a nuestra comunidad. 102 SUTTLES AVE., SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 PHONE: 512-667-7274 • FAX: 512-667-7374 23
Broken Arrow and Stealing Blue take top honors in North Hays County readers poll BY SAHAR CHMAIS
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usic lovers deep in the heart of Texas, specifically in Kyle, Buda and surrounding communities, have submitted their votes for their favorite local bands. The top two bands voted for Best of North Hays County were Broken Arrow, a country music cover band, and Stealing Blue, who performs all original rock music. From 14 bands in the competition, Broken Arrow received 185 votes, placing first place in the contest. Stealing Blue received 168 votes and placed second. At first, neither band knew they were in the top two, but both bands expressed their gratitude to their fan base and the opportunity. Stealing Blue has only been playing as a band for one year, Broken Arrow, on the stage at the Railhouse in Kyle, are (left to right) Cory Anderson, Steve Avalos on drums,
BEST LOCAL BANDS, 26 Brandon Thompson, Johnny Anderson, Tyson Newman and Arnie Craig on steel guitar.
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“This is a weird feeling because starting from nothing, I feel like we don’t deserve it. But having the support of locals and being in an original band is so important to me, writing music and taking it from your soul.”
order to make a band work, you have to have a bond beyond so they were shocked with the the music. news. Broken Arrow started “It feels great,” said Josh about six years ago, where McNeal, the 30-year-old vocal they started playing out of and rhythm guitar player. the garage but weren’t a full “This is a weird feeling because band yet. They didn’t know starting from nothing, I feel like that they’d eventually make it –Josh McNeal, Broken Arrow band member we don’t deserve it. But having to their level now where they the support of locals and play weddings, private parties being in an original band is so and opening shows for Kevin we’re all together. close with one another and important to me, writing music Fowler, Pat Green and some After noticing improvement get together outside of band and taking it from your soul.” famous Tejano artists. in his music and how it helped practice, but they also know Even though these two But Broken Arrow’s group his mentality, McNeal began to when to get serious. They bands placed first and second differs from Stealing Blue expand on his art. get lots of support from their in the competition and have He started at an open-mic family, who Josh McNeal credits not just in musical style but a similar family style dynamic also in size. This band has six night at Buck’s Backyard with for how far they’ve reached in within their bands, their stories one written song and a few members with diverse talents their musical careers. for how they got here are very and ages. covers and that’s where he met “Having all of us in it for different. Avalos and Johnny Anderson, his then-to-be band member, the right reasons and being McNeal, a Marine Corps 47-year-old bassist, went Sean Makra, a 34-year-old bass humble,” Josh McNeal said, “it veteran struggling with PTSD, to high school together at guitarist. But before bringing makes it easy for us to make said writing music and starting Makra into the band, McNeal Hays high school and didn’t strides and do good things.” the band was a therapeutic step asked his 25-year-old guitar become friends until later Stealing Blue aren’t the only for him. He gets to express his down the line. Both self-taught and keyboard player cousin, ones who praise their families emotions and blues through musicians, they decided to Thomas McNeal, if they can for their success. Steve Avalos, writing lyrics, especially when bring Anderson’s 25-year-old perform together. The McNeals the 47-year-old drummer for the words are emotional, so he first played at Budafest. son into the group because Broken Arrow, said he gets a tends to lean away from writing of his extensive musical After the McNeal’s and Makra lot of support from his wife. “happy music.” McNeal added background. Once they got together, they found their That support doesn’t stop that emotional music can relate last piece to their puzzle, Josh grew into a trio, they started with the wives; the group has with many people because the passing around word and ads McNeal’s 25-year-old second grown very close that they get words aren’t specific to him, cousin, to play the drums. together with their families but rather they express that The band members are very over barbecues. Avalos said in BEST LOCAL BANDS, 28
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writing its own music. For now, they have four or five songs in in Craigslist looking for more the making and want to expand group members. beyond that. They found a video of Stealing Blue is also getting 48-year-old Tyson Newman some new changes. Soon, they playing music and asked him will be getting a new producer to join the band to be their lead for their band. They’ve also guitarist, to which Newman recruited Heath Hooper, a agreed. Around the same time, new guitar player who’s in the Arnie Craig, 85, became their practicing stages, so that Josh steel guitarist. Both members McNeal can strictly focus on have been part of Broken Arrow singing. for about two years. Brandon Both bands are hoping to Thompson, the 48-year-old expand the locations they play lead singer, was the final with Stealing Blue wanting to member to join. They found have a voice in San Antonio his talent when he went up and Broken Arrow wanting to perform after their show at to play outside of Texas with Buck’s Backyard. sights set on New Mexico. The number of members These plans haven’t been in Broken Arrow may seem set yet, but what is sure is that unorthodox, but Avalos sees Stealing Blue will be playing the number as a strength. their first show of the new “When you have a band year on Jan. 18 at Dirty Dog with four people in it,” Avalos Bar. Broken Arrow has some said, “lead guitar has to make shows coming up on Jan. 11 at it work somehow with more New Braunfels Watering Hole instruments. But when you Saloon. On Feb. 8 they will have all these guys it sounds play at Buck’s Backyard for the fuller.” bar’s 3-year bash. They will After six years of playing also play at Legendary Cotton music, growing together and Club in Granger with no performing cover songs, the known dates yet but starting Stealing Blue band members are (left to right) Thomas McNeal, Josh band has begun shifting toward with four gigs. McNeal, Colin Nickells and Sean Makra.
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