The Rural Connection • August 2012 • Brenham

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August 2012 Brenham Edition

Top Nails 2624 HWy. 36 S.

(In The Bluebonnet Center)

brenHam, tx 77833

979-277-0210

Lunch Specials

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-7 • Sat 9-6

Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm

Steaks H Seafood H Chicken H Burgers 1000 East Blue Bell Rd. • Brenham, TX 77833

979-836-2396

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Large Groups Welcome! • Reservations Accepted!

1802 South Market St. Brenham,TX 77833

$5.00 OFF

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Any Purchase of $20 or More

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Gymnastics & Tumbling

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Thursday at In Town Magnolia & Brenham Locations Friday at 2978 Location Open 7 Days!

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• From Ages 3 & Up • Boys & Girls • Beginners & Developmental

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Brenham, TX 77833

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Serving the Food America Loves

Visit one of your local Denny’s: 2951 State HWY 36 South • Brenham, TX • 979-836-4800

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979-836-7990

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MARKETPLACE A Social Media Site of The Banner-Press

979-830-8295

2660 Hwy 36 South Brenham, TX 77833

Bluebonnet Shopping Center • www.selectfurnishings.net

Stop by and see our NEW expanded showroom

CCR Portable Buildings 30555 FM 1488 • Waller, Texas

979.826.2230 or 713.628.7054

14’x30 Barn, Big 10x10 Roll Up Door

18’ x 36’ 12’ RV Cover

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Large Barn with Big 10x10 Roll Up Door, 48” door, 8’ Wall, (2) 4’ lights, peg wall.

2,200

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Waller County Golf Cars.

New, Used & Rebuilt Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles

FENCE ROW MOWING MADE EASY! The FENCE MOWER cuts under fences and mows around fence posts. A new unique 3-point tractor implement.

Complete Service & Repairs

51137 US Hwy. 290 West Hempstead, TX 77445

713-703-3818

Free FREE Free Estimates Estimates Estimates

(formerly La Bu, Inc.) (formerly La Bu, Inc.)

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B&B Seamless Gutters

MADE IN THE USA

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Brandon Bonine • BonineGutters@Yahoo.Com

• Installation • Cleaning

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Senior Discounts Available!

Serving Waller & surrounding areas!

Family Owned & Operated!

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281-256-6900 www.fostersfarm.net

To Advertise Call 281-650-4099

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(In The Waller Village)

31315 FM 2920, Ste. 16A Waller, TX 77484

936.372.2673

Residential & Commercial

William “Boo” Christensen Broker 110 E. Alamo St. • Brenham,TX 77833

www.wallerdental.com

Cell: 979-277-8426 Office: 979-251-7500 Fax: 979-353-4289

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(Kids of All Ages Welcome)

• Teeth Whitening • Cosmetic Dentistry

We Do Braces!

Emergency Exam & X-Rays (BW, PA)

39

$

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Expires 9/20/12

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Living Rooms • Bedrooms • Dining Rooms Electronics • Appliances • Computers

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Appliances

“A Feed for Every Need” ESTABLISHED 1931

Brenham Produce Co.

PURINA CHOWS

1103 S. Market St. Brenham, TX 77833

1-800-854-3277 979-836-3523

Custom Feed Mill • Bulk & Liquid Feed • Hay Deliveries • Animal Health Ag Chemicals • Seed Fertilizer • Lawn & Garden • Hunting Supplier

15th Annual Giant Deer Feeder Sale Starts Aug. 20th!

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Furniture Electronics

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WCTractor Navasota 1310 Spur 515 Navasota, TX 77868

We Customize Your Ride for The Course, Neighborhood, & Ranch 3 Lift Kits 3 Tires

& Wheels

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Introducing the Kubota SVL Series. The new standard for productivity, comfort and speed on the worksite – with the proven power of a Kubota turbo-charged diesel engine. Everything you value for versatile, multi-terrain work. They’re all Kubota designed, engineered and manufactured – the compact track loaders only Kubota could build. Call today for a demo.

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Wholesale & Retail

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come see our display at the Washington County Fair

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Custom Golf Carts • Harley ’s Sports Cars • Pickups 7901 Hwy. 290 East • Chappell Hill, TX 77426

979-277-0430

www.familymotorsportsandtoys.com

1307 Prairie Lea Dr. Brenham, TX 77833

10% OFF

979-251-9900

Purchases of $25 or More Excludes clearance items. With coupon.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/20/12

Lunch SpEciALS Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

“The Pawn Shop Of Brenham Texas” Guns H Tools Jewelry Electronics

$ 50% OFF Select Jewelry

5 OFF

Any Purchase of $30 or More

Discount given off ticketed price.

Excludes DVDs. With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/20/12

2220 Hwy. 290 E. • Brenham • 979-836-4500 Mon-Fri 8:30-6pm • Sat 10am-5pm

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Every 1st Sunday Come in for Turkey & Dressing with all the Trimmings from 11am-3pm!

All Other Sundays Come in for Grandma Erna’s Favorite Recipes $8.95 11am- 3pm!

nightly Specials from 5pm-9pm: Mon: Hamburger, Fries & Drink ...................... $7.95 Cheeseburgers, Fries & Drink ............... $8.25 Tues: Fajita Night Beef or Chicken or Quesadilla Plate.................................. $8.95 Wed: Rib Night - Rib Plate with Two Sides ... $9.95 Rack of Ribs ............................................. $16.95 Stuffed Baked Potato ............................ $5.95

$

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With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/20/12

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POSTMASTER - REQUESTED IN HOME DELIVERY DATE AUGUST 16-18, 2012

Mailing Monthly to all addresses in 77833 & 77834

281-650-4099 Look Inside For Money Saving Coupons!

AUGUST 2012

come see us in the quonset building at the WC Fair

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