Discover Bellville, Texas

Welcome!

Come out and discover Bellville ... you’ll be glad you did!

The Bellville Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to visit our quaint Texas town with a big Texas heart! You’ll find us centrally located between Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Bryan/ College Station.

Ideal for a daytrip or a weekend getaway to the country, Bellville offers a variety of experiences and is rich in history, celebrating its 175th year in 2023.

Michelle Banse Stokes Partner/Publisher

Take a castle tour, visit a working 1891 blacksmith shop and the jail museum, or stroll the historic courthouse square where you can enjoy the downtown view from one of our eateries, coffee house or the local brewery and pub. Shop more than 10 unique boutiques or take a drive out to the country to enjoy the view from one of our area wineries. On your way out be sure and stop for a selfie with the Father of Texas at the Stephen F. Austin bust on Highway 36 North at Farm-to-Market Road 159.

Lori Olivarez-Ligues Partner/Sales

JILL BARTELS Bellville Chamber of Commerce President

On first Saturdays the town is abuzz with two outdoor markets totaling over 125 vendors, food trucks, music and more. We hold community events year-round, including the ten-day Austin County Fair and Rodeo and would love you to join us anytime!

Let this visitors guide be a useful resource for the numerous attractions, 15-plus lodging options, over 20 eateries, event venues and churches, and all Bellville has to offer. It is our hope that you escape your day-today routine to explore ‘discovering Bellville’ for a day or even longer!

Sincerely, Bellville Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

Liliana Hinojosa Reporter/Photographer

Courtney Bell Copy Editor

Contributors

Tammy Bond, Jill Bartels, Prudence Allwein, Mike Newman, Kim Quinney, Toni Franklin, Bruce Noviskie, Kevin Lange, Jerry Olson, Christina Rust, Pam Lahodny, Linda Niehuus, Deborah Kristen, Julia Slovak, Elizabeth Emily Beard

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History of Bellville, Texas

BELLVILLE’S DIVERSE PAST WILL LURE ANY HISTORY BUFF TO TAKE A STOLL BACK IN TIME

Bellville, the county seat of Austin County, is at the junction of State Highways 36 and 159 and Farm Roads 529, 1456, and 2429, in central Austin County. Located in the heart of Texas, Bellville is a mere 64 miles from Houston, 104 miles from Austin and 55 miles from Bryan/College Station.

Being so close to the Colonial Capital of Texas of San Felipe de Austin, Bellville has its fair share of history that begins with the earliest Texas settlers. The town was named for Thomas B. Bell, one of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred, who immigrated from Florida in 1822 and built a residence in the Bellville vicinity in 1838. In 1846 voters decided to replace San Felipe as county seat with a new community near the geographic center of the county. Bell donated 108 acres with his brother James Bell donating an additional 37.5 acres. A post office was opened in 1849 as well as a temporary log courthouse around the same time that was replaced in 1850 by a larger structure in the central square. During the early 1850s several merchants, including

Hermann Miller and a man named Strother, opened stores around the square. A new brick courthouse was begun in 1854.

The town grew slowly until the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad reached Bellville in the winter of 1879–80. Population increased from 300 to 522 in 4 months. Brick structures replaced wooden ones, and opulent Victorian homes were erected. By 1884 Bellville had two churches, two hotels, a bakery, a lumberyard, three saloons, twelve general stores, a public school, and two weekly newspapers, the Bellville Standard and the Austin County Times. Other signs of the town’s rapidly growing prosperity included a library in 1886, the construction of a new courthouse in 1887, and the opening of the first bank in the early 1890s.

The population, which reached 1,000 in the mid-1880s, was heavily German, and the town’s schools provided instruction in both English and German. The local Turnverein opened an opera house in 1889, and a decade later it built a large music

pavilion on the outskirts of town. In 2022, a major restoration project was completed on this historic building. The Turnverein Pavilion is again a popular event venue, among many others in the area. In 1891 a German-language weekly, the Bellville Wochenblatt, was published. The current weekly newspaper, The Bellville Times is in its 145th year.

In 1914 Bellville had two banks, a creamery, an ice plant, and telegraph and telephone connections. Oil was discovered in the county in 1915, and the development of the local oilfields further spurred the town’s growth. The Bellville Chamber of Commerce was chartered in 1923. By the early 1950s the population once again reached 2,000, and in the late 1980s it surpassed 3,000. In 1991 Bellville had 100 businesses; the largest share of receipts came from retail sales, light manufacturing, and oil production. The population in 1990 was 3,378 and in 2018 was 4,184.

Source: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

Must See Sights & Landmarks

VISITORS WON’T WANT TO MISS ANY OF THESE BELLVILLE HOT SPOTS

SARTAIN’S AWESOME SHOPPE - As a mill to market, one hundred percent custom high end wood shop, Sartain’s Awesome Shoppe is able to cut, mill, kiln dry, and finish your project all on site. We treat each piece of wood that passes through our shop as a work of art because to us, it is. Wood is natural, often exposed to the elements of the world and we will never make attempts to try to hide its features, but rather accentuate them.

Your project begins with a “Dream Session” with owners Jason and Kellie Sartain. Here, you will be an integral part of the design, style, and over all look of your project. Hand pick your wood from our 1+ acre inventory of trees or bring in your own tree to be milled. From there, each piece is processed by our team of skilled craftsmen.

We believe the best things in life are made by hand. That’s why from dimensioning, assembly, sanding, and finishing; each process is done by hand using both traditional and modern methods. Your vision can be brought to life here at the Awesome Shoppe.

757 West Main | 832-895-1260 | www.awesomeshoppe.com

SARTAIN’S AWESOME SHOPPE

BELLFLOWER GARDEN CENTER - A vibrant, locally owned nursery that opened in Bellville in 2021. Influenced and instructed by the pioneer native plantsman Lynn Lowery and highly regarded Texas grower Joe Tocquigny, owners Marian and Jimmy Cates bring a practical approach to gardening informed by years of experience.

Throughout the grounds you can enjoy a generous variety of outdoor plants including perennials and annuals, natives, hanging baskets, roses, decorative containers and vines. The greenhouses are home to a stunning array of bougainvillea, succulents, and rare foliage.

The extensive inventory is curated for both seasoned collectors and novice garden enthusiasts, and carefully chosen with garden performance in mind.

812 East Wendt | 512-293-3479 www.bellflowergardencenter.com

NOTHING ORDINARY ANTIQUES & ODDITIESNothing Ordinary Antiques has been providing highly sought after antiques and oddities from right here in Texas, across the country, and around the world to collectors of all calibers and tastes. Come to Bellville for a visit to our shop and see for yourself. We’re currently offering 7,700 square feet of space for antiques and oddities that are Nothing Ordinary.

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BELLFLOWER GARDEN CENTER

NOTHING ORDINARY ANTIQUES & ODDITIES

At Nothing Ordinary Antiques & Oddities, you’ll find a wide array of fine antiques and collectibles including:

• Lace & Linens, Victorian Beadwork & Sewing Accoutrements

• Extensive English, European & Japanese Majolica

• Fine Glassware, China & Pottery

• Vintage Victorian & Edwardian Clothing, Jewelry, Hats & Bonnets, Parasols, Fancy Rhinestone, Beadwork & Mesh Purses

• Many interesting English & European Treasures

• Barbola, Transferware, Religious Icons, Paper Mache, French Ivory

• Country Primitives - American, Texas & European

• Furniture from Country to Cottage, Victorian to Painted to Bamboo

• And a selection of new Home & Garden Decor - Lamps & Wall Accents to complement the latest decorating trends

123 East Main | 979-765-8033

www.nothingordinaryantiques.com

BUCK FERGESON ORIGINALS - For the free-spirit, western-rooted woman ... our goal is to make each and every woman feel unique and beautiful in her own skin with her own style. May we all encourage one another to be original and always spread joy in the Lord!

We offer bride and grooms the opportunity to come in and select items for their home that they would want to receive as wedding gifts! Come on in and see us and we will get you and your future spouse ready for the next exciting step of making your home yours!

Become a VIP and receive exclusive emails about sales and new products! Also, receive 10% OFF your first order with us!

4 South Holland | 979-865-2167

www.buckfergesonoriginals.com

BUCK FERGESON ORIGINALS

BUCK FERGESON ORIGINALS

AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM - The Historic Austin County Jail was built in 1896 at a cost of $19,970, and was a functioning jail until 1982.

Calling their old jail “unsafe, unfit, and inadequate,’’ the Austin County Court contracted in 1896 with Pauly Jail Building Co. of St. Louis to erect this structure at a cost of $19,970. Romanesque Revival style, with crenelated parapets, bartizans, and stone window arches harmonized with the 1886 courthouse, which later burned. The gallows, used only in 1901, have been removed; jailer’s quarters have been enlarged; but original exterior is preserved. It was a functioning jail along with being the sheriff and his family’s house until 1982. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

The Austin County Jail Museum is a local visitor attraction open Saturdays and manned by volunteers. If you are interested in hosting tours at the Jail Museum one Saturday per month, please contact Don Allphin at 979-877-5642 or Bruce Noviskie at 713385-7141. The exhibits are fun and educational and your time will be a gift to you and to our county.

36 South Bell | www.austincounty.com/page/austin.Museum

Hours open: Saturdays 11 a.m - 3 p.m. and by appointment

SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN STATE HISTORIC SITE is located off FM 1458 at the Brazos River – the newly opened museum, on the east side of FM 1458, has an entrance off of 2nd Street just across from the Methodist Church. It is a state-of-the-art museum commemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas. San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and the new museum share the stories of early settlers in this region.

The original historic site, on the west side of FM 1458, contains seven blocks of the original capital with an 1830s hand-dug well, remaining as the only original architectural feature of the historic town.

THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK is a beautiful Recreational Park which occupies 600 plus acres of moss draped pecan bottoms along the Brazos River. It occupies part of the land granted to Stephen F. Austin, “Father of Texas”, for the first Anglo-American colony in Texas. Near the park is an 18-hole golf course. The state park offers camping, hiking trails, birding, wildlife viewing, fishing, and group facilities. The Texas State resource just a few miles west of Houston offers a diverse opportunity for families.

220 2nd Street, San Felipe and Stephen F. Austin State Park www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites

AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM

SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN STATE HISTORIC SITE

Sales and installation of Gorilla playsets and do-it-yourself swing set kits. Additional services include moving, removal, installation, repair and maintenance on existing playsets. Locally owned and family operated. 1260 Highway 71 South, Columbus, Texas 78934 979-253-8536 or 281-345-1997 www.playsetservices.com | gorillaplaysetsales@gmail.com

Two Great Markets in One Small Town!

By Tammy Bond

First Saturdays in Bellville are the place to be for two markets that have grown in popularity bringing visitors from miles around. You will find up to 100 vendors at Bellville Market Day, held on the downtown historic square, and over 40 vendors at the Fresh Farmers Market.

Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to noon under the shade of the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park. Shoppers bring coolers to procure produce, meats, farm eggs, local honey, soaps, canned goods and so many fresh-baked sweets made by area bakers. Enjoy wine tastings, hot/iced coffees and other samplings. See live demonstrations, order custom fishing lures and get tips from area growers, ranchers and our plant/herb vendors.

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Photos by Prudence Allwein and Tammy Bond

Just steps away hitch a ride on the horse-drawn carriage to shop Bellville Market Day on the Square from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Food trucks and booths offer authentic Texas barbecue plates, wood-fired pizza, turkey legs, roasted corn, street tacos, custom lemonades and more depending on the season.

The Crispy Sweet Kettle Corn vendor has been with us over 20 years and keeps her fans coming back for more. Enjoy fresh-baked desserts galore and shaved ice/ice cream options for the kiddos. Adults enjoy yummy selections of Boozy Ice Creams and wine tastings. The themed show has music all day, face-painting, and seasonal photo ops. Among the variety of booths, the Historic Bellville Square also has 12 shops surrounding the square.

You will find up to 100 vendors at Bellville Market Day, held on the downtown historic square, and over 40 vendors at the Fresh Farmers Market.

You’ll find it all - boutique adult and children’s clothing, custom leather, flowering plants, woodworking, jewelry, photography, furniture, and retail favorites. Find trendy eateries, a coffee shop and a new pub, Huff Brewing on the Square, local lodging, as well as all the fun experiences around town. Bellville Farmers Market is held February through December. Bellville Market Day is held February through May and starts up again in September running through December.

Visit our two Facebook pages for more info: Bellville Market Day and Bellville Farmers Markets. You can also visit discoverbellville. com or call 979-865-3407. The events have free admission and parking.

Phenix Knives

OLD-SCHOOL BLACKSMITH COWBOY SZYMANSKI SHARES HIS PASSION FOR TRADITIONAL KNIFE MAKING AND LOVE FOR BELLVILLE

by Liliana Hinojosa

Cowboy Szymanski, owner of Phenix Knives, has been forging and hand-crafting knives since 1997.

Growing up, Szymanski was drawn to knives and swords, influenced by his fascination with King Arthur, Robin Hood, and The Three Musketeers. He moved to Bellville in 2003, having done demonstrations there previously, ready to give back to the community. Opening Phenix Knives just made sense.

The shop was built in 1891 and operated for 130 years, first

as a blacksmith shop and later as a carriage shop. A lot of the tools that you see in the shop today are 100 to 200 years-old.

“We just keep the old trades alive and just have fun with it,” Cowboy said.

“The town asked me ‘What would it take to get you to move back here and start the old shop?’ I was like ‘cheap rent’ and they said ‘no problem,’” he shared with a laugh.

Above, Joe McReynolds, journeyman, gives a knife forging demonstration.

Today Cowboy has three journeymen working for him and a variety of classes for the public.

Joe McReynolds, who was happily helping a young boy forge a knife when I first stepped in the shop, is one of those journeymen and has known Cowboy for quite some time. His son actually came into the shop when he was 12 years-old and wanted to learn the trade. He was a little too young so Cowboy told him he had to wait until he was 14 years-old and wait he did.

“On the day of his fourteenth birthday, he showed up and he started working for me for almost ten years,” Cowboy said.

Joe was in the oil industry and found himself laid off during the pandemic. His son, who was the reason he became involved with Phenix Knives, went off to Texas A&M University and later became a civilian consultant for the Marine Corps. Cowboy knew he needed more people working with him. He trained Joe three years ago and the shop just kept growing.

“I’ve got this incredible crew of guys that are all very good knife makers in their own respect and learning from me and improving and helping build this company. They’re all dads, they’re all scout leaders, and they’re all part of the community so they have this great attention to kids,” Cowboy said.

“We love doing these programs with all the kids,” he continued, talking about the shop’s class, Come and Make It, in which guests of all ages get a chance to forge their own knives and learn a little bit of history about the trade. “We love welcoming everybody here. We offer the tomahawk throwing, knife making, we do full extensive classes, bigger than the Come and Make it Program.”

Many years ago, Cowboy decided to create a program called Texas Select from Forged in Fire. He told the city he wanted to create the event and next thing he knew he had 18 ‘smiths from five states who wanted to participate.

“We thought it was just going to be Texas,” he laughed. “Next thing we know we had people coming in from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma … these people are driving a long way to see Forged in Fire guys.”

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Top, Cowboy Szymanski, owner, isn’t one to shy away from the fire; bottom, Flight of the Phenix - visitors can try their luck throwing tomahawks.

In 2023, the event had 151 bladesmiths, 36 vendors and 24 states represented. It’s now one of the largest knife shows in Texas and one of the largest custom makers shows in the country.

Ilena, his wife, helps Cowboy run the shop up front. She was a teacher for 30 years and has been at the shop since her retirement three years ago. One day the couple donated a knife to the Science Club to be raffled off and it led to Phenix Knives donating so much more.

“We give to the fire department, the Bluebonnet Society, and everybody we can help out. We try to be as generous as we can,” Cowboy shared. “We feel we are blessed. We have an insane group of guys that are family and we all get together and take care of each other. We have such a good community; we want to bring it to everybody else. We are always looking for a new way to bring something into town to give back to the community.”

His specialty is custom knives and he currently has about 16 months’ worth of backorders. This demand ensures

there’s a steady supply of knives being made each day.

Cowboy also offers knives from eight to ten additional knife makers all over the country to help with the backorders and to help those knife makers get their foot in the door. Cowboy doesn’t see them as competition, though. He sees them as his brothers.

“Everybody’s got a different style. So, this guy’s style might not be something that I really like to make, but it might be exactly what this other customer is looking for so we both win in that situation,” he said. “Competition is not a bad thing; it helps everybody grow.”

When asked for the meaning behind the name, Cowboy lit up.

“I love the legend of the Phenix,” he said. “It’s an old Egyptian legend about a firebird who lived 500 to 600 years, would build a big funeral pyre, and fan it with his wings until it burned to ash. From the ash arose a new stronger bird - a symbol of rebirth, immortality and beauty.”

“We take a piece of steel, we put it in a fire,” he continued, tying the legend to his shop. “It comes up to temperature, we forge it and born from fire it changes to something new. It’s a new arising, something stronger, beautiful and with the quality of product of what we do, hopefully it lasts forever.

“Many times in my life I have reinvented myself. I’ve realized, ‘this isn’t the path that I need to be going down. Let’s change who I am and grow.’”

Phenix Knives is family owned, and operated and Cowboy wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I think family makes everything stronger,” he said. “The family should be part of it. It’s what gives you strength. Where one person might stumble and everything gets a little weak, someone else will pick that up and it starts growing and growing from there. Everything we do is family.”

Phenix Knives is located at 305 E Main Street and online at www. phenixknives.com.

Left, A lot of the tools that are laying around the shop have been around for hundreds of years; above, Phenix Knives was originally a carriage shop.

Newman’s Castle

DISCOVER WHY THIS BELLVILLE ICON IS THE BEST WAY TO CATAPULT YOURSELF INTO A MAGICAL REALM LIKE NO OTHER

by Liliana Hinojosa

A few miles outside of Bellville you’ll begin to see signs for Newman’s Castle. The arrows point guests with reserved tours down a winding, unpaved path that is lined with trees as tall as the road is long. As you get closer you finally see it - standing proudly, flags waving, bells ringing - you have arrived at Newman’s Castle.

Mike Newman purchased the 20 acres of land in the mid-90s. When he originally bought the land, he didn’t have a castle in mind. He simply knew that he wanted somewhere unique to call home. Inspired by his travels to Europe, a castle made sense.

“The word ‘castle’ came up and I started imagining having a castle on my land,” Mike said. “I drew some designs on a napkin and began working on my dream.”

But after meeting with several contractors, many of whom were skeptical about his project, Mike knew he was going to have to be the one to bring his 3,400-square-foot castle to life.

Above, the dining hall features an enormously long table, where visitors can sit a spell and enjoy their fresh, baked pastries and delicious sandwiches.

Today the beautiful castle is surrounded by a moat filled with lily pads, a retractable drawbridge and a catapult that can launch objects about 100 yards. Inside you can find a chapel, five round corner turrets, a courtyard, and a central keep with a dramatic view of the surrounding lands.

Tours are available to the public Monday through Saturday allowing guests to explore the castle freely and lunch that includes delicious sandwiches and baked goods prepared daily at Newman’s Bakery downtown. The popular Bellville restaurant has been serving guests coffee, breakfast and more for nearly three decades.

When he is not working at the bakery, Mike calls the castle home. His chambers are available to the public for viewing. The swords that adorn the walls and unique medieval art make you feel like you have stepped back in time.

The tours are led by Jeff Faulk, a tour guide who has worked at the castle for nearly two years. He went to school with Mike and enjoys giving tourists brief history lessons, riling up the kiddos with mentions of dungeons and dragons (thirty of which can be found in random places throughout the castle) and enticing onlookers to submerge themselves in the experience.

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Top, a home fit for a king! Mike Newman sleeps, eats, and breathes Newman’s Castle. This is where he lays his head at night - surrounded by swords and medieval art; bottom, dozens of journals filled with hundreds of signatures from visitors from all over the world are proudly displayed in a bookshelf inside the castle.

“We tell the kids that if you find thirteen dragons, which is a baker’s dozen, we give them a dragon stamp,” Jeff said. “The kids really enjoy the dragon stamps,” he laughed, as he stamped my hand to show me how it looked.

As I talked with Jeff, he enthusiastically pointed to different things in the castle that Mike built himself - like the wooden arches and the dining tables where visitors from far and wide enjoy their lunch. The shelves along the wall were lined with old family photographs so it really did feel like a home, despite the majestic surroundings.

Mike says the best part of it all is sharing his adventures and his castle with others throughout the tours. “It makes people happy. They leave with restored faith that they can do anything,” he shared.

Newman’s Castle attracts tourists from all over the world and they have the journals to prove it. Inside the castle there are journals upon journals that are filled to the brim with visitors’ names and locations, such as the Republic of the Philippines, China, Scotland, Hawaii, France, and Louisiana … just to name a few.

Newman’s Castle is available for day tours six days a week and for special events. Reservations are required and can be made through Newman’s Bakery.

Visit Newman’s Castle online at www.newmanscastle.com.

Above, Jeff Faulk, tour guide, gets the crowd riled up and ready to explore the castle by giving a brief history lesson and warning of dungeons … and dragons!

Welcome to the BISD Learning Center

2 E. MAIN STREET. BELLVILLE. TEXAS. 77418

The mission of Bellville ISD is to partner with students, staff, parents, and community to cultivate relevant learning experiences so that each individual is empowered by their unique gifts and interests.

The Bellville ISD Learning Center was created to give students an opportunity to apply their learning and showcase their talents through real world connections with the Bellville community. BISD also aimed to create a space for community to gather, adding to the charm and attraction of our downtown square.

The building was originally built in 1909 as Austin County State Bank. Bellville ISD purchased the property in 2021. The funds to procure and renovate the building were generated through the sale of three properties the District had previously inherited. Design and renovations for the BISD Learning Center included creation of the Bellville

Community Museum to preserve historic components of the building including the original vault door and decorative ceiling tiles in addition to photos and artifacts showcasing the community’s unique history and economic development over time.

The BISD Learning Center is also home to select career and technical education programs for students in grades 6-12 including culinary arts, graphic design, entrepreneurship, and health science. At the BISD Learning Center, students also operate “Brahmas on the Square” which includes a student-run cafe and student-run store. Students from multiple programs including horticulture, floral design, construction, welding, art, graphic design, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship come together to create products featured throughout the building and sold through the cafe and store. The BISD Learning Center opened with students in the spring of 2023.

Bellville is an incredible community with an abundance of charm and character. “The Bellville Way” is one reflective of family, trust, and high expectations. BISD is proud to contribute to the continuation of traditions that make Bellville a great place to live and learn.

Residents and frequenters of Bellville will often see the celebration of our students’ accomplishments through the signs on the courthouse lawn and may be lucky enough to take part in our buses circling the square as we send off our talented students to regional, state, and national competitions.

Our BISD Brahma Family is blessed to be part of a community united in pride for our district and town. BISD invites local community members and visitors from near and far to experience our unique history and the warm embrace of our small town values and traditions by visiting the BISD Learning Center.

At the learning center, guests will find the walls filled with the history of our town and district captured through the

incredible talent of one of our student-artists and fabricated through collaboration with local vendors for signage and displays. Additionally, our rooms are filled with furniture pieces constructed by the talented students in our welding and construction programs.

Come explore the art gallery showcasing students’ creations, spend time exploring artifacts from our community’s unique history and learn things you might not have known before including BISD’s origin as the first public school district in Texas for unincorporated towns and cities, historic issues of The Bellville Times (one of the six longest standing newspapers in the state), insights into the history of Bellville becoming the county seat, and rumors of how the railway sparked one of the most well known rivalries in Texas.

For more information about Bellville ISD and the BISD Learning Center please visit www.bellvilleisd.org.

#BellvilleProud

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY * **

• Downtown Chocolate Walk

MARCH * **

• Classic Car Stampede Car Show

APRIL * **

• Texas Select from Forged in Fire Weekend

• Lions Club Freuhling Saengerfest (Germanfest)

MAY * **

• Bellville Chamber Banquet

• Peter’s Hall Mother’s Day Picnic Celebration

JUNE *

• Cat Spring Ag Hall Annual BBQ Fest

• Millheim Hall’s Annual Father’s Day BBQ

• Juneteenth Parade and Celebration

JULY *

• Kenney Ag Hall 4th of July BBQ

• Red White and Free Festival and Fireworks at the Fairgrounds

AUGUST *

• Bellville Vol Fire Dept Celebration

SEPTEMBER * **

OCTOBER * **

• Austin County Fair and Rodeo

• John & Grace Mumme Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

• Sts. Peter & Paul Oktoberfest

• Small Town Halloween

NOVEMBER * **

• Bellville 175 Year Celebration!

• Thursday Night Out Shop Walk

DECEMBER * **

• Small Town Christmas Weekend

• Spirit of Christmas Light-Up Contest

ON-GOING EVENTS

• Fresh Farmers Market under the Pavilion at Chesley Park *

1st Saturdays Feb-Dec

FB page: Bellville Farmers Markets

• Market Day on the Square **

1st Saturdays Feb-May and Sept-Dec

FB page: Bellville Market Day

Event dates subject to change. Visit DiscoverBellville.com for more information or the Bellville Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar at Bellville.com.

Square staying open late offering shopping and special Christmas treats. The mini-park, a short walk from the square, becomes a winter wonderland for the evening. Kiddos enjoy snow-slides, family horse and carriage rides and non-profits serve foods and drinks of all kinds under the Jim Bishop Pavilion. There is a Beer Garden and street dance with live music. Families enjoy rides, real-live animals, photos with Santa, and a family movie-in-thepark.

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS, a Bellville tradition since 1982, was named “The Official Small Town Christmas Event of Texas,” by the Texas Legislature, and is celebrated over two days on the first Saturday in December and the Friday evening before. Every year the community brings together young and old alike to share in the joy of the season, spreading merriment and sharing in old-fashioned holiday traditions.

On Friday evening the Downtown Square, already adorned with masses of twinkling lights, shines even brighter with a Lighted Parade through town and lighting of the Christmas Tree. Santa arrives on the scene in a horsedrawn carriage and there’s young royalty, the reigning Little Miss & Mister Small Town Christmas for all to see.

More than ten shops surround the Historic Downtown

Saturday morning, Small Town Christmas continues until 4 p.m. with holiday delights such as Breakfast and a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Newman’s Bakery from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shoppers get an early start downtown checking off their Christmas lists with over 120 Small Town Christmas Market Day and Farmers Market booths, food trucks and more. Watch for Christmas characters such as the Scrooge, Grinch, Olaf and other holiday favorites.

Revel in morning scheduled performances filling the air with the sound of Christmas and KTEX radio’s Trailboss Troy with music all day on the Courthouse Square. The Austin County Jail Museum is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for tours.

As the season draws near, check the full weekend schedule at www.smalltownchristmas.org or on Facebook. Market details can be found on Facebook at Bellville Market Day and also at Bellville Farmers Markets.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CLASSIC

CAR STAMPEDE

CAR SHOW

- Austin County Cruisers is a small group of die-hard car guys in and around Bellville, Texas that share a passion for the mixture of the mechanics and art that creates an automobile, both old and new. We seek to share our passion for the history and preservation of our classic vehicles by participation in car shows, parades, and cruises. Through our monthly meetings and car events, we build camaraderie and respect among our members. Our focus is to enjoy and promote the old car hobby.

Our annual car show, the Classic Car Stampede, is held the second Saturday of March each year with designated parking for 1976 and older vehicles only.

www.austincountycruisers.com

FRUEHLING SAENGERFEST - Always held the fourth Sunday in April. Sponsored by Bellville Lions Club and the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society. Come out and enjoy German music, singing festival and beer, cake walk, family activities and a barbecue lunch. Activities begin at 11 a.m.

Concordia Hall

952 S. Tesch Street

713-582-2461 or 979-885-8601

2023 AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR - World famous county fair and professional rodeo at Austin County Fair in Bellville. All for the kids and scholarships. Come join the fun in October!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 6 - 10 - agriculture shows and judging, contests, barbecue cookoff, livestock shows, queen’s contest, mutton bustin’, rodeo

OCTOBER 11 - carnival, rodeo, contests, petting zoo

OCTOBER 12 - parade, carnival, rodeo, entertainment, livestock judging

OCTOBER 14 and 15 - comedy, rodeo, livestock judging, awards, live music and dancing

Discover more about the Austin County Fair online at www.austincountyfair.com. Photo courtesy of the Bellville Chamber of Commerce.

Bellville Turnverein

Austin County has a true Texas treasure in the Turnverein Pavilion Gut Heil (good health). Queen of the many dance halls that liven the countryside of Austin County, the Turnverein Pavilion was the first of several designed and built by Joachim Hintz.

The Germans & Czechs who settled in the Austin County area in the early & mid-1800s kept alive the traditions of their old country. Practically every settlement, be it ever so small, had their hall or gathering place. They were home to “Vereins” or societies of widelyvarying interests … from gun clubs to singing groups.

In 1885 the Bellville Turnverein Gut Heil was formed by German immigrants – encouraging gymnastics (turnen) and athletics, a club (verein) for good health (gut heil). With the need for a place for community-wide social activities including physical exercise, dances, celebrations and meetings, they purchased the property in 1895 from the Social Club.

In August of 1897, a contract was let to German immigrant carpenter Joachim Hintz of Milheim to build a social hall. The hall, which seated up to 400 for dances, was completed in October of 1897 at a cost of $2,500. This innovative 12-sided wood-frame hall is 80 feet in diameter with elaborate, elegant roof supports with precision joinery, and utilized a central support pole, Hintz’s trademark.

Ghosts of the past abound in the pavilion. You can hear the oom-pah of the concerts and the swish of skirts as townfolk danced the Schottische. Outside, 2,000 people mingle around beer kegs, singing “Auch du Liebe” and exchanging stories. The building recently underwent a 1.3 million dollar restoration project including heating and air conditioning. It is now a popular venue option.

Source: www.historicaustincounty.com. Photos by Prudence Allwein, courtesy Bellville Chamber of Commerce.

Discover Bellville’s Eateries, Beverages & More

by Liliana Hinojosa

Burgers, decadent cupcakes, soul warming soups, slices of pizza, platters of Mexican food - Bellville, Texas has it all!

Whether you are in the mood for something quick or have time to sit down and enjoy an elegant meal, this tiny Texas town has so much to offer for food lovers everywhere.

Birdies Deli & Co serves up fresh deli sandwiches, soups and sells homemade take-and-bakes. The eatery’s owner came to Bellville with this claim to fame: season seven winner of television’s Cupcake Wars.

22 North Holland, located on the downtown Bellville square, has an ever-changing menu featuring ingredients native to Texas. Chef Cody Vasek prepares dishes that are sure to satisfy any food critic. They also have a fully stocked bar and true southern hospitality that can’t be beat.

Those wanting to get their game processed can head to Bellville Meat Market and pick up some of their famous sausage, jerky or barbecue while there. And don’t forget to stop by Newman’s Bakery for a hot breakfast, coffee and more baked goods than one can imagine before heading out on King Newman’s castle tour.

Early birds are encouraged to step into The Bellville Perk for a freshly brewed cup of coffee or a cold, blended smoothie, both which pair divinely with any baked good from Snowflake Donuts.

There are also a variety of outstanding Mexican restaurants like El Jimador Mexican Grill, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant, and Pancho Villa Mexican Food.

puree, sweet peas and

Above, stuffed quail with brioche stuffing, spring dug parsnip

baby turnips, is a dinner staple at 22 North Holland.

This tiny Texas town has so much to offer for food lovers everywhere.

Bellville’s location, nestled between Austin and Houston, is what has made this melting pot of restaurants so successful. Its diversity is incredible and locals and tourists alike are encouraged to visit to experience this unique blend of cultures for themselves.

The restaurants listed below have our Bellville stamp of approval. For a more detailed list, with operating hours and contact information, please visit the Member Directory at Bellville.com or directly at www.bellville.com/list/ql/ restaurants-food-beverages-21.

22 North Holland - 22 North Holland, Bellville (979) 865-3000

Bellville Meat Market - 36 S. Front St, Bellville (979) 865-5782

Bellville Treats - 233 S Front St, Bellville (832) 566-2967

Birdies Deli & Co - 106 S Front St, Bellville (979) 270-5006

Brookshire Bros Deli - 720 S Front St, Bellville (979) 865-9143

Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant - 412 E Main St, Bellville (979) 865-3239

Cochran Grill - 10711 Hwy 159 East, Bellville (281) 728-7108

Dairy Queen - 421 E. Main St, Bellville (979) 865-3661

Dolly’s Bakery - Catering Only (281) 627-3873

El Jimador Mexican Grill - 864 E. Hill St, Bellville (979) 865-5200

Empire Pizza - 1402 S Front St, Bellville (979) 270-5050

Farm to Market Produce - 128 E Palm St, Bellville (979) 865-3679

Golden Pagoda Chinese - 201 E Main St, Bellville (979) 865-9754

Graze & Peace Charcuterie - Catering Only (512) 298-9228

Huff Brewing on the Square - 11 E Main St, Bellville (979) 270-1365

Junebug’s Kitchen - 439 S Thomas St, Bellville, (979) 987-1340

K&L Soul Food - 20 N Matthews St, Bellville (979) 865-9788

Newman’s Bakery - 504 E Main St, Bellville (979) 865-9804

Pancho Villa Mexican Food - 841 S. Loop 497 Rd, Kenney (979) 451-9988

Patti’s Diner-in Pattison - 3811 Ave G, Pattison TX 77079 (281) 934-2032

Real Deal Catering - Catering Only (979) 472-1961

“Shell” Burger at Texaco - 1216 S Front St, (979) 865-3849

Snowflake Donuts - 209 E Main St, Bellville (979) 865-1222

From left, Trump Burger is a must stop for everyone visiting Bellville; The Gathery Coffee + Eat House on the Historic Bellville square.

Sonic - 716 S Front St, Bellville (979) 865-8303

Subway at Shell - 800 W Main St, Bellville (979) 865-5855

The Bellville Perk - 538 W. Main, Bellville (979) 270-9604

The Gathery Coffee + Eat House - 103 E Main St, Bellville (979) 921-1885

The Hill - 758 W. Main St, Bellville (979) 8653607

Time to Chill Daiquiris to Go - 31 N Mathews, Bellville (979) 413-8203

Trump Burger of Bellville - 233 S Front St, Bellville (979) 270-5062

U-Bar Winery - 5701 Hwy 159 W, Bellville (979) 330-5565

Yani’s Steakhouse & Lunch Buffet - 1216 Highway 159 E, Bellville (979) 865-8401

Staying in? Use this QR code for Food’s Here, a local restaurant delivery service.

Discover historic Bellville and stay awhile!

by Michelle Banse Stokes

Welcome to historic Bellville, Texas! Experience the one-of-a-kind architecture, ambiance and historical integrity that is unique to each one of our lodging options. No matter which one you choose, you’re sure to appreciate a getaway like no other. Every place on our Chamber of Commerce member list has something special to offer their guests whether you choose to stay for the weekend or much longer.

The diversity offered in Bellville is like no other. One example, Country Dome Suites, boasts a combination of country, modern and industrial décor. Each fully-furnished dome suite contains its own sleeping area, kitchen and bathroom with a 26-square foot walk-in shower. Guests indulge

in a private stay with no sharing of walls, ceilings or floors with other guests.

Ready to slow down and saddle up? Enjoy the peace and quiet of the country life on the 1,800acre Texas Ranch Life. This working ranch is owned and operated by the Elick family and is home to their American Quarter Horse herd, Texas longhorn herd and abundant Texas wildlife.

Holland House, built in 1877, is nestled on the courthouse square and is filled with character and charm. This vacation home comes

Above, few places offer a more unique lodging option than Country Dome

The diversity offered in Bellville is like no other.

Suites in Bellville.

complete with a kitchen and patio. Guests will want to unwind under the large oak trees or stroll over to shops, eateries and a museum.

No matter which location you choose on your next trip to Bellville, you won’t be disappointed. See you soon!

Blisswood Bed & Breakfast Ranch

13597 Newberg Road, Cat Spring 713-301-3235

Casa Colina 4077 FM 949, Sealy 713-724-0385

Country Dome Suites 211 Lynn Road, Bellville 979-337-2565

Cozy Corner Getaway

824 South Masonic Street, Bellville 512-296-5732

Eberly Ranch

10430 Eberly Ranch Road, Chappell Hill 713-875-6738

Holland House 24 North Holland Street, Bellville 713-816-6980

Ives Creek Guesthouse 484 Stalbaum Road, Bellville (312) 420-1140

Journey Adventures 5193 Highway 36 North, Bellville 832-338-9179

Magnolia Hideaway 152 Lynn Road, Bellville 713-240-8950

Mid Century Haus 1524 Highway 159 East, Bellville 979-451-0593

Somewhere in Time 1034 South Tesch Street, Bellville 979-865-9547

Sunnybrook Farm 117 Lola Lane, Bellville 979-885-8184

Texas Ranch Life 10848 Cactus Lane, Chappell Hill 979-865-3649

The Blue Door 513 North Holland Street, Bellville 979-877-9340

The Ferns Guesthouse 210 South Bell Street, Bellville 979-493-3767

The Goebel House 711 South Masonic Street, Bellville 979-885-9057

Willow Roost Farmhouse 5472 Smith Road, Bellville 979-877-3000

RV OPTIONS

7iL Ranch 5389 Mill Creek Road, Cat Spring 979-236-5552

Coushatte Recreation Ranch 4029 Clay Ranch Lane, Bellville 979-865-5897

Visit

Below, Holland House offers a comfortable stay amongst all the activity in downtown Bellville.

BOUTIQUE

A toast to Bellville’s gathering spots

by Michelle Banse Stokes

Wineries, breweries and the countryside! A tour of all of the hot spots in and around Bellville will prove to be a relaxing adventure that you will want to do again and again. Sit back, raise a glass, and toast the very best establishments in the great state of Texas.

Craving a cold one? You’ll want your first stop to be Huff Brewing Co., established with the mission to bring fresh beer to the Bellville area and all passersby. Their website confirms that, “We take the job seriously, too, indulging in the love and labor of the craft. And with that work comes reward: a cold beer at the end of the day best shared with those around us who deserve a beer themselves.

Huff Brewing Co. built its reputation on small-batch beers and a constantly rotating portfolio that changes with the seasons. The Huff family has been brewing beer on the property for more than a decade, and what was once a farmhouse chore

grew into a professional craft. Today, freshly-brewed beer is served in their taproom, Huff Brewing on the Square, with local food vendors onsite each week.

Next on our list is U-Bar Wines and Winery, a proud part of the Bellville community and also the popular Texas Independence Wine Trail.

Opened in 2020, U-Bar Wines and Tasting Rom is a familyowned winery off the beaten path, relaxing and quaint, deep in the heart of Texas.

Owner Edwin Ueckert shares on his website, “Built on land that has been in the family since the 1880s, the cattle featured on our bottles our own cattle that are managed under the Texas registered U-BAR brand.

Above, there is nothing more refreshing than a margarita on a hot, Texas day at 22 North Holland in Bellville.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our winery for good times, good wine and absolutely amazing sunsets.”

Now it’s time to scoot over to Time To Chill Daiquiris To Go, where the name is only a tip of the iceberg. This establishment is known far and wide in the area for their famous po’boys, pizza, salads, crawfish and, of course, daiquiris. Patrons can use their handy drive-through or step inside and dine in. Their patio, complete with outdoor seating, welcomes guests to stay awhile and soak in some live music. Soon you and your partner will be two-stepping the night away!

You’ll want to follow Time To Chill Daiquiris To Go on Facebook to keep up with their entertainment schedule and specials. Their motto is, “Where friends become family.” No doubt you’ll feel like one of the bunch from the moment you walk in the door.

To round out your tour, we’re moving on to the beautiful Amsler Hills Winery. According to their website, “Kevin Lange grew up in Northern California and still has deep family roots in the Sonoma, Napa, and Lake County regions. Lisa’s ancestors (the Amsler family) were the founders and settlers of Cat Spring and Millheim, Texas.

Just as a family is united in love and becomes one flesh in Genesis 2:24, so too the Amsler Hills wines are blended into one bottle using grapes from both of our ancestral familial regions. We make wine that we love to drink, so if it doesn’t fit your palate that’s OK – we will just drink it all ourselves!”

The winery sits on 80-acres of historic Amsler family land dating back to the 1840s. Six generations have cultivated this land as it passed through five of those generations via the strong women of the Amsler, Hillbolt, Gross, Winkel, and now Lange families.

Amsler Hills Winery is also a popular venue. The rolling hills of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush provide for stunning views to the west.

“We will be open for weddings, receptions, parties, and events starting late Spring 2023, focusing on inexpensive custom-built weddings.”

Thank you for coming along on this virtual tour. Now it’s time to get out there and indulge in all the best of Bellville. What are you waiting for?

Huff Brewing on the Square - 11 E Main St., Bellville 506-317-2892 www.huffbrewing.com

Time to Chill Daiquiris To Go - 31 North Mathews, Bellville (979) 413-8203

U Bar Wines - 5701 Hwy 159 W, Bellville (979) 330-5565 www.ubarwines.com

Amsler Hills Winery - 6226 FM 949, Sealy (979) 472-0901 www.amslerhillswinery.com

22 North Holland - 22 North Holland, Bellville (979) 865-3000 www.22northholland.com

Top right, a couple joins hands on a beautiful day at the stunning Amsler Hills Winery.

Worship in Bellville, Texas

Bellville Methodist Church

234 South Masonic Street

979-865-5976

Worship Sunday 9am and 11am

Christian Faith Church

620 South Front Street

979-865-5464

Worship Sunday 10am

Church of Christ

817 East Wendt Street

979-865-2279

Worship Sunday 10am

First Baptist Church

504 East Strauss Street

979-865-3644

Worship Sunday 10:45am

Grace Community Church

707 West Main Street

979-865-5177

Worship Sunday 10am

Mill Creek Church

631 South Mechanic Street

979-865-8064

Worship Sunday 10am

New Horizons Baptist Church of Bellville

900 East Hacienda Street

Moving soon to 7194 FM 529

832-206-5140

Worship Sunday 11am

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

530 West Meyer Street

979-865-0446

Worship Sunday 11:15am

St. Barnabas Anglican Church

237 West Austin Street

979-865-3331

Worship Sunday 10am

St. John Lutheran Church

520 North Holland Street

979-865-2081

Worship Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8am and 10:30am

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

24 North Masonic Street

979-865-2330

Worship Sunday 10:30am

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

936 South Front Street

979-865-2368

Worship Saturday 5pm, Sunday 10am and 5pm (Spanish)

Above, Mill Creek Church. Photo above and on top of facing page by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.

Bellville is a city in and the county seat of Austin County, Texas, in the southeastern part of the state. Bellville was named for Thomas B. Bell, one of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred, after he donated land for the new county seat established by voters in 1846. The original county seat was located in San Felipe. Bellville is located at the intersection of State Highway 36 and State Highway 159 as well as FM 529, FM 1456, and FM 2429.

The Utility Office is located in the Bellville City Hall: 30 S. Holland Bellville, Texas 77418

979-865-3136

Fax-979-865-9485

Lobby hours- Monday-Friday/ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Service hours-Monday-Friday/8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The City of Bellville owns the electrical distribution, gas distribution, water, wastewater and sanitation services within the city.

www.cityofbellville.com

2023 POPULATION - 4,025

The average household income in Bellville is $62,208 with a poverty rate of 10.37%. The median age in Bellville is 36 years, 34.6 years for males, and 40.1 years for females. The average annual individual income is $28,570 and the average household income is $62,208. Bellville has a 9.9% unemployment rate.

BELLVILLE DEMOGRAPHICS

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellville was:

White: 70.08%

Other race: 22.47%

Black or African American: 5.89%

Two or more races: 1.56%

Native American: 0%

Asian: 0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

Bellville Pickleball Court is one of the most popular places to play pickleball in Bellville. There are four outdoor concrete courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. A membership is required to play. Players have access to restrooms and lights.

591 South Bell Street

979-277-5391

Follow Bellville Pickleball on Facebook

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

Bellville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff

Bank and Chamber Board President; Leslie

Megan Kendrick

Construction and Chamber Board Secretary; Will Burson of Keller Williams Premiere; Jackie Leach of America’s Choice Home Loans; Suren Abrahamyan of Workforce Solutions; Tammy Bond, Chamber Manager of Member & Community Relations; Toni Franklin of San Felipe de Austin/State Historic Site and Chamber Board Vice-President; Tanya Jackson of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. (Not pictured: Sharon Stephens of Austin County Boys & Girls Club and Chamber Board Treasurer; John Anderson of JW Anderson Law Firm and Honorary Chamber Board Member).

ACCOMMODATIONS / HUNTING AND GUEST RANCH

• Eberly Ranch - 10430 Eberly Ranch Rd, Chappell Hill - (713) 875-6738

• Texas Ranch Life - 10899 Cactus Ln, Chappell Hill - (979) 865-3649

• Blisswood Bed and Breakfast Ranch - 13597 Newberg Rd, Cat Spring(713) 301-3235

ACCOMMODATIONS / LODGING / BNB / GUEST HOUSES

• Casa Colina - 4077 FM 949, Sealy - (713) 724-0385

• Country Dome Suites - 211 Lynn Road, Bellville - (979) 337-2565

• Cozy Corner Getaway - 824 S. Masonic St., Bellville - (512) 296-5732

• Holland House - 24 N Holland, Bellville - (713) 816-6980

• Ives Creek Organics Guesthouse - 484 Stalbaum Rd, Bellville - (312) 420-1140

• Journey Adventures - 5193 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (832) 338-9179

• KOZE vacation rentals - 1108 S Blue Bell Rd, Brenham - (979) 4510593

• Magnolia Hideaway - 152 Lynn Rd, Bellville - (713) 240-8950

• Somewhere in Time - 1034 S Tesch, Bellville - (979) 865-9547

• Sunnybrook Farm - 117 Lola Ln, Bellville - (979) 885-8184

• The Blue Door - 513 N Holland St, Bellville - (979) 877-9340

• The Ferns Guest House & Experiences - 210 South Bell Street, Bellville - (979) 493-3767

• The Goebel House - 711 S Masonic, Bellville - (979) 885-9057

• Willow Roost Farmhouse - 5472 Smith Rd., Bellville - (979) 877-3000

ACCOMMODATIONS / RV PARK

• 7iL Ranch - 5389 Mill Creek Rd,Cat Spring - (979) 236-5552

• Coushatte Recreation Ranch Community LLC - 4029 Clay Ranch Ln., Bellville - (979) 865-5897

ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING

• CJ’s Tax Services - 1520 Hwy 159 West, Bellville - (979) 270-5130

• Pettus CPA, PLLC - 16 North Holland, Bellville - (210) 475-1647

ADVERTISING / GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Beausoleil Creative - Bellville - (832) 465-6806

ADVERTISING / PROMOTIONS / MARKETING MATERIALS

• Austin County Insider - 102 Sunset Ave, Sealy - (713) 371-7681

• Bellville Chamber of Commerce - 742 W Main, Bellville - (979) 865-3407

• KTEX / KWHI - 223 E Main Street, Brenham - (979) 836-3655

• Round Top Publishers LLC - PO Box 81, Round Top - (512) 658-2592

• Sealy Chamber of Commerce - 309 Main Street, Sealy - (979) 885-3222

• Stoked Marketing LLC - 404 E Main Street, Bellville - (832) 562-0777

• Trips Publications, LLC - 406 West Main Street, STE 105, Weimar(979) 725-3080

ADVERTISING / WEBSITE DESIGN

• Deka 9 Digital - Cat Spring - (704) 999-4858

of FNB Bellville; Jill Bartels of Austin County State

Pfeffer of Galea

AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING

• Air Rescue HVAC Services - Bellville - (979) 270-2664

• Honeycutt Air Conditioning - PO Box 735, Bellville - (979) 865-9349

ATTORNEY / LAWYER / LAW FIRM / LEGAL

• Harle & Scheff, PLLC - 212 East Main Street, Bellville - (979) 865-3198

• J. W. Anderson Law Firm, PLLC - 645 W. Main St., Bellville - (979) 270-5100

• Law Office of Adrianne Knebel Vincik - 24 S. Granville, Bellville - (979) 865-9202

• Law Office of Dana Baker - 5 East Main, Bellville - (979) 865-0000

• Looney & Conrad P.C. - 918 Austin St, Hempstead - (979) 826-8484

• Wilson Michalik, PLLC - 219 West Main Street, Bellville - (979) 4133537

AUCTION

• Switzer Auction Services - 1036 So FM 33, Sealy - (979) 885-2400

AUTO DEALER

• Brenham Chrysler Jeep Dodge - 1880 Hwy 290, Brenham - (979) 8362391

• Ryan Ford Automotive Group - 3796 NE I-10 Frontage Rd, Sealy(866) 401-7926

AUTO SERVICES

• Austin County Collision LLC - 196 Hay Rd., Bellville - (979) 865-9644

• Jarvis Tire Pros - 868 W. Main, Bellville - (979) 865-2131

• The Lube Station Two - 807 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-9294

BAKERIES

• Birdies Deli & Co - 106 S Front Street, Bellville - (979) 270-5006

• Dolly’s Bakery - Bellville - (281) 627-3873

• Newman’s Bakery - 504 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-9804

• Snowflake Donuts - 209 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-1222

BEAUTY SALON / BARBER SHOP / NAIL SALON

• Bellville Barber Shop - 110 S. Front St., Bellville - (979) 885-8214

• Bellville Beauty and Barber College - 1520 Hwy 159 W, Bellville - (979) 270-2700

• Blondie’s Hair Salon - 516 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 270-5101

• Cutz by Houston - 309 S Thomas St - Bellville - (832) 291-1626

• Red Nails - 205 E Main Street, Bellville - (979) 865-9189

• Rock’n Kutz - 317 E. Main St, Bellville - (956) 784-9022

BLACKSMITH

• Phenix Knives - 305 E. Main St, Bellville - (713) 724-6813

BREWERY / BEER DISTRIBUTER

• Huff Brewing on the Square - 11 E. Main Street, Bellville - (806) 3172892

• Kristen Distributing Company - 8301 N. State Hwy 6, Bryan - (979) 775-6322

• Mike Hopkins Distributing - 1751 Hwy 290 W, Brenham - (979) 8362022

BUILDING SUPPLIES / LUMBER YARDS

• ACME Brick - 6005 Peters San Felipe Rd, Sealy - (979) 885-4124

• Hometown Hardware - 503 East Main, Bellville - (979) 865-3674

CABLE TV / INTERNET PROVIDERS

• Sparklight - 840 East Travis, La Grange - (832) 790-2277

CARPET CLEANING / TILE CLEANING / FLOOR SERVICES

• Shook Cleaning Services - Bellville - (346) 306-1280

CATERING

• Chick Fil A - Katy Mills - 25601 Nelson Way, Katy - (281) 391-5544

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

• Dolly’s Bakery - Bellville - (281) 627-3873

• Real Deal Catering - Bellville - (979) 472-1961

• Southern Core - 757 Main Street, Bellville - (979) 270-2234

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS / YOUTH SERVICES

• Boys & Girls Club of Austin County - 1815 S. Tesch St., Bellville - (979) 865-2733

• CASA for Kids of South Central Texas,1500 S Day St, Brenham - (979) 277-0088

• Camp Journey, 5193 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (832) 338-9179

• Raising Academic Performance, Inc. - PO Box 353, Bellville - (281) 948-2527

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

• Three Generations Chiropractic - Bellville - (979) 661-0213

CHURCHES

• All Around Cowboy Church - 5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy - (979) 8851155

• Bellville Methodist Church - 234 S. Masonic, Bellville - (979) 865-5976

• Christian City Fellowship - 5243 Hwy 36 N, Sealy - (979) 885-3113

• Christian Faith Church - 620 S. Front St., Bellville - (979) 865-5464

• First Baptist Church of Bellville - 504 East Strauss, Bellville - (979) 865-3644

• Morning Star Cowboy Church - 1566 Loop 497, Kenney - (713) 6771922

• St. Barnabas Anglican Church - 237 W Austin St, Bellville - (979) 865-9457

• St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville - 520 N Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-2081

• St. John Lutheran Church of Cat Spring - 480 Ross Street, Cat Spring(979) 865-5444

• St. Mary’s Episcopal Church - 24 North Masonic, Bellville - (979) 8652330

• Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - PO Box 808, Bellville - (979) 8652368

CLEANING SERVICE & ORGANIZING

• D&S Cleaning Service - Bellville - (281) 658-4775

• New Air-Purification & Odor Renewal - Bellville - (832) 885-3412

COFFEE - WHOLESALE

• Bright & Early Coffee - Hempstead - (713) 266-1918

COFFEE / ESPRESSO SHOPS

• The Bellville Perk - 538 W. Main, Bellville - (979) 270-9604

• The Gathery, Coffee + Eat House - 103 E Main Street, Bellville - (979) 921-1885

COMPUTER / PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICE

• HAILaGEEK - Bellville - (713) 491-4477

• Ryan’s Device Repair - 1139 Fannin St, Columbus - (979) 942-9101

CONCRETE / READY MIX / CONCRETE PRODUCTS

• G. E. Huebner Concrete Inc. - 217 S. Matthews, Bellville - (979) 865-2274

CONSTRUCTION / CUSTOM HOMES

• First America Homes, a Signorelli Company - 1023 Bluebonnet Trails, Bellville - (713) 568-3803

• K. Hovnanian Homes - 1015 Bluebonnet Trails, Bellville - (979) 7107909

• Luedeker Construction, LP - 13 S Bell St, Bellville - (979) 203-6885

• Mill Creek Custom Homes and Pools - 7220 Highway 290 East, STE B, Chappell Hill - (979) 830-5011

• Republic Custom Builders - 14 N Holland, Bellville - (979) 270-5055

• Willmark Homes, LLC - 101 S Baylor St, Brenham - (979) 865-8977

• Barnett Construction Services - Bellville - (979) 270-1203

• DW Construction - Bellville - (979) 270-1967

• Navcon Group LLC - 524 W. Main St., Bellville - (979) 777-9456

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

CONSTRUCTION / GENERAL CONTRACTORS

• Schrader Construction Co. - PO Box 14, Kenney - (979) 877-8463

• Vacha Services LLC - 7994 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (979) 277-4027

CONSTRUCTION / REMODEL & NEW

• ClearBlue Pool Cleaning - Bellville - (979) 627-3434

• Galea Construction LLC - Bellville - (281) 725-7406

• Marble Line - 32522 McAllister Rd, Brookshire - (281) 375-8055

• Simonton Pool Consultants LLC - 6867 Muegge Rd, Sealy - (281) 8316787

• Sunset Pools, Inc. - 3510 Greenbusch Road, Katy - (281) 693-4896

CONSTRUCTION / ROOFING

• Bellville Roofing.com - 206 W Monseratte, El Campo - (979) 274-0102

• Gregory Quality Roofing - Bellville - (832) 341-9050

• Houser Roofing - 201 2nd St, Sealy - (979) 472-9176

CONSTRUCTION / SITE CONTRACTOR

• H. R. Ueckert - 531 W Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-2771

• Schrader Construction Co. - PO Box 14, Kenney - (979) 877-8463

• United Site Services - Bellville - (979) 732-6677

• Vacha Services LLC - 7994 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (979) 277-4027

DANCE / FITNESS / MUSIC CLASSES

• Center Stage Dance Studio - 119 S Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-0441

• Evolution Performing Arts Center LLC - 19 S Miller St, Bellville - (979) 270-2775

• Fitness Athletic Center, LLC - 12143 Hwy 36 South, Bellville - (979) 865-5529

DAY TRIP / RECREATIONAL

• Austin County Jail Museum - 36 S. Bell St., Bellville - (979) 877-5642

• Newman’s Castle - 504 E. Main St., Bellville - (979) 865-9804

• Phenix Knives -1891 Blacksmith Shop, 305 E. Main St., Bellville - (713) 724-6813

DENTISTS / FAMILY & COSMETIC

• Tippit Dental Group - 1306 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 865-9377

DRAFTING

• LB Miller Designs - 520 Hickory Creek Rd., Bellville - (979) 277-8976

ELECTRIC COMPANIES

• San Bernard Electric Cooperative - 309 West Main Street, Bellville(979) 865-3171

ELECTRICIANS

• Buchtien Electric LLC - Sealy - (979) 885-4625

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Personnel Services - 2556 Ryan St, Brenham - (979) 251-7554

• Workforce Solutions - 6509 W Little York Rd, Houston - (832) 857-0862

ENTERTAINMENT / DJ

• Cre8tive Images Studio DJ Services - Bellville - (979) 472-8699

• R5 Productions - 317 East Main Street, Bellville - (979) 525-6287

ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION

• Austin County Cruisers - Brenham - (979) 451-2861

• Bellville Golf & Recreation Club, Inc. - 2426 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (979) 865-9058

• Friends of Bluebonnet Opry - 4100 Hwy. 105, Brenham - (936) 8708189

• Texas Premier Sporting Arms - 7311 Hwy 36 S, Sealy - (713) 826-1981

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

• Southern Ways Estate Sales & Liquidations - 5579 Goldfinch, Bellville(281) 748-0454

FAIR GROUNDS / COUNTY FACILITIES

• Austin County Fair Association - 1076 E Hill St, Bellville - (979) 8655995

FARM & RANCH / FARMERS MARKET / EQUESTRIAN

• 7iL Ranch - 5389 Mill Creek Rd, Cat Spring - (979) 236-5552

• Bluebonnet Farm - 8260 FM 529, Bellville - (979) 865-5051

• Farmers Market - Jim Bishop Pavilion (Palm & Bell), Bellville - (979) 865-3407

• Ives Creek Organics - 484 Stalbaum Rd, Bellville - (312) 420-1140

• Lazy A Ranch - 1059 Kurt Road, Bellville - (979) 865-5337

• Mill Creek Land & Cattle Co., Ltd - PO Box 459, Bellville - (979) 8654747

• Red Rail Ranch - 2974 Skalak Rd, New Ulm - (979) 270-3009

FARM & RANCH AG SERVICES

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Austin County - 800 E Wendt St, Bellville - (979) 865-2072

FARM AND RANCH SERVICES AND SALES

• Rocking B Cowboy Supply - 317 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-1458

• Wildflowers and Food Plots - Sealy - (979) 571-1617

FARM EQUIPMENT & REPAIR

• Cliff Jones RV & Tractor - 1629 South Circle Street, Sealy - (979) 8853554

• WC Tractor/ Sealy - 289 Gebhardt Rd, Sealy - (979) 885-6140

FEED STORES

• Linseisen’s Feed & Supply - 551 W. Main, Bellville - (979) 865-3602

FINANCIAL ADVISORS / INVESTMENTS / SERVICES

• DBHW Wealth Management - 105 S. Mathews, Bellville - (979) 865-5959

• Edward Jones - Terry Hoover - 15 S Bell St, Bellville - (979) 865-4393

• M. C. Byrd & Company - 633 W. Main St, Suite B, Bellville - (979) 8650660

• Public Admin Consulting LLC - 229 East Palm Street #513, Bellville(281) 352-6729

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

• Austin County State Bank - 436 S. Front St., Bellville - (979) 865-4200

• Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union - 2344 Hwy 36 South, Sealy - (281) 644-3644

• Capital Farm Credit - 8 East Palm, Bellville - (979) 865-2219

• FNB - First National Bank of Bellville - 100 E. Main, Bellville - (979) 865-3181

• Industry State Bank - 16886 Fordtran Blvd., Industry - (979) 357-4437

• Jackie Leach, Branch Mgr - America’s Choice Home Loans - 5 E. Main Street, Bellville - (832) 259-3565

FIRST RESPONDERS

• Austin County Constables - 417 N. Chesley, Bellville - (979) 865-3111

• Austin County Emergency Medical Services - 800 E Wendt St, Bellville - (979) 865-6470

• Austin County Fire Fighters Association - Bellville

• Austin County Sheriff’s Department - 417 N. Chesley, Bellville - (979) 865-3111

• Bellville Police Department - 37 N. Bell, Bellville - (979) 865-3122

FLORIST

• Flower Market on Main - 18 E Main, Bellville - (979) 227-2724

FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE

• Food’s Here - Bellville - (979) 530-7061

FUNERAL HOMES

• Knesek Brothers Funeral Chapel - 842 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-3121

FURNITURE / FURNITURE DESIGN

• Hermann Furniture - 213 West Alamo St, Brenham - (979) 836-7231

• Sartain’s Awesome Shoppe - 757 W Main St, Bellville - (832) 895-1260

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR / PURCHASE

• American Overhead Door Co., Inc. - 7405 TX 36, Brenham - (979) 836-4442

GLASS / CUSTOM & REPAIR / RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

• AIG Mirror & Glass - 201 W. Front St., Sealy - (281) 995-3819

• Bluebonnet Glass - 700 S. FM 331, Sealy - (979) 836-3443

GOVERNMENT / STATE / COUNTY / CITY

• Bellville Economic Development Corp - 30 S Holland St, Bellville(979) 865-3136

• City of Bellville - 30 S. Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-3136

• State Senator Lois Kolkhorst - PO Box 1867, Brenham - (979) 257-7888

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Austin County - 800 E Wendt St, Bellville - (979) 865-2072

GROCERY STORE

• Brookshire Bros. - 720 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 865-9143

GYMS

• Fitness Plus - 1438 S. Front Street, Bellville - (979) 865-8924

HEALTH / NUTRITION/ OILS / CHARCUTERIE

• Graze & Peace - Sealy - (512) 298-9228

• Timeless Herbs & Oils - Brenham - (979) 830-0833

HOME & GARDEN SHOW

• RJC Productions / Katy Home and Garden Show - Katy - (832) 289-0488

HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE/HEALTH CONSULTANTS

• 1st Texas Home Health - 324 Meyer St, Sealy - (979) 877-0900

• Amedisys - 226 S. Live Oak St., Bellville - (979) 232-2102

• Holistic Care Management, LLC - 1404 South Front Street, Bellville(979) 270-5020

• Hospice Brazos Valley, Inc - Brenham - 302 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham - (979) 277-9525

HOME INSPECTIONS

• Crosshairs Inspections - 1580 Sempronius Rd, Chappell Hill - (346) 387-4999

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES

• Horseshoe Carriage Co - Bellville - (713) 969-7010

HOSPITAL/CLINIC

• Bellville Urgent Care Clinic - 1412 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 227-4151

• MidCoast Medical Center - Bellville - 44 N. Cummings St., Bellville(979) 413-7400

ICE CREAM PARLOR

• Bellville Treats - 233 S Front St, Bellville - (832) 566-2967

INDIVIDUALS

• Dianna S. Norton

• Don & Donna Conrad

• Ric Flores

• Kenneth & Melanie Stein

• Tom & Linda Feux

INSURANCE AGENCIES / COMPANIES

• Farmers Insurance/ Schmid Insurance - 203 W. Main St., Bellville(979) 865-1600

• Kyle Freitag Insurance Agency - Goosehead - 423 Main St, Bellville(979) 865-6010

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

• LKL&E Insurance Group Inc - 633 W. Main St., Bellville - (979) 865-9151

• State Farm - Lisa Noack Agency, Bellville - 428 E Main St, Bellville(979) 865-3617

• Texas Farm Bureau Insurance - 620 W Main St, Bellville - (979) 8655943

• Virginia Gilbert State Farm Insurance - 131 Main Street, Sealy - (713) 402-8596

• WoodmenLife - Dorothy Dunsworth - 804 Briar Ridge Dr, Bellville(979) 451-0192

INTERNET PROVIDER

• Industry I-Net, Inc - 17105 Fordtran Blvd, Industry - (979) 357-4411

• Sparklight - 840 East Travis, La Grange - (832) 790-2277

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT

• Texas Irrigation & Pipe, LLC - 1870 Frelsburg Rd, Cat Spring - (979) 732-3970

LANDSCAPING / TREE SERVICES / TRACTOR WORK

• Affordable Tree Service - 7994 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (979) 865-9838

• Glasco & Co. Landscaping, Inc - 601 N. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham - (979) 836-7036

• Menefee Landscape LLC - PO Box 811, Bellville - (979) 865-3155

• Wildflowers and Food Plots - (979) 571-1617

LAWN MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPING

• Schultz and Sons Landscape - (979) 256-8043

LIGHTING & CEILING FANS

• Countryside Lighting - 1105 Industrial Blvd, Brenham - (979) 836-4364

LOCKSMITH

• Johnny B Good Lock & Safe - Bellville - (832) 243-8184

MANUFACTURING

• Lonestar Prestress Mfg., Inc. - 8892 Hwy 159 E., Bellville - (713) 896-0994

• Valmont - Newmark - 11308 Hwy 36, Bellville - (979) 865-9137

• James Industries, Inc. - 19 S Bell St, Bellville - (979) 865-4000

• Mecano-Tech, Inc. - PO Box 156, Kenney - (979) 865-8900

MASSAGE

• Healing Hands Massage - 117 Lola Lane, Bellville - (979) 885-8184

MEAT MARKETS/PROCESSING

• Bellville Meat Market - 36 S. Front, Bellville - (979) 865-5782

MEDIA / BROADCASTING / TV / RADIO

• Austin County News Online, Inc - 2217 Peters San Felipe Rd., Sealy(979) 253-1785

• KTEX / KWHI - 223 East Main, Brenham - (979) 836-3655

METAL BUILDINGS & GATES

• Brenham Iron Works - 4455 Hwy 290, Brenham - (979) 277-0151

MOBILE DETAILING / CLEANING SERVICE

• Oscar’s Mobile Detail - New Ulm - (979) 277-5818

MONUMENTS / MUSEUMS

• Austin County Jail Museum - 36 S. Bell St., Bellville - (979) 877-5642

• San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site - 220 2nd St, San Felipe - (979) 885-2181

NEWSPAPERS

• Bellville Times - 106 E. Palm, Bellville - (979) 865-3131

• The Banner Press Newspaper - 1217 Bowie St., Columbus - (979) 7326243

• The Sealy News - 193 Schmidt Rd, Sealy - (979) 885-3562

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

• Austin County Cruisers - Brenham - (979) 451-2861

• Austin County Juneteenth Association - PO Box 118, Bellville- (832) 989-7319

• Bellville Historical Society - 57 N. Masonic, Bellville - (281) 352-3136

• Bellville Hospital Foundation - Bellville - (979) 885-8397

• Bellville Lions Club - PO Box 1011, Bellville - (979) 885-8601

• Bellville Masonic Lodge #223 - 7 Glenn St, Bellville - (903) 690-1417

• Bellville VFW Post 6522 - 4041 Hwy 36 N, Bellville

• Bellville Youth Soccer Association - PO BOX 903, Bellville - (979) 8774625

• Blinn College Small Business Development - 108 Blinn Blvd., Brenham - (979) 830-4138

• Brenham Pregnancy Center - 1016 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham - (979) 836-0397

• Focusing Families - 910 9th Street, Hempstead - (979) 826-3290

• Friends of Sealy American Legion - 227 Main St, Sealy - (713) 296-9387

• Hospice Brazos Valley, Inc - Brenham - 302 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham - (979) 277-9525

• House of Help Hempstead - PO Box 1075, Hempstead - (979) 826-4445

• IBC Network Foundation - 1014 FM 2187, Sealy - (282) 797-5578

• Josephine Dotson Center for Change - Bellville - (240) 469-9459

• Meals on Wheels of Austin County - 915 Frydek Rd, Sealy - (979) 8854188

• Serenity Retreat - 953 Memory Lane, Bellville - (713) 649-7729

• The Shops of Downtown Bellville - 12 N Holland, Bellville - (979) 8659393

NURSERY / PLANTS / FLOWERS / TREES

• Bellflower Garden Center - 812 E Wendt St, Bellville - (405) 642-5982

• Flower Market on Main - 18 E Main, Bellville - (979) 227-2724

• Trees of Central Texas - 10050 Hwy 36 N, Brenham - (979) 836-7225

NURSING HOME & REHAB FACILITY

• Colonial Living and Rehabilitation - 106 North Baron, Bellville - (979) 865-3689

• Magnolia Assisted Living - 318 S. Masonic St, Bellville - (979) 865-3883

• Oak Haven Assisted Living - 16416 Fordtran Blvd, Industry - (979) 357-2535

OFFICE / SPACE RENTAL

• 36 Bellville Business Rental - 1065 S. Tesh Street, Bellville - (281) 3894663

• The Offices at 404 - 404 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 472-0559

OFFICE SUPPLIES / OFFICE EQUIPMENT

• Adobe - 345 Park Avenue, San Jose - (408) 753-5826

• Cravens Office Supply - 11 S Bell, Bellville - (979) 865-5961

• Kwik Kopy Business Center 128 - 2305 S Day Street, Brenham - (979) 836-3825

• UBEO of East Texas - 4700 Elmo Weedon STE 102, College Station(979) 731-8500

OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT/SERVICES

• J & G Sales, Inc. - 11195 Highway 159 East, Bellville - (979) 865-4300

PEST CONTROL

• Bob Klepac Exterminating Service - PO Box 1484, Bay City - (979) 245-5700

• L & M Pest Control - Bellville - (979) 865-1991

PET GROOMING / BOARDING

• Simply Furtastic Pet Grooming - 809 E Obryant, Bellville - (936) 3558876

PHARMACIES

• Brookshire Bros. - 720 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 865-9143

• Walter’s Pharmacy - 250 W Palm, Bellville - (979) 865-3696

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO / DRONE SVCS

• Austin County News Online, Inc - 2217 Peters San Felipe Rd., Sealy(979) 253-1785

• Dans Aerial Drone Photography LLC - (713) 534-9778

• Photography by Prudence - Bellville - (713) 816-5883

PHYSICIANS

• Christopher Gay M.D. - 235 W Palm, STE 102, Bellville - (979) 8658484

• Texas ENT and Allergy Associates PLLC (TENTA) - 235 W Palm STE 107, Bellville - (979) 693-7419

• Texas Oncology - Bellville - 235 West Palm, STE 108, Bellville - (346) 387-9325

PLUMBING

• A Compass Plumbing, LLC - Bellville - 979-481-1727

• Early Birdie Plumbing - Bellville - (832) 544-6621

• Texas Plumbing Solutions - Bellville - (979) 251-7744

POLITICAL

• Austin County Republican Party - Sealy - (979) 885-9523

PORTABLE TOILETS

• Brannon Industrial Group - 1555 Hwy 36 N, Brenham - (979) 830-9060

• K & H Portable Toilets, Inc - 1201 Hwy 105, Brenham - (979) 836-0552

• Nature’s Necessity - 5797 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (832) 419-7674

PRINTING

• Austin County Printing, LLC - 6 N. Kenney St, Bellville - (979) 865-5546

• Branded Designs - 236 So Front St, Bellville - (979) 413-5367

• Kwik Kopy Business Center 128 - 2305 S Day Street, Brenham - (979) 836-3825

• Wittenburg Printing - 210 Meyer Street, Sealy - (979) 885-7464

PROPANE / PIPING & SERVICE LINES

• Bellville Butane Company - 9428 FM 1094, Sealy - (979) 865-2698

PUBLISHING

• Austin County Insider - 102 Sunset Ave, Sealy - (713) 371-7681

• Trips Publications, LLC - 406 West Main Street, STE 105,Weimar(979) 725-3080

REAL ESTATE / REALTOR

• Bellville Land Holdings - PO Box 11, Kenney

• Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate Co. - 420 E. Main St., Bellville(979) 865-5969

• Christy Bohlen Sells Homes Team - Bellville - (832) 795-1915

• Compass Country Properties Group JoAnn Holba - 16 N Holland, Bellville - (979) 885-8171

• J. Frank Monk Real Estate-10 N Holland, Bellville,(979) 865-3558

• Kim Shoquist 1851 Properties, Inc. - Bellville - (832) 457-9282

• Linda Niehuus Realtor - 105 E Main St. Suite 100-A, Brenham - (979) 277-5391

• Shelly Moschak Legend Texas Properties LLC - 7701 Hwy 290 East, Chappell Hill - (979) 251-1343

• South Central Board of Realtors - 105 E Main, Suite 209, Brenham(979) 836-2011

• Southern District Sotheby’s International Realty - 18 W Main St, Bellville - (979) 530-2714

• Straussfeld Realty Group - 1783 Peters San Felipe, Sealy - (713) 4107112

• Tiffany Johnston Realtor Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited - 601 Medical Courts, Brenham - (281) 799-2138

• United Partners Real Estate - Lisa Cooper, Bellville - (713) 819-7594

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS

• Havel & Burttschell Appraisals - 301 N Meyer St, Sealy - (979) 885-6801

RENTALS / EQUIPMENT / PARTY NEEDS

• 1 Stop Party Rentals - 105 E Austin St., Bellville - (979) 274-9383

• Bellville Rent-All - 5524 Hwy 36 North, Bellville - (979) 865-1520

• Horseshoe Carriage Co. - Bellville - (713) 969-7010

• R5 Productions - 317 East Main Street, Bellville - (979) 525-6287

• Ritzy Photo Booth & Flower Walls - Bellville - (979) 627-3840

RESTAURANTS / FOOD & BEVERAGE

• 22 North Holland - 22 North Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-3000

• Bellville Meat Market - 36 S. Front, Bellville - (979) 865-5782

• Bellville Treats & Ice Cream Parlor - 233 S Front St, Bellville - (832)

566-2967

• Birdies Deli & Co - 106 S Front Street, Bellville - (979) 270-5006

• Brookshire Bros. Deli - 720 S Front St., Bellville - (979) 865-9143

• Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant - 412 E Main St, Bellville - (979)

865-3239

• Cochran Grill - 10711 Hwy 159 East, Bellville - (281) 728-7108

• Dairy Queen - 421 E. Main St., Bellville - (979) 865-3661

• El Jimador Mexican Grill #5 - 864 E. Hill St., Bellville - (979) 865-5200

• Empire Pizza - 1402 S Front Street, Bellville - (979) 270-5050

• Farm to Market Produce Company - 128 E Palm St, Bellville - (979)

865-3679

• Golden Pagoda Chinese Restaurant - 201 E Main St, Bellville - (979)

865-9754

• Huff Brewing on the Square - 11 E. Main Street, Bellville - (806) 317-2892

• Joe’s Italian Grill - 260 Cottonwood St, Hempstead - (979) 270-5069

• K & L Soul Food - 20 N Matthews St, Bellville - (979) 865-9788

• Newman’s Bakery - 504 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-9804

• Pancho Villa Mexican Food - 841 S. Loop 497 Rd, Kenney - (979) 4519988

• Patti’s Diner - 3811 Ave G, Pattison - (281) 934-2032

• Shell Home Burger/ Bellville Texaco #2 - 1216 S Front St, Bellville(979) 865-3849

• Snowflake Donuts - 209 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-1222

• Sonic Drive In - 716 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 865-8303

• Subway/Bellville Shell #1 - 800 W Main Street, Bellville - (979) 8655855

• The Gathery, Coffee + Eat House - 103 E Main Street, Bellville - (979) 921-1885

• The Hill - 758 W. Main St., Bellville - (979) 865-3607

• Time to Chill Daiquiris To Go - 31 N Mathews, Bellville - (979) 4138203

• Trump Burger - 233 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 270-5062

• Yani’s Steak House - 1216 Highway 159 E, Bellville - (979) 865-8401

RETAIL / BOUTIQUE

• Amy’s Unique Boutique - 3A E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-8888

• Buck Fergeson Originals - 4 S Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-2167

• Coco and Duckie - 12 North Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-9393

• Farmacy Revolution - 4 West Main Street, Bellville - (713) 724-5979

• Rocking B Cowboy Supply - 317 E Main St, Bellville - (979) 865-1458

• Spirit T’s and Promotions - 18 S. Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-9434

RETAIL / GARDEN CENTER

• Bellflower Garden Center - 812 E Wendt St, Bellville - (405) 642-5982

RETAIL / GIFTS / ANTIQUES / HOME DECOR / FURNITURE

• Bits & Pieces - Bellville - (979) 530-8884

• Buck Fergeson Originals - 4 S Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-2167

• Flag Store Etc - 7405 TX 36, Brenham - (979) 836-1838

• Flower Market on Main - 8 E Main, Bellville - (979) 227-2724

• Holland Street Custom Framing - 16 1/2 Noth Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-4278

• Jo’s Wood Gallery - 4431 Wonder Hill Rd.,Chappell Hill - (979) 473-9321

• Michele Jewelry Inc. - 16 S. Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-3941

• Modern Burlap - Bellville - (979) 877-8322

• Nothing Ordinary Antiques & Oddities - 123 E Main St, Bellville(979) 865-8033

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

• Scentsy-Kendrick - Bellville - (979) 885-9727

• The Quilting Post - 101 N Baron St, Bellville - (713) 412-7660

• Treasure Crafts - 8 South Holland, Bellville - (979) 865-3103

RV SALES / SERVICE

• Cliff Jones RV & Tractor - 1629 South Circle Street, Sealy - (979) 8853554

SCHOOLS / PUBLIC / PRIVATE

• Bellville Independent School District - 518 S Mathews, Bellville - (979) 865-3133

• Bellville ISD Learning Center | Brahmas on the Square - 2 E Main Street, Bellville - (979) 865-3133

• Faith Academy of Bellville, Inc. - 12177 Hwy 36 S, Bellville - (979) 865-1811

SECURITY / ALARMS

• Easy Access Technologies, Inc. - Bellville - (281) 223-8862

SEPTIC SERVICES

• Meinardus Septic Service - Bellville - (979) 249-7714

SHAVED ICE / SNOW CONES

• Kona Ice of Bellville - Bellville - (713) 816-4615

• R & R Shaved Ice - (979) 232-0182

• Snowstorm Shaved Ice - Bellville - (979) 398-0004

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

• Stoked Marketing LLC - 404 E Main Street, Bellville - (832) 562-0777

SPORTS / GOLF / RECREATIONAL CLUBS

• Bellville Golf & Recreation Club, Inc. - 2426 Hwy 36 N, Bellville - (979) 865-9058

• Bellville Pickleball League - 591 South Bell St, Bellville - (281) 844-8588

• Bellville Youth Soccer Association - PO BOX 903, Bellville - (979) 8774625

• Texas Premier Sporting Arms - 7311 Hwy 36 S, Sealy - (713) 826-1981

STORAGE FACILITIES / PORTABLE BUILDINGS

• 36 Bellville Business Rental - 1065 S. Tesch Street, Bellville - (281) 3894663

• Bellville Mini Warehouses - 4th St., Bellville - (979) 865-9405

• Celina Moving and Storage, LLC - 1402 E. Hacienda St., Bellville(979) 865-7100

• Trees of Central Texas - 10050 Hwy 36 N, Brenham - (979) 836-7225

SURVEYING COMPANIES

• Alexander Surveying - PO Box 386, Bellville - (979) 865-9145

TANNING

• Blondie’s Hair Salon - 516 S Front St, Bellville - (979) 270-5101

• Fitness Plus - 1438 S. Front Street, Bellville - (979) 865-8924

TITLE COMPANIES

• Bellville Abstract Co - 19 N. Bell St., Bellville - (979) 865-3127

• Bluebonnet Abstract & Title LLC - 17 E Main Street, Bellville - (979) 353-2553

• Botts Title Company - 25 N Bell, Bellville - (979) 865-3669

• Old 300 Title, LLC - 404 East Main St, Bellville - (979) 274-0900

TRACTOR SALES & SERVICES

• Cliff Jones RV & Tractor - 1629 South Circle Street, Sealy - (979) 8853554

• Washington County Tractor - 1889 Hwy 290 East, Brenham - (979) 836-4591

• WC Tractor/ Sealy - 289 Gebhardt Rd, Sealy - (979) 885-6140

• AmeriTrail - Ranch King-950 S. Front St, Bellville - (979) 865-5467

TRASH / RECYCLING SERVICE

• Brannon Industrial Group - 1555 Hwy 36 N, Brenham - (979) 830-9060

• Republic Services - 1709 Highway 36 N, Brenham - (979) 337-8083

VETERINARIANS

• Bower’s Veterinary Clinic - 629 N FM 2429, Bellville - (979) 865-3191

• Main Street Animal Hospital - 763 W. Main, Bellville - (979) 865-3664

• Star Hill Veterinary Clinic - 957 East Hill Street, Bellville - (979) 865-2192

WEDDINGS / EVENTS / DANCE

• Bellville Turnverein - 966 East Main St, Bellville - (832) 275-4591

• Cat Spring Ag Society Hall - 13035 Hall Rd, Cat Spring - (979) 8652540

• Emery’s Buffalo Creek - 10827 Hwy 36, Bellville - (979) 865-0702

• Kenney Agricultural Society Hall - 444 Hall Rd, Bellville - (979) 8774617

• The Vine - 25642 Bernard Road, New Ulm - (713) 553-9797

WINE BAR / WINERY

• Amsler Hills Winery - 6226 FM 949, Sealy - (979) 472-0901

• Emery’s Buffalo Creek - 10827 Hwy 36, Bellville - (979) 865-0702

• The Vine - 25642 Bernard Road, New Ulm - (713) 553-9797

• U Bar Wines - 5701 Hwy 159 W, Bellville - (979) 330-5565

WOODWORK / CUSTOM / FURNITURE / SIGNAGE

• Jo’s Wood Gallery - 4431 Wonder Hill Rd., Chappell Hill - (979) 4739321

• Sartain’s Awesome Shoppe - 757 W Main St, Bellville - (832) 895-1260

• Tiptop Woodshop - PO Box 973, Sealy - (979) 803-0331

Take a selfie at this mural on the square behind Bellville Abstract Co. at 19 N. Bell Street. Photo by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.