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Welcome!

Welcome! A unique, hidden gem right off of I-10 and centrally located, Weimar is a perfect day trip to come out and enjoy the country atmosphere. Local shops offer an array of items, including specialty items unique to Weimar.

We have a winery located a few miles outside of town for that “not in the big city” feel, a wildlife park where you can go on a safari, our famous Kasper’s Meat Market, and so much more.

We invite you to come check us out and see what Weimar is all about!

The Weimar Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Newcomers magazine is published by Texas-based Trips Publications, a publisher with a focus on small towns throughout Texas. To view all of the towns in the Trips Publications family, visit tripspublications.com or call 979-725-3080 to request copies.

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Weimar welcomes all who want to visit for a day or search for a new place to live. Come enjoy our culture, history, sports, food and charm.

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4 - HISTORY OF WEIMAR 6 - AREA ATTRACTIONS 9 - WIDE OPEN SPACES - EXPLORE WEIMAR’S PARKS 12 - WEIMAR’S HOTSPOT - WHISTLING DUCK VINYARDS & WINERY 16 - FUN & ADVENTURE - HATARI WILDLIFE PARK 20 - WEIMAR VETERANS PARK - STRICKLAND FIELD 24 - CALENDER OF EVENTS 28 - WHO’S NEW TO THE CHAMBER 32 - BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - TIN STAR 33 - CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 36 - RELOCATION AND CITY INFORMATION 38 - CHURCH DIRECTORY WITH WORSHIP TIMES 3 | WEIMAR, TEXAS

CONTENTS

Welcome to one of the cleanest towns in Texas. Many of the Czech and German family descendants still live in Weimar and are some of the friendliest people in Texas.

HISTORY OF WEIMAR

DEEP ROOTS

Historical Weimar, Texas COMMUNITY FINDS THEIR PLACE ON THE MAP IN 1873, CONTINUES MOVING FORWARD TODAY Centrally located on Interstate 10 and US 90 between San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Weimar is a friendly community founded by mostly Czech and German descendants.

Weimar was founded in 1873 when it was discovered that the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway was going to be constructed through the area.

The town was first named Jackson, after D. W. Jackson, a native Georgian who donated land for the railroad and town site. The name Jackson didn’t stick and the majority promptly chose the name Weimar. An early account says that resident Thomas W. Pierce visited Weimar, Germany, and was favorably impressed, passing on encouragement to others that their new town should be it’s namesake.

The Weimar post office was established in 1873 and was incorporated in 1875.

Weimar started with only a few hundred people but grew to over 1,000 residents in only ten years. It would soon be known far and wide for pecans, dairy, and poultry products. The Weimar Mercury, the first town newspaper that still

exists today, was established in 1888.

Industry and agriculture continue to dominate the area today. Weimar was well known for leading the area in sheet-metal works, oil field gasket manufacturing, feed, poultry, corn, pecans and beef.

The former GH&SA railroad remains in service today as part of the Union Pacific Railroad system.

A strong history of baseball exists in Weimar. Veterans Park - Strickland Field was ahead of its time when it was built in 1948, and was the first lighted baseball field between San Antonio and Houston.

Veterans Park remains a state-of-the-art Top left, Weimar Bandstand baseball stadium, having hosted a Babe Ruth 1930; top right, Post Office League World Series Tournament in 2005.

Street in Weimar; bottom right, Boy Scouts in Weimar Read more about the field and current basein 1918. ball team on page 20.

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Must see sites in Weimar VISITORS WILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF THESE WEIMAR GEMS The Weimar Golf Course offers members and guests, at a reasonable price, a golfing experience second to none in the area. The course is a pleasure to play for golfers of all skill levels. Ranked 17th of the best 9-hole courses in Texas.

The pro shop and maintenance staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to helping all golfers have a pleasureable experience. Weimar’s golf club is a short, well-maintained course that features one lake and a good amount of trees. The course rating is 34.0 and it has a slope rating of 115 on Bermuda grass. It features 3,041 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Weimar’s golf course opened in 1940.

The Weimar Golf Course can be reached at 979-725-8624 for more information. The course is located at 1481 US-90 in Weimar and open Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. until sunset. They are closed onNational holidays, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter morning.

Weimar’s railroad heritage is evident with the library occupying the old depot and with the Southern Pacific caboose that proudly stands in front of the entrance.

The caboose was #1888 in the Southern Pacific line. It is constructed of steel and boasts a bay window. It was built in June 1972. In a bay window caboose, the crew monitoring the train sits in the middle of the car in a section of wall that projects from the side of the caboose. The bay window gained favor with many railroads because it eliminated the need for additional clearances in tunnels and overpasses.

Although no longer used today, caboosees were manned North American railroad cars coupled at the end of freight trains. Cabooses provided shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were formerly required in switching and shunting, keeping a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles. They were phased out in the 1980s due to changes in requlations.

The caboose in Weimar is located at One Jackson Square.

Players enjoy a round of golf at the Weimar Golf Course.

St. Michael the Archangle Catholic Church is located at 410 North Center Street and is a popular destination among those interested in history and architecture.

Established as a Mission in 1888, by Father Edward Brucklin, who became first resident priest in 1892. An earlier frame structure was replaced by this stately sanctuary in 1913, under direction of Father Joseph Szymanski (1873-1948), who served the congregation for 42 years. The imposing edifice was constructed of Elgin brick by Italian and Mexican craftsmen directed by contractors L. M. and J. C. Dielmann of San Antonio. The Gothic revival architectural style reflects the central European heritage of the Czechoslovakian and German settlers.

Visitors are also welcome to stay for Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Weimar. The worship times of all churches in the Weimar area can be found on page 37 for this publication.

The Weimar Public Library provides free services to residents living within the city and the surrounding counties, free of charge. The library has over 13,000 library items and other services including books, E-books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, six public com-

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AREA ATTRACTIONS puters, wi-fi wervices, notary services, and a public copy and fax machine.

A rare sight in Texas, this Sothern Pacific caboose stands outside the entrance of the Weimar Public Library.

The Weimar Public Library is located at One Jackson Square and online at weimarpubliclibrary.org. They can be reached by phone at 979-7256608 and via email at weimarpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Located at 125 East Main Street, the Heritage Society Museum is open Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and group tours are available on other days. Call 979725-8203 or 979-725-8478 for more information.

Housed in the Old Hill Bank building, the Heritage Society Museum of Weimar focuses on exhibits tracing the city’s history, beginning with the original land grant from the Spanish government to Henry Austin in 1831. Surveying tools and personal effects of Weimar’s founder, D.W. Jackson, are displayed.

St. Micahel the Archangel Catholic Church is a fine example of gothic revival architecture, built in 1913.

The Main Street area of the museum gives a fascinating glimpse of life into Weimar’s early days. Strolling down “the street,” visitors can view a doctor’s office with a full-size skeleton on a stand beside an old-fashioned examining table. In view is an amputation kit and a wooden leg belonging to Peg-Leg Strunk, an early area rancher.

A dentist office, department store, bank, blacksmith forge, a facsimile of the old Mercury newspaper printing shop, and a barber shop and beauty salon make up the museum’s Main Street.

The Military Room features uniforms and G.I. memorabilia from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf conflict. Among the most unusual items is a water-cooled machine gun from WWI and Nazi banners from WWII. There’s even a Civil War cannonball that was unearthed east of town. The Military Room’s exterior wall holds Weimar’s Veteran Roll, which lists area residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Weimar Public Library is located at One Jackson Square and is free to both adults and children alike.

The pharmacy exhibit is most impressive. An inlaid majolica tile soda fountain from the old Farmer’s Drug Store greets visitors to this section. One can easily imagine enjoying a long-ago Saturday afternoon with a cool fountain drink or scoop of ice cream. Pharmaceutical items, housed in original drug store cabinets and cases, include remedies and patent medicines such as Doctor Thatcher’s Liver and Blood Syrup and Grandma’s Household Remedies. Prohibition-era prescriptions for alcohol, written in 1924 for a man and his wife prompt comments about “medicinal uses” of spirits.

Heritage Museum of Weimar gives a facinating glimpse into Weimar’s early days.

All photos by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.

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Explore Weimar’s Parks THE CITY OF WEIMAR WELCOMES EVERYONE TO THEIR MUNICIPAL PARKS

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WIDE OPEN SPACES

City parks and open spaces improve our physical and psychological health, strengthen our communities, and make our cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live and work. Weimar’s abundance of outdoor spaces is a boon for both visitors and residents alike, and a source of pride for Weimar Mayor Milton Koller.

“When the master plan we put together for the community came out, the priority for folks was recreation for the youth,” said Koller. “Give them some place to go, something to do. And it was number one on our list.”

HILL MEMORIAL PARK Hill Memorial Park encompasses softball fields, wooded walking trails that are ADA accessible, sand volleyball courts, a playscape, and a nine-hole golf course that is ranked 17th of the best nine-hole courses in Texas. Soon, thanks to a generous land donation by Dr. Ken Yoder, it will connect with the soccer fields northwest of the golf course.

“Mike Barrow, our city manager, has put together a plan to connect the entire complex,” shared Koller. “This would connect the soccer fields with the rest of Hill Memorial Park. We also have our Economic Development Committee putting together a project that would upgrade all of the recreational areas in town, including Hill Memorial Park. We want to add lights and benches to the walking trails and add three additional little league or softball fields. Plans are underway to add a playscape for the smaller kids, a large pavilion, concession stands, restrooms and a new parking lot. It will be a big, big asset to the community.”

Hill Memorial Park is located at 1481 US-90 in Weimar.

MUNICIPAL PARK With a brand-new state-of-the-art swimming pool, complete with splashpad, in place at Municipal Park, the facility has been more popular than ever with both kids and adults alike.

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Top, plans are in place to upgrade the playground at Municipal Park, above.

Middle and left, families enjoy the new pool and splashpad at Municipal Park in Weimar.

WIDE OPEN SPACES “We’ve upgraded the pool and added the splashpad,” added Koller. “We also made a little party area and closed off the street in front to make it safer for the kids.

There are picnic areas down by the creek, across the street from the pool. There is currently a project going to refurbish the playground equipment and groundcover. The gravel that is currently there is going to be removed and we are replacing with a cleaner, safer artificial surface.”

Municipal Park is located at 106 West Market Street in Weimar.

FUTURE PLANS Koller, proud of the progress Weimar is making with the city parks, is eager to look ahead and talk about Weimar’s future plans.

“The kids are our future,” said Koller. “Our goal is to get them outside and keep them active. We also want to bring more people to Weimar, to either visit or relocate. For example, we have teams that will enter little league softball tournaments here, if we had the facilities, but instead they are now playing in another community. If we could enhance our facilities, we could host tournaments in softball, soccer, volleyball, baseball … even outdoor basketball tournaments. Another benefit is that it would bring business into town and boost our economy while having a place for kids to do outdoor activities. Improving our parks is a win-win for everyone.”

For more information on Weimar’s parks, visit weimartexas.org.

Top, a soccer team poses for a picture after their game at Weimar’s soccer fields; right, sand volleyball courts wait for players at Hill Memorial Park; bottom, ADA accessible walking trails at Hill Memorial Park.

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WEIMAR’S HOTSPOT

A “UNIQUELY TEXAS” WINERY

Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery CAREFUL BLENDING OF NATURE, FINE WINE, FRIENDLY TEXAS HOSPITALITY, AND A TRANQUIL COUNTRY SETTING

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lydia Ford Whistling Duck Vineyards and Winery began with John and Kari Cooke and Stan and Mary Beth Johnson, who started with 50 vines in 2007. Today, those 50 vines have grown to cover over four acres. The Cooke’s and Johnson’s have worked very hard at creating wines that draw in guests from all around the area - and the word is spreading fast.

Whistling Duck is reacting to their growth by expanding to offer their guests an unparalleled experience when visiting this quaint, country winery that is located just far enough off the beaten path.

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WEIMAR’S HOTSPOT

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One of our goals is that we want people to feel like part of our family.

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“We have a brand-new tasting room,” shared John. “There’s a lot more indoor seating with a very nice view of the vineyard and massive fans to keep everyone nice and cool. We’ve also taken our original tasting room and turned that into indoor seating for those who prefer air conditioning.”

With the future always in mind, John already has plans for even more expansion in the near future.

“So, surprise! When we opened the new building Memorial Day weekend, people commented that we probably didn’t build it big enough,” laughed John. “We’re seeing that now. We have plans for an additional covered area, canopies, and extending the roofline of the new tasting room to allow for more covered seating. We’re always adapting for our guests.”

And although it’s the outstanding wine that keeps guests coming back, it’s also the consistent flow of entertainment that they find at The Duck, an affectionate moniker given by their fans.

“We do have live music every Saturday,” said John. “We try to book a variety of musicians. Some have become fan favorites, but we try not to repeat a band for two to three months. We also have First Friday where we do live music and we’ve started adding music on special weekends, as well. We have certain food events. Every Thursday is Pizza Night and we’ve started a new event called Triple D at The Duck. It’s dinner, dancing and drinks, and we’re looking to do that quarterly. We want it to be a nice date night for folks. We’re also bringing back Dining in the Vines, an annual event that sells out fast.”

Whistling Duck offers several delicious appetizer and meal selections from their kitchen and frequently offers different selections, including visits from popular food trucks. Guests are also welcome to amble down to the pond for a glimpse of some wildlife or fragrant wildflowers, sit under the large oak trees dotting the property, or take a stroll through the vineyard to witness where their wine began. And don’t think you have to leave the family at home.

“Remaining kid and pet friendly is important to us,” said John. “One of our goals is that we want people to feel like part of our family. We welcome kids to roam around a little bit and even allow them to bring their fishing poles and fish in our stocked pond. Parents can watch from the porches, with a glass of wine in hand, while they are fishing. We want everyone to sit back, relax and enjoy the laid-back and fun atmosphere of this little piece of the Texas countryside.”

Whistling Duck Vineyards and Winery is located at 1211 County Road 273 and online at www.whistlingduckwinery.com.

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by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lydia Ford Not to be confused with the famed 1962 John Wayne movie Hatari!, Weimar’s own Hatari Wildlife Park opened their doors in August of 2020. Built from the ground up with a strong desire to get families back outdoors, founders and brothers, Dean and Ron Robicheux, originally had other intentions for their newly acquired parcel of land.

“I moved to Columbus five years ago while getting ready to retire from the oil field business,” said Dean. “My brother and I wanted to open a business developing and selling land. We heard about this particular piece and bought it with the intent to develop it. It was so exceptional, so beautiful, we fell in love with it. We had this idea to build a wildlife park and travelled all around the country looking at different ones and getting ideas. We knew our land was prettier and more conducive to building a park than any other place we’d seen. We started working on it a couple of years back and here we are today.”

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All families need to get back into the outdoors and we plan to develop Hatari in that direction.

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Touring multiple wildlife parks gave the Robicheux’s the ability to put practices into place that would allow Hatari to stand out from the pack.

“We don’t utilize small cages,” shared Dean. “Our animals are running free and interacting with each other in their own unique environments and habitats over four separate ranges. We have the Dunes that is rocky and arid, Lower Grasslands Range that is like the African savannah, Sahel which is a transition in Africa between the Sahara and the Sudanian savanna where our giraffes reside, and Lowland Forest where you’ll find a swampy, forested area. In the Lowland Forest area, you can walk among the animals along a three-quarter mile elevated wooden boardwalk for a unique experience unlike any other.”

Connecting with families, especially children, is important to the Robicheux family and they plan to continue to expand with lodging, hiking and additional healthy, outdoor activities.

“We’ve recently had some children with disabilities out at the park and I’m proud that we were able to accommodate their needs,” added Dean. “Seeing the smiles on their faces was very rewarding. All families need to get back into the outdoors and we plan to develop Hatari in that direction.”

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WEIMAR’S PASTTIME

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM

Take Me Out to the Ballgame AN INTERVIEW IWTH TOM STRICKLAND AND LARRRY “BEAR” KANA

BY MICHELLE BASNE STOKES PHOTOS BY LORI OLIVAREZ-LIGUES

Tom Strickland and Larry “Bear” Kana converged in my office to talk about their favorite subject – baseball. I watched in amazement as they transformed before my eyes into grinning little boys – excited to talk about their favorite pastime with passion. Weimar Veterans Memorial Park – Strickland Field and the Weimar Vets baseball team that calls the historic ballpark home, are close to their hearts for all the right reasons – small town pride, homeruns, foul balls, cold beer, peanuts, and a cheering crowd rooting for their home team.

“Our field has a lot of history,” said Tom. “It was the first lighted field between Houston and San Antonio, built in 1948. I’ve been involved since 1976. I’m obsessed with the field and baseball. Always have been.

Above, Tom Strickland and Larry ‘Bear” Kana share a smile while reminiscing over basball, their favorite pasttime.

“When I came in ’76, I was a baseball coach and after eight years of doing that, it was hard to just pull the roots out. The very first fall when I was ushered down to the baseball field with the high school, former players asked me to do my best with it. I said that I would spend whatever I made back on the field. That’s when I came up with ways to make money and the rest is kind of history.”

With a strong connection to veterans stemming from being a child of a military family, Tom and his wife maintained several close friendships with veterans over the years.

Being a part of a baseball field honoring veterans was an easy choice for him.

“In all honesty, it repays me much more than anything else. The last ten years or so I’ve kind of called it my fountain of youth. Every time somebody from out of town comes in, they say, ‘We weren’t expecting this in this little bitty town!’ Kids walk around in amazement and coaches go around with their phones when they first get there and take pictures. One time I overheard a young man Dad, Dad! You on a phone call with his father, ‘Dad, Dad! You have to come have to come to to the game today. You have to come see this field! Hurry!’”

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the game today.

You have to come see this field!

Hurry!

“And they kind of put the ball and chain around my neck when they put my name on it in 2001,” shared Tom with a grin. “It’s usually when you’re dead and gone when they do something like that, but I guess they did it, obviously, to honor me. In the long run, it’s like I can’t go away and let it all fall into pieces as long as I’m capable of doing it, so I kind of have a goal of at least 50 years. I’ve got another five maybe if I make it!

Lots of baseball players from Weimar have gone on to play in the Big Leagues; too many to mention in this short article. The field’s ten minutes of fame came in 2010 when the movie Everybody Wants Some filmed several scenes at Strickland Field.

“It was wonderful,” shared Tom. “They came for a whole week and did all the prep work. They put new billboards over the existing ones on the bleachers and renamed it Southwest Texas College. And then, the next week, they were all gone,

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WEIMAR’S PASTTIME and a new crew came back in and cleaned it all up, putting everything back to normal. Well, almost.”

Bear, as the locals know him, has been coaching the Weimar Vets baseball team since 2018, when they won the Community League Championship.

“I’m like Tom I grew up with baseball,” said Bear. “I started putting a team back together with me as the coach. I talked to the guys over a beer, and I said, ‘Fellas, y’all want to play with Weimar Vets again?’ because they were all playing in different community leagues. I told them, ‘Well, I’ll manage if y’all want to play’ so we got a bunch of kids together and got in the league.”

Filled with determination and his love of baseball, Bear plans to continue managing his team, right at home in Weimar.

“As long as I’m around, we’re going to play baseball on Strickland Field,” added Bear. “As long as there’s young men willing to play, I can do it. Weimar Vets have been around since the 60s. What else is there to do on Saturday and Sunday? I do it because I love the game. My first baseball field was a sand pasture in Holman, Texas. Me and my brother played against each other. When we were in Little League, almost every day we were at Shaver Field, unless we had a game. Then we were at someone’s house trading baseball cards and rode our bikes to the swimming pool. It was all flashbacks for me when I saw The Sandlot.”

I was curious, so I asked Bear if he still collected baseball cards today.

Top, The Weimar Vets baseball team honors former player Pete Stavinoha with family members throwing out the first pitch; middle, the mural outside of the field honors area veterans; bottom, local veterans, along with Kana, pose next to the monument on the field recognizing all men and women of the Weimar VFW Post #5875 and the Weimar American Legion Post #0259.

“We only collected baseball cards because we were looking for the gum,” he said with a laugh. “Our best baseball card collections, probably thousands of dollars, went into our bicycle spokes. You remember that? You put them on with a clothespin. No telling how many Willie Mays, Mickey Mantles, Nolan Ryan and all that went into the spokes.”

Weimar Veterans Memorial Park – Strickland Field and the Weimar Vets baseball team can be found at the intersection of North College and West Huvar Street in Weimar. Admission to the Weimar Vets games are free, but purchases of beer, snacks and snow cones from the concession stand is highly encouraged. Say “hi” to Tom and Bear while you’re there and, if you’re lucky, you can talk the team into signing a baseball for you like the one that sits in my office.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY » Weimar Lions Club Chili & Stew Supper » Weimar Knights of Columbus Coon Hunt » Turtle Wing Toast at Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg » Weimar Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition FEBRUARY » Weimar Encore Lions Club Scholarship Dinner » FFA Stock Show & Sale » Weimar Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition » Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-off MARCH » Weimar Rotary Club Pancake Supper » Friends of the Library Spring Break Event - Monday of Spring Break » Boys & Girls State Barbecue Scholarship Fundraiser APRIL » St. Michael Church Spring Festival » St. Michael School Crawfish Boil » Oakland’s Fireman’s Festival » Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Lunch & Raffle » Weimar Encore Lions Blood Drive » Boys and Girls Clubs Swing and Blast

MAY » Weimar Garden Club Annual Plant Sale - Always First Saturday » Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale - Always First Saturday » Annual Jack Hooper Day at the Ballpark & Homerun Derby- Wolter Park, Schulenburg – First Saturday » Weimar Chamber of Commerce Gedenke! - Always Mother’s Day Weekend » Weimar Rotary Silent Auction at Gedenke! » Weimar Encore Lions Club Pie Contest & Auction at Gedenke! » Weimar Chamber of Commerce Gedenke! Fun Run » Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Fried Steak Dinner & Raffle » Weimar Lions Club Kid Fish

AUGUST » St. Michael Church Harvest Feast » Weimar Encore Lions Blood Drive » St. Michael Catholic Daughter’s Garage Sale

JUNE » Friends of the Library Discover & Adventure Program » Juneteenth Celebration » Calvary Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

NOVEMBER » Weimar Encore Lions Club Bake Sale - Always First Saturday » Weimar Public Library Open House » Weimar Chamber of Commerce Sip ‘N Shop Night - Always Second Saturday

JULY » Sts. Cyril & Methodius Picnic in Dubina » Boys and Girls Clubs Taste of Columbus

ONGOING EVENT - Farmers Market - March-November - Second Saturday

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SEPTEMBER » Colorado County Fair OCTOBER » St. Michael Catholic School Night on the Town - Always First Saturday » Weimar Garden Club Scarecrow Contest » Turtle Wing Monster Dash – Always Third Saturday » Trick or Treat Around the Track – Always Monday prior to Halloween » First United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat – Always Halloween night

DECEMBER » Chamber of Commerce Down Home Christmas Lighted Parade » Lions Club Children’s Christmas » Weimar Encore Lions Blood Drive » Weimar Garden Club Christmas Lighting Contest » Boys & Girls Clubs Winter Wonderland Christmas Gala

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ALWAYS MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

Gedenke! Festival A PARADE, LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS, GAMES, BBQ CCOK-OFF, FAMILY FUN ... AND SO MUCH MORE! PHOTOS BY THOUSAND WORDS PHOTOGRAPHY Loosely translated from German, the word gedenke means think of or remember; thus the festival is held in hopes local residents will remember their hometown and attend the festival. The festival includes games for all ages, a biergarden, several live bands, a parade, arts and crafts, a barbecue cook-off, and a 5k fun run/walk. There is no charge for admission or parking.

Our beloved festival grew from the combination of several local festivals and is now the city’s main celebration each year on Mother’s Day weekend.

One of the first annual celebrations in Weimar was the Cucumber Carnival, held in 1940 and 1941. The Texas Pickle Company operated in Weimar for over 30 years and, at one time, over 300 acres of cucumbers were planted in the immediate area. The Cucumber Carnival was an all-day celebration that featured a parade, bathing beauty contest and queen coronation, among other activities. The festival was cancelled in 1942 due to

the outbreak of World War II and was never held again.

In 1973, Mrs. Betty Seifert chaired a committee that planned and successfully celebrated the city’s centennial. While the festival was a great success, it was not continued in future years. However, for several years in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Lions Club held a celebration on Post Office Street complete with carnival rides and games.

In addition to the Lions Club, the Weimar Garden Club began the Jackson Square Festival as a means to raise money for landscaping around the new Gazebo. The ladies invited various local organizations to sell everything from homemade ice cream to sausage-on-a-stick. Although it was a successful fundraiser, the festival lacked a proper carnival. The answer was to combine the Lions Club carnival with the Garden Club’s festival and christen it Gedenke!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MOVIE NIGHT - The Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce offers Movie Night at rotating locations around Weimar during the summer months. There is food, games, goodie bags and a movie on the big screen. This event is completely free. For more information, email the Weimar Chamber of Commerce at chamber@weimartexas.org.

DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS - The Weimar Area Chamber fo Commerce’s Down Home Christmas features the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade takes place at night and floats are decked out with thousands of colorful, twinkling lights. Santa Claus is on hand to visit with both the young and young at heart. For more information, email the Weimar Chamber of Commerce at chamber@weimartexas.org.

SIP AND SHOP - The Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sip ‘N Shop is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! Guests can shop ‘til they drop throughout Downtown Weimar while enjoying delicious wine, light bites, and live music. Purchase a souvenir cup for complimentary wine tastings.

Sip ‘N Shop happens annually on the second Saturday in November. For more information, email the Weimar Chamber of Commerce at chamber@weimartexas.org.

FARMERS MARKET - The Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market is held from March through November on the second Saturday of every month at 201 West Main Street in Weimar. Local farmers and vendors will be on hand selling the fruits of their labor. There is no fee to participate but vendors must notify the Chamber to reserve a space. Come on out and enjoy fresh veggies, canned goods, arts and crafts, plants, and so much more! For more information, email the Weimar Chamber of Commerce at chamber@weimartexas.org.

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New Weimar Chamber of Commerce Members CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE NEW CHAMBER MEMEBERS AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER Arts for Rural Texas 114 North Live Oak Street, Fayetteville 979-378-2113 ARTS is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that the children living in our rural communities must have visual and performing arts experiences as part of their basic education to develop skills such as creativity, confidence, dedication, problem-solving, and accountability - traits that lead to success in work and life.

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Bloomingdeals Mercantile & Antiques 129 East Post Office Street A fun shop with antiques, collectibles and vintage merchandise at reasonable prices.

CompuCleanser 501 North West Street 979-743-1199 Friendly company with a focus on service and repair computers and networks – with a particular focus on virus and malware removal, equipment installation, home and business networks, and system backup solutions. Owner Mike Koeth said, “My promise has always been: If I can’t fix it, I don’t charge. So if you are having problems with your computer and are ready to toss it through an open window, give us a call and see if we might be able to add new life to your machine.” Mike is pictured with his family.

Darrel Appelt 979-732-4777 Country music singer/songwriter from Columbus, Texas. Download all of Darrel Appelt’s original music on ITunes, Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and other internet outlets. For show dates, booking information, etc. check out Darrel Appelt on Facebook. Or feel free to email darrelappelt@hotmail.com.

Gathered Goods 125 East Post Office Street 979-743-6298 Gathered Goods is a collection of all things vintage and new. They are home to multiple vendors with one shared passion ... gathering.

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LOOK WHO’S NEW Hound Song Brewing Co. 535 Walnut Street, Columbus 979-500-4253 Hound Song is Colorado County’s Original Craft Brewery. The brewery features full flavored and balanced beers made in beautiful Columbus, Texas. Photo courtesy of Diane Mueller.

Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty 2510 West US Highway 90 Casey Thumann – 979-451-0499 Cindy Kloesel – 832-529-7600 The mission of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty is to provide real estate excellence to clients, customers, agents and all other real estate professionals.

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Old Sausage Avenue 114 East Post Office Street 512-751-5783 Antiques and collectibles with knowledgeable staff - the perfect combination.

This store carries memoribilia, craft items, decorations, gift items and more. A fun place to shop where you never know what you may discover.

Splashway Waterpark & Campground 5211 Main Street, Sheridan 361-772-4740 The most family friendly Texas waterpark and campground in the state. Splashway Waterpark and Campground has been family owned and operated from the moment they first opened their doors. Their focus from the beginning was to give families a fun place to go to be together to bond, make new friends and new memories.

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Texas Irrigation and Pipe 1870 Frelsburg Road, Cat Spring 979-732-3970 Texas Irrigation & Pipe LLC specializes in the installation and service of residential and light commercial irrigation systems. They are proud members of Hunter Preferred contractor program as a Platinum level member.

Wood Duck Enterprises 1075 Lakewood Lane, Sheridan 979-257-9204 Wood Duck Enterprises is a family-owned construction and remodeling business with over 30 years of experience. No job is too small.

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Tin Star OWNER SHELLEY HOLUB EXPLAINS WHY HER SHOP TRULY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lydia Ford Tin Star had humble beginnings. Starting with an educational toy and a dream, Shelley Holub opened her doors six years ago in downtown Weimar and never looked back.

“Originally I was teaching and looking for an avenue to allow me more flexibility to be able to take care of my kids, but then I became passionate about serving customers” said Shelley. “Today, Tin Star is continuously growing.”

Within Tin Star, shoppers will discover unique toys, educational items, children’s clothing, purses and handbags, soaps, candles, a variety of gift items, home décor, and so much more.

“I strive to be different and that is expressed through the items I carry,” shared Shelley.

“I want to make sure the items we carry at Tin Star are good, quality products.”

Recognizing that Tin Star couldn’t exist without help from her family, Shelley is quick to express her gratitude to not only them, but her loyal customers, as well.

“My middle son grew up here in Tin Star,” laughed Shelley. “Now he goes to school and

has all the kids excited about new products Top left, Tin Star owner Shelley we have. My entire family, including my parHolub takes a moment to smile ents and my husband, have been so vital to for the camera; bottom left, Tin the success of Tin Star. This business is the Star is located on Main Street in true definition of a family business. My mom downtown Weimar; remaining works the store with me on her days off and photos are of items to shop for also on her lunch break. My dad and husband in Tin Star. make cabinets and do all our maintenance.

Our kids label products and help pick out the toys that we carry - they all pitch in.

I cannot thank each of them enough for helping with this dream. Being in business for six years is a huge milestone and I am grateful for the support of my family and customers over the years.”

Tin Star is located at 101 East Main Street in Weimar and online at www.tinstarweimar. com.

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CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

BARBER

JMB Bookkeeping 23 Creekwood Drive Schulenburg 979-743-0418

Joe’s Barber Shop 105 East Post Office Street 832-836-8982

Michna Bookkeeping & Tax Service 109 East Post Office Street 979-725-9561 Santos Tax Preparation 207 East Church Street 979-725-5019 AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT Sustr’s Air Conditioning & Heating 979-561-8360 Winkler’s Air Conditioning & Electric 1513 North Highway 77 Schulenburg 979-725-6242 ARTIST & ART GALLERY Arts for Rural Texas 114 North Live Oak, Fayetteville 979-378-2113 ATTORNEY Ryan & Dawson, Attorneys 770 South Post Oak Street STE 600, Houston 713-960-1555

BUTANE GAS & EQUIPMENT

Heller Materials 406 West Main Street, STE 155 979-725-3000

Butane Gas and Equipment Highway Motor Co & Seifert Oil 215 East Main Street 979-725-6717

Pesak Brothers Construction, Inc 519 South East Street 979-725-1500

COMMUNITY & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Hudec Well Service, LLC 102 West Main Street 979-725-6516

Stavinoha Tire Pros 716 South Eagle Street 979-725-8567

EDUCATION Blinn College 100 Raner Drive, Schulenburg 979-830-4800 ENTERTAINMENT Darrell Appelt Musician 979-732-4777 EXERCISE & FITNESS

CASA For Kids South Central Texas 1500 South Day Street Brenham 979-277-0088 Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley 101 West Jackson Street 979-725-8208 Encore Lions Club 979-263-5496 Rotary Club of Weimar 979-725-2225 Weimar Lions Club 713-208-1112 COMPUTER & TELECOMMUNICATIONS CompuCleanser 979-743-1199

AUTOMOTIVE Don’s Repair Shop 307 East Main Street 979-725-8324

Cernoch Works 602 U-TEX Drive 979-725-8975

Colorado Valley Communications 4915 South US Hwy 77 La Grange 979-242-5911 CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS Cabinet Haus 1748 I-10 979-725-8229

Seybro Door & Weatherstrip 405 South Eagle Street 979-725-8911 Wood Duck Enterprises 1075 Lakewood Lane, Sheridan 979-257-9204

Anytime Fitness of Schulenburg 501 North Main Street Schulenburg 979-505-5055 On Pointe Studio & Events 1201 Kessler Avenue Schulenburg 979-803-2088

Country Tax & Financial Services 2405 Dubina Weimar Road 979-263-5552 Edward Jones Jimmy Heger, Financial Advisor 116 East Post Office 979-725-2212 Fayette Savings Bank 709 South Eagle Street 979-725-1030 Generations Wealth Advisors 600 South Eagle Street 979-825-8860 Hill Bank & Trust Co 201 East Main Street 979-725-9575

EXTERMINATOR

Hollub Financial Services 2 Jackson Square 979-725-1111

Bugman of Weimar 1138 US Highway 90 979-725-8139

Prosperity Bank 201 North Center Street 979-725-9401

Kainer Pest Control 100 West Main Street 979-725-8985

State Farm Ken Kram 401 East Saint Charles 979-725-9564

FAMILY FUN

Woodman Life Financial Amy Brandt 406 West Main Street, STE 150 979-725-2225

EATS & DRINKS Hound Song Brewing Co. 535 Walnut Street Columbus 979-500-4253 Subway 1547 Interstate 10 979-725-6979 Texas Burger 1547 Interstate 10 979-725-6979

Hatari Wildlife Park 1145 County Road 218 979-217-1779

The Daily Dose 206 East Jackson Street 979-484-2661

Splashway 5211 Main Street, Sheridan 361-772-4740

The Tavern 211 North Mechanic Street 979-725-8799

FINANCE & INSURANCE

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Aflac Carly Divin 979-743-5916 Bubela Insurance Partners 714 Lyons Avenue, Schulenburg 979-743-4148

Hubbard Funeral Home 216 East Jackson Square 979-725-8561 HEALTH CARE & MEDICAL SERVICES 1st Texas Home Health 121 East Main Street 979-725-6647

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY Columbus Community Hospital 110 Shult Drive, Columbus 979-732-2371 Van Houten Medical Company 206 East Jackson Street 979-484-2661 Youens & Duchicela Clinic 402 Youens Drive 979-725-8545

Stanzel Museum 311 Baumgarten Street Schulenburg 979-743-6559 PHARMACY

The Colorado County Citizen 2024 Business Highway 71 South Columbus 979-732-2304

The Pharmacy Shop of Weimar 406 Youens Street 979-725-6713

The Banner Press Newspaper 1217 Bowie Street, Columbus 979-732-6243

PHOTOGRAPHY

Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main Street, STE 105 979-725-3080

INDUSTRIAL Plastic Pipeline 126 East Post Office Street 979-793-5700

Photos by Lydia 1090 Menis Road 937-728-0695 PORTABLE TOILETS

IRRIGATION Texas Irrigation & Pipe 1870 Frelsburg Road Cat Spring 979-732-3970 LODGING Schulenburg RV Park 65 North Kessler Avenue Schulenburg 979-743-4388 Whistling Oaks RV Park 2965 US Highway 90 979-732-9494 MARKETING CONSULTANT Positive Force Consulting 713-344-3451 MANUFACTURING UTEX Industries 605 U-TEX Drive 979-725-8503 MUSEUM Heritage Society Museum 125 East Main Street 979-725-8203

PUBLICATIONS

Armadillo Portable Toilets 1011 Pasovec Lane, Columbus 979-732-1004 PUBLIC UTILITIES CenterPoint Energy 830-643-6915 City of Weimar 106 East Main Street 979-725-8554 Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. 357 North Washington Street La Grange 979-968-3181 LCRA 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin 979-229-5711 San Bernard Electric Cooperative 4285 Highway 71 South, Columbus 800-364-3171 POLITICAL Senator Lois Kolkhorst 2000 South Market Street, STE 101 Brenham 979-251-788

Gathered Goods 125 East Post Office Street 979-743-6298

Weimar Home Furnishers, Inc 210 West Main Street 979-725-8455

Kasper’s Meat Market 119 East Post Office Street 979-725-8227

Weimar Trophies 119 East Main Street 979-725-8354

Landa’s Back Porch Gardens 511 West Main Street 979-725-8885

Wick’s Western Auto 105 North Center Street 979-725-6525

Lowes Market 306 South Eagle Street 979-725-8253

SPORTS & RECREATION

REAL ESTATE Bubela Real Estate 714 Lyons Avenue, Schulenburg 979-743-4148 Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty 2510 West US Highway 90 Casey Thumann 979-451-0499 Cindy Kloesel 832-529-7600 Tri-County Real Estate 707 South Eagle Street 979-725-6006 SHOPPING 7-Eleven 901 South Eagle Street Opening 2022 Antiques on Main 113 East Main Street 979-725-6270 Bloomingdeals Mercantile & Antiques 129 East Post Office Street Cavender Auto Country 1700 Interstate 10 979-725-8515 Flowers By Judy 123 East Post Office Street 979-725-6534

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M-G Farm Service Center 201 East Post Office Street 979-725-8584 Main Package Store 500 South Eagle Street 979-725-6269 Mary’s Pool Service 101 West Main Street 979-725-6964

Osage Equestrian 512-751-7851 Weimar Golf Course 979-725-8624 VENUE The Oaks at High Hill 1800 Bruno Road, Schulenburg 512-228-1351 WHOLESALE FOODS

McCoy’s Building Supply 805 County Road 979-493-7100

J Bar B Foods 1078 US Highway 90 830-788-7511

Old Sausage Avenue 114 East Post Office Street 512-751-5783

WORKFORCE

Prestige Office Products 202 East Jackson Street 979-725-8422 Purple Cactus Lavender Farm 1096 County Road 253 979-732-1756 Tin Star 101 East Main Street 979-743-5513 Tre-House Embroidery 107 East Main Street 979-725-8844 Twisted Steel Design 113 East Post Office Street 979-484-2122

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RELOCATION INFORMATION STAY AWHILE

Welcome to Weimar, Texas WEIMAR’S PROXIMITY TO METROPOLITAIN AREAS MAKES IT A STELLAR CHOICE FOR ALL Unlike any other small community, Weimar is where ideas begin that set trends for other small cities.

Weimar’s picturesque downtown bustles with businesses, shops, great eateries, drug stores with old-fashioned soda fountains, antique shops and a tavern where locals play dominoes and German card games.

Strategically located on Interstate 10 and US 90 between San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, this charming community of predominately German and Czech descendants offer a trading center to all.

Weimar is rich in history and culture as a farm and ranching community. It’s family oriented festivals and community activities attract visitors, retirees and families who choose Weimar as their home.

CITY COUNCIL

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 106 East Main Street.

City Manager – Mike Barrow citymgr@weimartexas.org Police Chief – Todd Jacobs policechief@weimartexas.org

EDUCATION Weimar ISD 506 West Main Street 979-725-9504 www.weimarisd.org St. Michael Catholic School 103 East North Street 979-725-8461 www.stmichaelswords.org Weimar Public Library 1 Jackson Square 979-725-6608 www.weimarpubliclibrary.org Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley 101 West Jackson Street 979-725-8208 www.bgcchamionvalley.org

CITY HALL 106 East Main Street 979-725-8554 weimartexas.org

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Worship with us EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT ANY OF THESE AREA CHURCHES Calvary Baptist Church 710 South Eagle Street 979-725-6832 Sunday Worship 10:45am and 6pm Equippers Outreach Fellowship 200 North College Street 979-725-8233 Sunday Worship 10:15am Faith Lutheran Church 615 South Eagle Street 979-725-6296 Sunday Worship 10am First United Methodist Church 301 West St. Charles Street 979-725-6785 Sunday Worship 10am

Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 315 North East Street 979-725-8349 Mt. Arie Baptist Church East Eagle Street 979-725-6558 St. James AME Church 412 St. Andrews Street 979-725-8453 Sunday Worship 9am St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 410 North Center Street 979-725-6714 Monday and Wednesday 6pm, Chapel Tuesday and Thursday 6:30am, Chapel Friday 8am Saturday Worship 5:30pm (1st Saturday 8am) Sunday Worship 7:30am and 10:30am 38 | WEIMAR, TEXAS

Trinity Evangelical Non-Denominational Church FM 155 South, 5 miles south of Weimar 979-263-5923 Worship Wednesday and Sunday 9am Weimar United Church of Christ 403 West Main Street 979-725-8315 Sunday Worship 9:30am EQUIPPERS OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP

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101 EAST MAIN STREET, WEIMAR | 979-743-5513

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CUSTOM DECKS • PORCHES PERGOLAS • PICNIC TABLES OUTDOOR KITCHENS EPOXY COUNTERTOPS AND MORE! We also do vinyl and laminate floor installation.

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Crossroads of the Texas Hill Country

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100 East Main, Johnson City

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MEET THE NEIGHBORS SO MUCH TO SEE

Explore the Area SEE EVERYTHING THE AREA HAS TO OFFER WHEN YOU STAY AND PLAY IN WEIMAR SHERIDAN - Although there are many great reasons to travel 26 minutes south to Sheridan, Splashway Waterpark and Campground is a popular destination that you won’t want to miss. In addition to state-of-the-art waterslides and wave pools, Splashway offers cabin rentals, RV sites, tent sites and cottage rentals. Photo courtesy of Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds.

SCHULENBURG - Schulenburg is the official home of the painted churches. Plan your visit around one of the area’s church picnics, Sausagefest, the Schulenburg Festival or during the beauty of Christmas. The Annual Wine Walk is always the first Saturday in November, 90 Miles on 90 – literally 90 miles or garage sales and thrifty finds – is the first weekend of June. Wino Bingo is held every February and September, and the Schulenburg RV Park hosts a monthly jam session.

COLUMBUS - Travel a short drive down I-10 and you’ll discover Columbus, a progressive town that holds tight to its unrivaled historic roots. A popular attraction featured on The Texas Bucket List, Columbus’ Santa Claus Museum, is the only Santa museum in the South. With over 3,000 Santas decking its halls, is a Christmas lover’s dream. Columbus’ War Memorial Museum is dedicated to Colorado County’s veterans of all wars and is on the list of Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. The Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum has been preserved since the Texas Revolution. This oak cabin houses tools, furnishings and artifacts. The Dilue Rose Harris House Museum is a unique “tabby” style home featuring furnishings and collectibles dating back to the 1850s. Museums are shown by appointment only; 979-732-8385. Photo by Emily Henderson.

LA GRANGE - La Grange is nestled along the Colorado River and features history, beauty, festivals, museums, concerts, antiques, air shows, feasts, and an annual county country fair. Drive only 22 scenic miles to visit Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, 414 State Loop 92. Open daily; the park is free to the public. Photo courtesy of Tara Stech.

SHERIDAN SCHULENBURG

LA GRANGE

COLUMBUS 42 | WEIMAR, TEXAS

Over 60 Years of Care and STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT

We believe in a patient centered approach to health care that encourages healthy lifestyle choices and the prevention of disease. Our physicians serve as patient advocates by helping guide you through the complex world of medicine. As your point of entry into the health care system, we will provide you with friendly service and available, affordable health care.

We are proud of our 60 plus year history of patient centered care and while others are talking about how to make healthcare affordable with better outcomes; as family physicians we have been doing it all this time.

The clinic is also a supporter of Petals of Hope. The clinic staff raises money for Christmas presents for Texas Children’s Hospital.

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances. Accepting new patients and walk-ins with doctor on call 24/7.

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Bilingual Electronic Medical Record Patient Portal On-site X-Ray and Laboratory Bone Density DOT Exams and School Physicals Texas Health Steps

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Skin and Nail Procedures Pap Smears and Family Planning Urgent Care Diabetes and Hypertension High Cholesterol Cough/Cold And Other Conditions

JORGE A. DUCHICELA, M.D.

Board-certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at UTMB 2017-18 TAFP Family Physician of the Year

Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians OLGA DUCHICELA, M.D. Board-certified in Family Medicine | City Health Officer Awarded Excellence in Medicine-AMA Foundation Leadership Award in 2005 TMAF Champion of Health Award in 2006 as founder of Healthy High/Healthy Choices MIGUEL ALVAREZ, M.D. Board-certified in Family Medicine Graduated Universidad Carabobo Venezuela Medical School Residency Family Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chief Resident Interested in helping patients in underserved areas ABIGAYLE KELLY, MPAS, PA-C Received Undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University Earned Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Medical School’s Branch of Medicine

402 YOUENS DR., WEIMAR, TEXAS | 979-725-8545 | FAX 979-725-8287 AFTER HOURS SERVICE: 979-725-8545 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-5PM

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