JR Towles...another great example of a fine person who's hometown is Crosby, TX.

While being the Houston Astros catcher may have made him a household name that is only a tip of the iceberg of what a wonderful young man he truly is! JR's committment to God is obvious in everything he does. He is not shy when it comes to talking about his faith! Before every game he has a talk with God and ask him for his protection and his help in allowing JR to do the best that he can.

I will not talk about his great successes in baseball...after all that is all over the internet and the news. I am overly impressed in JR'z dedication to God and his community and love what he is doing to inspire our youth.

Recently on April 10, 2008 there was a street dedication in Crosby, TX honoring JR. Jerry Eversole, Precinct 4 County Commissioner, was on hadn to help celebrate the honor. JR did not let fans down as he signed balls, shirts and whatever else they brought with them.

Great success comes to great people and JR is no exception!

For all of the fellow Texans reading this, I am pretty confident in saying that we will all agree how much we love Texas...but what exactly is it that we love? Is it the food? The people? The land? What is it that you love about Texas?

Doug Supernaw's "Red and The Rio Grand" names a lot of reasons why we love Texas:

One lone star waving in the wind
A longhorn standing proud behind a rusty barbed wire fence
Cowboy hats and hearts that never bend
I was born and raised a Texan and will be 'til the end

As I travel down that blue bonnet highway
I'm thankful I was born a lucky man
And I know that I will live and die my own way
Somewhere between the Red and Rio Grande

Two old boots, dusty, worn, and stained
By the oilfields and the ranches and the blood that fell like rain
Heroes hearts that fought to change our name
From Tejas to Texas where the Lone Star proudly waves

As I travel down that blue bonnet highway
I'm thankful I was born a lucky man
And I know that I will live and die my own way
Somewhere between the Red and Rio Grande

What are your top ten reasons for loving Texas? Here are some of mine...I am sure I will think of many more once I post this but I am interested in hearing what your love affair with Texas stems from:

•1. The people - this is no doubt number one. We must have the friendliest people in the entire world. The spirit of our state is evident in everything that we do. I do believe the statement, ‘...give you the shirt right off of his back" must have came from Texas". I can't forget that Texas people are pretty darn smart too...after all Dr. Pepper was invented here. Quality - that's what Texas folks are!

•2. The road trips - I can't think of another place on earth that would have as many great road trips as Texas. Think of all the scenic terrain you would see traveling across Texas and you must stop and "smell" the bluebonnets!

•3. Sweet Tea and a nice front porch - it's pure Texas ya'll and I love it!

•4. Tex-Mex food - No New York City food here...this is what our tummies yearn for!

•5. Texas music - what do you say, "we gather all these great Texans, head on a road trip to Lukenbach, grab some ice tea and Mexican food while listening to good Texas Country music...that is what I am talking about!

•6. Good economy and property values when compared to others in the country.

•7. Good Manners still exist in Texas. There is nothing like the sound of a child saying, "yes, sir and no ma'am" unless of course it is that same child saying, "please and thank you".

•8. The team spirit we have while cheering for our favorite school's team...no matter what Texas team it is...it's still Texas!

•9. Everything is big in Texas - we live on our own grand scale and it is grand enough for me!

•10. Winding rivers, lazy lakes and camping out under the stars....with my family.

This post was the perfect way to start my day and think about the things I am thankful for...I can't wait to hear your thoughts...

These girls are simply great marvelous! No, they haven't won championships nor have they been recognized in the local papers but they should have been! These girls have shown us parents that it's not only about how many goals they score or how many games they win. These girls have shown us what true friendship and teamwork really means!! They stick together through every game, every season and walk away laughing and enjoying their time together. When the score of the game is brought up, it is the parents who did it. The parents have sat on the sidelines watching our girls literally stop on the field to make sure their teammate is ok after a tumble they had, we have seen them play game after game and very rarely be called on a foul. We have watched them become winners as outstanding young women regardless of what the scoreboard says. They make us proud to in their presence!!! Thank you Fusion...for showing us what true teamwork and sportmanship is truly all about!!

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Newport's 16th Annual Golf Tournament

April 11, 2008

The Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it's one large fundraiser of the year at Newport's golf course on April 11, 2008. It is a four man scramble and we need all the sponsors we can get! The early entry cost is $65.00 per person before March 21, 2008 and $75.00 per person after March 21st. Along with the golf tournament there will also be a silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

• 7:00 a.m. - registration & breakfast
• 7:30 a.m. - shotgun - first flight
• 12:00 p.m. - registration & lunch
• 1:00 p.m. - shotgun - second flight

• Call (281) 328-6984 for ticket or sponsorship opportunities

  I look forward to seeing you there. Help us support our Chamber of Commerce and all that it brings to us as a community throughout the year!