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For over fifty years, the Chachere family has been a part of the Dayton agricultural community. First, with Mr. LJ Chachere as an agriculture teacher at Dayton High School, and then as a member of the Dayton ISD School Board. Mr. Chachere’s legacy continues today, with his children and grandchildren continuing to be active members of the Dayton community agriculture business. If you are from southeast Texas, you certainly know Chachere Vet Clinic or Chachere Feed Store and all of the involvement they do for our community and the different ag organizations in this area and the state.
Read more(1) From the Dallas Genealogical Society: Are you tired of your COVID-19 daily routines? Would you like to help DGS open up a new world of resources to your fellow researchers? If so, we have an interesting activity for you! We have begun a new indexing project and are eager for volunteers.
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The Dayton Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Hearts & Minds Early Learning Center Wednesday, Jan. 27. Hearts & Minds is accepting students between 6 weeks old to 12 years old. They offer transportation to all four elementary campuses in Dayton. They will be offering a summer program that typically includes two field trips a week. They do have specials for Dayton City employees, DISD teachers, military, and first responder families. If you would like more information or would like to request an enrollment package you can email smtchildcare2@outlook.com, or it can be picked up in person at the center located at 106 S. Cleveland St. in Dayton, you can reach them for more information at (936)258-8023.
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This week’s Scam Alert is a combination of multiple events consolidated into a storytelling example of how seniors are getting scammed across the community.
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First Liberty National Bank held their official Groundbreaking Ceremony this week, as the longtime local banking institution will be expanding the banking services in Mont Belvieu, TX. Members of the Board and staff were on hand to do the honors at their new location.
Read more(1) A tribute to Mark Phillips, who used to do woodworking for my father, Hershel Dixon Sr. at his Dixon Furniture Store in Lufkin. In either the spring or summer of 1974, I was delivering some furniture on Banks Street near the water tower on Kurth Drive when I noticed someone was throwing away an oak buffet and had it conveniently located near the edge of the street. I asked at the house, and they said I was welcome to it. I took it over to Keltys Street, a block north of Wilson, to the woodworking shop of Mark Phillips. It was in bad repair when I left it with him: (i)The front right leg, though there, was off. (2) The top was bowed (3) There were no doors underneath the top drawers (4) There was no hardware on it anywhere (5) The wood needed to be refinished. Mark worked his magic on it, solving every problem I just listed except refinishing it—and that for only $30.
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