Show Your Support for Mrs. Bee County

Vote for Mrs. Bee County Andrea Gutierrez

You may have seen a woman around town wearing a sash and a crown, it is our very own Mrs. Bee County International, Andrea Jones Gutierrez.  With her beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile she has been serving her community through community service activities such as announcing at the 2011 Bee County Jr. Livestock and Homemakers Show Queens Contest, donating gifts to the Beeville Vineyard for their Annual Angel Tree program, and assisting the communities 4-H clubs in raising money and awareness about their organization.  Mrs. Gutierrez will be representing Bee County on March 13th in San Antonio at the Mrs. Texas International Pageant.  This organization uplifts women who want to excel in their lives and make a difference in their community.  Mrs. Gutierrez's platform is Support 4-H: Making the Best Better.  She believes "that this program positively impacts our youth on many levels."

Show your support for Andrea Jones Gutierrez, Mrs. Bee County International, 2011, by following the link below and voting for her.  Voting ends Saturday, March 12th!  As you vote, you will have the opportunity to make a donation to American Heart Association.  The contestant with the most votes and donations will receive a special reward for this community service.  It only takes a few minutes!

Vote for Andrea Jones Gutierrez, Mrs. Bee County International, 2011!

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For more information about the pageant, please visit the Mrs. Texas International website.  The International Pageant System represents the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women's Campaign.

Photography by Bro's Grafix

South Texas Iconic Restaurant Burned Yesterday

Joe Cotton's Barbecue

Considered the best Barbecue in South Texas, Joe Cotton's BBQ burned yesterday after the staff heard popping and crackling noises in the ceiling.  The fire quickly engulfed the restaurant, destroying the establishment known to have been visited by President Lyndon B. Johnson, former Governor Bill Clements, Willie Nelson, and even Tony Romo, Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.  Romo was reportedly so impressed that he left a $300 tip for a $15 meal.  The restaurant was opened in 1947 by Joe Cotton who was known to visit with his customers until he past away in 1992.  His son, Cecil Cotten has been running the business in the same fashion as his father did since that time.

Happy 175th Birthday Texas!

Today is Texas Independence Day!

Sam Houston - 1st President of the  Republic of Texas

In 1836, settlers of the territory of Texas were in rebellion against Mexican rule.  A group of delegates met at Washington-at-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, marking the beginning of the Texas Revolution.  On April 21st of the same year, Sam Houston and the Texas army attacked Santa Anna in the battle of San Jacinto.  The battle lasted less than 20 minutes and the victory resulted in the independent Republic of Texas.     Sam Houston was elected the first President.  The territory officially became a state of the Unites States of America in 1845.

Battle of San Jacinto

Learn more about the Republic of Texas and the Battle of San Jacinto - here.
Learn more about Sam Houston - here.