Manor's local newspaper - Manor Community News recently rebranded and changed its name to the Manor Journal. The newspaper celebrated its fifth year of operation on July 1st and staff members look forward to providing news and events to the Manor, Texas community for many years to come. Congratulations to publisher Dory West and her staff - Accountant Nancy Boatright, Publisher Dory West, Art Director John Franzetti, Managing Editor Kelsey Feuerbacher, Account Manager Carolina Zertuche and Editor Debbie Tucker.
Welcome new member - Bancorp South which strives to provide relationship-focused financial services in a manner that exceeds the expectations of their customers, supports the betterment of the community, instills pride and passion in their teammates and delivers value to their shareholders. Bancorp South is located at 207 North Main Street in Elgin.
Call Barbara Hollingsworth at (512) 668-1173 or Tim Craig at (512) 285-3405 for more information.
The August 8 monthly Chamber meeting featured Raquel Valdez from Business & Community Lenders as the guest speaker, Business Focus presenter Archette Holmes from GeNell Custom Designz, Business Focus presenter Arianna Roman from Healing with Horses Ranch,and raffle sponsor Marva Bennett from REMAX Posh Properties presenting the raffle to winner Rita Jonse, Chamber members brought school supplies and collected $245 and gave to Becky Lott for the the Manor ISD Resource Fair scheduled for August 13. Chamber president Davina Merkel welcomed new member Barbara Hollingsworth from Bancorp South. Thank you Good Luck Grill for providing lunch.
For those of you who travel Taylor Lane... we received this letter today about the widening project that will be starting later this winter or early 2020.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for Senior Access TX on June 27 to introduce the organization to Manor. Senior Access serves Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, East Austin and now Manor as of July 1. Senior Access connects volunteer drivers with seniors needing a way to get around. A weekly van route to the Manor Walmart is planned for Mondays.
Services include transportation, minor household repairs, assistance with forms, personal visits and phone calls. Volunteers are in high demand if you would like to volunteer or to schedule an appointment for intake services, please call (512) 310-1060.
Come join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 27 at 10:30am for Senior Access TX a non profit organization that will begin senior ride services in Manor starting on July1st. There will also be a fixed van route going to Walmart every Monday.
Since an office has not yet been established in Manor, we will meet at the pavilion at Jennie Lane Park - 104 East Rector Street for the ceremony. Refreshments provided!
If you would like to volunteer for this organization, please call (512) 310-1060.
Manor Lions Club Fish Fry - Friday, June 7. Serving time is 5:30pm to 8pm at the Lions Hall - 429 West Parsons Street. The hall is located about a block west of the Manor Fire Station. Plates are $9 and "to go" plates also available.
Desserts also available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund and other community projects sponsored by the Lions Club.