Chamber Members
Advertising - Newspaper
Located at 453 Commerce
Box 817, Palacios, TX 77465; PH 361-972-3009
Nick West, Editor Email
Air Conditioning
Kovar Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
1900 Ave. G
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-4816
tjkovar@yahoo.com
Airport Services
Located at Palacios Airport
Lloyd L. Marks and Rodger D. Bagwell - email: mgood@ricllc.net
Antiques
Palacios Antiques & Resale
501 First St. (Bus. 35)
Philip & Sandra Warchesik, Palacios, TX 77465;
PH:361-972-1380 or 361-972-5380 Email: palacios-r@awesomenet.net Best Little Resale Shop in Texas!
Appliances
Sears of Bay City
3120 Ave F, Bay City, TX 77414
Hank Huitt, Owner; PH: 979-245-3226 or Fax: 979-244-3020
email: baycitysears@yahoo.com
Appliances/Lawn and Garden/ Electronics/Tools
Art
The Palacios Artist Colony
Tisa Burrell, 306 Moore Ave., Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-235-2191; Email: tisa1002@yahoo.com
Attorneys
Bowers, Verner (Butch), Jr
804 Henderson
(Mailing) P.O. Drawer 799, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-2545
Automobile-Parts
Prime Parts Supply, Inc.
1311 7th St., Palacios, TX 77465
Ken Leck
PH: 361-972-2565
Automobile - Sales
Palacios Autoworld
Henderson, Palacios, TX
Jim Fite, 6600 7th St, Bay City, TX 77414;
PH: 361-972-3596; FAX: 361-972-3963
Many used cars are available.
Automobile-Towing & Repairs
Palacios Auto & Towing
1105 Henderson, Palacios, TX 77465
Group 71 Investments - Owner; General Manager - Larry E. Glenn
PH: 361-972-5923; Fax: 361-972-3937
Banks
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
1801 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-241-3729; Fax: 979-241-3707
wellsfargo.com
City State Bank of Palacios
450 Main, Palacios, TX 77465
Kenneth Johnson, Pres.
PH: 361-972-2585
Prosperity Bank
600 Henderson,
Palacios , TX 77465 PH: 361-972-5481
visit: www.prosperitybanktx.com
Corner of FM 616 & 10th Street
Terry Cornelius, V.P./ Branch Manager
(Mailing) P.O. Box 476, Blessing, TX 77419
PH: 361-588-7777, email: tcornelius@fsblouise.com
458 Main Street
Paula Abshier, Branch Manager, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-5385; Email: pabshier@baycel.org
Also at 2900 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414, PH: 979-244-3995
Banners
Premiere Accessories
1109 Henderson, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-6357;
Vinyl lettering; truck accessories; window tining; signs, banners,
decals, t-shirts, caps.
Bar/Lounge
Located at 204 4th St
Leonard Lamar, (Maioing) P.O. Box 920, Palacios TX 77465
PH: 361-972-3402
Private Club - Guests are welcome. Open after 4PM
Bingo on Sundays at 7 PM
Beauty salons
400 Henderson #1( Corner of 4th & Henderson), Palacios, TX 77465
Mary Lou Kopecky, PH: 361-972-3905
Tues. - Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-5
Boat & Barge Construction
Tres Palacios Marine, LP
P.O. Box 650, Palacios, Tx 77465.
Contact JoAnne Estopinal at 361-972-3097 or fax 361-972-3204.
Bookkeeping Service
Lacey B. Lowry
P.O. Box 1744
Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-245-7201
Email: lblofc@sbcglobal.net
Bookstore
Old Main Bookstore
438 Main Street
Jan Pierce, Owner - 361-972-1438;
email - oldmain@wildblue.net
General bookstore with both new and used books. Special orders. Book search service.
Gourmet coffees and teas. Caswell-Massey Body Products and Aspen Bay Candles, Plus More Gift Items.
Cable - Satellite
Bay City Cablevision
2404 Golden Ave.,Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-543-6858
FAX: 979-543-9501
Email: jprevito@warpspeed1.net
Campgrounds and R.V. Parks: SEE LODGING
Car Wash
Shark Wash
301 Henderson Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
Scott & Donna Howard, 411 Ave J, El Campo, TX 77437;
PH: 979-543-6577; Email: howard500@sbcglobal.net
Chiropractor
Palacios Chiropractic
319 Main Dr. Shane Krenek, Palacios, TX 77465; PH: Palacios #: 316-972-1201;
Angleton #: 979-848-3300 ;
E-mail: krenekchiropractic@yahoo.com
"Why not try an alternative and natural method of treatment."
Churches
St. John's Episcopal Church
300 3rd St, PO Box 895, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-2744. Email: stjohnsepiscopal@skyconnect.net
First Baptist Church
202 Main St., Palacios, TX 77465
Pastor Zach Nicholson, PH: 361-972-5486.
Email: fbcpalacios@awesomenet.net
Clerical Services
Peggy Haffernick-
Independent Beauty Consultant
414 Main Street
Palacios, TX 77465 , PH: 361-972-2824
Complimentary Facials and Skin Care Classes by Appointments.
Shop 24/7 online at www.marykay.com/phafernick
or email phafernick@warpspeed1.net.
Colleges
PO Box 100, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-3687; Email: albert.niccolai@tstc.edu
Contractors- General
Chipman Construction, L.T.D.
312 Henderson (Hwy35), Palacios, TX
John Chipman, PH: 361-972-0123.
Email: ccc@chipmanconstruction.com
Interim Construction Loan and Permanent Mortgage Loan available. Our Company has full drafting service.
304 Elizabeth , Palacios, TX
Terry Mosier – 361-550-1937. Email – terry@mosier.net
Dentists
Palacios Dental Center
304 4th St .
Kelly Pfeifer Rynchek, DDS, Palacios , TX 77465 , PH: 361-972-2222
Diving (Scuba)Service & Equipment
Don's Diving Service
1111 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-2177; FAX 361-972-3312
Email: dhpcmc@tisd.net
Scuba (Naui) Instruction, Equipment Sales and Rental, Air Fills
Electric Company
Barney Gulley, PO Box 632, Palacios, TX 77465,
PH: 832-444-2042
Email: bgulley@coastalaltenergy.com
AEP
American Electric Power - Elgin Janssen: 574-2236
Jackson Electric Coop.
P.O. Drawer C, Edna , TX 77957 , PH: 361-782-2423
South Texas Nuclear Project
Buddy Eller - Corporate Communications,
(Mailing) P.O. Box 289 , Wadsworth , TX 77483 ,
PH: 361-972-3611.
Located on FM Rd. 521.
Employer/Employee Opportunities
3501 Ave F, Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-245-4808; FAX: 979-244-2455
Email: carolyn.thames@theworksource.org
Engineering
8419 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX 77591
PH 409-935-9986 ; FX 409-938-8706
email: Marcus Michna or visit www.shelmark.net
civil, marine, planning, structural
Fish Farms
1014 CR 477, Palacios, TX 77465;
PH 361-972-3240 ; FX 361-972-3242
email: John Turner or visit www.lonestaraquafarms.com
Fishing guides
Mike Powell, 5639 FM 1686, Victoria, TX
Ph: 361-920-2825 Email: fourfish@hughesnet
Fishing in West Matagorda Bay for Redfish, Trout and Flounder
Captain Johnny Hartman
Phone 713-376-1181
Email: johnnyhartman@att.net
http://redfishretreat.com/johnnyhartman.html
Fun Fishin' Charters from the City by the Sea
Capt. Aaron Wollam Capt. Hank Huitt
979-240-8204 979-241-8443
email: aw-nw97@peoplepc.com email: capthank@sbcglobal.net
Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Trippletail
Florists
416 Main
Palacios, TX 77465
Ann Cooper & Rhonda Ward,
PH: 361-972-2012 FAX: 361-972-2675
Claxton's Flower Basket
308 5th St.
Mary Sue Claxton, Palacios , TX 77465
PH: 361-972-3534 or 1-800-638-1417
Foundations - Education, Philanthropic, Research, Etc.
The Trull Foundation
404 4 th St .
Gail Purvis, Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-5241,
email:
457 Commerce St., Palacios, TX 77465
PH 361-972-3960
Roberta Ripke
Email: rkaripke@gmail.com
Funeral Home
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Located at 701 1st. St. , Palacios
Hollis Kirkland, (Mailing) Box 669 , Bay City , TX 77404 , PH: 409-245-4613
Gas Companies
CenterPoint Energy
Contact Horacio Molina, 972-2481
Gift Shops
Third Coast Specialty Shoppe
208 1st St, Palacios, TX
Beverly and Glenn Garcia, PH: 361-972-3284;
email: bev09gl@warpspeed1.net
Souvenirs, fish tackle, bait, imported beer, wine.
Local artist featured; "Information station" Need to know something? We probably have the info.
ETCHED in TIME
414 Main, Palacios, TX 77465
- Gayle Ayers, 361-972-5587
EMAIL: GJATX@yahoo.com
For beautiful glassware, custom etched for your special occasion.
Somewhere in the Sun
416 Main Street, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-5453
Email Jessica Jackowski
Medal Art, Home Decor, Candles, Jewelry, Gifts, Souvenirs, and More.
Golf Course
Palacios Golf Association
Located on Trull Blvd next to Airport, Palacios
Box 959, Palacios , TX 77465
PH: 361-972-5947
9 hole golf course, carts are available.
Government Offices
City of Palacios Economic Development Corp
Located at 420 Main
PH: 361-972-3729.
Email: copedc@tisd.net
Matagorda County Pct 3
Judge Jerry Purvis
405 Commerce, Palacios , TX 77465
PH: 361-972-5313
District Judge
Judge Craig Estlinbaum
1700 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-244-7635
City Manager Charles Winfield
311 Henderson, Palacios , Texas 77465
PH: 361-972-3605
Port Director Debbie Morris
PO Box 551 , Palacios , TX 77465
PH: 361-972-5556
info@portofpalacios.com
Grocery Store
Super S Foods
Located at 702 Henderson
PH: 361-972-2534.
Open 7 days a week from 7am - 10pm.
Guide Services
Bay Prairie Outfitters & Lodge 
Mike Ladnier, PO Box 87 Midfield TX. 77458, PH: 800-242-1374.
Guided Hunts for Geese, Ducks, & Sandhill Cranes.
Mike Powell, 5639 FM 1686, Victoria, TX
Ph: 361-920-2825 Email: fourfish@hughes.net
Johnny’s Fishing Adventures
Fishing in West Matagorda Bay for Redfish, Trout and Flounder
Captain Johnny Hartman
Phone 713-376-1181
Email: johnnyhartman@att.net
http://redfishretreat.com/johnnyhartman.html
Fun Fishin' Charters from the City by the Sea
Capt. Aaron Wollam Capt. Hank Huitt
979-240-8204 979-241-8443
email: aw-nw97@peoplepc.com email: capthank@sbcglobal.net
Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Trippletail
Hardware
Porter's Ace Hardware
405 Main St .
Dale Porter, Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-5222
For all your hardware needs.
Also garden supplies and plants, birdfeeders, plumbing and electrical supplies, marine supplies.
Hospitals/Health Care Facilities/Home Health
311 Green
Palacios, TX 77465
Kathy Nichols or Don Hyett, PH: 361-972-2511.
24 Hour Emergency Room, Inpatient Care, Physical Therapy, X-ray, and Lab
1917 7th St. Bay City, TX 77414
(2nd Floor)
PH: 979-244-0600; FX: 979-244-4505
email: Katherine Vern or visit www.angmarholding.com
1115 Avenue G
Bay City, TX 77414
District Administrator, PH: 979-245-6383.
24 Hour Emergency Room, Full Service Hospital
Palacios Medical Clinic
1519 4th Street, Palacios Texa
John Neese, PAC/ Dane Simons, M.D.,
Ph: 361-972-2000; FX 361-972-2200
or
Raphael Emanuel
PH: 361-972-3500
1414 4th Street
Phone: 361-972-2542
http://www.seniorliving properties.com
Insurance
Jack Hollister Insurance Agency, Inc.
454B Main St
John L. DeWitt, Palacios, TX 77465.
PH: Office: 361-972-1098; Cell: 979-240-9134
Auto - Homeowners-Fire-Life-Health-Commercial
Campbell-Huitt Insurance
328 Commerce
Fred or Connie Huitt or Cindy Lopez -
Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-2551
FAX: 361-972-6332 Email: chins@ykc.com
Bay City: 979-245-8343
SPJST Lodge 223
Offers life insurance, family activities, scholarships, and youth clubs.
Meets 2nd Monday of the month at Eagles hall.
Call Al Pena, President and Agent: 361-972-2208 for more information.
Allstate Insurance
3120 Ave F, Bay City, TX 77414
Hank Huitt, Exclusive Agent, PH: 979-244-4671 or FX: 979-244-3020
Email: hankhuitt@allstate.com
Auto, Home, Business, Life, Retirement
Internet
Bay City Cablevision
2404 Golden Ave.,Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-543-6858
FAX: 979-543-9501
Email: jprevito@warpspeed1.net
Laundry Services
Sixth St. Coin Laundry
500 6th Street,
Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-WASH ; Fax-512-385-6830
Hours: M-Sun: 7-11pm
Come Support Palacios Original
Library
326 Main Street
Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-3234 ; fax-361-972-2142
email: Vikijane Bear or visit www.palacioslibrary.org
hours: M-W: 9-6; Thurs-Fri: 1-6; Sat: 9-2; Sun-closed
Literacy Programs
BEST Institute
Basic Economic Stabilization Training (BEST) Institute
PO Box 1086, Palacios, TX 77465;
PH 361-972-3575
email: Carol Smylie
501 E. Bayshore, Palacios, TX 77465;
PH 361-972-1066 ; FX 361-972-9902
email: Margaret Doughty or visit www.literacypowerline.com
Marine Services
Terry Mosier, 2203 E. Bayshore, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-2853 www.mosierservices.com
Marine Supplies - Docks
ATD Specialty
320 Commerce
Texas Exclusive Gulf Coast Jet Dock Dealer
P.W.C.s and Boats to 50' in length.
Mark Champion, Palacios TX 77465, PH: 361-972-2122, FAX: 361-972-3489
Toll Free 866-837-0788
Museums
Palacios Area Historical Assoc.
Located at 401 Commerce, Palacios, TX
Roberta Ripke, (Mailing) P.O. Box 11, Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-1148.
Nature Conservancy
Mad Island Marsh Preserve
Cathy Wakefield., Collegeport, TX 77428, PH: 361-972-2559; Fax 361-972-2610
Nature Photography
Nature Piks
Linda Parker
Newspapers
453 Commerce
Nick West, ED., Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-3009; Fax 361-972-2610
Port Services
Located on W. Business 35.
MCND#1, (Mailing) P.O. Box 551, Palacios, TX 77465, PH: 361-972-5556. Email: info@portofpalacios.com
Printing
David Herzik, 1717 Fifth St., Bay City, TX 77414, PH: 979-245-5941
www.coxprint.com and email: cdprinting@sbcglobal.net
R&R Printing & Graphics
Sherry Roddy, 103 E. Monseratte, El Campo, TX 77437,
PH: 979-543-9498/888-219-2342
fax: 979-543-5545/800-577-9498 and email: rrprint@sbcglobal.net
Private Clubs
Located at 204 4th St.
Leonard Lamar, (Mailing) P.O. Box 920, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-8402
Public is welcome.
Real Estate
John Martin Real Estate
Owners-Rui and John Martin
234 El Campo Beach Rd.
Palacios, TX 77465
713-854-8697
rui@ruimartin.com
Located at 207 Main
Barbara & Marvin Curtis, Brokers, (Mailing) P.O. Box 382, Palacios, TX77465,
PH: 361-972-2616.
email: marvin_curtis@earthlink.com
215 5th St., Palacios, TX
PH: 361-972-5900
Agents: Ron Laws, Dan Tucker, Charlotte Tucker, Tammy Broussard,
Roy Mills, Sheila Valcik and Kenny Nguyen
Russell Cain Coldwell Banker
400 Henderson, Ste 1A
Palacios, TX 77465
Commercial/Residential/Acreage Available. Call for details.
PH: 361-972-5282 ; FX: 361-972-3825
Realtors: Tricia Arredondo and Ronnie Benner
email: triciapalacios@wildblue.net
809 1/2 First St.
Sales/Property Management
Coastal Area Specialist
Office: 361.972.3200
Linda McCombs' Cell: 979.240.6660
David & Jody Cassady: 979.863.1143
E-Mail: Linda@FullStringerRealty.com
438 Main Street, Palacios, TX 77465
John Pierce, Broker/Owner
PH: 361-972-0810; FX: 361-972-0811
email: johnpierce@JohnLPierce.com
Experienced in representing buyers and sellers
with residential, commercial,investments and farm and ranch real estate.
WE'RE GOING COASTAL!!
Restaurants
Baytown Seafood/ Palacios
1001 Henderson Dr.
Great Fresh Food, Great Service, Great Price
Andrew Lee, PH: 361-972-1020
For Fresh Seafood and Steaks. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-10pm.; Sunday 11am-8PM
Palacios Mexican Restaurant
511 Main
Daniel Molina, Palacios, TX 77465,
PH: 361-972-2766
Sonic Drive-In of Palacios
317 Henderson
Richard and Nancy Rhoades, Palacios, TX 77465,
PH: 361-972-6281.
Email: RRhoades@telepath.com
The Outrigger Restaurant
515 Commerce
Wayne & Cheryl Dodd, Palacios, TX,
PH: 361-972-1479 Fresh Texas Seafood and Steaks.
Tran’s Restaurant
1009 Henderson
361-972-1008
Open 11am – 9pm Monday thru Saturday
Asian Cuisine & Seafood
Subway
307 Henderson
Bert Keller, ph: 361-972-2273
Open 10am – 10pm 7 days a week!
Dairy Queen of Palacios
215 Henderson
ph: 361-972-2554
Open 10am – 10pm 10am – 11 pm in the summer
Serving burgers, ice cream products, Blizzards, waffle cones, moolattes and Misty drinks.
Sand
Bay City Sand, Inc.
2512 4th St
Bay City, TX
Phone 979-245-8009 FAX: 979-245-3604
Email: baycitysandinc@yahoo.com
Schools
Vicki Adams, Superindent, 1209 Twelfth St., Palacios, TX 77465,
PH: 361-972-5491
Scuba Diving
Don's Diving Service
1111 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-2177; FAX 361-972-3312
Email:Don
Scuba (Naui) Instruction, Equipment Sales and Rental, Air Fills
Shrimp
361-972-2414
Located On Hwy 35, Palacios, TX 77465
Gold Coast Seafood
PO Box 713
Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-3713
Signs
Premiere Accessories
1109 Henderson, Palacios TX 77465
361-972-6357 , email: Gabriel Longoria
Vinyl Lettering - Truck Accessories - Window Tinting
Signs - Banners - Decals - T-Shirts - Caps
Open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 6 PM, Saturday by Appointment
Sleep Studies
(Sleep Disorder Studies)
111 North Park Dr., Victoria, TX 77901
361-572-9654; fax: 361-485-2233
email: Premier Sleep or visit www.premiersleep.com
Summer Camps/Retreat Center
Texas Baptist Encampment
Located at 110 1 st St.
Barry Nelson, (Mailing) P.O. Box 1265, Palacios, TX, 77465, PH: 361-972-2717.
Taxi Service
Palacios Taxi
Call Rhonda Ward at
361-972-2197 or 361-649-4446 or 361-649-4317
Mon - Sat: 7am - 2pm
Sun: 7am - 12 midnight
Title Company
Palacios Abstract & Title
1012 1st Street, Palacios TX 77465
361-972-9996 Fax 361-972-2301
Sandra Koch – skoch@baycityabstract.com
Window Tinting
Premiere Accessories
1109 Henderson, Palacios TX 77465
361-972-6357 , email: Gabriel Longoria
Vinyl Lettering - Truck Accessories - Window Tinting
Signs - Banners - Decals - T-Shirts - Caps
Open Monday – Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday by Appointment
Non-Profit Organizations:
Owner: Tisa Burrell 306 Moore Ave.
Phone 361-235-2191
Email address tisa1002 @ yahoo.com
www.thepalaciosartistscolony.org
Palacios Area Historical Association
Located at 401 Commerce, Palacios, TX
Roberta Ripke, (Mailing) P.O. Box 11, Palacios, TX 77465
PH: 361-972-1148
Best Institute
PO Box 1086, Palacios, TX 77465; PH 361-972-3575 – email: Carol Smylie Basic Economic Stabilization Training (BEST) Institute is a community development corporation that offers financial literacy programs throughout Matagorda County.
Individual Members
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Myra Bhrlik
Carrol Carney
John Connor
Becky Denn
William Turner
Margaret Lynn
Betty Wyatt
Nancy Bowers
Kelly Dodd
Gene Solomon |
Harold Hunt
Becky Johnson
Mary Johnston
Ethyleene Keel
Cindy Lopez
Connie Huitt
Judy Chavez
Nate McDonald
Carol Singer
Mary E. Crocker
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Irene Page
Irvin Petersen
Phil Richman
Betty Scurlock
Peter Zamarripa
Joan Muchmore
Margaret Doughty
Rev. June White
Leland Singer
Randy Weber, State Rep.
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