Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023

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Letter From The President Our Board of Directors

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About The Chamber

Chamber Events & Sponsorship

Letter From The Mayor

2022-2023

Our Rich History

A Certified Retirement Community Pottsboro Emergency Services Preston Emergency Services

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Locust Fire Department

North Texas Regional Airport

Houses Of Worship

Serving Our Community

Higher Education

CONTENTS Pottsboro ISD Pottsboro Education Foundation Hagerman Wildlife Refuge Pottsboro City Parks Area Golfing

City Profile

Important Numbers

Member Directory (alphabetical) Member Directory (categorical)

Advertising Index

Pottsboro Magazine is published annually by the Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce - The inclusion of advertising is considered a service to subscribers and is not an endorsement of products nor concurrence with advertising claims. Copyright © 2022 by Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. No part of the contents of this magazine may be reproduced by any means without the permission of The Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. Magazine is not responsible for the return of unsolicited materials provided for editorial consideration.

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT WELCOME TO THE 2022-2023 EDITION OF THE POTTSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY! We hope that you will use this as a resource when searching for reputable and local people and busi nesses to work with! This year we’ve changed things up from last year a bit. We have categorized the membership by category. Now when you are looking for a plumber, vacation rental, Realtor or anything in between - you can just look up the category! The Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce is your source for local information. With over 300 valued members, our Chamber exists to serve the needs of both individ uals and businesses. As a business, we offer many opportunities to put your brand in front of thousands of people - check out the sponsorship opportunities on page X. Want to network with individuals who may need your services or other allied resources? Every 3rd Thursday of the month, we have a hosted Mix & Mingle. These are amazing networking opportunities! Want to learn more about your behind the scenes ac cess to the Pottsboro Chamber website? Login to your Member Login and post upcoming events you have, job postings or request proposals from other mem bers? Need help navigating this feature - just reach out - we are here to help you grow your business! Ready to get involved? We have programs for every one - Ambassador Programs to help new members stay involved, apply to be on the Board of Directors and help create the future for the Pottsboro Chamber or simply join us for Mix & Mingles, Ribbon Cuttings, the Annual Banquet, Frontier Day, Community Power Hours, Farm To Table & so much more!

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As always, we value your membership and we are here to serve you!

Sincerely, Lainie Ramsey President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Lainie Ramsey President Homes By Lainie

Casie Lovelace Vice President Lovelace & Co.

Traci Cherry Treasurer Guild Mortgage

Susan Brown Secretary First United Bank

DIRECTORS

Sandi Creswell Director All Saints Camp

Suzon Crowell Director Budget Blinds

Cindy Lawrence Director Bart Lawrence Farm

Cody Slagle Director Get Roofed

Brandi Squires Director Guild Mortgage

Gigi Toler Director Tanglewood Resort

Jennifer Taylor Director Bay At The Lake

Dana Tennyson Director Billow Marketing

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J ust a few of the great Monthly Mix & Mingles - These are great networking events held at a variety of locations throughout the year! Check out our calendar each month for the 3rd Thursday location! Community Power Hours - held quarterly, these are another fantastic chance to find out what’s happening in this great community! Hosted by the Chamber – hear updates from the Chamber President, our City Mayor, the Librarian and a guest speaker. Frontier Day - our annual festival celebrating the heritage of Pottsboro. Arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, a parade, children’s activities and more make for a fun filled day. Join us on the last Saturday in September. Ribbon Cuttings - join us as we introduce new members and them to the community! Lake Texoma Home Tour - Held in April, this is a brand-new event that we are so excited to kick off. Join us as we tour some of the most fascinating homes at the lake! Farm To Table Wine & Dine - we kick off fall with this wonderful get-together over wine and a delicious meal at the Old Quail Run Farm. Annual Awards Banquet Our Awards - banquet is held annually to recognize the Business, Non-Profit and Volunteer of the year! ABOUT THE CHAMBER opportunities afforded to our Members:

COME PLAY. COME STAY.

Ready to elevate your business? Call the Pottsboro Chamber office at 903-786-6371 to learn more!

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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP Banquet - Feb

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Frontier Day - September Farm To Table - October Sip N Shop - November Tree Lighting - December

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Call the Pottsboro Chamber office at 903-786-6371 to learn more!

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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR T here are a lot of reasons to visit Pottsboro. A small town next to a big lake. A small town with a big heart. And a small town with a big future. Situated next to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, close to Grayson College and the exceptional Texoma Medical Healthcare System - This town has something for everyone.

Recognized by the State of Texas as a Certified Retirement Community, Pottsboro is a wonderful place to visit and possibly live. In fact, our city motto is... “Come Play, Come Stay.” With a nationally recognized school, as well as a nationally recognized library, the folks in Pottsboro are justifiably proud of what we are. From historical connections to early cattle drives, to the future potential of a regional airport with room to grow, Pottsboro has it all. Many of our residents came here to visit and decided to stay. We hope that you’ll be next to come visit and see all that Pottsboro has to offer.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

PETTING ZOO & CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY AREA • CLASSIC CAR SHOW • BUG EATING CONTEST • PARADE WITH PRIZE MONEY • KLAK LIVE BROADCAST • FOOD ZONE • LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS PARADE BEGINS AT 10AM

OUR RICH HISTORY

ESTABLISHED 1876 INCORPORATED 1880

1923-24 Pottsboro sustained serious damage from major fires but he citizens rebuilt and the town prospered.

1940’s The United States government constructed Perrin Army Air Field and Lake Texoma which brought additional economic benefits to the town.

1964 U.S. Air Defense Command’s only F-102 training base was established at Perrin Field and held the world’s largest fleet of F-102 jets. The Air Defense Commands Life Support School was opened on Lake Texoma and among the thousands of airmen trained there, 49 were America’s first astronauts.

1971 Perrin Air Force Base became Grayson County Airport.

1975 Students from the area’s beautiful and historic Austin College (est. 1876) excavated a huge prehistoric mammoth near Flowing Wells on Lake Texoma, and were able to recover 50% of the giant skeleton.

2004 The City of Pottsboro and the Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce worked together to establish Pottsboro’s first official Tourist Information Office.

2007 The City of Pottsboro, the Pottsboro Area Chamber aof Commerce and the Pottsboro Community Development Corporation worked together to develop a new city tag line and logo. The new logo and tag line now appear on stationery, signs, flags and various marketing and promotional materials.

2009 The long awaited completion of the extension of SH 289 occurred when, in December, traffic was first allowed to use the new roadway between Southmayd and Pottsboro. Citizens of Dallas now have a direct travel route to the City of Pottsboro and Lake Texoma.

2012 The James G. Thompson Municipal Park, a 28 acre multi-use outdoor recreational facility, was opened to the public.

2015 Ground breaking occurred on the new 56 unit Abbington Junction apartment complex.

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POTTSBORO A CERTIFIED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY M ost aging adults prefer to age in place. About 76% of adults over 50 want to remain in their current home, with 70% preferring to live in their present community for as long as they can, according to a national survey of adults 18+ by AARP. Because of the wide range of assets, abilities, and needs encompassed by the older adult population, a variety of programs and activities are available to residents. The vital role of older adults in Pottsboro is evidenced by their contributions as volunteers throughout the community. The Pottsboro Library offers events, classes, information, and resources to help older adults thrive. We support the many older adults who have the time and emotional space to engage in lifelong learning, creative endeavors, and community connections. At the same time, we recognize and address the real challenges people face as they age, including social isolation, financial insecurity, digital inclusion, and declining health. The older adults we serve are as diverse as the population of Pottsboro itself. We welcome and support all older adults, in all of their circumstances and identities, in all of their hopes and dreams for the best quality of life possible. At the Pottsboro Library, we embrace aging and provide the information and programs you need to have a wonderful older adulthood. And, if you face difficulties as you age, we are here to assist you with resources to meet those challenges. We also recognize and honor the impact of one’s background and identity on the experience of aging.

Reference: Binette, Joanne and Kerri Vasold. 2018 Home and Community Preferences: A National Survey of Adults Age 18-Plus. Washington, DC: AARP Research, August 2018. https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00231.001

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Homes By Lainie

“Lainie was wonderful. From our initial interview to closing, she responded to emails and text messages usually within a few minutes. Through Lainie’s market knowledge, she set our price and predicted the bidding that happened. Sold in 2 days, 10% above our asking price. Closed in 30 days or so. I will use Lainie again.” - Mark W, Oklahoma City

“My experience with Homes by Lainie was a pleasure from start to finish. The entire staff is knowledgeable and professional and kept me abreast of every step as we moved through the process. They got a contract in the first few days after listing and we closed last week. I highly recommend this group for all your real estate needs.” - Sandra H., Pottsboro

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POTTSBORO EMERGENCY SERVICES POTTSBORO POLICE

T he Pottsboro Police Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 3,000 residents and patrols more than 3 square miles of city streets, neighborhood’s and highways each day. “It’s a great community as well as a safe community”, says Pottsboro Police Chief Shone Nix. “The crime rate is low in our area and I don’t be lieve that’s a coincidence. I think this is due to the good enforcement work we do here.” The department employees 9 full-time officers and 1 code enforcement officer. “The longevity of our officers, through time and service, is good”, says Nix. “We rarely have anyone leave. We have 1 officer that’s been with us for more than a decade and several others that are 5+ years.” With a tight-knit department, Nix says Pottsboro officers rely heavily upon one another for support, while we also have the unique opportunity to see all cases through. “With the size of our department, any cases we catch out here, we work it from beginning to end”, says Nix. “We conduct the investigations on it all the way until it’s filed with the District Attorney’s office for prosecution.” Nix says the officers often assists deputies of the Grayson County Sheriff’s office with calls near Lake Texoma and handles hundreds of calls each year in it’s own jurisdiction. “We wear many different hats out here”, says Nix. “Sometimes we encounter people when we are enforcing traffic or crimi nal laws and they aren’t always happy about that. But when we have the other calls that allow us to respond, assist and do whatever we can to help people, and that’s rewarding”.

The Pottsboro Police Department is located at 411 Franklin Avenue and can be reached for non-emergency assistance by calling 903-786-5202

In 2021, the department added another officer to the staff, but this officer is the furry kind. Chief Nix was able to se cure a grant along with some generous donations from local business owners to launch a K9 program. Ursa has al ready been a great asset to our agency by locating drugs, patrolling the school campuses and interacting with citizens in our community. Since joining us, Ursa has also been deployed multiple times with some federal agencies and regional criminal interdiction units, resulting in the location and seizure of narcotics.

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T he City of Pottsboro Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for emergency services covering a 43-square mile area which include the city limits of Pottsboro. The department responds to roughly 300 calls each year. The fire department handles fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, mutual aid calls to neighboring districts and any other situations where the fire department might be needed. The Department was founded in 1946 as a ‘Bucket Brigade’ Fire Department. The first piece of motorized apparatus was obtained in the early 50’s. The Fire Department consists of 10 volunteer firefighters, administered by its paid Fire Chief Brenden McCloud. Several of our volunteers are certified firefighters with the Texas Commission of Fire Protection and Texas State Firemen and Fire Marshal Association. Our department is a registered first responder and several of our volunteers are also certified with the Texas Department of State Health. Maintaining certifications and ensuring our department is trained and ready to go requires monthly training sessions. The volunteers take pride knowing they get to serve the City of Pottsboro. They all have other jobs and careers but when the pager goes off, they drop what they are doing to respond to the emergency at hand. The City of Pottsboro is very thankful that there are volunteers that are willing to help their neighbor in need and volunteer their time at the fire department. The fire department regularly works with and trains with other area fire departments to include North Texas Regional Airport FD, Preston FD/EMS, Locust FD and Denison FD. POTTSBORO FIRE & RESCUE

Our equipment includes two engines that can pump 1500 gallon per minute and hold 1500 gallons in their water tank. We also have two brush trucks for fighting wild land (grass) fires. The engines and brush trucks are supported with one command vehicle. The City of Pottsboro Fire Department station is located at 401 Franklin Ave (in town). The phone number is 903-786-2495, please leave a message as staff / volunteers are not always at the station. The Pottsboro Fire Chief Brenden McCloud can be reached by cell phone 430-666-5255

Photos by Drew Smith - Herald Democrat

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PRESTON EMERGENCY SERVICES F ounded in 1969, Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc. (PVES) is a nonprofit organization providing emergency medical care as Preston EMS and responding to fires and accidents as Preston Fire Rescue. Not only do we provide life-saving treatment and transportation, and fire protection services, our greatest role in the community is to be compassionate listeners and helpers. PRESTON EMS Preston EMS, established in 1985, is staffed by Chief Brian Little, 6 full-time employees and 15 part-time employees. The agency operates two ambulanc es over roughly 60 square miles and responds to 700 calls per year within the Preston Peninsula, Pottsboro, and Locust communities.

EMS staff begin each day with station, vehicle and equipment checks, and stay busy throughout the day responding to calls, performing research, and continuing education studies to maintain certifications and licenses. The EMS station is staffed 24/7, with one EMT and one paramedic each day. The EMT performs basic life support techniques while the paramedic provides advanced life support measures. Preston EMS is located at 3763 FM 406 in Pottsboro and can be reached for non-emergency matters by calling 903-786-2604 or by email to prestonemschief@gmail.com. PRESTON FIRE RESCUE Preston Fire Rescue is comprised of 12 volunteers and is also led by Chief Brian Little. The agency responds to 400 fire and emergency medical calls each year and mobilizes two engines, one tanker, one brush truck, and one rescue squad vehicle. Most of volunteers are working individuals. They have families and full lives, in addition to being firefighters. We are

fortunate for their service and commitment to the community.

Preston firefighters undergo 1-2 monthly training sessions and may attend the Texas A&M University’s renowned annual firefighter training

camp, where they learn new techniques and tackle specific firefighting scenarios.

Preston Fire Rescue operates out of two stations, located at 85584 N. State Hwy 289, and at 68 Cambridge Shores Drive, in Pottsboro. The agency can be reached for non-emergency matters by calling 903-786-3010 or by email to prestonfirechief@gmail.com.

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LOCUST FIRE DEPARTMENT T he Locust Community Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1971 as a nonprofit, public safety organization and is responsible for covering 15 square miles.

The agency is led by Chief Timothy Thomas and is staffed by a team of 12 volunteer firefighters. “We’ve got people here willing to put their personal lives to the side and run and help somebody else when they’re in need,” says Thomas. The group responds to 100-200 calls per year, consisting of fires, medical calls, vehicle crashes and other emergencies. Firefighters use a lineup of five vehicles to tend to calls, including an engine, a 3,000-gallon water tender and two brush trucks. “For any major fire, we always have all four area departments — Locust, Pottsboro Preston and NTRA — come in,” says Thomas. “Between the four of us, we can get a real strong group of folks to turn out.” The Locust Volunteer Fire Department is located at 116 Spincaster Lane in Pottsboro and can be reached by email at locustvfd@gmail.com We would always love to have our community involved in what we’re doing, to know what kind of services we provide them and to understand how they can help support us.”

Story by Drew Smith - Herald Democrat

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NORTH TX REGIONAL AIRPORT T ell your friends and business contacts! Get excited about the development taking place right in our own backyard at the North Texas Regional Airport/ Perrin Field (NTRA). The i nfrastructure on the west side of the Airport is moving forward; we are ready for new businesses to be located here. With exceptional room for expansion and an ideal location in North Texas, North Texas Regional Airport is the place for your business. The airport is located midway between Denison and Sherman and was home to Perrin Air Force Base for 30 years until its closure in 1971 when it was turned over to Grayson County. Part of those 1400 acres and buildings are home to over 40 businesses and are

the home bases for over 190 corporate and private aircraft.

NTRA is not just an airport, it’s an opportunity for many people to come and grow with us.”

LOCAL AREA HOUSES OF WORSHIP

T here are six churches that cooperate together in Pottsboro. The Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance is made up of Preston Community Church, Lakeway Methodist Church, Georgetown Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Hagerman Baptist Church. These churches work throughout the year serving the community in a multitude of ways. In the Spring the Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance has an event called “We Gather Together”. On that day, all the churches invade local grocery stores and fill several trailers with non-perishable food items to help stock the shelves of the Resale Barn and The churches of the Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance support our local school district by providing scholarships to graduating seniors each year. The generous members of our churches also donated close to $4000 last year to buy school supplies for our teachers’ supply closets at the elementary, middle school and high school. Whatever the need, the churches of the Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance help by showing the love of Christ. The pastors of our local churches meet monthly to pray for and support one another. The Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance creates opportunities for the different churches to worship together because when churches cooperate it makes the community stronger! These are just a few of the things the Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance does to help make Pottsboro a great place to live and visit. Whether you live here or are just visiting, come worship with one of our churches and make the spiritual connection that is such a vital part of life! Visions of Sugarplums. These two non-profit organizations help feed families in Grayson County.

BAPTIST

METHODIST

Georgetown Baptist Church 207 Georgetown Rd Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-2233 donna@georgetownbaptist.net First Baptist Church of Pottsboro 400 Houston Street Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-9449 wyattenergy@gmail.com Hagerman Baptist Church 4619 Refuge Rd Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-2823 office@hagermanchurch.com

Lakeway United Methodist 15015 SH 289 Pottsboro, Tx 75076 903-786-2138 pastor@lakewayumc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Preston Community Church 134 Churchill Drive Pottsboro, Tx 75076 903-786-9599

EPISCOPAL

Pottsboro Church of Christ 522 W. FM 120 Pottsboro, Tx 75076 903-786-9602 pottsborococinfo@gmail.com CHURCH OF CHRIST

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

P ottsboro is home to a involved with and give back. Keep Pottsboro Beautiful provides opportunities to help clean up the city. Other local interest groups in clude Pink Impact Foundation, Pottsboro Senior Center, the Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation and the Locust Volunteer Fire Department. Beautiful commission, believed it was his job to serve his country and keep it in good shape for future generations. When he moved to Pottsboro as a retiree, he put action behind those words. Peddicord turned 100 in December 2018 and was still working with service organizations to keep community alive in Pottsboro. number of service-minded individuals who have a plethora of area service organization options to get Jerry Peddicord, one of the founders of the Keep Pottsboro

“When you have reached a certain point, people often think that they have done their part,” Peddicord said at his 2018 birthday party. “But I want to see the spirit of community and the spirit of camaraderie and all that goes with it. All too often, towns small like Pottsboro will let down and things will go to pot. I would hate to see that.” There are local chapters of a number of national organizations including the Lions Club, Rotary International, United Way of Grayson County and Goodwill Industries. For individuals with a desire to help people achieve a healthier living, the Texoma Health Foundation and Reba’s Ranch House provide services for a broad range of health issues. For the service-minded individual with a military background there is the American Legion M.I.A. Post, VFW Lakeside Post and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Anyone seeking to get involved will find plenty of opportunities with these family, community and civic organizations.

But I want to see the spirit of community and the spirit of camaraderie and all that goes with it. ”

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

AIR CHAPEL LEARNING CENTER/CSN, INC. 320 South King Ave. Denison, TX 75020 903-786-5899 DENISON ELKS LODGE #238 301 W. Gandy St. Denison, TX 75020 903-465-9610 LAKE TEXOMA ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 610 Kingston, OK 73439 580-564-2334 POTTSBORO KIDS CLUB 105 Cardinal Ln Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-5834 SHERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 307 W. Washington St Ste. 100 Sherman, TX 75090 903-893-1184 UNITED WAY OF GRAYSON COUNTY 713 East Brockett St. Sherman, TX 75090 903-893-1920

AMERICAN LEGION M.I.A. POST 231 133 Army Ln. Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-2353

DENISON AREA CHAMBER 313 W. Woodard St. Denison, TX 75020 903-465-1551

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST TEXAS 2206 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX 75090 903-893-3145 LAKEWAY COMMUNITY RESALE BARN 518 FM 120 Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-2402 POTTSBORO SENIOR CENTER 207 Georgetown Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-327-3728 TEXOMA HEALTH FOUNDATION REBA’S RANCH HOUSE 5036 Reba Dr. Denison, TX 75020 903-337-0755

KATYBUGS & BUTTERFLIES FOUNDATION, INC. 193 Scenic Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-821-3453 POTTSBORO ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION 105 Cardinal Ln. P.O. Box 555 Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-771-0083

ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE TEXOMA Sue Peippo 972-989-9959

TOYS FOR TOTS 2355 FM 406 Denison, TX 75020 903-487-9233

VFW LAKESITE, POST 7873 250 VFW Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 903-786-2400

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA #973 Sherman, TX 75090 903-903-893-1129

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POTTSBORO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT T he school district is driven in providing the highest level of education for all of its students. This is evident by the award winning program, gifted and talented program, dynamic fine arts, and athletic programs that continue to compete with the best in Texas, Pottsboro ISD is providing opportunities for students to excel during school and beyond. district’s goal of a secure and safe learning environment. The PTA/PTO’s are very strong and raise additional monies to supplement a campus budget. Raising The Bar For Academic Excellence

programs, academic recognitions, and exemplary facilities. Even though the school district has grown over the past few years, the campuses still keep a small-town, family-friendly atmosphere with high expectations like our town of Pottsboro. With strong advanced placement and dual credit programs and school campuses receiving the highest ratings by the Texas Education Agency, Potts boro ISD is raising the bar for academic excellence. Pottsboro Independent School District is a Class 3A district with an enrollment of approximately 1,424 students. The district comprises a total of 3 campuses: Elementary (PK 4th grades), Middle School (5th – 8th grades), and High School (9th-12th grades). opportunities for students to explore their interests and be prepared for the next step beyond high school. A group of PISD College and Career Guidance advisors spend two days in the Spring semester meeting with each eighth grade student and parents to design a four-year plan that meets the students’ goals in high school and beyond. With numerous Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education pathways which include courses that lead to Nationally recognized certifications, special education program, dyslexia Future Quest Pottsboro ISD strives to provide

Pottsboro ISD was excited to support the establishment of the Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation in March of 2013. The Foundation has 22 Board of Directors and an Executive Direc tor who obtain funding from outside sources to enhance the classroom by providing grants for innovative and creative teaching ideas. The Board of Directors is comprised of a cross-section of the community bringing expertise from all areas. Since inception, the PISD Education Foundation has raised approximately $400,000 to enhance the classrooms. The school district has a strong partnership with other key community organizations that play such a vital role in the success of our students. Community organizations have generously donated money, provided food and snacks for kids in need, established leadership and scholarship opportunities for students, and been instrumental in providing technology resources, books, and reading programs for our kids. Like Pottsboro itself, community plays an important role in the schools, and the school district believes, “It Takes a Community to Build a Cardinal.” The district welcomes family and community members to the campuses and invites their input to improve all students’ educational experiences.

21st Century Learning Pottsboro ISD believes that people are empowered by their independent use of computers and other technologies and are united by their opportunities to share resources and communicate in a global community. We recognize the increasing need to know more, to know how to access information, to understand, and communicate. By including technology as a component of a well-balanced K-12 program, PISD provides students with the opportunity to develop life-long learning skills through the use of technology. support staff are more efficient and effective in facilitating and managing the learning environment. Pottsboro ISD maintains a technology strategy that fully integrates district curriculum and professional needs and is proud to have every child in grades K-12 with access to a digital device. This will provide another tool to ignite learning in the eyes of a child. By using technology as a tool, teachers, administrators, and

Family And Community Involvement

Parent and community involvement are strong in PISD. This is evident through the district’s volunteer program that assists schools with tutoring students as well as the Watch Dog program that supports the

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION Over the last seven years the foundation has awarded a total of $199,321.94 in grants to the teachers/staff of Pottsboro ISD. T he Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that was created to support the education programs for both the students and staff of the Pottsboro Independent School District. The Foundation provides funds for innovative and creative educational programs and activities. These funds are used to facilitate student achievement, and skill development, to recognize and encourage staff excellence and to expand community involvement for individuals, businesses, and civic organizations. The Foundation will accept gifts of cash, checks, property and insurance, as well as in-kind products and services. All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Donations can be sent to the Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 555, Pottsboro, TX 75076 or donate through the education foundations Facebook page: Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation. Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation was awarded the Non-Profit Organization of the Year from the Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce for 2018.Thanks to everyone who helped by making donations or volunteering! This award was a great honor!

Most recent accolades for Pottsboro ISD include:

• All Pottsboro ISD campuses met accountability standards

• Pottsboro ISD received a “B” Rating (given by the Texas Education Agency)

• Pottsboro Middle School received a Distinction Designation (given by the Texas Education Agency) in Reading/ ELA • Pottsboro High School received three Distinction Designations (given by the Texas Education Agency) in Reading/ ELA, Mathematics, and Science • Pottsboro High School is ranked the 366th Best High School out of 2,049 high schools in Texas (given by the U.S. News & World Report) • The average ACT composite score for students graduating from Pottsboro High School in 2017 was 22.5 • Successful extra-curricular programs at all levels in athletics, band, choir, theater, and academics • PISD received the highest rating achievable for financial management through the FIRST Report (given by the Texas Education Agency) • 46.8% of students taking an Advanced Placement tests received college credit

• Pottsboro ISD maintains AAA Bond rating

• Pottsboro ISD has the lowest school tax rate of $1.15 in Grayson County

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46 | Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce • 2022 - 2023 Three Day Use Areas offer picnic tables and restroom facilities. Fishing is allowed year-round in Lake H agerman National Wildlife Refuge - a 10-minute drive from Pottsboro – is one of the best-kept secrets in North Texas. At almost 12,000 acres, the Refuge provides habitat for more than 340 species of birds and a large variety of native wildlife. A Wildlife Drive, five hiking trails, access to Lake Texoma for fishing, wildlife photography opportunities, and free nature programs and tram tours make this a nature lovers paradise. The Refuge Visitor Center offers information, maps, hiking trail guides, and bird and wildlife identification leaflets. Ask about free guided tram tours, or find out what’s on schedule for the next Second Saturday Nature Program or The Refuge Rocks offered on and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays year-round. Explore exhibits that highlight Refuge wildlife and habitats, migratory birds, recreational activities, and the historic town of Hagerman. Stroll through the acre Butterfly Garden located near the Visitor Center, or shop the Nature Nook for unique gifts and tee shirts. A trip down Wildlife Drive can bring many surprises.. . Perhaps you will see a secretive Least Bittern or Little Blue Heron wading through the marshes during summer, or an American Bald Eagle soaring overhead in search of food during winter or spring. Long-legged Great Blue Herons are present year-round and don’t forget to keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, or bobcats roaming Refuge forests and fields.

Texoma waters while boating and limited hunting is also welcome in designated areas and seasons. During spring and fall bird migration, thousands of American White Pelicans and dozens of different shorebird species stop at the Refuge to refuel along their journeys. Beginning in November, 10,000+ Snow and Ross’ geese browse on winter wheat planted in Refuge fields. Colorful Painted Buntings and Summer Tanagers fill the air with their songs from spring to fall, and over 20 species of sparrows can be seen at various times of the year. Ducks including Mallards, Northern Shovelers, Blue and Green-winged Teal, and Northern Pintail are common in Refuge marshes during fall and winter months. Don’t forget your camera! One of the best-kept secrets in North Texas. At almost 12,000 acres, the Refuge provides habitat for more than 340 species of birds and a large variety of native wildlife.”

Refuge staff actively manage wetlands and uplands for birds and wildlife. Farming, filling and draining shallow marshes for birds, and using pre scribed fire to help maintain habitats are productive management tools. The Refuge is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year and admission is free. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m..On weekends, Volunteers staff the Center on Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 1-5, closed on major Federal Holidays. To reach the Refuge from Pottsboro, travel south on Highway 289 to Refuge Road, turn right (west), and go about four miles. The Refuge Visitor Center will be on your right. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 566 National Wildlife Refuges throughout the United States managed by the Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. With more than 150 million acres in the National Wildlife Refuge System, you will find refuges to explore in every state!

For more information about Hagerman National Wildlife, visit their website at: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/hagerman Friends of Hagerman website at: www.friendsofhagerman.com HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

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POTTSBORO CITY PARKS P ottsboro residents and visitors have three city parks to choose from, spanning a total of 45 acres. Each has its own unique set of amenities for those looking for a little recreation.

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FRIENDSHIP PARK Friendship Park is located at 615 E. Highway 120. The park offers playground equipment, a gazebo, picnic tables and benches, and also features a historical bridge and restrooms. The park has open space for a range of outdoor activities. Among the highlights held at the park is Pottsboro’s annual Frontier Day festival. A short trip over to Festival Park at 310 Park Street and patrons are able to find two youth-sized baseball fields complete with a concession stand, restroom facility and playground equipment. Also known as Ball Park, the athletic complex is used by the Pottsboro Youth Association, hosting over 350 children of all ages for baseball and softball seasons. THE BALLPARK / FESTIVAL PARK

JAMES G. THOMPSON PARK South of the railroad tracks is James G. Thompson Park, located at 610 Grayson Street. The park opened in 2012, making it the newest of the three parks, boasting a 28-acre, multi-use facility featuring three soccer fields, two ball fields and a basketball court. Other amenities include a fishing pond, walking trail, playground area, gazebo and two picnic shelters. All park gazebos and pavilions are available for private reservation from sun up to sun down. A $75 a day fee will be assessed for those wishing to use electricity.

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G olf came to Texas early in the last century. Houston had a course in 1906 and the Houston Country Clformed in 1908, while the Dallas Country Club had a course in 1912. Sherman’s Woodlawn Country Club opened a course in 1916, and in Denison, the Rod and Gun Club added a nine hole course to their property in 1922. These first nine became the back nine when the course expanded to 18-holes in 1978. TANGLEWOOD The Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro features a 7,000-yard course, with fairways of Bermuda grass and greens of Diamond Zoysia. Tanglewood was the first facility in the country to install this eco-friendly Zoysia grass hybrid. Created by a team at Texas A&M University, the grass thrives in the dry heat of Texas summers and provides golfers a great putting surface year-round. The Tanglewood course is open for membership and daily fee players. It also features the 19th Hole Grill and Bar. STONE CREEK Stone Creek Golf Club arrived in Grayson County in 2007. The 7,428-yard, 18-hole course was designed by Cal Olson. “We like to think of Stone Creek as the Cadillac of golf courses in Grayson County,” said General Manager Aaron Reynolds. “It’s a daily fee course that offers memberships as well, so it’s just a matter of how much someone wants to play and what matches their goals.”

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