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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX

The historic W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, was recently recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) during a ceremony in Palacios, TX. The building has been a cornerstone …

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Charlie Christian - Another Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee this year. Donna and I are excited to serve as Technical Producers of the live television broadcast coming up on November 15, 2018. This will mark the 25th year of participation and celebrate the 91st year of the ceremony. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #oklahomahof #okhighesthonor Omega Productions Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens MuseumToday, we celebrate the posthumous induction of Charlie Christian into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. This Douglass High School student experimented with the trumpet and acoustic guitar, but made his mark with the electric guitar (right around the time it was invented).

His early jams in Oklahoma City's Deep Deuce District led to coast-to-coast popularity as he mastered his craft. The "Father of Bebop" left his mark on generations of musicians that followed him. #OKHIGHESTHONOR

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How many of us, over the years, were amazed at the quality and professionalism of this group? I know Donna and I had great respect for them and had the pleasure of working with many alumnus. #texashistory #texashistorytoday #texashistoricalcommission #kilgorerangerettes Texas Historical Commission Texas Back Roads Omega ProductionsDance Queen is Born

November 4th, 1906
On this day in 1906, Gussie Nell Davis was born in Farmersville, Texas. She went on to gain fame as the organizer and leader of the Kilgore Rangerettes, the innovative dance-drill team at Kilgore College. First performing in 1940, the group achieved international recognition under Davis’s direction and appeared at such heralded events as President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Inauguration and several Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades. The Rangerettes graced the covers of Life, Newsweek, the Saturday Evening Post, and other magazines. Davis guided the group until her retirement in 1979, and she served as a consultant for drill teams across the nation. This drill team pioneer was honored with induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1989.
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With an old building, restoration is never quite done. We finally finished the brick wall in Donna’s office. The wall is 30 feet of classic brick revealed, showing all the original character without additional tuck pointing. The last task was to frame the opening with re-purposed wood from earlier restorations of the building. Thank you to Mario Martinez and Trace Jacoby who made it possible. We just love the look. #livingonthebay #matagordabaytexas #paradiseinpalacios #williamsbuildingpalacios #omegaliveproductions Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s Ruby Red Grapefruit time on the coast. It’s great to have a back yard supply, even thought the tree planted in 2010 is still rather small and had a hard time after the 2016 hard freeze. I think it’s coming back. Yum... #livingonthebay #matagordabaytexas #paradiseinpalacios #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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Another worthy “TexasTreasures” Texas business. #texastreasures #texashistory #texashistoricalcommission #friendsofthetexashistoricalcommission #williamsbuildingpalacios Texas Historical Commission Friends of the Texas Historical Commission ... See MoreSee Less

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The W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, has been a cornerstone and anchor to the commercial and cultural life of Palacios and Matagorda County Texas for 109 years.

In February 2015, the structure was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) by the Texas Historical Commission.

In July 2016, the RTHL Marker was dedicated by the Matagorda County Historical Commission and the Texas Historical Commission.

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