LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating our historical treasures Warren ’ s Barber Shop
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
STORY BY PENNYLYNN WEBB
The Texas Treasure Business Award program is an initiative of the Community Heritage Division . The award was created in 2005 by Senate Bill 920 , authored by Sen . Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio and sponsored by Rep . Charles “ Doc ” Anderson of Waco . It pays tribute to the state ’ s well-established businesses and their exceptional historical contributions to communities across Texas . These awards are given to businesses that have been in continuous for-profit operation in the State of Texas for at least 50 years . Since 2005 , over 500 Texas businesses have been honored for their historic significance , from well-known establishments like H . E . B . and Bill Miller BBQ to small town bakeries , florists , general stores and many more . In Palestine , Warren ’ s Barber Shop was honored with a Texas Treasure Business Award in May . Warren ’ s Barber Shop has been family owned since 1967 and operated inTexas since 1903 .
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