Houston’s annual “Taste of Christmas” attracted crowds recently to participating businesses.
Cooks deposited their entries in several categories, and area residents gathered to vote for their favorites. The contest’s attendance was helped by an unusually nice November day. The event was organized by Shari McCallister on behalf of the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce. Businesses provided prizes to the winners.
Here is a list of winners released by the chamber:
Texas County Relay for Life: Pudding – Lana Reamlent, Cabool, first place; Elaine Campbell, Plato, second; and Marilyn Cantrell, Licking, third.
Houston Herald: Candy – Amy Murillo, Houston, first; Stone Jackson and his grandmother, Mona, second; and Deedra Campbell, Bucyrus, third.
D & L Florist: Salsa – Richard Reese, first; Lucy Connolly, second; and Delbert Campbell, third.
VIP Properties: Brownies – Sterling Jackson, first; Sandra Haney, second; and Deedra Campbell, third.
Forbes’ Pharmacy: Fudge – Doris Wilson, first; Sara Sutton, second; and Deedra Campbell, third.
Houston Dollar Shoppe: Jerky and summer sausage – Linda Campbell, first.
Quik Cash: Pies – Lana Krambeck, first; Marilyn Cantrell, second; and Lana Krambeck, third.
Romines Motor Co. Inc.: Dips – Lana Klea Leuk, first; Paula Minter, second; Lauren Reith, third; Jodie Tottingham, fourth; and Velvet Lewis, fifth.
Infinite Entertainment: Cheese balls – Brenda Sullins, Licking, first; Trinity Sawyer, Solo, second; Tiffany Wheeler, Houston, third; Christie Campbell, Houston, fourth; and Shanon Booker, Edgar Springs, fifth.
Raspberry Leopard: Cornbread and muffins – Stone Jackson, Houston, first; Alisa Stevenson, Houston, second; and Lindsey Campbell, Plato, third.
JAZ Trophies: Trail Mix – Sue Kautzman, Houston, first; MaKayla Koch, Houston, second; and Dot Pursifull, Licking, third.
Hardee’s: Rollups – Donna Laramore, Houston, first; Sandy Wooten, Houston, second; and Sarah Sutton, Raymondville, third.
Neal’s Sporting Goods: Cookies – Amy Murillo, Houston, first; Carolyn Mills, Houston, second; Jess and Ann Neal, Houston, third; Lindsey Campbell, Plato, fourth; and Teresa Baker, Houston, fifth.
Orscheln Farm and Home: Jams and jellies, Donna Laramore, Houston, second.
RJ’s Knifeworks: Chili – Deedra Campbell, first; Lindsey Campbell, second; and Sandra Haney, third.
Landmark Bank: Appetizers – Donna Laramore, first; and Bev Silveus, second.
Aaron’s Rentals: Cakes – Tina Morton, Houston, first.