The Jewett Economic Development Corporation and the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Sculpture Capital of Texas Celebration on Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Jewett Civic Center. The celebration included remarks by Leon County Judge Byron Ryder, State Representative Trent Ashby, City of Jewett Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Coulter, Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce President Chad Prior and Jewett Economic Development Corporation President Amit Patel.

Entertainment was provided by the Leon High School Band and the Leon Family and Consumer Sciences Department served refreshments. The Leon FFA presented the flags and led in the pledges.

During the Sculpture Capital of Texas Celebration a new sculpture and bronze plaque that has a permanent home in Eagle Scout Park was unveiled. The Jewett Economic Development Corporation and the City of Jewett are very proud to be home of the Leon County Art Trail and is thrilled to have been named the Sculpture Capital of Texas.

For additional information about the Sculpture Capital of Texas or the Leon County Art Trail please contact the Jewett EDC at 903-626-4416 or the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce at 903.626.4202. You may email the Chamber at jewettchamber@sbcglobal.net or find the Chamber on Facebook or Follow the Jewett EDC on Facebook.