Texas State Senator Lois Kolkhorst will speak at Industry, Texas’ Celebrate America event on July 3 in Industry’s City Park at 725 Main Street.

This day will also mark the 190th anniversary of Industry’s founding. Industry is recognized by the State Historical Commission as the oldest German settlement in Texas.

Kolkhorst has been a Republican member of the Texas State Senate since 2015. She was first elected to the state Senate from the 18th District in a special election held on December 6, 2014.

Senator Kolkhorst is a fifth-generation Texan, whose roots go back to the Texas War of Independence. She is married to her childhood sweetheart, Jim, whom she met while both attended Brenham High School. Lois Kolkhorst is a dedicated mother and small business owner.

Kolkhorst will be presenting a proclamation during Industry’s annual Celebrate America event. Industry’s founding pre-dates Texas’ War of Independence.

“We’re extremely honored to have Senator Kolkhorst attend our big birthday bash,” said Mable Meyer, Mayor of Industry. “We’re combining a significant birth date in Industry’s history with America’s Fourth of July Celebration.”

Events on Saturday, July 3 will begin at noon with a craft show on the lawn in front of City Hall. At 1 p.m., a dominoes and 42 tournament will commence inside City Hall. At 2 p.m., a bingo game will be held under the pavilion in front of City Hall.

“While all of this is happening, we’re having a fun water event for kids,” Meyer said. “Then at 5 p.m., we’ll host our annual Kids’ Patriotic Parade around the park.”

Kids will wear their patriotic best and decorate their bikes, trikes, and wagons for their special parade.

“After the parade we’ve got ice cream treats and watermelons for everyone,” Meyer added.

Local karaoke singer and event emcee Rob Abbott will host singers young and old to entertain the crowd.

At 7 p.m., Family Game Time is scheduled with horseshoes, corn hole, sack races, and egg races all available for fun.

“By 8 p.m., the craft show will be ending because we have to prep the area for the fireworks show at dusk,” Meyer explained. “While the vendors are clearing out, we’ll be hosting a Raffle Drawing for prizes donated by the vendors.”

For more information, find the City of Industry on Facebook or visit IndustryTexas.com.