By Cristin Ross
cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com
Jacksonville lawyer Roland Brown may not be next door anymore, but Roland’s Next Door will be.
Brown, the proprietor of Roland’s Next Door — a music venue that presents live folk, country and family-oriented musical entertainment every third Saturday — is moving to Wimberley.
“Last year I opened a satellite law office in the Texas Hill Country — specifically at Wimberley,” Brown stated in a release submitted to the Daily Progress. “Things have moved much more rapidly than (wife) Gayle or I anticipated, and as of right now, it looks like we will move our primary residence to Wimberley this coming summer.”
Brown plans to continue practicing law in Jacksonville, and plans to be in Jacksonville at least a week a month.
His local office will move into available space in the front portion of the Next Door building soon.
Brown said he’ll schedule it so he’s in town for the Third Saturday Musical Evenings at Roland’s.
“I’ll need a bit more help from some volunteers, so if you enjoy what we do, please let me or Edye know that you would be willing to assist as a volunteer,” Brown said.
The Browns will miss Jacksonville, but feel like the attraction of their new home will help take their minds off any homesickness.
“Wimberley is a once-sleepy little community of artists, musicians, artisans, interesting shops and interesting people,” Brown said. “It is now growing as is virtually everything in the Austin area.”
Roland’s Next Door will begin its 15th season next fall, and Brown has plans to celebrate the 100th “birthday” of the venue’s building after the first of the year. The building, according to Brown, was built in 1909.
Local News
‘Next Door’ namesake is leaving Jacksonville
- Local News
-
-
Taxes hot topic at GOP forum
Lower tax rates was the heat of the topic at the East Texas Candidate Forum at Jacksonville College Buckner Chapel on Tuesday night.
-
Trustees: Seminary in good financial shape
After a two-day evaluation of the Baptist Missionary Association of Theological Seminary, the board of trustees found the school in well-standing, officials said on Tuesday.
-
Changes in store for Daily Progress website this week
Beginning with Tuesday's edition, the Daily Progress will change its method of delivering news through its website.
-
Rusk officials discuss their youth's future
Officials discussed a program that has been in the works for two years — to grant every student graduating from Rusk ISD a chance to go to college for free at a joint city council and economic development corporation meeting Wednesday afternoon.
-
Bullard man arrested, charged with allegedly choking girlfriend Sunday
A Bullard resident was arrested Sunday after he was accused of choking his girlfriend.
-
Republican candidate forum tonight
As campaign season is getting into full steam, local GOP candidates have been preparing for the East Texas Candidate Forum at the Jacksonville College Buckner Chapel, 105 B.J. Albritton Dr. beginning at 6:30 tonight.
-
Rusk's new council member: Town has ‘great people’
Ben Middlebrooks, the newly sworn in city council member, said he is ready to serve the citizens of Rusk.
-
Gas prices spike 13 cents over a week's span
The streak of falling gas prices over the holidays took a complete U-turn and started rising. Statewide, the average price for unleaded gas increased 13 cents from last week's average and is still climbing.
-
Rock 'n' Roll for Jesus
Nearly every seat was filled in Jacksonville College's Buckner Chapel Friday evening, as kids, teens and adults supported the worship-cd release show of Christian rock band Bright City Lights.
-
Filing for city, school board elections begins Monday
The filing period for candidates to be placed on the ballot for May 12 city and school district elections opens Monday.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Taxes hot topic at GOP forum
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
