YBR Kids

09/22/2026

Yesterday Shemar attended the 2026 Heart of Texas College Fair at Baylor University Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center!🎓

With a few schools already at the top of his list, Shemar took the opportunity to connect with college representatives, explore private Christian universities that align with his faith and educational goals, and learn more about opportunities to grow academically and spiritually.

As a student musician, he also had plenty of questions about marching bands, music programs, and scholarship opportunities for both scholars and musicians! 🥁🎶

We believe it’s never too early to start gathering the information you need to build the future you envision! Ask questions, explore your options, discover your gifts, and trust God to guide your steps.

“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

09/13/2026

We kicked the season off right! We had so much fun at Touchdown Alley and tailgating with TFNB Your Bank for Life Charity Champions!🏈💛💚

Thank you so much for having us!!🫶🏽

08/29/2026

Since we were toddlers, grocery trips to H-E-B often meant getting to pick out a new book too! We’d choose our own, take it home, and that night it became our bedtime story. As we grew, those books were passed down and the tradition kept going.

Now look at us, still stopping at the book section!😂📚📖

Our parents have always taught us that reading isn’t just something you do for school. Readers become thinkers, dreamers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. That little home library started one grocery trip at a time, but our love of reading will last a lifetime!

Thank you H-E-B for always keeping good & affordable books within reach of little readers❤️

08/20/2026

We’re so happy for our Mom and mentor, Mrs. Bible! 🥹💚📚

Congratulations on being featured in The Anchor News Education Issue! We get to see the work, love, and dedication up close every day.

08/03/2026

📢Collecting has always been a YBR Kid favorite! Shemar has been collecting Pokémon cards for years, Aydon has built an awesome collection too, and now Benjamin and Eden are joining in on the fun with their own favorite sports and trading cards.

We had a great time at our first Collect Em’ on the Brazos Card Show in Waco! We traded, added to our collections, met some amazing collectors and vendors, and learned a lot along the way.

We can’t wait for the next one!🔥

07/30/2026

Thank you Lemonade Day Waco for such a fun time at this years Lemonpalooza!🍋💛✨🙌🏽

YBR Kids were awarded 1st in Best Business Pitch and 3rd for Best Original Taste Lemonade🏆

We were happy to see all our friends and celebrate our sweet success together!

Congratulations to everyone!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

07/22/2026

Congratulations Dad!!🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽🏆✨

We are so proud of you!!👍🏽

To our members, partners, and the Central Texas community:

After seven years of growth, transformation, and impact, I am sharing that my time as President & CEO of the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce is coming to a close as I begin an exciting new opportunity.

Looking back to 2019, we set out to make the Chamber a cornerstone of economic opportunity. Because of your support, we did exactly that. We’ve built lasting partnerships and launched programs that change lives. While my title is changing, my commitment to serving you remains exactly the same.

I am thrilled to announce my new role as Vice President of Lending with TFNB | Your Bank for Life. In this position, I’ll continue doing what I love, helping entrepreneurs and families access the financial resources they need to succeed and grow.

I encourage you to keep supporting the Chamber’s mission and investing in the work that makes a difference for those who need it most. Thank you for an incredible seven years. The best is yet to come!

07/16/2026

🍋 We’re Back for Lemonpalooza 2026! 🎉

The YBR Kids are headed back to Lemonpalooza for our 3rd year, and we can’t wait! 💛🍋

We’re excited to celebrate an amazing Lemonade Day 2026, reconnect with our entrepreneur friends, meet new young business owners, and cheer everyone on during the awards ceremony. 🏆

Whether we’re bringing home a trophy or simply celebrating how far we’ve come, we’re thankful for every lesson, every customer, and every opportunity to grow as young entrepreneurs.

📍 Camp Fimfo
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM

If you see the YBR Kids, be sure to stop by and say hello! We can’t wait to celebrate with our Lemonade Day family! 🍋💚

07/16/2026

06/20/2026

We had such a great time as we celebrate Juneteenth at the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce 2026 Juneteenth Parade

Thank you for having YBR Kids as official vendors at the Vendor Food Truck Zone! We appreciate any opportunity to serve our community and grow as youth leaders and entrepreneurs. We served our award winning lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and we also had Juneteenth flags, buttons and bracelets available!🍋👧🏽👦🏽🤎✊🏽

Thank God for clearing the rain & bringing the sunshine for a beautiful morning to celebrate freedom!☀️