ROARING SPRINGS, Texas (KCBD) – Inside a former bank building in the heart of Roaring Springs, jewelers are still manufacturing rings, necklaces and other pieces at Thacker Jewelry \u2014 the same location where the store opened nearly 50 years ago.<\/p>\n
Owner Joe Thacker returned to his hometown to start the business after getting his start in the jewelry industry in New Mexico. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut this was home. And we were committed to the community,\u201d Thacker said. \u201cMy grandfather had a hardware supply here that was a very large store, farm supply, furniture, hardware. I grew up with that. And it was always, \u2018what can we do for our community?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Within a few years of opening in Roaring Springs, Thacker expanded and opened a second shop in Lubbock. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I\u2019ve tried to do is take that same small town friendliness and at a high level of expertise to Lubbock,\u201d Thaker said. \u201cAnd I think we\u2019ve been successful at doing that.\u201d <\/p>\n
The two locations together employ seven jewelers, five in Roaring Springs and two in Lubbock . <\/p>\n
\u201cMost stores have a hard time finding one jeweler,\u201d Thacker said. <\/p>\n
Thacker says the Roaring Springs store continues to manufacture many of its items in-house, even as the surrounding town remains quiet. <\/p>\n
\u201cThings just took off,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was kind of one of those being at the right place at the right time.\u201d <\/p>\n
He says the store\u2019s continued presence in Roaring Springs reflects a commitment that runs through his family\u2019s history in the area. <\/p>\n
\u201cI always jokingly tell people if you ever get lost and find yourself in Roaring Springs, you can tour the factory or we\u2019ll sell you a ring too.\u201d <\/p>\n
Thacker says the connection to the community remains central to the business.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have that in my heart and in my soul, so to speak,\u201d he said, \u201cthat this place is important to me and the people are important.\u201d <\/p>\n
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