Friday, April 17, 2009

World FamousTexas Tattoo studio in Houston


For the second consecutive year, I am pleased to announce that Texas Body Art has been selected for the 2009 Houston Award in the Tattoo Studios category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 Award recipients qualified as 2009 Award Winners. I'm sure that your selection as a 2009 Award Winner is a reflection of the hard work of not only yourself, but of many people that have supported your business and contributed to the subsequent success of your organization. Congratulations on your selection to such an elite group of small businesses.

In recognition of your achievement, a special 2009 Houston Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Texas Body Art by following the simple steps on the 2008 Houston Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to access the order form:
http://www.uslocalbusinessassociation.com/AQ9N2U4GJ

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the two-time selection of Texas Body Art is posted on the USLBA website. USLBA hereby grants Texas Body Art a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.

In order to provide you with the best possible service, you have been assigned an award code that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release. If you have any questions or comments, please include this code with your correspondence.

Your award code is: Q9N2U4GJ

Sincerely,

Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
U.S. Local Business Association

p.s. If the links are not working in this email please copy and paste the following URLs into your browser:
Award Order Form: http://www.uslocalbusinessassociation.com/AQ9N2U4GJ
Press Release: http://www.uslocalbusinessassociation.com/PQ9N2U4GJ

The intended recipient of this notification is the Marketing Director for Texas Body Art . If you have received this email in error please forward it to the intended recipient. If you do not wish to receive further advertisements from USLBA, please mail a written request to: US Local Business Association, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite #742, Washington, DC 20006 or simply click to opt-out.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

HELP CATCH A KILLER........

HELP CATCH THESE LOW LIFES PLEASE !


Tattoo parlor owner shot and killed while protecting customers

10:35 AM CDT on Thursday, April 9, 2009

By Courtney Zubowski / 11 News

HOUSTON -- Police say armed robbers shot and killed the owner of the Black Widow Tattoo Parlor in northwest Houston Wednesday morning. Investigators believe the owner was protecting his customers from the suspects when he was killed.
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Now friends and family are remembering the man who sacrificed his life to defend others.

“I'm wearing him on the insides of both arms," said victim’s friend Bart Stewart, while showing his tattoos. "His dream was to always open the shop and he was relentless in getting this shop open."

But early Wednesday morning, the shop turned into a crime scene.

Investigators say three men, dressed in dark clothes and wearing bandanas to cover their faces, tried to rob customers at the Black Widow Tattoo Parlor. Friends say Steve Robbins got in the middle of the robbery and paid for his actions with his life. He was shot several times.

"It didn't shock me at all that he put himself at risk to protect his customers. He did not have a fearful bone in his body," Stewart said.

Friends say that Robbins wasn’t only brave, but also generous.

"If they would have came to Steve and asked him for whatever, he would have gladly, and all of us agree, taken his shirt off his back," one friend said.

Friends say by no means was Robbins a perfect angel, but he didn't deserve to die like this.

Police are looking for three suspects who left in a white four door Cadillac with dark tinted windows and chrome wheels.

If you have any information on this incident, contact police.

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