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Edmund P. Kuempel Rest Area
This is one of the nicest rest stops for those
driving Interstate 10 west, heading to San
Antonio from Houston, Texas. The scenic ride
shows the change throughout the year with
blue bonnets in the spring, and the colors of fall
as far, as the eyes can see. While traveling the
need to stop for gas and the bathroom run will
happen and there are plenty spots to stop for
that, but when you’re looking to just relax and
refresh Edmund P. Kuempel rest area is the
spot.
As you enter the beauty of nature can be seen
with plenty parking and other things that will
help you relax. The lobby area has artifacts for
your viewing pleasures and the bathrooms are
just as good, as Bucee’s and Love’s with
cleanliness and well supplied. There are covered
park branches, walking trails playground and
well stocked vending machines.
November 29, 1942 - November 4, 2010
Edmund Kuempel served his constituents from
Seguin, in the Texas House of Representatives
from 1983-2010. He served as Chairman of
numerous committees during his tenure,
including the House Committees on Retirement
and Aging, Administration, State Recreational
Resources, and Licensing and Administrative
Procedures.During his chairmanship of the
House Administration Committee, Kuempel
helped oversee the restoration of the Capitol
and the construction of the underground
extension from 1990-1993.
This massive undertaking provided greater
safety for the building's workers and visitors,
and greatly expanded legislative office space
while carrying forward the Capitol's historic
integrity. He demonstrated his dedication to the
great State of Texas by ensuring greater
development and support of the state's parks
and recreation areas and practical
environmental regulations.With friends on both
sides of the aisle he was known as a true
gentleman and one who tried to resolve
conflicts reasonably. He truly loved his job as
the State Representative from Seguin, and he
represented the interests of his constituents
first and foremost.Kuempel was born and raised
in Austin, graduating from Austin High School.
He received hisB.A. in Business from Texas
Lutheran College in Seguin while playing
baseball.