Area residents recall Trump inauguration

Jan. 24--A few Navarro County residents had a front seat to history Friday as they attended the historic inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Eric Meyers, Oil City Iron Works foundry president, and Navarro County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator, attended almost a week's worth of functions with his wife Angie leading up to the big ceremony.

"This was by far one of the most memorable experiences for my wife and me," Meyers said. "Not only did we witness first-hand the changing of administrations, but were able to network with so many of our nation's and state's elected representatives."

Meyers and his wife met with state and national dignitaries and were even pictured with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in an online post by celebrity news gossip site TMZ.

"From meeting Tony Romo and his lovely wife on the first evening, to talking with Senator Cornyn about issues facing manufacturing, it was a wonderful and productive trip. You could truly feel the excitement in the air with the events leading up to inauguration day. One of the highlights of the trip other than the inauguration swearing in ceremony, was the Texas Black Tie and Boots Ball," he said.

Meyers said over 10,000 guests were in attendance at the ball and it was great to see so many Texans there to celebrate the event.

"Despite the protests and marches, we came away with hope and renewed optimism for the direction of this great nation," he said. "Now it is time to get to work and restore the ideals which so many in this country wish to see again."

Lance Waggoner, owner of Micro Title Systems in Corsicana, was also in attendance.

"I saw a whole new outlook on ways to turn the economy around," he said. "People are going to get relief from Obamacare, and family-owned businesses will have less of a tax burden."

Waggoner said the inaugural ball was well-done and, although there were protesters, he didn't see it get nasty.

"I heard there were over a million people at the inauguration, and from where I was standing, it definitely looked that way."

Waggoner described the event as an opportunity of a lifetime.

"It was very surreal to be part of history in the making" he said. "I've never been that into politics but being there in person was unbelievable."

Waggoner said he thinks Americans should give Trump a chance to run the country like a business.

Members of Corsicana's McNutt family were also in attendance with Collin Street Bakery vice president Will, who was also serving as an attorney on Trump's legal team.

"It feels like a weight lifted off our shoulders to have a president who speaks of transferring power away from Washington and back to the people," said Thomas Mcnutt, also a vice president for the bakery. "It was also cool to see my brother Will in action working for the president. Truly a once in a lifetime experience."

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