For Henry P. "Pete" Van de Putte, Jr., president and CEO of the Dixie Flag Manufacturing Company of San Antonio, Texas, the Lone Star and Star-Spangled banners evoke more than the usual sense of pride. Many of the flags flying throughout the world come from Dixie Flag, the company his father, Henry, Sr., founded in 1958. "We are truly a family business," says Pete. "Several of our employees have brought relatives into the company, too. Our staff includes mothers, daughters, and sisters who have been with Dixie for years - we have all kinds of familial relationships in the company which we encourage and respect. "Being one of the major distributors of flags and decorative needs in the United States, our company makes emblems for an impressive roster of organizations and events all over the country. Our clients include Walt Disney productions, Fiesta San Antonio and the ESPN "X Games". When Pope John Paul II visited San Antonio in 1987, the Van de Puttes provided most of the standards used at the ceremonies. They also manufacture flags and banners for a number of theme parks and festivals and professional sports venues - including the San Antonio Spurs. Even the historic Alamo flies Dixie's flags. In addition to custom flags and banners, Dixie's Flag Store has one of the most complete selections of national, state, and historic flags available. In addition, the Flag Store has "in stock" many patriotic and decorative items. Our Flag Store Online is the Internet representation of this physical store. You can't miss Dixie Flag's company headquarters. A gigantic 30-foot by 50-foot U.S. Flag made by Dixie's seamstress graces the company's 107-foot-high flagpole located at IH 35 and the New Braunfels Avenue. Dixie Flag Manufacturing Company 1930 N. Pan Am / PO Box 8618 / San Antonio, TX 78208 Toll-Free (800)356-4085 / Fax : (210)227-5920 E-mail : dixieflg@dixieflag.com