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AN AGGIE TRADITION OF FRIENDLY SERVICE SINCE 1932
In 1930 Judson E. Loupot began his used textbook business in his Texas A&M dorm
room. This venture to pay for his schooling as his family's
income had decreased father.
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udson s busmess was soon ordered off campus by authorities. On fair weather days he
could be spotted in the Northgate area selling from a folding table and loudly hawking his
goods-"C'mon good Aggies buy these books".
His success led to the quick construction of more permanent quarters. Lou aided by
friends built a small structure in the Northgate business district in the spot now occupied
by the "Dixie Chicken". Loupot moved to the present location at 335 University Dr. in 19
March 1971 (formerly LipscOmb's Pharmacy). In the year 2000 Loupot's Bookstore will
have been in business for 70 years and all but 5 of those years it was operated by Mr.
Loupot. During that 65 years he opened two more locations in the community.
Along the way "Mr. Lou" or "Old Army Lou" was a friend to allmhe gave a helping
hand to many Aggies by lending money, books or convincing students to stay in school.
He donated to almost every organization on campus and to many community
charities. His pranks and hi-jinks are would assist students with capturing
rival school mascots. In 1995 his funeral was attended by students, former students,
faculty, at his burial
service at A&M Methodist church arch was formed by the
TAMU Ross Volunteers along with mascot Reveille and lastly a 21 gun salute was fired
in his honor.
Today the stores are still famil3
memorabilia wall and collects stories from "Old Ags". proudly
state '%oupot's the legend lives on" and it does as we continue "Old Army Lou's"
tradition of friendly customer service. We offer"Lou Service" -parents and friends can
phone or e-mail requests for cakes, care packages,
anything for his
parents!Donations are still given to campus and Loupot's
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also has two scholarship programs. A sch arship for students m cns~s and 14 OPAS
season scholarships (offered to students from communities of 5000 or less population).
Aggie Facts and Figures, first published my Mr. Loupot on 1940 is in its 24th printing.
Written to help new students adjust to campus life and also to recruit students to A&M it
contains TAMU history ,the songs and yells. We give them to incoming freshmen and
visitors -they are frequently requested by former students especially at Muster time and
during football season. Loupot's website: offers viewers a history of
Loupot's and TAMU as well as textbook reserves and online shopping.
Website' www.loupots.com
NORTHGATE
REDMOND TERRACE
335 University Dr.
College Station, TX 77840
(409) 846-6312
FAX: (409) 846-0748
1422 Texas Ave.
College Station, TX 77840
(409) 693-0838
FAX: (409) 764-7355
info@loupots.com
SOUTHGATE
308 George Bush Dr,
College Station, TX 77840
(409) 693-2278
FAX: (409) 764-7273
About 01' Army Lou
Judson E. Loupot, Sr. (1910-1995) was and is the spirit of Loupot's,
Inc., and a corporation that bears his name and owns three bookstores in
College Station, Texas. Aggies know/knew him as "O1' Army Lou" (Class
of'32). Loupot came from Dallas to A&M in 1928, when College Station
was just that --- a railroad station where young men dropped off at college.
He arrived at College Station wear/ng his ROTC uniform and ROTC senior
boots and decided he needed a few more clothes. So, he and his new
roommate, Olin E. (Tiger) Teague, started wheeling, dealing, and trading
until they literally had a clothing warehouse in their dorm. A surprise
inspection and threat of expulsion sent them across the street with gaws,
hammers, nails, and a few friends. Within 24 hours a new off-campus
warehouse was bom in the Northgate area. He also sold hamburgers, chili,
clothes, and used books.
Judson Loupot's name is synonymous with used books. The
LouLegend is based on his used book bus/ness. He made sure his precious
Aggies always had the books they needed~--if he knew anything about it.
He had a habit of doling out money to the Aggies who were "a little sh0nt of
cd" bailing out Aggies who were arrested for being "a little less than
sober," and feeding Aggies who were "a little broke and a lot hungry." He
dealt m0stly on the basis of "an Aggie's word" or a handshake for really
The LouLegend extends beyond the helping hand,
i of some of the wildest rides to out-of town games,
and to business ventures that were so
absurd ; wonder what in the world he was thinking.
asr-forward to the 90 s....He has three stores: Northgate, near the site
of the original store(whiCh is now the Dixie Chicken), is where a visitor can
stroll down memory lane via photographs of Lou and his family and friends
throughout his remarkable life; Southgate --- which also houses a dedicated
Corps department upstairs; Redmond Terrace is a smaller store, with all the
same stock but with quick drive up access.
During a visit with a Ion&time employee about his life, with all the
changes and adventures, Lou summed it all up by saying, "It sure has been
fun !"
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