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The United Way luncheon and “tailgate” event at TAMU was nice. There were many people there, entertainment, games and a lunch. I was appreciative of the invitation and holding that big check for $10,000 that the Grimes Health Resource Center will be given. The Madisonville group was there so I met those ladies too. The WHCVFD was busy selling first Saturday BBQ sandwiches.
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The Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, Sept. 8 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the back-parking lot of the Grimes County Fairgrounds in Navasota. Any resident of Grimes County will be served and only need to show their driver’s license when they complete the once-a-year Client Assistant Intake form.
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Bouteloua curtipendula, sideoats grama, is a perennial, warm-season, clump-forming grass found in most of North America. It is a Texas native, 8 to 36 inches tall with a jointed hollow stem. In the spring, when young, it is light bluegreen turning to shades of purple when mature. Leaves are about 1 foot long, ½ inch wide, alternate, light green to blue-green.
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Capital Highlights
The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. Within that framework, TxDOT works with elected officials and local planning organizations, as well as the public, to pick and fund the state’s highest priority transportation projects.
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Once there was a sign at Navasota along Highway 6 that stated, “Navasota, The Land Flowing with Milk and Honey!” It stopped travelers to take photos. But according to a family history in the Grimes County Heritage and Society book, it is the story of a 16-year old girl who came to Grimes County with her parents, Henry Washington and Emma Etta (Drew) Somerford.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Keith Community Center with a small number in attendance. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. During the business meeting a variety of ideas were discussed on ways to raise money for the new roof for the building. Some will take place soon.
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Happy Labor Day Grimes County! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday.
City of Navasota is pleased to announce that through their recruiting efforts, a Chicken Express and Jack in the Box are coming to town. Both will be located on Highway 105 East. Looking to do business in Navasota? Check out the Navasota EDC’s website for more information: https:// www.navasotaedc.com.
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Is it really September? Wow, at my age, I sure wish time would slow down. However, there are many other reasons to smile - the beautiful mornings, the sunset and the rain we have received. Saturday, the District 17 of the VFW had their quarterly meeting and this one included training. I was so excited when Post 4006 was called because I could say president and seven, meaning eight were present.
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