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The annual Stewart Family Reunion was held at Keith Community Center Saturday, March 25, with around 50 family and friends attending. Lots of good food and desserts were available to feast on. To me the best dessert was the pineapple upside down cake. A good time was enjoyed by all and the weather was nice – unlike the week before when it was cold.
Read moreMacedonia Baptist Church, 6957 CR 206 in Plantersville invites everyone to their Easter Sunrise Service April 9, at 5 a.m. Sunday School and breakfast afterwards.
The third annual “A Cause For Paws Fundraiser Festival” is April 22, at Grimes County Expo Center in Navasota featuring Derek Spence with a tribute to George Strait.
Deadline to register to vote in the May 6 election is April 6. Early voting begins April 24. General Election is May 6. See you at the polls!
Read moreHow many times have you said I wish I would’ve listened closer to stories my grandparents or parents told? My immediate family gathered at our home March 25, for the 1st Annual Gathering/Reconnection of the Stash and Apolonia Hoffart Family. That comment was made several times. The last time all the first cousins and their families got together was in 1999 or 2000 so we were excited to get the reunion going again. We decided to gather again next year – same time, same place.
Read moreCity of Navasota is partnering with Living in Triumph for their 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday, April 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at August Horst Park. The free event includes food, fun, photos, prizes and more.
Free GED Classes will be held at the Navasota Center. For more information call 936-438-1756 or email adulted505@gmail.com.
Bedias Farmer's Market, 22026 Hwy 90 is the second Saturday of each month. April 8 is the next date.
Read moreThe annual Iola VFD Cookoff Fundraiser was held March 17-18 and was well attended despite cold weather. A good amount of money was raised to help with departmental expenses. Thanks to all who assisted. There were not as many items donated for the auction as last year, but hopefully that will increase next year.
Read moreOur man of many languages, Mike Kurtin, returned home last week from his trip to Poland. He attended his cousin's Confirmation in Gdansk and visited with family. Later he attended his class reunion in Lublin and was excited to see everyone again. There has not been a gathering in 3 years due to the pandemic.
Read moreJimmie Dale Harris of Columbia, Texas with a familial connection to Grimes County, was recently buried in the historic Stephenson/Harris Cemetery located in the very south of the county off CR 325. This small family cemetery juts out into my hayfield.
Jimmie Dale was considered the Stephenson/Harris family genealogist. The cemetery’s history is closing in on two centuries. This cemetery is mostly about a historic Grimes County citizen’s descendant, Captain James Bell Stephenson, an early Texas Indian fighter and Confederate officer.
Read moreSt. Joseph’s Altar Society Stew Supper was a success as usual. Raffle winners include: iPad – Charles Noski; 2 Adirondack Chairs – Meribeth Shimshack; Queen size quilt – Jaime Diehl; $500 gift cert. – Kathy Capshaw; $500 gift cert. – Cathy Busa; $200 gift cert. – Betty Shiflett Leibham; $200 gift cert. – Matt Burzynski; $100 gift cert. – Chris Disser; and $100 gift cert. – Nancy Schlottman.
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