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Orientation for Spanish and GED classes is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Dr. Please bring your ID.
Anyone needing to send mail to Macedonia Baptist Church should mail to P.O. Box 521, Plantersville, TX. 77363. Thanks in advance.
Tractor Supply Company is hosting Classic Cars Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9-11 a.m.
Read moreAn arctic storm that swept through the state bringing low temperatures and high winds also affected roughly two-thirds of the country’s population, according to the National Weather Service, bringing the coldest Christmas in decades to parts of the country.
Read moreWe have to turn in our items for the news columns early because of the holidays. Of course, at this point there is not much going on for me except last minute Christmas shopping and preparing for the Hoffart family to gather here for our holiday get-together, which was held on Friday, Dec. 23 – the coldest day of the year so far. Brrrr!
Read moreFirst, I want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year as we move into 2023. Thinking about years that have passed, I remember the anxiety level of many who thought the year 2000 would be the end of everything we knew. However, look where we are now, or shall I say think about where we are now.
Read moreArea residents, friends and family members of Dorothy Dottie Ann Beene of Oakhurst were sorry to learn of her death Dec. 7. She was born March 3, 1940 to Lewis and Elizabeth Talbot in Mt. Vernon, VA. She married Gary Beene in Virginia July 3, 1971. They were married for 51 years and were members of Family Faith Church. Through her service, numerous souls were led to Christ. She is survived by her husband, several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was buried in Martins Prairie Cemetery where her husband’s parents, Tucker and Faye Beene, are buried. Do remember her husband and family members in your prayers.
Read moreMerry Christmas Grimes County and a prosperous New Year!
Read moreMembers of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church are planning and preparing a Christmas Eve meal to be served Saturday, Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at their parish hall, 1511 Hwy. 90 in Anderson. We are trying to spread the word out that this meal is open to area community members. You don’t have to be Catholic to join us for the meal. It is open to the public. The delicious lunch will be served in the hall for you to enjoy and visit with others or we can deliver meals to you if you reside in the Anderson area. We are also reaching out to schools, nursing homes, senior centers, etc. For more information or questions, contact me, 936-870-6842.
Read moreI want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
There isn’t much news to share since I have not been out and about. I really appreciate all the friendly people we have in our community - it is a blessing. The Popper family and I gathered at P. Nemirs to watch the parade. It was raining Saturday, but we made it to town. The rain held off long enough for the parade to happen. Kacie braved running to the street so Kohen could see and recognize Uncle Chucky in the NHS Band. I really felt bad for those students. Poor Chucky was somewhat wet when I picked him up. It is good that I have leather seats. Kohen isn’t fond of the dark, so he was cautious of the crowd, flashing lights and so many HoHoHo (Santa). That little 23-pound human gets heavy so LaLa and Gingi had to swap occasionally holding him.
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