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In recent Sandbar columns there has been reference to several different Republic of Texas Capitals. They have included Groce’s Retreat in Grimes County for two days after the abandonment of the March 1836 founding convention.
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Often when you live down a county road in the country you may not always be aware of everything that might be happening in town.
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Asimina triloba, paw-paw, is a North American native having the largest edible fruit indigenous to the U.S. not counting gourds. Pawpaw trees are from 5 to 30 feet.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but according to cancerhealth.com, the disease is virtually always preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening (Pap and HPV tests).
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The 75th Birthday Celebration for Grimes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4006 was spectacular. Commander Tony Lambert and the Post did a fantastic job of making this occasion very special.
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There was a special ceremony at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 5 in which three men were ordained deacons of the Church. They are James Ray Trant, Tim Carson, and Ed Costello.
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Storms roared across our area as residents kept an eye on the storm Friday. The weathermen had warned us this could be a dangerous storm moving fast and furious in our direction.
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Midsouth is conducting a survey for internet service in our area. They came out to my area and informed us they were looking at the poles so they can install fiber optic lines for their own internet service. To find out more information or to register visit www.midsouthfiber.com.
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