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Help grow agricultural literacy in the classroom with the White-Reinhardt Grants from the @American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Teachers and schools are encouraged to work with County Farm Bureaus for the grants.
Read moreSpring proves to be a busy season for Grimes County with farmers and ranchers getting things ready and beginning planting season, students preparing for graduation and spring sports happening almost every night of the week.
Read moreThis past week wasn’t what any of us expected, but unfortunately it happened. Kacie and Joni’s dad passed away Thursday morning. Even though you know someone is very sick, it is still difficult to let them go. Please keep my daughters and their families in your prayers as they work through this grief.
Read moreA small 84-page paperback book was published in 1962 by the Oklahoma Historical Society in the Chronicles of Oklahoma. It was titled, “From the Brazos to the North Fork, the Autobiography of Otto Koeltzow.” The topic is of the early, often painful struggles, of immigrants into the still raw beginning of Texas in the late 1800s.
Read moreMuch of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-than-usual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly the entire state is in some form of drought, with much of the Panhandle, High Plains and west central Texas most at risk.
Read moreThe Bedias Civic Club will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 9, starting at 2 p.m. Visit their Facebook page for more information and updates.
Read moreWelcome to Texas weather! My two daughters and I kept in touch until late Monday night. The storm appeared to be headed directly to Lyons where Joni and her family live. Thankfully for them, it took a turn. Since the tornado we had several years ago came right in my area, I get antsy when weather gets bad. Keep praying for our neighboring communities who were hit by this weather and suffered damages.
Read moreWinner number 31 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, March 27. The winner of a Glock 17, Gen 4, 9mm is Don Rushing of Coldspring. The next drawing is Sunday, Apr. 3.
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