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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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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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Alexander McBride, born a slave in Georgia, was brought into what would become Texas in the 1820s by his plantation owner. He is heralded as a man who never could read or write as the founder of the early McBride African American college.
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Iola Food Pantry will be open Saturday, June 18, at Iola Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Anyone in need of a helping hand are invited to come out and receive assistance. You never know what all will be available. Also, the day before, around noon, the pantry will be open to prepare for distribution. Come out and assist either or both days. God will bless you for your efforts.
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Navasota Public Library is hosting a book fair June 16-27. Call 936-825-6744 for more information.
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The White Hall Community VFD fundraiser last Saturday was a bit slow. I’m not sure where the customers were but I would like to thank all the loyal people who always come to support our fundraiser. Next month we will have the BBQ sandwiches on July 2. If you wish to place your order for a whole brisket or pork, please order via our Facebook page or leave a message at 281-620-3546 no later than June 29.
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The Grimes County Fair has come and gone and now these fair participants can enjoy the rest of the summer which goes by so fast. But these “dog days of summer” with the temperatures in the 100s seem to linger slowly. I remember as a kid the hottest days of summer were June and July but as a rule, the hottest days tend to come in August and September. As for winter, the coldest days used to be in November and December but seems to come in January and February these years. I know it has something to do with our atmosphere but since science was not my favorite subject in school I didn’t catch onto the reasoning behind it all!
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