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The town was lit this Saturday, Dec. 12, during Navasota’s annual Home for the Holidays Christmas event with local shopping during the day, live music, the lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. and finally ending the night the Christmas Tree Lighting. Navasota High School Choir sang Christmas carols around the city tree and then Mayor Bert Miller with help of some kiddos flipped the switch and our city tree was lit. Examiner photos
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Heather Watkins was presented the Grimes County VFW Post 4006 Auxiliary Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Secondary Teacher Award.
Read moreThe Orphan’s Friend Masonic Lodge No 17 in Anderson is hosting a Christmas fried turkey fundraiser.
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Members of the Charm and Sewing 4-H club of Anderson, led by Ann Williams, is assisting the Grimes County VFW with a Toys for Tots toy drive. Charm and Sewing members include front row L-R: Eula Leggett, Sincere Banner, Kaylin McBride, Audrie Busa, Chase Busa and Torian Fair. Back Row: Bruce McDonald, Ja.Nya Matthews and Valerie Busa. Courtesy photo
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Santa visited Iola for some small-town fun at the annual Iola Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 12. The community enjoyed the Iola Band, classic automobiles and festive fl oats. Courtesy photos
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Navasota Garden club presented the December Yard of the Month award to Carolyn and Richard Briegner. Their home on 308 Boulder Drive in Navasota features artistically trimmed shrubs and well-manicured grass. A wide variety of seasonal flowers surrounds the patio. The yard is decorative with festive Christmas lighting. A wreath on their door made by their niece Jamie Neal represents the spirit of Christmas. Courtesy photo
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Around the corner, in a tree, no telling where that elf may be. Iola Superintendent Scott Martindale has disappeared and there is an elf invading Iola ISD. Track the elf’s journey on the Iola ISD Facebook page. Courtesy photo
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