Back to School Supply Drive Aug. 9
Grimes County Back to School Health Fair and Supply Drive will be held at Grimes County Fairgrounds, 5220 FM3455 Rd in Navasota Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pre-register before the July 27 deadline at ticketleap. com. Children must be present. For more info contact Grimes County Extension, 936-873-3907.
Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Daniel Ruckett on their loss.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Agribusiness, Land and Minerals Horse Sale has been rescheduled for Sept. 3, at the Brazos County Expo Complex in Bryan, beginning at 10 a.m. Horses with the coveted TDCJ star brand will be displayed and can be previewed Friday, Sept. 2 from 5-7 p.m.
We are a witness to how God can bring things to full fruition. Macedonia Baptist Church, 6957 County Road 206, Plantersville, in the BlackBerry Community has finally been rebuilt. We overcame many obstacles on every angle to get God’s house reestablished in the community. The Texas Baptist Builders headed by Wayne Pritchard came out to help us get the church framed, wired, etc. They came from various cities in Texas. Grimes County continue to pray, rejoice, give praise with us on this accomplishment.
The Grimes County True Blue Foundation Banquet is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, at the Grimes County Expo Center beginning at 7 p.m. The Bellamy Brothers will perform.
On June 29, Dobbin Plantersville Water Company implemented a mandatory water restriction. Residents with even addresses are allowed to water Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. only while odd addresses are permitted to water lawns Tuesday and Thursday during the same hours. No lawn watering is permitted Friday through Sunday. Violations may result in fines. For more information visit https://dpwater.com.
Men mark your calendar to join Minister Ron Taylor and A Place of Grace, 8658 CR313, Plantersville in the Blackberry Community for their Leadership Factor Men Conference Sept. 23-24, at 7 p.m. and Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. Minister Jay Duane Driver is the guest speaker. For more information call, 281-380-8696.
Bernhardt Winery needs volunteers Aug. 9, to help with grape harvesting. Sign up at bit.1y/31945gd.
There are 40,000 lives lost each year to Breast Cancer. I have three close friends who were diagnosed last year but thanks to early detection and God, they survived. TX A&M Health Family Care and TX C-Step: FREE MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS will be held on July 29, at Salem House of Blessings in Navasota. To schedule your appointment, call a Community Health worker by July 15, 979-436-0453 or 979-436-0443. Must pre-register 2 weeks in advance.
Due to the lack of ticket sales, the Plantersville Stoneham VFD voted to postpone the gun raffle until the Aug. 8, board meeting. The raffle includes a true to Henry’s 1860 patterns and patents Lever Toggle Link Action .45 Colt centerfire rounds and a reproduction of Colt SAA Model Peacemaker in .45 Long Colt. The winner will receive both guns and two boxes of .45 Long Colt Ammo. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can contact BOD President Deen Miller, 936-524-1700.
Remember a burn ban remains in effect in Grimes County. No outside burning.
Happy birthday to Helen Peterson, Bobbie Sargent, Janice Harrison, Cynthia Richardson, Lashanda Bryant, Jurnee Sanders, Josiah Kelley and Willie T Hill. Happy anniversary to Chad and Lisa Bonner.
Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Grimes County thanks for praying with me during these trying times.
Please have all news/ birthdays/anniversaries/etc. to me by noon Thursday. Send news to 55maepj@gmail.com or call me, 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.