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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of our friend and neighbor, Jerry Holt Stephens, who passed away May 10, following a long illness. He was 88 years old. He was born in Iola Sept. 10, 1933 to Hardie Holt and Arnie McDougald Stephens. He passed away having a long and fruitful life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lula Vernon Stephens, daughter, Lisa Dawn Stephens, other family members and a special friend, Mary Sue Dudley. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Wes and Gwen Stephens and Jeff and Lynda Stephens, along with many other family members including his beloved aunt, Vivian McDougald.
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Firefighters are looking to the skies for much-needed rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.
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Winner number 39 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 22. The winner of a Colt AR15, CR6920, 5.56mm Rifle is Clint Vezurk of Anderson. The next drawing is Sunday, May 29.
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Winner number 37 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 8. The winner of a Sig Saur P365 SAS, 9mm is Alex Kimich of Cypress. The next drawing will take place Sunday, May 15.
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We had a delightful visit with Joe Williamson and his wife last week while shopping at Tractor Supply in Madisonville. Joe is a warm and caring person and is a joy to visit with in any encounter. Please keep him and Betty in your prayers as they face health challenges.
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You may have been fishing, but have you ever been crawfishing? It’s an experience like no other and I had a chance to “get my feet wet” in this activity just this past week. Spoiler alert: It was awesome!
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There will be a ribbon cutting for Navasota’s historic Railroad Street May 12, at noon. Come out and see all the improvements the City of Navasota has made.
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On May 21, come out to the Birthday Bash at White Hall Community Center, 14536 FM 362, Navasota. Gates will open at 10 a.m. for the public. If you wish to bring your car, truck or motorcycle, you will be allowed through the gate earlier. Vehicle entry is $10 but the Birthday Bash is free. We offer a people’s choice vote for the best entry. Please contact Christi for more information, 941-916-3774.
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