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Hal Borland, “No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn.” Although winter seemed to last quite a while here with the forced shut ins from ice and COVID closures, creativity and goals have sprung forth. Our community has blossomed with people looking to start new projects and reach others. Richards VFD spent some of their free time prepping the trucks, installing new shelving, and completing repairs around the station. Our responders also assisted with an accident at the intersection of FM 149 and FM 1791, working alongside Montgomery County responders to successfully free all involved in the accident.
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Winner number 29 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Mar. 14. The winner of a Rock Island Arms M206, 38 Special is Ryan Wernecke of Cypress. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Mar. 21.
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Happy Spring Break to everyone! Please be safe and enjoy your break.
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We are taking note of the announcement from our Governor’s Office that mask and occupancy restrictions may be loosened or even dropped in our local businesses and other public gatherings. We urge you to use your good judgement and discernment when going out in public and meeting with others outside your immediate households.
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The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% in January, down a tick from December’s 6.9% rate but double the record low of 3.4% in May 2019. It is unclear what effect the mid-February winter storm had on employment, when power outages swept the state, and many roads were impassable. We’ll find out next month.
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Wow, the First Saturday BBQ Sale was fast and furious but very successful. There were customers at our window at 10 a.m. Luckily, we had some meat ready and could accommodate them. It tickled me that the lady purchased a cap and walked proudly with it on her head, including the tag swishing in the breeze. It truly was a good day and that was because we have so many customers who help to make our day a good one. Thank you!
Read moreWhile Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn. Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.
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We missed sharing our Bedias News column the last couple weeks. Like many others, we were affected by the power outages from the recent ice storms. In our case our computer did not like the sudden power drops and surges.
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