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It’s almost time to renew your cattle brands. All cattle brands in Texas must be renewed beginning Aug. 31, regardless of when it was registered. This also includes horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Renewal applications will be available online, www.grimescountytexas.gov beginning Aug. 31. Renewal applications won’t be accepted prior to this date. The renewal period is August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022. During this time, you will be able to send in your renewal application via mail, email, online or in person. Any brand not renewed by March 1, 2022 will become null and void. More detailed information will be sent out in August. If you have any questions, please call the county clerk’s office, 936-873-4410.
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Wednesday, June 16, was a very special day for the membership of Evergreen Baptist Church. One of their former pastors, Rev. Faron W. Thebeau attended the Texas Free Will Baptist state meeting in Austin. Before returning home to Rolla, Missouri, he and his wife Abbie and their children, Itza, Truman and Dominic, and his mother-in-law Graciela Cura, visited Evergreen Baptist Church. There was a pizza party held for them with several attending to visit with the family. It was good to see them.
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Have you paid a visit to the newly reopened Stone Flower Taco Bar and Grill in Bedias? Give Rita a call for the daily specials, 936-395-9900, or go to their Facebook page, www.facebook. com/StoneFlowerTaco, for more information.
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Winner number 44 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, June 27. The winner of a H & K VP 9 SK, 9mm is Bryan Pasket. The next drawing will take place Sunday, July 4. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin on Aug. 29, so if you are interested in buying raffle tickets for this upcoming raffle, contact Marcy Pavlock at 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski at 936-870-6836. I will also have some to sell, so you can contact me at 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each.
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Theodore Roosevelt once said, “I am an American; free born and free bred.” This week we are celebrating our Independence, and freedoms many fought hard to achieve. Richards Civic Club and Richards Volunteer Fire Department have put together a community tailgating party at Teague Park, right behind the Richards VFD station - Sunday July Fourth, starting at 5 p.m. This is a first-time tailgate party for the two groups, both hoping to have a big turnout. Bring your lawn chairs, lawn games, snacks, drinks, and BBQ pits!
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Winner number 41 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, June 6. The winner of a Glock G17, 9mm is Rick Ornelas of Montgomery. The next drawing will take place Sunday, June 13.
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William James once said, “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.” I’m reminded of this every year when the Grimes County Fair rolls around. The young cowboys, FFA and 4-H put in work for the past year getting ready to showcase their animals, products, and skills. County fairs continue to solidify the fact that the way of the west never dies.
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Last Saturday the Grimes VFW Post 4006 and Auxiliary distributed Buddy Poppies at different places in the county. I want to personally thank all the people who stopped at our tables and accepted a poppy and to those who graciously made donations to the Relief Fund. Several people indicated they had not seen poppies since they were very young. These monies are used strictly for veterans and families in need.
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