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There was a large crowd at Palm Sunday Services at Evergreen Baptist Church March 24. There were around 130 people present for worship service and communion. After service children hunted Easter Eggs and a covered dish meal was served. All had a wonderful time.
Read moreHousehold hazardous waste will be accepted Saturday, April 20, at Twin Oaks Landfill from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. They are also accepting new/used books and donations for Texas A&M University Services Building’s Books and a Blanket.
Read moreThere was certainly a good turnout for the Iola Food Pantry March 16, at the Iola Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A total of 86 people including five new people received food. The food distributed will feed around 230 people. There was a variety of food including frozen food, vegetables, canned goods and other items as well. Volunteers helped set up the pantry the day before. The pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed the Friday before around noon for setup.
Read moreA Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 3 at The Grimes County Business and Justice Center inAnderson beginning at noon.
Read moreThe Richards Community is invited to spend Easter with Richards Global Methodist Church beginning March 29.
Read moreEvery vote counts so, I decided to offer this information. For the White Hall area, there is a run-off election for constable. Texas voters planning to vote by mail must apply for the ballot through ballot by mail or federal postcard applications. The deadline for sending in the mail-in ballot application is May 17.
Read moreI know most of you have heard the phrase “when you get older time flies by faster.” My mom always told me that when I was younger, and I always told her that doesn’t make sense. Now that I am way older and smarter, I found out that is a true story. It’s not that time goes by faster; I just can’t get as much done in an hour as I did when I was younger. I certainly can’t multi-task like I used to.
Read moreThe Richards Civic Club Food Pantry served 17 families, March 7. Each first Thursday of the month, the food pantry distributes food to people in need.
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