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This article is a little different than the others and not a typical “Navasota Neighbor.” For years, I’ve wanted to interview a terminally ill person and ask them questions about their life. I wondered if they see life differently than others and could shed some wisdom to all of us.
Read moreThe following is information about a TxDOT widening project on Highway 105. The TxDOT Bryan District published a webpage regarding their plans to widen SH 105 from SH 6 to SH 249 in Grimes County. The widening project is currently planned to begin construction in 2030.
Read moreLast Saturday was a great day for White Hall. Approximately 200 people attended the festivities. Planning began when Mark Walz asked me if I would help coordinate a White Hall 150-Year Celebration because he thought this special time should not be overlooked. He invited Pat Dunaway, and I asked Leslie Long and Debbie Addicks to join. With no budget and no bank account, our ideas became reality with the help of many people.
Read moreOrphans Friend Masonic Lodge No. 17 will meet Monday, Dec. 4, at their lodge hall in Anderson. The meeting will begin with a covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting. This is the final meeting of the year. All Masons are invited to attend.
Read moreA very large oil painting on fabric is in the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation historical collection. It is unsigned, but significantly characteristic of similar paintings attributed to an artist with the common name of Bettie Brown.
Read moreOur family wishes each and every one a very Happy Thanksgiving. I love the Thanksgiving holidays because I love turkey and dressing. Ever since I could remember as a child, we always had Thanksgiving dinner in Dobbin at the home of my grandparents John and Rosa Herzog. They are both deceased now, and my Uncle Darrell Herzog lives in that home and has continued to carry on the tradition of Thanksgiving dinner each year. He has even perfected his mother’s dressing recipe and it is the best.
Read moreWhat a fantastic Veterans Day parade. There were three fire trucks including “the Black Sheep” of White Hall Community VFD. Sheriff Sowell was the Grand Marshall. There was a large military vehicle driven by Michael Briggs carrying children, one motorcycle (a member of the American Legion), a couple of VFW trucks with members, a church group walking, scouts leading the parade, horse riders, three horse drawn carriages for veterans to ride, a couple antique vehicles, a few county officials, a church van and a school bus.
Read moreThere was a display of military data at Iola Community Center Nov. 10-11, with all sorts of books and military information. Hopefully many area residents visited. Betty Harmon celebrated her birthday at Keith Community Center Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11. There were around 25 of her relatives and friends that attended. Do hope that she and her husband Glen have many more years of happiness together.
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