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The new year is just around the corner and here comes those dreaded New Year resolutions that most rarely keep. I quit saying I’m going to lose weight this year because it never happens. I am turning my resolutions to another direction which gives me more pleasure and is easier to accomplish. During Lent I usually try to call a friend or someone I know that is homebound or rarely can get out anymore because of health reasons. It makes them happy and it makes me happy too. This year I plan to do it every week of the year.
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My driver’s license had to be renewed. The last time I was at the Brenham DPS was 10 years ago. I took Jordan there for his driving test when he turned 16. Now, you must make an appointment online, sign in online 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time, fill out more paperwork and wait. When called, you must show your birth certificate, social security card, voter’s card, current license but she didn’t want to see my insurance.
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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of Domingo Mingo Padron, age 82, who passed away Dec. 5. He was certainly a good man and will be missed by all that loved him and were a friend to him. He was born July 2, 1941 to Julian and Sandra Flores Padron. Throughout his life he was known to be a hard worker, provided for his family and to those that were in need of help.
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Please, have your news, birthdays, etc. to me by Wednesday, Dec. 27, by noon so I can include it in the newspaper. This is the holiday schedule deadline. Send it to 55maepj@gmail.com or call me, 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.
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The first and longest ruling mascot of the United States made her debut before the country was even a country. An article in the recent October Smithsonian magazine tells the history. It was in 1697, with the colonies evolving, that Columbiana began being called an “emblem” of the “New Heaven” of the American Colonies.
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Once again, parish members at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson will provide a Christmas Eve Meal Sunday, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The hall is located at 1511 Hwy. 90. If you know of anyone that could use a good meal on Christmas Eve, please let us know. They may come to the hall or if they are unable to do that, we can deliver a meal to them in local or nearby areas. If you know of families that need a meal, if you would like to donate food or if you would like to help in any way, call the office, 936-873-2291, call or text 979-229-2360 or call me, 936-870-6842.
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There has been a Christmas parade in most of Grimes County towns. Navasota announced they had 65 entries. I didn’t quite understand the parade being on the wrong side of the street, but we were able to get close for little man to see. He loved the 18-wheeler, big trucks and any Grinch in sight.
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The annual Stewart Family Reunion was held Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Keith Community Center with a good number in attendance. The meal was enjoyed by all. Everyone had a wonderful time visiting and catching up since last years reunion. Among those present were twins Sewell Stewart and Sue Ellen Huehner and Luann Halford. They are all children of Willie Stewart. Around 25 people attended, and they plan to get together again next year.
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