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The annual homecoming football game was held in Iola Friday, Oct. 13, with a good number of people in attendance. Iola defeated Milano 40-7. Good going Iola. The king and queen were installed. They are Lindsey Gooch as the queen and Cadence Shive as king. Best wishes to both of them. The evening before there was a bonfire with lots of good eats, including hamburgers.
Read moreMt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Washington has Tutoring Youth Empowerment Services to help our children succeed in their studies. The tutoring is every Thursday from 6-7:15 p.m. The burn ban in Grimes County has been lifted.
Read moreBouteloua curtipendula, sideoats grama, is a perennial, warm-season, clump-forming grass found in most of North America. It is a Texas native, 8 to 36 inches tall with a jointed hollow stem. In the spring, when young, it is light bluegreen turning to shades of purple when mature. Leaves are about 1 foot long, ½ inch wide, alternate, light green to blue-green. Hairs grow from small, bulb-like spots on the edges. Basal leaves curl as they age turning brown or tan. Flower clusters, spike-like panicles or spikelets, are on one side of the stem. They bloom June through November turning purple-ish with deep-orange anthers and feathery white stigmas.
Read moreThe Anderson-Shiro Elementary PTO Fall Festival is Friday, Oct. 20, on the elementary school grounds from 5:30-8 p.m. The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted. There will be a free kid’s zone, booths hayride, cake walk, face painting, pie in the face, dunking booth and more. Food options include Double Dave’s and Chick-Fil-A.
Read moreFriday night lights was fun. Somerville won the trophy defeating Snook in their rivalry game, 20-14, in overtime. Somerville supporters cheered their Yeguas to victory. I know my two grands, Bree and Bean, were exhausted. Bree is a cheerleader and Bean plays offense, defense and center for a special play which I understand is called “tank.” Bean’s coach told me afterwards that they won because I was there. Congratulations to the Yeguas. Homecoming is Friday so stay tuned.
Read moreArea residents were sorry to learn of the death of Donald Gaylor who passed away in his home Sept. 30, after being in the hospital. He was a longtime resident and will certainly be missed. No services are pending, but a memorial service will be held later. Do remember his wife Sue and other family members in your prayers.
Read moreNavasota City Wide Garage Sale is Saturday, Nov. 4. Registration deadline is Oct. 27. A permit fee of $5 is required. County Road 424 Auto Repair, 8867 CR 424 in Navasota, is hosting a free class Saturday, Oct. 21, for ages 12-17. The class is designed to teach auto maintenance. Register at www.cr424autorepair@ gmail.com.
Read moreWhat a beautiful day it was for the St. Stanislaus Bazaar. Fall is here for sure. Thanks to everyone who supported this parish in any way. Raffle winners include: John Deere Zero Turn Mower – Kevin Wheeler; $1,000 Visa gift card – Terry Diehl Borski; $1,000 Visa gift card – Debbie Muzyka; $1,000 Walmart gift card – John Zientek; Creole Fest 150 Qt.
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