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The monthly food pantry at Iola Missionary Baptist Church was well attended. Evergreen Baptist Church was in charge of providing volunteers and several of their members attended. There were 84 families served including six new families. The pantry is open the third Saturday each month from 9-11 a.m. to anyone in need of a helping hand. Volunteers come the day before to get everything ready.
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Anderson Food Pantry, 367 Fanthorp St. will be open Thursday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. until noon. All residents of Grimes County in need of food may participate. For more information, contact Renee Fredwood, 936-873-5005.
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Macedonia Baptist Church, 6957 CR 206, Plantersville, in the Blackberry Community invites Grimes County to their Black History Program Sunday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 a.m. Thanks in advance.
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Well folks, I guess winter is still with us. I and others had to order propane again. Guess winter will continue for a few weeks. Ground Hog Day is Feb. 2.
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It has been somewhat of a quiet week, but I didn’t say it wasn’t busy. Recall on my car, oil change, inspection, tags and taxes all hit at one time. Then my little buddy is sick again and I know that happens when children are around other children. There are more forms of illness than when I was growing up. I missed all my school days in first grade, then had perfect attendance the remaining 11 years. Things sure have changed, and Clorox wipes were not even invented way back then.
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Individuals who protect and serve the citizens and businesses of Grimes County will be honored by Grimes County Crime Stoppers Saturday, Jan. 28. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the annual catered awards dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1962 SH 90 inAnderson. The event is free for officers and their families and by donation for the general public. Law enforcement supporter, State Representative Kyle Kacal, will be the guest speaker.
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Computer issues have managed to mess up my entire week! Being a dinosaur is okay sometimes but when it comes to technology, it is not fun.
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Bernhardt Winery, 9043 CR204, Plantersville is hosting January Indoor Winter Artisan Markets Jan. 21. The event is free, and reservations are not required. On Saturday, Jan. 28, from noon until 6 p.m., there is a Complimentary Winter Wine Flight and live music.
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