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George M. Patrick, early Texas settler, has a two-county history, first in what became Harris County and later Grimes County.
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Early voting in this year’s midterm elections began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 8. Voters will pick the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller in statewide races. District races are also being held for U.S. representatives, state senators, state representatives and members of the State Board of Education.
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The deadline for the Grimes County VFW contests; the Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy and SMART Maher Teacher Certification is midnight, Oct. 31. For more information visit, https://vfwauxiliary. org/what-we-do/Scholarships. The SMART Maher can be found at, https:// www.vfw.org/community/ youth-and-education/teacher- of-the-year Please feel free to contact me if you should have any additional questions or if you need to meet me to “hand-off” applications.
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Charm and Sewing 4-H Club has various ongoing community service projects. • Through March 27, 2023, they are collecting pull tabs from beverage or canned food items. Eula Mae Leggett is in charge of the project. • Through May 22, 2023, Homeless care packages are being collected.
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The Family Sowell will be in the morning worship service at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. Come feed your soul and be blessed by some great Gospel Bluegrass music. There will be a covered dish meal following the service. If you wish, come enjoy the activities. All are welcome to attend. Iola’s Annual Hay Day Celebration is Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be a parade on Main Street at 9 a.m. and a variety of booths and all sort of fun activities.
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