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Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead.
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Men mark your calendar to join Minister Ron Taylor and A Place of Grace, 8658 CR313, Plantersville in the Blackberry Community for their Leadership Factor Men Conference Sept. 23-24, at 7 p.m. and Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. Minister Jay Duane Driver is the guest speaker. For more information call, 281-380-8696.
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The rain was so nice this week and we can use more. I hope that people were cautious if they decide to celebrate July 4th with fireworks. I read that if a fire starts while popping fireworks a fine up to $500 can be issued since Grimes County is still in a burn ban.
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It has now been nine months since Anthony Williams, Jr. was murdered in an October drive by shooting in Bedias. We encourage you to contact the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office and the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office to spur them to do more in investigating and prosecuting this crime.
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Area friends and family members of Clyde Donald Thomas, 88, were sorry to learn of his death Wednesday, June 8. He was born Aug. 18, 1934, the son of John and Ethel Kirby Thomas, on the family farm in Paint Creek. He and his family lived in a variety of places. He was married to Ann McFarlin and they became parents of four children. They both attended the Martins Prairie Cemetery Association meetings. He was preceded in death by his wife July 30, 2019 and was buried beside her in the Martins Prairie Cemetery. Do remember his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members in your prayers.
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I receive so many emails that sometimes I miss interesting facts. Recently, I read the Veterans Administration has made June national PTSD month and they are working to offer various services to our veterans. Actually, PTSD is not a medical issue only for veterans, there are many factors that can cause post-traumatic stress disorder for individuals. I have known people who suffer from this and it can be very difficult to deal with.
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First Friday at Fanthorp Inn, 579 S. Main St. in Anderson will be held July 1 from 12-7 p.m. Special guided tours of the inn will be held at noon, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. This event will include first person interpretation meaning a historical figure will guide guests through their experiences with Henry Fanthorp and his inn. You are invited to follow in the footsteps of Lady Amelia Murray, Queen Victoria’s “Maid of Honour” who traveled extensively through Texas in 1855.
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Grimes County 4-H Star Award applications are due to the Grimes County Extension Office by Thursday, June 30. Interviews are scheduled Thursday, July 7. A signup link will be sent after June 30.
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