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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing a challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”
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It’s Holy Week. Check your local church for activities. Easter is always one of the most exciting seasons. We always went to Dobbin to my Herzog grandparents for Easter dinner and a big egg hunt which our family still celebrates at the same house even though our grandparents are gone. My uncle, Darrell Herzog, lives there and carries on the tradition.
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There was a special memorial service April 5, at Martins Prairie Church Fellowship Hall for two sisters who died several days apart. They are Betty Ann Davis Nall and Virginia Raack. Betty was born Aug. 5, 1942, and died Feb. 21. She is the widow of Lester Nall. Virginia is the widow of Kenneth Raack. A meal followed the service. Their ashes were both buried beside their husbands in the Martins Prairie Cemetery. They are the daughters of Algie and Ida Mae Wehmeyer Davis, who are also buried in the same cemetery. The two ladies were the last of that generation. May their memories be forever blessed.
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Join local law enforcement for a community meeting Thursday, April 24, at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota beginning at 6 p.m. Learn about current crime trends, upcoming projects, ask questions, share concerns, etc
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Texas DPS Sgt. Stephen Woodard has been tapped to speak at the May 15 Grimes County Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Awards Dinner. Many may recognize Sgt. Woodard from “Let’s Talk Traffic,” formerly on Willy 1550. There he teamed up with DPS Sgt. Justin Ruiz and deejay Kenny Graves to provide valuable information ranging from road safety and accident statistics in Grimes County to the significance of the 20-digit DD number on your driver’s license.
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It was a tough week. White Hall lost a very special lady who was a light to everyone. Throughout her cancer journey, she never lost her smile or faith. Keep Susan Brak’s family and her close friend, Gail, in your prayers.
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April is Child Abuse Awareness month and members of the Grimes County Child Welfare Board urge residents to help prevent child abuse. The board presents proclamations at countywide council meetings to raise awareness of child abuse. Over 200,000 cases of child abuse or neglect are reported each year in Texas.
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