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Once again, parish members at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson will provide a Christmas Eve Meal Sunday, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The hall is located at 1511 Hwy. 90. If you know of anyone that could use a good meal on Christmas Eve, please let us know. They may come to the hall or if they are unable to do that, we can deliver a meal to them in local or nearby areas. If you know of families that need a meal, if you would like to donate food or if you would like to help in any way, call the office, 936-873-2291, call or text 979-229-2360 or call me, 936-870-6842.
Read moreThere has been a Christmas parade in most of Grimes County towns. Navasota announced they had 65 entries. I didn’t quite understand the parade being on the wrong side of the street, but we were able to get close for little man to see. He loved the 18-wheeler, big trucks and any Grinch in sight.
Read moreThe annual Stewart Family Reunion was held Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Keith Community Center with a good number in attendance. The meal was enjoyed by all. Everyone had a wonderful time visiting and catching up since last years reunion. Among those present were twins Sewell Stewart and Sue Ellen Huehner and Luann Halford. They are all children of Willie Stewart. Around 25 people attended, and they plan to get together again next year.
Read moreA total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.
Read moreCitizens State Bank Employees raised $500 to donate to the Christian Community Center Food Pantry in Navasota. Pictured left to right: Liz Baldobino, Dennis Saathoff with Christian Community Center, Melissa Vezurk, Maria Diosdado, and Maggie Rico.
Read moreChristmas is quickly approaching, and I still have so much to do. I have almost decided what gets done and the rest will just have to wait.
Read moreAnderson Knights of Columbus Council no. 4053 will hold the last blood drive of 2023 Sunday, Dec. 17, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will conduct the drive. Please bring your I.D. The KC’s will also serve a breakfast/lunch during this time period. Contact Henry Ostermann, 936-873-2291, sponsor code STKR. Please complete your health history interview before you come in for your donation. Go to https://cflexpress.giveblood.org/ and complete the same day as your appointment. Please consider giving the gift of life during this holiday season.
Read moreNavasota Garden Club presented the December Yard of the Month to Raul and Juana Urbana for their home at 105 Willow Court in the Heritage Meadows subdivision. The yard features Tiplant, Chaste tree, Yaupon, Chinese Holly, Oriental Holly, Eastern Red Cedar, Lantana and Snake plant.
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