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I remember when I was in elementary, Valentine’s Day was exciting. I would decorate my Valentine’s box and take it to school. Students brought Valentine’s for their friends and put them in each other’s boxes. It was fun to get home that evening and go through all my Valentine’s. When I got older, Valentine’s Day had a different meaning and is much more expensive.
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KATY — Navasota High School Band members earned multiple medals at the UIL Region 27 Early Solo and Ensemble Contest at Cypress Lakes High School in Katy.
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The Grimes County Republican Party held their annual Reagan Dinner at the Grimes County Expo Center Saturday, Feb. 3. The guest speaker was Kenny Webster of the Walton and Johnson talk show. Students from the Iola Young Republicans helped serve food and bus tables.
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Grants are available for small businesses in Navasota. Grants cover a variety of improvements including facade enhancements, new or improved signage for increased visibility, property upgrades, etc. For more information call, 936-825-6475.
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Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14, and I am sure there is a church nearby to attend. If not, please feel welcome to visit Salem Lutheran Church for their Lenten services beginning at 6:45 p.m. In addition, there will be a soup supper which begins at 5:30 p.m. prior to the service. Union Grove Baptist Church and the Lynn Grove Methodist schedules may be found on Facebook.
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During Karen McDuffie’s tenure as Mayor of Anderson, Pam Johnson retired from TDCJ and was looking for a part-time job. It just so happened Cindy Olivieri, the Town Clerk at that time, decided to step down. Pam was hired in August 2019. She has done a magnificent job, attended over 70 council meetings, and was a key voice in the ongoing refurbishment of town hall.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Jan. 25, at Keith Civic Club. The meeting began with a covered dish meal that was enjoyed by all. The business meeting followed. This was the first meeting of the year and several people paid their yearly dues. Others will pay them later.
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FORT WORTH — Two Grimes County students, Thomas Butler of Richards and Sierra Waneck of Iola, caught a calf at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Calf Scramble.
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