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BECKER — Becker,-Texas, three miles southwest of Anderson in southwestern Grimes County, was founded about 1869, when Christian Becker, an immigrant from the Rhineland, established a cotton gin in the vicinity of Holland Creek.
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Happy New Year, Grimes County! I’m expecting better things for the county, especially better roads. The county accepted a donation of a right-of-way of 1.453 acres in the John B.
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I hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break! My family and I certainly did. I apologize for my absence for the last two weeks. I decided to spend time
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The genus Digitaria, a member of the grass family, contains many species of crabgrass all over the world. But according to Texas A&M University, “Two species of crabgrass are found
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Well, folks, we have certainly had our share of rain for the year 2018. According to my gauge, we had 57.5 inches of rainfall. That was a record. Especially, compared
Read more2009 •Three Navasotans arrested following high-speed chase. •Dana K. Wagner of Anderson-Shiro Elementary is recognized as Distinguished Educator of the Year by Sam Houston State. •Luck saves the day as
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I ask for the indulgence of my readers as I share my thoughts on the passing of a friend to many in Navasota, Harriett Bellmyer. Harriett died Dec. 28 from
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By now, everyone knows the infamous words spoken by our president on national television Dec. 19. “I am proud to shut down the government … I will take the mantle.
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