THIS WEEK IN GRIMES COUNTRY 1979,1989,1999,2009

1979

•County seeks legal advice as redistricting suit unfolds.

•PUC cuts rate breaks from GSU settlement.

•32 firms sign up for C of C turkey giveaway.

1989

•Little change in R&B fund split; holidays set.

•Iola TEAMS scores among tops in state.

•James avoids council vote on zoning law.

1999

•ARC designates jail disaster center.

•Fire-starting candle burns itself out at Webb Elementary.

•Citizens tour Bovay Scout Ranch conference center.

2009

•Navasota man receives probation for burning child with hot water.

•Former troubled youth gives back to community.

•Bi-county Tea Party speaker draws concern over border.