Plans for the Fall
With a burn ban in place and no rain for 6 weeks or more, our area is as dry as anywhere else in the county. With grass fires popping up daily - the need for our community to be smart and diligent is at its highest. Over the past 2 weeks volunteer fire departments across the county have responded to fire after fire and almost every one of them have been careless burning by individuals. Your trash and brush piles can wait, especially when we are facing extreme risks.
Richards Civic Club will meet this week to discuss plans for the 2022-23 year. The Civic Club has seen a decline in their program participation over the last few months with a lot of the decline attributed to summer vacations, and a lack of offerings in the community. Civic Clubs help with community events, food pantries and various needs - and while participation can diminish at times, it is important to maintain theses groups. The Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. Meeting locations are subject to weather changes. For questions, please contact Don Brame, 936-900-9095.
Richards ISD announced their 2022-23 school supply lists, as well as updates for the newly approved construction. The pads for both the classroom additions and the gym, west side area is complete, and the project is moving along with the established timeline. RISD continues with their summer workouts Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. until July 21. High School Volleyball will kick off practice Monday, Aug. 1.
Do not forget about these upcoming activities in Grimes County:
July 16 - 9 a.m. at the Grimes Co. Expo Center: Navasota Gun Show, $5 admission.
July 29 - Free mammograms for Grimes Co. women who are ages 40-47 and uninsured. You MUST pre-register 2 weeks prior to the event, so call 979- 436-0443 by July 15 to schedule your appointment.
August 9 - AgriLife School Supply Drive and Health Fair Grimes Co. Fairgrounds 10 a.m. Free school supplies and checkups!
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