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Venture back in time at the American Legion Post 640 annual fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring the Terry Price Elvis Tribute at the KC Hall in Anderson. The Southern Songbirds will also perform. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door which includes a hamburger meal. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. Please come out and have a good time as you support our veterans. For tickets or more information call, 858-722-9253.
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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of Katie Jane “Janie” Norman who passed away Jan. 13. She was born Dec. 23, 1949, to J.P. and Pearl Maxwell Norman. She grew up in the Iola area and graduated from Iola High School. For many years she lived in Houston and later in Friendswood. She is survived by her brothers Jerry Norman and his wife Bobbie, Joe P. Norman and his wife Patty, John M. Norman, sister–in–law Billie Norman and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
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Todd Mission Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications. Email smensing@ toddmissiontx.gov with your name, email, phone number and what you will be selling or promoting.
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Hopefully, everyone had a great week, stayed warm and out of the weather. I am hoping for warmer weather to come back to Grimes County.
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Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American- Statesman reported.
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Sometime ago, Russell Cushman on his Navasota Current website mentioned several skeletons of early Galvestonians. Samuel May Williams was on his list. Cushman also said Williams “was the man who financed the Texas Revolution.”
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The Charm & Sewing 4-H Club is hosting a Public Speaking Workshop, Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Grimes County Fairgrounds Go Texan Building, 5220 FM 3455, in Navasota, beginning at 9 a.m. Public speaking is an essential skill that opens doors to confidence, leadership, and personal growth. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or feel butterflies just thinking about standing at the podium, this project is designed to guide participants in conquering their fears and delivering presentations with poise. Participants will be equipped to research, organize, and present on any given topic, paving the way for success in competitions and real–world scenarios.
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The annual coon hunt in Iola, Jan. 15–18, benefitting the FFA was certainly successful. The place was packed and lots of good food was served. A meal with steak and hamburgers was served the first day. A meal with fish and all the trimmings was served the final day. Thanks to all that assisted.
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