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Road work in the Blackberry Community is looking great! We are all excited for the road construction. The older generation passed on but always said they wouldn’t see better roads in their lifetime. I am glad I get to see it in my lifetime. I’m part of the fifth generation who grew up in this area and I am glad we are finally getting better roads. We praise God for it all.
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The Sunrise Service for area churches held at the Zion Cemetery in Iola Sunday, April 4, was well attended with 67 people attending. The speaker was Zion Methodist Church Pastor, Rev. Charles Ray. Another church member, Kathie Wendt, led the singing. Everyone had a wonderful time. Following the service breakfast tacos were served at Iola Missionary Baptist Church, provided by Evergreen Baptist Church.
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Grimes County Commissioner, Chad Mallett, wrote us regarding the process for the county to adopt Darrell Hall roads into the county roadway inventory.
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The White Hall Community Center will be celebrating their 5th Birthday Bash April 24. There will be barbecue chicken plates, live music and a car show. Members are selling tickets for the raffle that includes a $400 Visa card, one-night cabin stay and hog hunt for two people at 7D Ranch, $100 gift certificate from Baylor Lumber, wine and spirits basket, Igloo 60 Qt wheeled cooler filled with a variety of beers, five-foot Pre-Lit Dress Form Christmas Tree, vintage kingsized quilt, portable swing lounger/chair and a basket of home canned goodies. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. If you are interested, feel free to contact me or any other member.
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Winner number 33 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, April 11. The winner of a Henry Lever Action Youth, 22LR is Rhonda Sechelski of Stoneham, TX. The next drawing will take place Sunday, April 18.
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Grimes County Commissioner, Chad Mallett, wrote us regarding the process for the county to adopt Darrell Hall roads into the county roadway inventory.
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Evergreen Baptist Church celebrated Palm Sunday, March 28 with a full house of members and visitors. The service was enjoyed by all in attendance. Following the service, the people enjoyed a covered dish meal of all sorts of good eats. Then there was an Easter Egg hunt with approximately 30 children hunting eggs. A picture was taken of the children and all the adults that attended.
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The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 children in Texas died in fiscal year 2020 due to abuse and neglect. That figure includes 28 children who died after being left unattended in hot vehicles.
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