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Area friends of Patrick Lynn Tennell, age 41 of Bryan, were sorry to learn of his death Sunday, July 19. Private family services were held Saturday, July 24 in the chapel of Trevino-Smith Funeral Home in Bryan with his brother, Rev. Curtis Tennell officiating.
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Bougainvillea is a genus consisting of from four to 18 species of thorny vines and shrubs depending on whom you ask. They are South American natives. To see which grow best in southeast Texas see “Growing Bougainvilleas,” one of many bougainvillea articles at Texas A&M University, aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
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The annual Trant Family Reunion scheduled for July 18, was canceled due to the coronavirus. This would have been the 125th reunion for the family. The reunion began as a celebration of William Philip Trant’s birthday. He was born July 23, 1852 and is the son of John and Elizabeth Jarvis Trant, who were natives of England and came to America in 1849. Hopefully the family reunion will resume next year.
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It would not surprise me if Mayor Charlie provides Whitehall with his State of the Community speech soon. Paige sat with him one night and he is really trying to talk. Actually, he was on the phone with me one day and after I chatted to silence for a few seconds, then oh goodness, the babbling began.
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There is a new foundation in Grimes County, The Grimes County True Blue Foundation. Their goal is to help bridge the gap between the community and local law enforcement to raise funds to buy equipment local law enforcement officer’s need to do a better job, but the department does not provide or cover moneywise.
Read moreLongtime columnist Beverly Igo spent many years writing Richards News and previously Anderson News for The Examiner Newspaper. Last week Igo informed us she was retiring from her column to spend more time with family. We at The Examiner appreciate all the contributions she made to The Examiner and she will be missed.
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Don’t forget to take the 2020 census if you haven’t already. Completing the census helps with education, healthcare, emergency services, grant money etc. Call 844-330-2020 to complete the census or visit www.2020census.gov.
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There are two Whiteside league land grants in what is today’s southwestern part of Grimes County. Historical research indicates the men were not blood kin.
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