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The deadline to register to vote in the Primary Runoff Election is approaching. June 15 is the final day to register. Early voting begins Monday, June 29.
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It’s an exciting time for many young people in Grimes County. The Grimes County Fair reported an exceptional year under the circumstances. Hats off to all those who made this possible. Many hours go into preparing for the fair that takes place in our county each year. This year was no exception as things had to be done a little different than normal years.
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I attended the wedding of my oldest granddaughter last weekend. Of course, I got lost, again. I was only 2.9 miles from my turnoff but back in the area where the wedding was held, it seemed more like 29 miles. I only thought CR 302 was curvy, nope! However, there are those big arrows instructing you which way to turn prior to coming up on the curve. The weather was good for an outside casual attire event and the hosting family did a wonderful job for Stephanie and Brandon. Being the grandma, I had a corsage, too! Not sure it looked that good with jeans. With that said, I have a grandson-in–law and three more great grandchildren to add to this already crazy group.
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At Courtney, in the year 1913, when the two-story brick school was completed, and classes opened that fall, the town was a bustling, hustling town. The railroad was easy access; cotton was still king in the Brazos River bottom; there were mercantile stores, blacksmith shops, a gristmill, a sawmill, the saloon, along with churches and a post office. The main highway to Navasota was the King’s Trail, now named County Road 326.
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The big news for the week is there was no runoff election Tuesday, May 26. The election has been postponed until Tuesday, July 14 with early voting beginning Monday, July 6.Monday, May 25 was Memorial Day. I hope that you remembered our men and women that served our nation and many of which gave their lives so that we might live in a free nation. There were American Flags placed on many of the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries. There are 42 veteran graves buried in the Evergreen Cemetery and 49 veterans buried in Martins Prairie Cemetery.
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Congratulations to all Grimes County graduates. Congratulations to my great nephews Derrick and Dominique Johnson and my great niece Jayden Powell on their accomplishments.
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As I sit here typing, I cannot help but remember the tornados that came thru our little community four years ago and left a trail of damage. It appears that most of the people who lost their homes have managed to rebuild and move on. The day after, I remember riding around with Kevin and Ms. Pauline just looking at all the downed trees, tin everywhere and homes gone. I admit from that point, wind and rain get my attention immediately. Hopefully God will have mercy on our little community during this tornado season.
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Everyone is invited to the Grand Opening of the (Bedias) White Hawk Gallery, located in the Bedias Museum/Library Annex, this Saturday, June 6, noon to 6 p.m. Please go to their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/whitehawkartistllc or call 936- 395-0100 for more information.
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