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Saponaria officinalis, soapwort, is found in many parts of the world including Grimes County where it has naturalized. In spring and summer, you may see soapwort near a ditch. It’s 1 to 2 feet high with opposite 4 to 5-inch leaves that are wider in the middle.
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The Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, Mar. 12 from 10 a.m. till noon at the Grimes County Expo Center in Navasota. Grimes County residents are eligible to participate. Proof of residency is required.
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The Richards Civic Club sure is looking nice. Hats off to all the individuals and members of the civic club. They have worked so hard and have done an outstanding job on the building and the cleanup. It shines like new!
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Hot dogs, s’mores, teens, campfire and snakes were the events at the McMillan “party barn” on Saturday. Paige, Chucky and I attended this event and I need to say that Chad is awesome with these teens.
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In one of William B. Travis’s last letters from the Alamo he pleaded for someone to “take care of my little boy.” Yes, he was the father to a young son and a younger yet daughter.
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The Grimes County VFW Post 4006 recently presented several awards at their awards banquet. Those receiving awards from Richards ISD were students Adelia Grace Holtey, a seventh grader, was awarded the “Patriot Pen” award including a certificate and $200.
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Gamochaeta coarctata, cudweed, is common in Grimes County lawns and sidewalk cracks. The name cudweed is used by several similar plants. It also has synonyms and can appear in several forms.
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Enjoy Spring Break and be safe! “Friday Night Fight for your Life” begins every Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. There will be a free dinner and Cody Sechelski will preach at 6:30 p.m.
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