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A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.
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Anderson-Shiro Elementary Christmas Shoppe will be held Dec. 11-14, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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The annual reunion for the family of Kenny Watson was held at the Keith Community Center Saturday, Dec. 2, with around 35 family members and guest in attendance. A good time was enjoyed by all. There was a bounce house for the children to have fun on. Everyone had a good time and plans to come back next year.
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Christmas is quickly approaching, and I still have so much to do. I have almost decided what gets done and the rest will just have to wait.
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Anderson Knights of Columbus Council no. 4053 will hold the last blood drive of 2023 Sunday, Dec. 17, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will conduct the drive. Please bring your I.D. The KC’s will also serve a breakfast/lunch during this time period. Contact Henry Ostermann, 936-873-2291, sponsor code STKR. Please complete your health history interview before you come in for your donation. Go to https://cflexpress.giveblood.org/ and complete the same day as your appointment. Please consider giving the gift of life during this holiday season.
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This article is a little different than the others and not a typical “Navasota Neighbor.” For years, I’ve wanted to interview a terminally ill person and ask them questions about their life. I wondered if they see life differently than others and could shed some wisdom to all of us.
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The following is information about a TxDOT widening project on Highway 105. The TxDOT Bryan District published a webpage regarding their plans to widen SH 105 from SH 6 to SH 249 in Grimes County. The widening project is currently planned to begin construction in 2030.
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Last Saturday was a great day for White Hall. Approximately 200 people attended the festivities. Planning began when Mark Walz asked me if I would help coordinate a White Hall 150-Year Celebration because he thought this special time should not be overlooked. He invited Pat Dunaway, and I asked Leslie Long and Debbie Addicks to join. With no budget and no bank account, our ideas became reality with the help of many people.
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