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St. Francis Wolf Sanctuary, 6731 Pavlock Rd. in Navasota is hosting a Birthday Party for the Wolves Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Join for keeper talks, Artisan vendors, food trucks and a kid’s zone. For more info call Nicole, 936-494-9765.
Mental Health First Aid free virtual trainings will be held April 27-28, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information contact Rachel Brauner, 979-321-5021.
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The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. February also marked two full years of uninterrupted job growth in the state.
“The past 24 months of uninterrupted job growth show the strength of the Texas economy and ongoing economic opportunities for Texans,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel.
The state’s jobless rate in February was 4.5%, which is higher than the national rate of 3.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest jobless rate in a Texas metropolitan statistical area is 6.8% in McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission. The lowest rate in an MSA is 3.0% in Midland.
A Tennessean, John Boyd, who came to Texas in the fall of 1835 to become a Republic of Texas legislator, could be considered the father of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s Trinity University that is approaching its 150th anniversary at San Antonio.
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After 41 years, Brac Jones, husband of Patsy, is retiring from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. His last day at the office was March 31. A come-and-go retirement reception was held in the Grimes County Farm Bureau meeting room.
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The annual Fish Fry fundraiser hosted by Salem Lutheran Church was a success. It was nice to see the people who came and especially seeing them visiting with others. Thanks to each person who came to support the church and to members who helped by organizing, cooking, bringing desserts and cleaning. Personally, I want to thank Ken and Bonnie Cox for taking the lead to make this event happen.
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The annual Stewart Family Reunion was held at Keith Community Center Saturday, March 25, with around 50 family and friends attending. Lots of good food and desserts were available to feast on. To me the best dessert was the pineapple upside down cake. A good time was enjoyed by all and the weather was nice – unlike the week before when it was cold.
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Macedonia Baptist Church, 6957 CR 206 in Plantersville invites everyone to their Easter Sunrise Service April 9, at 5 a.m. Sunday School and breakfast afterwards.
The third annual “A Cause For Paws Fundraiser Festival” is April 22, at Grimes County Expo Center in Navasota featuring Derek Spence with a tribute to George Strait.
Deadline to register to vote in the May 6 election is April 6. Early voting begins April 24. General Election is May 6. See you at the polls!
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How many times have you said I wish I would’ve listened closer to stories my grandparents or parents told? My immediate family gathered at our home March 25, for the 1st Annual Gathering/Reconnection of the Stash and Apolonia Hoffart Family. That comment was made several times. The last time all the first cousins and their families got together was in 1999 or 2000 so we were excited to get the reunion going again. We decided to gather again next year – same time, same place.
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