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How ‘bout them Astros! Not only was the last game of the 2022 World Series exciting, it was equally exciting to see an Anderson native on TV. Stephanie (Kimich) Burzynski and son Hagan just happened to be on one of the “fan clips” throughout the evening. Stephanie is the daughter of Ricky and Debby Kimich.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 27, at Keith Community Center with a small group of members and visitors attending. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. A variety of business was discussed during the meeting including discussing a new roof bid. Hopefully the money will be raised soon. The death of longtime member, Ruby Lavender Stuckey who passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, was mentioned. The garage sale was also discussed.
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The Plantersville-Stoneham Bunch is hosting their annual 20 Guns for 20 Bucks gun raffle and ribeye steak dinner Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Grimes County Expo Center, 5220 FM 3455 Rd, in Navasota. Entry to the dinner is $25 per person. A limited number of tickets are being sold. Tickets are available at Donnie’s Day Care and Academic Center, A&I Water Well Services, Citizens State Bank, Yaya’s Floral, Allphin’s Insurance in Montgomery, Diane Phillips CPA Office, Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital and Ponton’s Automotive. Table sponsorships are also available.
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The first known burial in the Farquhar Cemetery is that of Colonel James R. Cooke. In late March of 1843, Cook was shot dead by a close friend in an argument over a horse on the street of Washington on the Brazos. Cooke had come to raw Texas in the early 1830s, fought at San Jacinto as a first lieutenant in Captain Henry Wax Karnes’s cavalry. In August 1842, he received a commission from Sam Houston to recruit volunteers in Washington County for the Somervell Expedition, serving as a colonel in the offensive at Laredo and Guerrero that December. Though disagreeing with Somervell’s decision not to cross the Rio Grande in pursuit of the Mexicans, Cooke did return to San Antonio before disbanding.
Read moreEarly voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
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Richards VFD has been busy responding to fires, emergencies and planning their biggest annual fundraiser.
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Sunday night it seemed to get dark earlier, maybe it was just me. Perhaps my brain is trying to get prepared for the time change on Nov. 6.
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Anderson Food Pantry, 367 Fanthorp St. will be open Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. until noon. All residents of Grimes County in need can participate. For more information, contact Renee Fredwood, 936-873-5005.
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