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Thursday, June 2, was graduation day for W.B. Bizzell Academy, in Navasota. But Bedias resident, Anthony Williams, was only able to attend in sprit. We must continue to support our neighbors and continue to press for the diligent prosecution of those responsible for Anthony’s killing, last October in Bedias.
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The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources.
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Due to a diocesan directive this week, St. Joseph’s will no longer raffle firearms. The year-long raffle will be finished out with the winner receiving a $500 Visa gift card instead. Winner number 40 will be drawn Sunday, June 5.
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Did you notice the Justice for Anthony Williams poster at the Bedias Dollar General store recently? We must continue to support our neighbors and continue to press for the diligent prosecution of those responsible for Anthony’s killing.
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Evergreen Baptist Church honored the seven graduates who are members of the church Sunday, May 22, during the morning worship service. The seven graduates are: Philip Charles England, Shelton Gene Johnson, Jared Christian London, Matthew David Parra, Ava Noel Pointer, Taryn Alexandra Savage and Chloe Kyle Vaughn. They all have good plans for their future lives. May God bless them all. They were served a meal following the service and received a gift.
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Congratulations to all Grimes County graduates! Enjoy your summer.
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Grimes County VFW Post 4006 members conducted a beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Carl Dry Saturday, March 21. Those attending were humored by Pastor Bruce Wood, Quartermaster Steve Storey and Commander Hal Reed with their stories about Mr. Carl. I am sure that everyone in the Post had been “convinced” at least once by Mr. Carl to take an officer position or job to assist with helping not only veterans but residents of Grimes County who were in need. The funny part is that you really did not realize what he had done until it was too late for you to back out. His legend lives on with the Carl Dry Veteran’s Award that will be given each year by the county. I am going to miss him picking on me.
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Winner number 39 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 22. The winner of a Colt AR15, CR6920, 5.56mm Rifle is Clint Vezurk of Anderson. The next drawing is Sunday, May 29.
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