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Christmas was made special for many families during the 16th Annual Grimes County Make A Christmas Happen (M.A.C.H.) Toy Run Saturday, Dec. 11. Bikers meet at Yankee's Tavern in Carlos and escort Santa to deliver gifts to families across the county. See more photos on page 2.
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Navasota Police Officer James Byrd was promoted to corporal Friday, Dec. 10. Byrd has been with Navasota Police Department for a year and a half. His mom said he was destined to be in law enforcement since a young child, and Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt stated Byrd's work ethic and passion for law enforcement is the reason for the promotion and foundation for what he anticipates will be a continued successful career.
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BEDIAS – It will be a season to remember at the Bedias Annual Christmas Celebration and Parade Saturday, Dec. 18.
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Winner number 14 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Nov. 28. The winner of a Glock 45 9mm is Cody Lenz of Bryan. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Dec. 5.
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The Bedias Civic Club is getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Bedias in a big way. Everything is set for Saturday, Dec. 18, starting with Breakfast with Santa at the Civic Center, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, then a Gingerbread House Contest also at the Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. Next is the Bedias Christmas Parade starting at 6 p.m., followed by Cookies with Santa back at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. Please go to the Civic Club Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BediasCivicClubAssoc, for all the updates.
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There was record attendance at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday morning, Nov. 21. There were 125 people present. The church had a wonderful service. The church youth sang, and Ava Reynolds was baptized. The pastor of the church brought a wonderful message as well. Following the service there was a Thanksgiving meal that was enjoyed by all. There were several that took home food for a meal to be enjoyed later. I was one of those. The turkey, ham, dressing, desserts and more were good.
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The Plantersville Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department currently has a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Anyone interested needs to attend the meeting Monday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 pm for the interview. The new board member will be appointed at that time.
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Fall sports are underway for Richards ISD, with Junior High boys’ and girls’ basketball kicking off their first home game this week against North Zulch, both teams play Dec. 6 at Roundtop Carmine and Dec. 13 at Fayetteville. If you plan on attending home games, be sure to bring some cash to spend on concessions. The concession stands sales fund a lot of the extra activities for our athletes. Be sure to ask about volunteer spots too - Richards PTO needs help with workers for upcoming home games.
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