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At the May 3 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, commissioners declined to take action on Chief Deputy Martha Smith’s request to fill the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office vacant Livestock Officer position with a currently employed fulltime peace officer. The court did, however, approve her second request, the creation of a fulltime civilian GCSO Business Manager position.
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Anderson Baptist Church hosted a prayer walk May 4, in honor of National Day of Prayer. Members of the church and community are pictured in downtown Anderson.
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The Grimes County Republican Women (GCRW) will hear from two women from the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) on how we can work together to educate our community and advocate at local and State levels for our values.
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Area churches were invited by management of Northside Apartments for prayer, breakfast and fellowship at the apartment complex on Laredo Street. The prayer was part of National Day of Prayer May 4.
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Grimes County Fire Departments joined Plantersville-Stoneham VFD to celebrate Firefighter’s Appreciation Day May 2. Three PSVFD firefighters were presented service awards – Shaun Holmes, 20 years and David Waters and Eric Lathrop, 5 years each. PSVFD Fire Chief Jessica Bomar receives one of the new helmets purchased by their board of directors. All PSVFD firefighters received a new helmet.
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At the May 8 Special Meeting Workshop of the Navasota City Council, the green light was given to proceed with drilling one and possibly two new water wells on the City’s developing east side. A new water well is part of the $2 million Capital Improvement Project approved during this fiscal year to meet the City’s long-term needs. See related article page 1.
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The Navasota-Grimes Co. Chamber of Commerce “poppedin” for a surprise visit at First Home Improvement in Bedias celebrating their small business efforts in Bedias. Pictured left to right: Mayor of Bedias Gwen Bouillon, Vice President of the Chamber Michelle Bobo and Mackie Bobo with FHI staff Kelly and Dustin.
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Navasota-Grimes County Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting for Francine’s Country Pavilion Friday, May 5. Francine’s is owned by Gary and Frances Spivey, located at 21155 CR 124 in Iola. The soft opening and ribbon cutting was by invitation only, with Dylan Ault providing acoustic music. Grand opening will be Saturday, May 20, feature the Gatlin Brothers.
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