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AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (RBrenham) to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB). Senator Kolkhorst replaces retiring Senator Jane Nelson on the powerful board which is comprised of the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House, as well as four lawmakers from the Senate and House.
Read moreANDERSON – Kick off the holiday season with an 1850s flare Saturday, Nov. 26, at historic Fanthorp Inn with Twilight Firelight.
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November 28 is the last day to sponsor a wreath for a veteran or first responder’s headstone as part of the 2022 Wreaths Across America project. The nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America (WAA) is best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery but in recent years the project extended far beyond that field of solemn, white markers into Grimes County.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus made an early stop ahead of the holiday season for the annual lighting of Plantersville Town Hall Sunday, Nov. 20. Children enjoyed photos with the merry couple, as well as cookies and hot cocoa.
Read moreThe annual KBTX Food for Families Food Drive is Wednesday, Dec. 7, with three drop-off locations and one Grimes County location.
Read moreAfter lengthy discussion, Grimes County Commissioners approved forwarding a request for a tax abatement for a battery storage facility to a review committee on a 4-1 vote. Commissioner David Dobyanski cast the dissenting vote. The request was made by KCE TX 15, LLC of Albany, New York, at a Regular Meeting of the Grimes County Commissioners Court Wednesday, Nov. 16. KCE’s additional request to have the 42.75 acres between CR 178 and Sleepy Hollow Ln. in Singleton designated as a reinvestment zone will require a public hearing. Speaking on behalf of KCE were Tom Dubel and Joe Rambler.
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RICHARDS – Four new board members were sworn in at Richards Independent School District Board of Trustee meeting Thursday, Nov. 17
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