Black History Month

Plantersville News

Hallelujah! Commissioners approved an Engineering Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for the General Land Office Community Development Block Grant. The grant project covers repairs in the Black-Berry community to county roads 313, 206, 206A and

207. These improvements are way overdue. All Black-Berry community residents please continue to pray with me.

Texas Renaissance Festival is accepting applications for 25 new vendors and attractions. Applicants are asked to send a complete business proposal, photos or samples of their merchandise, art, demonstration piece to vendor@texasrenfest.com or access the vendor application online,. Proposals and samples may be sent to Jennifer Pierce, c/o Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. when Wendy Watriss and Fred Baldwin, renowned international photojournalists, will return to Grimes County. Nearly five decades ago in the early 1970s, they first came to Grimes County to photograph local families and events that thrust them into world-known prominence.

Wendy and Fred will show a PowerPoint composite photo exhibit entitled “Grimes County a Journey in Time.” The pair’s time in Grimes County extended into the 1980s. They are eager to welcome and meet many of their long-known friends.

The event presented by Two Rivers Heritage Foundation and the Grimes County Historical Commission is free and open to the public. Location will be at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota.

Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation is hosting a Texas Independence Day Celebration Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., 2400 Park Road in Washington. The Texas Birthday Bash will be held Friday and Saturday, March 6-7 at 200 East McAlpine Street in Navasota. For tickets visit www.texasbirthdaybash.com.

The 33rd annual Sam Houston Folk Festival will be Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, at 1402 19th Street in Huntsville.

Deadline to apply for the Willie Mae and Charles Bevin Scholarship is Feb.

15. You must have a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Contact Prairie View A&M for more information.

Midsouth is conducting a survey for internet service in our area. They came out to my area and informed us they were looking at the poles so they can install fiber optic lines for their own internet service. To find out more information or to register visit www.midsouthfiber.com.

Upcoming 4-H key dates

• Feb. 6-23- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

• Feb. 14- Deadline to submit Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship applications via scholarship portal.

• Feb. 17- President’s Day (Extension office closed).

• Feb. 20- Fair Queen entry deadline. Entry fee of $20 due at first meeting.

• Feb. 21- Grimes County Bull Buck Out and Albert Schroeder Memorial Fund Scholarship applications due. Application must be postmarked on or before due date.

• Feb. 21- Grimes County 4-H Roundup Entries due.

• Feb. 22- Grimes County Fair rabbit show breeding date.

• Feb. 22&23- 4-H Day at Texas Aggie basketball game. Order discounted tickets now.

•Feb. 23- Charm & Sewing 4-H Club meeting, 5 p.m. at Greater First Baptist Church in Anderson.

Veterans needing flu shots can get a free flu vaccine at Walgreens until March 31, 2020. To receive the free vaccine, veterans need to have their Veterans Health ID card and have one other form of ID.

Plantersville Kountry Kickers 4-H Club meets on the second Sunday each month. Contact Sandra Kuta, sandrakuta@peoplepc.com for more information.

The Place of Grace on CR 313 in the BlackBerry Community is having Bible study Thursday nights at 7 p.m. instead of Friday mornings. Please come out and be a part of God’s work. Contact Ron and Diane Taylor, 281-380-8696 0r 281-382-5594 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 29, is the 19th annual appreciation banquet for the African American National Heritage Society in Bryan. The event will be held at the Hilton, 801 University Dr.in College Station. Jan. 31 is the deadline for sponsorships and table reservations. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.

Happy birthday to all February babies. Happy anniversary to Earl and Frances Lott.

Please have all anniversaries, birthdays and news to me by noon Thursday. If you have any news, please send to 55maepj.gmailcom or call me at 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.