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2008
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One of the advantages of small town livingis shopping for groceries. The local Brookshire Brothers in Hearne is a good place to buy groceries. My wife and I have been there many times over the last few years. I decided to go in this morning and pick up some things and was really surprised at the ...
08/09/2008
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Yep that is a nickname for Hearne, Texas.....The Crossroads. Lots of Higway and railway lines come together in Hearne. Our residence is about 5 miles from the city limit , but we can hear those train cars coupling at night when the wind is right. It doesn't bother us in the least and somehow i...
08/09/2008
As I was pondering what to write about on cooling off and beating the heat in Texas...it dawned on me that wildlife and pets really have it tough! We have had some days at 105 degrees already this summer and with high humidity. Not many animals have the luxury of being able to just go inside when...
08/07/2008
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Today at our Association luncheon we had a program and the guest speaker, an attorney specializing in water rights, gave an update on the issues surrounding water rights in Texas. I was glad we did this program as these issues are showing themselves more and more on land transactions including bo...
08/07/2008
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Yep today was the day! Of our first grandchild's birth. An unbelievable feeling to say the least. My wife and I spent almost the entire day at the hospital. We just couldn't get enough of little Hoyt. By the end of the day it appeared we had been truly blessed . He was eating, pooping , and sl...
08/06/2008
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Conveniently located in Central College Station, near A&M Consolidated High School and a short drive to Texas A&M University...this updated 3 Bedroom 2 bath features a fantastic yard with large oaks and a backyard built for summer fun ! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< A peaceful little cou...
08/05/2008
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The Wheelock community in Robertson County, Texas is a great place to call home. The local citizenry is active in the community and care a lot.. Recently a new community center was built along with a much needed new volunteer fire station. Post office is modern and convenient. The original c...
08/05/2008
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Texas is setting some records right now . It is hot! Real Hot. Some parts of the state have been as high as 104 degrees. And with very little rain. I am noticing trees turning brown and am certain quite a few will die this year from what we are experiencing. Also I have noticed many folks are c...
08/02/2008
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My daughter is scheduled for next Wednesday to deliver our first grandchild, a boy.. ...Yipeeee! My wife and I are so excited. We can't wait. I remember waiting for our first, my daughter, to be born. This is definitely different. I am not so nervous this time. I already have visions of going f...
08/02/2008
Well just about all of them anyway. We have seen Ironman, Batman, The Hulk and tonight we saw The Mummy. Our new Premier Theater has a really good hamburger restaurant in the theater...a little pricey, but nonetheless good. They also have a good assortment of spirits, coffees, and tea and desser...
08/02/2008