Our Town Jefferson

PAACC to hold annual meeting

The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold its Annual Board of Directors meeting March 13, 2021 at 11 a.m. via Conference Call.  

Call 214-680-8491 for Conference Call dial-in number at least one hour prior to the meeting.  

The public is welcome. For more information, visit. www.thepaacc.org

USDA grants available

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $1 million available to support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands in Texas. 

Texas NRCS is accepting proposals through April 16, 2021, for state Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.

Mims to host fish fry

Mims VFD ladies auxiliary is sponsoring a drive thru, carry-out only Fish Fry. Friday Feb. 26, 2021, from 4 – 7 p.m. or until sold out. 

Cost-by donation to support the Mims VFD. 

They event will be located in the Mims Community Center, 12727 F M 729, Avinger, Texas, on the north side of Lake o the Pines. 

Call in orders will be accepted. until noon on Feb. 26. Call 903.755.2766.

Fish, potato casserole, coleslaw, mini corn muffins, a bar cookie and a bottle of water will be provided.