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An aerial view of the downtown area of Trinity shows the major churches, businesses and the railway. Courtesy photo

The town of Trinity is 150 years old this month, and the city is hosting a big celebration Saturday at the Community Center.

The City Council would like to invite you to Founders’ Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be events, booths, exhibits, games, crafts and live music.

The Trinity Historical Society will have exhibits inside the hall at the Community Center along with other residents whose ancestors played an integral part in this area. This group is responsible for getting historical markers and old cemeteries cleaned up, and graves marked and registered.

There were a lot of different people that were here before the settlers, like the Caddo Indians, and other tribes, and information about the colorful past will be on display, such as the early history of Trinity, the Mounds, the WTB&S Railroad system, the lumber industry and the building of the Trinity Post Office.

A time capsule will be buried at 1 p.m.

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GROVETON — The Groveton Community Association will host the Groveton Hometown Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on The Square in downtown Groveton.

Vendor forms may be picked up at Susie Q’s at 112 S. Main St. or you may email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a form. The cost per booth for profit will be $50 and non-profits are $25.00. If electricity is needed there will be a $10 additional fee for both profit and non-profits, there are limited spaces available with electricity.

Forms and payment are due no later than November 30, 2022.

The Groveton Hometown Country Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. same day. Lineup is at the football field parking lot beginning at 5 p.m. There is no theme again this year; we just want to see lots of lights and creativity so get a group together and start planning that Christmas Float.

Monetary prizes will be given for first, second and third places.

There will only be one Santa Claus in the parade this year, which the GCA will provide, and he will ride on the last float in the parade.

We encourage everyone to come out and shop with the vendors, participate in the parade, watch some good entertainment and celebrate the Reason for the Season.

For information, please contact Susie Hammond at (936) 465-0707 or Jolynn Wars at (936) 676-3337.

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TRINITY — A Lansberry Elementary School student is using a service project to help area hospitals.

Mia is seeking cute and colorful Band-Aids as part of a state agriculture pageant. The event is just a few short weeks away, and she is collecting any and all fun, colorful, and creative Band-Aids to donate to various hospitals in Texas.

Her personal goal is to donate 500 boxes of Band-Aids and she needs help from area residents.

You can drop off a box or two at donation boxes set up at Lansberry Elementary School and River of Life Church in Trinity, or with the help of her parents she can meet or pick up in the afternoons.

The drive will last until Nov. 10. If you can’t donate Mia asks if you will simply spread the word and vote for her as your Texas Junior Miss United States People’s Choice at agherculture.com

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Health Occupations Students of America is a career and technical student organization for students planning to pursue health professions. Students will be job shadowing at Tyler Mother Frances Hospital this school year. Pictured are (from left) Misty Coleman, Health Science Teacher/Sponsor/CTE Director; Natalyn Jordan, Brooke Arnold, Chelsea Loftin, Lexie Smith, Emalee Ellis and Aaliya Hale. Not pictured are Kimberly Caceres, Leslie Gonzales, Nancy Velasquez, Jennifer Esqueda, Yesica Lopez and Izabell Hester. Courtesy photoBy Tony Farkas

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TRINITY — The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees approved a contract for engineering work, starting the process to replace aging equipment throughout the district.

Superintendent John Kaufman said the board approved the contract with E3 for an engineering study, centering around school lighting and air conditioners.

He said that 43 percent of air conditioners in the district are more than 23 years old and replacing them will improve efficiency and save money.

Additionally, the older fluorescent lights will be replaced with a more efficient LED system.

Kaufman said the district has spent $150,000 on AC repair or replacement this year, and it has been that way for several years. E3 will replace any system older than 18 years and will scavenge parts for use on other systems.

In other business, the board:

•tabled action on purchasing exterior door alerts to research alarm systems;

•discussed a report on the recently installed vape sensors. Kaufman said they are working very well and that quite a few students have been caught;

•discussed a visit with State Sen. Robert Nichols and some of the legislative issues facing schools, such as funding, vouchers, security; and

•discussed upcoming training for the board.