What a wonderful October just passed. We finally had rain, and the weather got cool enough to wear a sweater in the morning, and it felt like fall at last. The events that are being tucked away until next year came and went, but they were profitable and fun for the entire community.
For instance, Treats on the Street event was Friday, and a fun time was had by everyone. Candy was the main theme, but some lucky children went home having won bicycles and other prizes. On Saturday evening at Camp Cullen, the Haley Burk Memorial Scholarship Foundation gala was also a success. It was a costumed event where people dressed up in clothes according to their favorite decade and played bingo to win 10 designer purses. I heard they made more than $7,000 dollars. Kudos to them.
•Early voting ended on Friday, and I did my due diligence. Tuesday was the actual voting day for state elections and propositions. We did not have any candidates to vote for on our ballot, but we Texans got to vote on 17 propositions and a bond issue. I voted early, but I was amazed that anyone could actually understand what they were reading. I felt like I was in high school again taking a reading test. I don’t know if I passed with an A or failed miserably.
•On a sad note, on Thursday one of our longtime residents passed away. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to hundreds of Trinity residents. She was Janet Lynn Allbright. Janet was a beautiful lady who will be dearly missed. She has left behind a treasure trove of memories for all who knew her to cherish for a lifetime.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 50 years, Cecil Albright. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Allbright Oeaveym, and grandchildren. Janet is also survived by her brother, Neal Smith, and his wife Kay, niece Chey Smith Dilda and nephew Jason Neal Smith.
Janet attended Trinity High School, class of 1970. Janet was a devoted Christian and was a founding member of the Trinity Tabernacle of Assembly of God. She played the organ and sang for the church, participated in the kitchen committee, and served families and worked with all special occasions for her church community.
Janet attended nursing school and enjoyed working in maternity ward for many years. For 15 years, she owned and operated a day care in her home for family and friends. Janet was artistic and worked for Waller Thornton Funeral Home for more than 20 years creating memorial folders and DVDs for families. I knew firsthand of her artistic ability as I have 7 memorial bulletins she created for the McMichael family.
•Trinity County Crime Stoppers, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office, the city of Trinity and Trinity Animal Clinic is hosting a dog adoption event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Tractor Supply, 1280 S. Robb St. You can find a furry friend, and for a $20 adoption fee, you get a family member, free first-round vaccinations, free microchipping and a $50 spay/neuter reimbursement.
Nov. 8, Saturday, Martin Senior Civic Center Barbecue Fundraiser Downtown
Martin Senior Citizen Center is having a fundraiser this Saturday at the Highway 19 South and San Jacinto Street intersection from 10 a.m. until sold out. The menu includes brisket sandwich and chips, $10; chicken leg quarters with choice of sides (beans & bread or chips), $10; jalapeno poppers, $2.50; and bottled water, $1.
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Free Breakfast for Veterans will be held at the VFW Hall on Caroline Street at 8 a.m. The public is invited to eat and support our Veterans. Non-veterans and friends breakfast meals cost $5.
Nov. 13-15, Trinity Methodist Church’s Rummage Sale in the Church’s fellowship hall at 301 N. Elm St. On Nov. 13-14, the hours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. and on Nov. 15, the hours are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, please call Laura at (936) 594-3826.
*Veterans Day is November 11. A
Nov. 21, Martin Senior Citizen Center Thanksgiving, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with all the wonderful fixings, desserts, and drinks. Cost is $15 (seniors 80-plus get 20 percent off). Please call (936) 594-2627 to reserve spots. Lots of giveaways, coloring contest prizes, door prizes and live music by a local well-known artist, and much, much more.
Turkey, Ham, Dressing, gravy, sides, desserts, salads, and drinks are included in the price. Be smart. Order a dinner to go, or to take home, because Thursday and Friday, the Center is closed for its staff and volunteers to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holidays. Remember, orders must be placed by Thursday by 2 p.m. No to go orders accepted on Friday, day of the dinner. Ask for Sherrie Deanne or Rick at the number above.
Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving Holidays for students
Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 6, TPCC Christmas Show and Parade, at the Trinity Community Center at 10 a.m. The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Show has some new events in the works. Watch this space for exciting news. Applications to the 2025 Vendors were sent out last week and music entertainment is lining up fast.
Dec. 18, Early release day for Christmas/winter break
Dec. 19, TISD student winter break
Dec. 25, Thursday, Christmas Day
Students return to school on Jan. 6, 2026.
Martin Luther King Holiday of Service, Jan. 19, 2026
Trinity County Crime Stoppers Mardis Gras Cowboy Gala, Jan. 31, 2026
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026
Lovelady Love Fest, Feb. 14, 2026
Presidents Holiday, Feb. 16, 2026
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Lent Holidays and Dinners TBA
Easter and more church events in the planning stages.
See you at the Martin Senior Center for lunch this week.
