Today I have no complaints. The weather is beautiful, cold, but not intolerable. I went to a birthday party on Saturday for my young friend Lanora Ainsworth, whose actual birthday was Sunday. It was a fun time, and it was held at the El Rancho Viejo Restaurant in Trinity.
It was wonderful to listen to her friends and family give testimony to what a great aunt, mother, grandmother, wife, sister and wife she has been for 93 years. Born in 1932, Lanora decided to slow down for a bit. Known for her culinary skills, she will only bake for the VFW, Trinity County Commerce, and her friends and relatives.
A reknown dentist, Dr. Bubba Hirsch of Trinity, also has a birthday on the same day as Lanora’s. Dr. Bubba Hirsch has received many so accolades during his career and has been an outstanding Trinity Lions Club member for over 35 years. Dr. Bubba Hirsch was elected to the Texas Lions Club Hall of Fame in 1995 and has left a legacy that no one has been able to compete with since. His service and deeds are still talked about today.
Holly Hirsch took her Dad deep-sea fishing and posted pictures on Facebook depicting their happy day.
• Last week I told you about the Trinity County Crime Stoppers 17th Annual Cowboy Mardi Gras Fundraiser held at the Trinity Community Center, and it was a huge success. They auctioned off wonderful donations, served an awesome meal, provided music and a dance, and honored the law enforcement agencies in Trinity County.
The donations amounted to more than $12,000. Larry Grant, Rick Villarreal, Denice Henderson, and other board members are to be commended for a job well done, and a beautiful fun-filled gala.
• The Trinity Youth Softball and Baseball League is registering students now and until the end of February for the 2025 season. For more information, call Jackie Goodall at (936) 649-2254.
• This weekend our neighbors to the north, Lovelady, are having their 43rd Annual Love Fest on Saturday with vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, contests and a parade. The Queen’s Coronation is Thursday at 6 p.m., the barbecue cook-offs are Friday, and the parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. For more parade information call (936) 222-7312.
• For your information, if you would like to reserve the Martin Center for small occasions, please call for details and pricing. Rental days are Saturday and Sunday.
• Feb. 15 is the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department’s 110-year anniversary, and the Trinity Historical Society is sponsoring a historical marker dedication at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Fire Department Station on Elm Street. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call Keith Johnson, Trinity Fire Chief, at (936) 662-3916.
• The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Valentine Dinner and Dance on Feb. 15 in Lovelady at the old Lovelady gym. The event starts at 6 p.m. and the cost is $50 per person.
• The Trinity Fire Department is hosting their 24th Annual Fish Fry on the first Sunday in April, which is April 6 at the Trinity Fire Station on 201 S. Elm St. Tickets are $10 per plate and the event starts at 11 a.m. To-go or eat-in dinners are available. The menu is fried catfish, French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies, and baked beans. Watch for tickets sales to go on in March.
• Here are some save the date events and holidays soon, and the warm weather sure does want us to get on the move.
• Ash Wednesday, March 5
• Good Friday, April 17
• Easter Sunday, April 20
See you around town.
