The first weekend in October was really bustling. There were many fundraisers happening in Trinity County including Trinity’s yearly homecoming events and football game. There were Mum’s and Mom’s everywhere. Festivities at TISD started at 4:30 with a tailgate party and ended with a dance after the football game. I remember those days so many years ago, but I do not remember the heat in West Texas in October as it is now.
•The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 5K Run was successful and had more than 40 people attend the run. This was a joint sponsorship with Camp Cullen, and everyone had a great time. In addition, the Chamber is holding its October meeting this month at the Camp, and we are looking forward to planning more events for the Community next year.
As you know, the TPCC Christmas Show is just around the corner, and many items have to be decided about the first Saturday in December celebration. For instance, the theme for 2025, the parade route, Santa Claus, the float decorations, booth prices, and how many vendors can fit inside the Community Center, and how many performers we can get to return and perform.
Jonathan Minson has agreed to be the Master of Ceremony again for this year, and we are thankful he schedules Trinity City on his schedule for the first weekend in December each year. This year he has a surprise for us. Jonathan’s grandmother is going to be one of our vendors. She makes homemade Christmas, birthday, and all-occasion cards. I can’t wait to meet her at the show.
•I made it to the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser on Sunday, and it was awesome. The sandwiches were wonderful, and the weather was perfect. I drove through the station house for my lunch and every man serving was courteous and helpful. Fire Chief Keith Johnson is a real asset to our community, and the fire department is one of the best in Trinity County or any County for that matter.
•I went to another fundraiser in town for a young veteran that had a terrible gun accident, and it was tremendous event also. The food was really good, and I stuffed myself on beef and chicken tacos and charro beans. I hate to brag, but I did not have to cook any meals this weekend. Trinity residents are so generous to help their fellowmen in need all the time.
There was one more fundraiser at the Back Porch Bar and Grill, but I didn’t make that one. However, there were many cars and people attending that event also.
•Two big events I am going to expound on for October is the Trinity Veterans Wall of Honor Society Fundraiser and Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fall Festival Fundraiser.
I used to attend the Wall of Honor fundraiser for many years, but in the last few years I have not attended and only donated money to win prizes in their giant raffle pool. In fact. I have donated to this fundraiser for 18 years.
After 17 years, I finally won a prize. I won $250 in cash. The members raise and get great prizes and provide many services for the Veterans in need because they have this fundraiser every year. God Bless the Trinity County Veterans.
Trinity County Veterans Wall of Honor Society 18th Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 25, noon-6 p.m. at Scheelbillies Saloon, 5665 FM 356
Raffle prizes include:
1ST Prize: Glock G43 USA 9mm Aluminum Pink Pistol
2nd Prize Vizio 75” Smart TV
3rd Prize $250 Brookshire Brothers Gift Card
4th Prize $250 pack of $2 Lotto Scratch Off’s
5th Prize Blackstone 2147 28” Grill and Griddle
6th Prize $50 Harbor Freight Gift Card
7th Prize $500 Cash
8th Prize $500 Pack of $10 Lotto Scratch Off’s
Donations were made by businesses and members in honor and memory of long-time members with their names and contributions posted on the Wall of Honor Flyer for this fundraiser.
Tickets are 6 for $5. You need not be present to win.
A live auction provided by David and Liz Drake from Asset Marketing Pros, LLC will include a pistol and rifle donated by the couple along with other items such as New Tools, a liquor Wagon, and more.
Food: pulled pork and fried catfish with all the fixings for $10. Pulled pork sandwiches are $5 each. (Fish was donated by Fisherman’s Pride.)
For more information, contact Bill Reeves at (936) 661-7101; Trish Meigs at (713) 569-8731, or Mike Johnson at (716) 907-6191.
•The second fundraiser I am promoting is the annual October festival sponsored by Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 401 S. Prospect Drive, in Trinity. For a smaller affair, it is one of the best events in the city. The atmosphere is and its people make this one of the most enjoyable festivals in Trinity in my opinion.
The food, the customs, the costumes, music, and prizes are always over the top. Plus, it is just fun. This festival is hosted on two different days but together.
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s Fall Festival and raffle
The kickoff barbecue and bingo will be Friday, Oct. 24, with a barbecue chicken and sausage dinner for $15, and bingo starts at 6 p.m. and costs $10 a card.
The festival is Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and includes a raffle, food booths, cake booth, ice cream, vendor booths, face painting, youth and teen games. For more information, please call the Church office on Thursday or Friday at (936) 594-6664.
For your information,15 years ago I won a 40-inch Vizio TV at one of the MHTCC festivals and I was thrilled to death. I had never won any raffle prize before. This year I have decided to join Lanora Ainsworth at the festival and have a booth at this year’s MHTCC fall festival. She will be selling her candies and baked goods, and I will assist her in selling her jewelry and other items.
Don’ forget Senior Scholarship Night, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Trinity High School Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 18-31, Trinity Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, Church Fundraiser
Oct. 18, Trinity Lions Club Second Annual Pet Show and Expo
Oct. 21, First Methodist Church of Trinity Dinner with Friends, 4:30 p.m., Stew on the Menu
Oct. 24, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Bingo Barbecue
Oct. 25, Trinity County Veterans Wall of Honor Society 18th Fundraiser
Oct. 26, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fall Festival
Oct. 31, Treats on the Street, Trinity Police Dept. Halloween Fest on Elm Street, 6:30 p.m.
One new event coming in November is the Trinity Methodist Church’s rummage sale in the Church’s fellowship hall at 301 N. Elm St. Thursday and Friday, the hours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. and Saturday the hours are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, please call Laura at (936) 594-3826.
Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day Holiday
Nov. 13, 14, 15, Methodist Church or Trinity Rummage Sale.
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.
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.
