Not wishing anyone bad news, but sure hope the hurricane that is in the Gulf will bring us some relief from the heat and dry conditions that exist. Next week there just may be some report of rain over the county.

At last report Monday at noon the storm was to hit Galveston Tuesday or Wednesday and residents there were told to fill gas tanks and be prepared for the storm.

Dennis Scroggins recently spent some time in Arizona at a church retreat. He was accompanied by some of his children and grandchildren. The family spends some time there every year.

Last week members of the Clark family drove to Granbury to visit their sister Monty Arms who has some medical issues. The family members spent the day with her catching up on all the family news.

Jim, Patty, and Thomas Caughman of Houston spent the weekend with the Price family. They couldn’t believe how dry and hot it was and if you could believe it they were anxious to return to Houston and all that noise and traffic in order to get away from the heat.

The home of R.J. and Patsy Henniger was overflowing with family members Sunday. A dinner was held in their home to celebrate the visit of Mary Pike of Midland, Johnnie Keeney of Lubbock, and Nancy Hicks of Alvarado.

Others from out of town were Nancy’s grandson, Michael, of Florida; Jill Henniger and son, Jacob, of Cedar Park; Jake, Lisa, Winston and Wesley Lackey of San Saba; Kayti and Tyler Lackey of San Saba; Doug, Kristi, Jordan and Jaylee of Lampasas; Jacob and Jessica Williams and children of Lometa; and Pete Henniger and sons of Lampasas. Those from Bend were William, Jane Clark, Tim and CheeChee Brockman, George and Toni Mayben, Jamie, Andrew and A.J. Houdyshell, and Pennye Pierce.

Johnnie will be visiting for two weeks and will be staying with Pennye, Mary will be staying with Patsy and R.J. for a week before returning home to Midland.

The Henniger family reunion will be next week down on the river under the big pecan trees.

Lola Morris has been busy getting items made for the big event, as she and her son Phillip will host the reunion this year.

Happy birthday greetings go out to John Byrd who will celebrate a birthday August 10, Kit Clark who will celebrate her birthday August 12.

Congratulations go out to Dan and Jill Harrington who will celebrate an anniversary August 11, and Gene and Janet Brister will celebrate an anniversary August 13.