HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - New benches are coming to the Grapeland City Park after a local Life Scout saw there was a need. The walking trail measures three - fourths of a mile with only one bench near the west entrance.

“There’s not anywhere to sit down or to take a break,” said 16-year-old Life Scout Brayden Barron.

For his last project before becoming an Eagle Scout, he plans on raising funds to add four more benches along the trail. Each bench is estimated to cost nearly $800. As of Monday, he has raised enough for three benches.

“There’s a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes,” said Barron, “Any other funds that I get will be used for materials to put the benches up and whatever is left over will be donated straight to Troop 419.”

“I was really impressed by him … he’

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