ANDERSON — A 39–year–old suspect that led law enforcement on a 30–mile pursuit through three counties pleaded guilty, April 16, to Evading Detention in a Vehicle, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 1 year in State Jail.
Navasota announced the hiring of Robert Hemminger as city manager. Hemminger is expected to begin Monday, April 28.
TODD MISSION — Charges are pending against a 19–year–old Navasota woman that struck a motorcycle Thursday night, April 17, on CR 302 in Todd Mission, killing the driver.
It was a hopping good time at the annual L.I.T. Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Living in Triumph and the City of Navasota at August Horst Park, April 18.
Navasota Examiner Newspaper staff members hopped into the holiday spirit at the annual Groovy Grapes Wine Walk hosted by the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce in historic downtown Navasota, April 19. Pictured from left: Laura Cervantes, Celeste Anguiano, Ana Cosino–Mize, Caitlyn D. Sechelski and Matthew Ybarra. The Chief Easter Bunny is Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize.
AUSTIN — Since 2023, Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, made “School Choice” a top legislative priority refusing to sign a school funding bill until lawmakers pass Senate Bill 2. The House passed the bill April 17 by an 86–61 vote with every Democrat present voting against.
Richards High School senior, Cheney Calhoun, signed a National Letter of Intent April 16, to continue her education and rodeo career at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Calhoun is an accomplished roper. Her brother, Tyler, also rodeos for SWTJC. Chesney is an all–around athlete earning multiple all–district awards in volleyball and basketball. She is the daughter of Sylvia and Poppa Calhoun. Pictured from left: SWTJC Head Rodeo Coach Joey Almond, parents Sylvia Calhoun and Poppa Calhoun, Chesney Calhoun, Tyler Calhoun and Pastor Joe Hejl of Simple Truth Cowboy Church.
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance of Grimes County presented two Iola students, Junior Juarez and Christian Ashford, with the Agricultural Student of the Month Award for February and March. Both students are Iola FFA members.
It was a hopping good time at the annual L.I.T. Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Living in Triumph and the City of Navasota at August Horst Park, April 18.
Navasota High School had 13 students compete at the State Skills USA Conference in Corpus Christi. Students earned five superior ratings in Ad Design, six superior ratings in photography and four in cosmetology.
Grimes County Scores
The Iola Lady Bulldogs enter the 2A Division 1 softball playoffs as the No. 2 seed. Iola will face the Danbury Panthers in a three–game series at Jersey Village High School, April 25–26. Game one is 2 p.m. April 25. Game two is April 26 at 4 p.m. Game three (if necessary) will follow at 8 p.m.
HUNTSVILLE — Navasota sophomore, Natalie Nobles, clinched consecutive state golf appearances with a championship finish at the U.I.L. 4A Region III Golf Tournament at Bearkat Golf Course in Huntsville, April 14–15.
Anderson–Shiro senior, Jade Buchanan, finished her track career with a sixth–place finish in shot put at the 3A Region 3 Track Meet with a personal record throw of 36 feet.
Friends, this is a tale from many years ago and even though you had to be there to fully appreciate it, it’s still a great story. The time was in the early 1990s, and the place was in the heart of Acadiana – Cajun Country. I hail from way up in Yankee territory, also known as North Louisiana. Pretty much everything north of I-10 is considered North Louisiana according to the fine people of Acadiana and I was trying my very best to fit in, absorbing as much of the culture as my tiny brain could handle. I was staying at my wife’s’ parents’ house during this time and her dad asked if I would like to join him and some of his friends on a rabbit hunt. I of course immediately agreed despite my complete lack of experience. He reassured me that everything would be fine as long as I followed his instructions. That sounded easy enough and the next day we set out on the hunt.
The Texas House on April 17 passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school-voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Off the Grill
LANG Helen Tolbert Lang was born May 29, 1948 and passed away April 2, 2025. She resided in Houston, TX and made Navasota her homestead.
Lester Ray Patterson Sr., 82 of Millican, passed away on Saturday, April 19, at his home where he was surrounded by his loving children. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Nobles Funeral Chapel. A celebration of his life will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Wheat Cemetery located in Millican. Rev. C. McAllister “Mac” Vaughn will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Adolph Feldmann, 89, of Navasota passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Golden Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Cindy Kay Chesnutt, 59 of Iola, Texas passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Bryan, Texas surrounded in love by her family.
