The citizens selected to serve on the review committee for Navasota’s city manager search have been named.
The citizens selected to serve on the review committee for Navasota’s city manager search have been named.
Dr. David Hackethorn and Connie Clements are wrapping up the second year of their first terms as Texas Silver–Haired Legislators representing the Brazos Valley. They will be speaking at the Grimes County Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday, March 18.
Several municipalities are hosting elections May 3, including contested races for mayor in Todd Mission and Plantersville.
Navasota Lady Rattler softball celebrated Grimes County Little League players, March 4, at Ira Floyd Field. The Lady Rattlers fed off the energy coming from behind to defeat Madisonville, 7–6, in eight innings.
ANDERSON–SHIRO Varsity Baseball
Anderson-Shiro Owls
Track and field results
Navasota split a pair of one–run games in the final week of non–district play, defeating Madisonville, 6–7, in eight innings and falling to Burton, 2–3.
Raise your hand if you are excited about “springing forward” for Daylight Saving Time. Almost no one – that’s about what I thought. I personally do not care for it because it messes up my internal body clock. I mean, if you want more sunshine in your day, just get up earlier. Friends, I don’t mean to sound cynical here – it’s just my humble opinion.
Critics say a state House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay and $450 million in teacher training.
Words matter. As a writer and reporter, that’s a statement I stand by. If you doubt that, just ask my gentleman friend. He’s lovingly tolerated my correction of some of his word choices for the last 12 years! While one word can totally change the meaning of a sentence, the delivery is equally important. Words can uplift or they can destroy and once spoken, you can’t take them back.
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure. “For the first time in our great state’s history, the Texas House has the votes to pass a universal school choice program,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
Mable Jean Denman, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in College Station, Texas, where she had lived since 1983. She was born on July 6, 1937, in Iola, Texas to loving parents Mable Howard (née Watson) and JC Howard. Jean grew up in Iola, moving to the BCS area in 1968.
Meda Francell (McComack) Busa peacefully departed on March 4, 2025 at her residence in Huntsville, Texas.
Glenn David Capps, 51 was born September 7, 1973 in Pearsall, Texas and went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2025 in Plantersville, Texas.
Robert Michael Koronka, a man defined by his devotion to his family, work ethic, endless energy, deep Aggie spirit, and love for his ranch, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.