After a public hearing Monday, June 20, to discuss the Local Optional Homestead Exemption (LOHE) offered to taxpayers in the district, Navasota Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to repeal the 20% exemption that has been offered for 30 years.
ANDERSON – A 20-year-old male, Tylar Jordan, pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Robbery before 12th District Judge David Moorman, Tuesday, June 21. He was sentenced to a total 65 years in prison.
In a 3-1 vote Wednesday, June 15, Grimes County commissioners approved the relocation of the World War I monument from Historic Anderson Park to the Grimes County Justice and Business Center. Voting in favor of the motion were commissioners Phillip Cox, David Dobyanski and Chad Mallett. Voting against was Commissioner Barbara Walker. Judge Joe Fauth was not present.
IOLA – Iola Independent School District announced the hiring of Dianne Luna as the new principal at the elementary campus.
The 19th of June Association hosted their annual Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 18, in historic downtown Anderson. The day continued with a barbecue lunch and a rodeo. "Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible-and there is still so much work to do." Barack Obama EKaminer photos by Matthew Ybarra
Navasota Police are attempting to locate a wrecker, owned by Frank’s Towing & Repair, that was reported stolen Saturday, June 18.
IOLA – Iola Independent School District announced the hiring of Dianne Luna as the new principal at the elementary campus.
The 19th of June Association hosted their annual Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 18, in historic downtown Anderson. The day continued with a barbecue lunch and a rodeo. "Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible-and there is still so much work to do." Barack Obama EKaminer photos by Matthew Ybarra
Navasota Police are attempting to locate a wrecker, owned by Frank’s Towing & Repair, that was reported stolen Saturday, June 18.
Two Navasota men are accused of luring a victim then physically assaulting and robbing him.
Though he didn’t get the chance to play during the season, Cody Ozbolt used the time to improve his pitching arsenal.
26-1A All-District Baseball
Richards Panthers
Colton McCarty – Junior
2nd Team All-District Utility/DH
Abigail Fletcher – Senior
2nd Team All-District Catcher
Noah Bay – Senior
Honorable Mention
Rope Greenhaw – Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Tanner McCarty – Senior
Honorable Mention
BELTON - A pair of local anglers from Anderson accomplished more on the water than any high school team has been able to. The senior duo of Colton Scott and Chase Wickman competed at the Texas High School Bass Association State tournament on Lake Belton.
MIA NUNEZ
It’s been a little over six years now since my friend Louise Morgan died. When we met 22 years ago, she was the age I will turn next month. Just a couple of adjectives which accurately describe Louise back then were “abrupt” and “cranky.” She had strong opinions which she offered unsolicited at times, however, on the occasion you dared asked for hers, you best be prepared to take what she dished out. Louise was brutally honest but encountering her during the middle age of my life, I thought she was brutally rude!
People are born, they grow up, get older, and pass away all the time. It’s the human condition. But every now and then someone comes along who does more and gives more than the average person. Maybe one person in a thousand has the ability to inspire, to lead, and to challenge others on such a grand scale. James Evans was one of those precious few. We only get a small handful of souls in our lives who can lead by example like this and make such an everlasting impact on everyone around them, but he did it – and he did it so remarkably well.
James Ray Evans, 85, of Navasota, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2022, with his family by his side at CHI College Station Hospital. Visitation was held at Nobles Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial celebration followed 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at the First Presbyterian Church of Navasota, with Matt Morse of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
I have one of those “significant” birthdays coming up next month so I decided that as I move closer to my -30 -, the journalist’s way of saying “the end,” I should be preparing for the ultimate interview of my writing career – questions I want to ask God. You know - who, what, when, where, how and why? While I’m keeping my most personal questions to myself, I thought I’d share a few which have puzzled me or have been a topic of conversation sometime during my lifetime.
Clyde Donald Thomas, age 88, of Anderson, formerly of Pasadena, Texas, passed away June 8, 2022 at his home.
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Melville Harry Steubing went to be with the Lord (John 3:16). He loved Jesus, family, and friends. Throughout his 85 years, Melville enjoyed ranching, bowling, traveling, dining, and reading the Bible.
J Lynn Tyler, Sr., 87, of Clifton, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 19, at Goodall-Witcher Hospital. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, at First Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service in the Family Life Center. Dr. Tim Owens will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Lucille Powell, 79, of Navasota, passed away Wednesday, June 8, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in College Station. A celebration of her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Faith Outreach Christian Center with Pastor Henry Sanders presiding. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
