At their March 6 Regular Meeting, Grimes County Commissioners approved payment and a policy letter related to the eight hazardous waste barrels dumped on CR 306 Dec. 31, 2023, but the final report is still pending.
At their March 6 Regular Meeting, Grimes County Commissioners approved payment and a policy letter related to the eight hazardous waste barrels dumped on CR 306 Dec. 31, 2023, but the final report is still pending.
IOLA – After hiring four head football coaches in 4 years, Iola High School’s latest hire, Eric Blenden, plans to bring stability to the program.
Official election results for the March primary will be presented to Grimes County Commissioners Thursday, March 14.
A speeding violation led to the discovery of multiple illegal narcotics including over 300 grams of edibles.
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The Navasota Rattler soccer team earned an undefeated District 20-3A Championship going 12-0. Navasota is ranked #1 in the state in 4A. Playoffs begin March 25. Read a district recap and playoff preview in the March 20 edition of The Examine
A longstanding Navasota Junior High track record was broken March 7 in Giddings. Michael Henson ran a 16.18 in the boys 110m hurdles. The previous record was set 41 years ago, 1983, by Floyd Lipscomb who ran a 16.45.
Navasota powerlifter, Chance Risner, punched his ticket to the 4A State Championship meet by placing second at Regionals. Risner had a total lift of 1,525 pounds.
March 10-16 is National Sunshine Week. Even though it originated in Florida, it has nothing to do with spring break or oranges! According to Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Executive Director Kelley Shannon, “Sunshine Week recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.” Why is this important? As a citizen, a journalist and conservative, I share the sentiments of former Democrat Sen. Chris Dodd who said, “When the public’s right to know is threatened, all other public rights are threatened.” So, how does our right to information stack up here in Texas?
Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Friends, I do not know why my writing muse has led me to this topic, especially with my innate posture of keeping my private life private, but here we go. As this story unfolds, I imagine the tones of this piece will resonate with far too many family members who have suffered the long slow goodbye to a loved one. The struggle is real and seems to never end and you are not alone.
A few years ago, Brenna Payne moved to town and married a Navasotian, Josh Wisnoski. She is a workout trainer and I attended a few of her workout sessions and really enjoyed myself. More than that — I really liked her sweet and welcoming personality. Throughout the years, I saw her parents in pictures and at times in person on their visits to town, but never got to actually meet them.
Alton Aga, “Paw Paw,” went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He passed away peacefully, with Punkin by his side, at age 92 in Navasota, Texas.
Former College Station Mayor, Ben O. White Jr., passed away on March 3, 2024 after a courageous fight with cancer. Ben was born in Austin, TX to Ben and Irene White, April 20, 1936. He married Shirley Arnecke on January 21, 1956 and they were married for 51 years. They had two children, Debbie Roper and husband Kerry, and David White and wife Darlene; four grandchildren, Amy and husband Mike, Bryan and wife Katie, Kalynn and husband Gary, and Kyle; along with five great-grandchildren, David, Katie, James, Kelly Ann, and Luke.
Alex Zaragoza, Sr., 48, of Navasota, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station. Visitation with family and friends was held Monday, March 11, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the funeral home with Pastor Henry Sanders officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
A celebration of the life of Robert Le’Earnest 47 of Navasota, Texas will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Frist Baptist Church, 301 Church Street, in Navasota, Texas. Burial will follow in the Dennis Bryan Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m.