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Janie Legge, 60, of Plantersville, passed away at Houston Methodist Hospital of The Woodlands on September 3, 2021. A visitation was held October 30, 2021 at Nobles Funeral Chapel, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., following a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville with Rev. Ed Kucera officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
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Navasota Livestock Auction auctioneer Greg Goudeau brought in $15,000-plus for the Anderson-Shiro Education Foundation Saturday, Oct. 16. Among the more than two dozen auction items up for grabs were a metal Nativity, Texans tickets, a Crawfish Boil for 20, and four live oak trees. Anderson-Shiro students contributed to the cause with a steel framed glider swing made by the ASHS Ag Department and four separate pieces of artwork donated by the ASHS Art Class. Music provided by Bill Mock made for a pleasant evening. Examiner photos by Connie Clements
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Early voting in Grimes County began Monday, Oct. 18, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 29, at the Grimes County Courthouse, 100 S. Main Street in Anderson and the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota. Regular voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended voting hours available Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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ANDERSON – Grimes County Historical Commission is hosting their inaugural Great Gatsby Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 23, at Historic Anderson Park, 212 S. Main Street in Anderson from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Animal control in the city limits is a hot topic especially when an unwanted animal enters your yard or spooks you on your daily walk. Navasota City Manager Brad Stafford discusses animal control and how infractions are handled by law enforcement.
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Moody Ranch Outfitters commemorated their 20th year in business recently with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and open house. Family, friends, business associates and supporters were on hand to join in the festive occasion. Commissioner David Dobyanski gave a congratulatory message to the Moody family and attendees. The ribbon cutting was followed by an open house and tours of the facility. Moody Ranch is available for hunts including deer, duck, hog and gators, fishing excursions and private and corporate events. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
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School board meetings have garnered negative spotlight throughout the country recently, and Navasota Independent School District Board of Trustees want to assure the public they are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings.
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AUSTIN — Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, announced that Chuck and Gena Norris, of Navasota, are recipients of the Governor’s Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award.
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