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Susan B. Nickson held a book signing for several of her books at the Navasota Public Library March 25. She is an award-winning author and former President of the West Houston Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Available were her two series: the Healing Series and the Breaking Series, both set in Texas.
Read moreThe Navasota City Council and Parks & Recreation Board met in a Special Joint Meeting Monday, March 27, for a workshop focused on park land and recreation opportunities for Navasota.
In attendance was Navasota’s new Parks & Recreation Manager, Ryan Hendricks, a San Antonio native and former physical education teacher, founder of San Antonio Roundnet, also known as Spikeball, and volunteer with San Antonio Sports.
Read moreLet your voice be heard! The Navasota community is encouraged to attend a strategic planning workshop Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the City Council Chambers inside City Hall, 200 E McAlpine Street.
In preparation for a goal-setting session, the city would like to hear feedback from citizens regarding what they’d like to see included in the council’s plans and budget for the next two to three years.
Read moreAfter 25 years of service to the City of Navasota, 13 which were served with Navasota Police Department, Officer Mike Garcia celebrated his retirement. During the retirement recognition March 21, Dispatcher Moon dispatched 9323’s final 10-42 (ending tour of duty), “9323 received 10-42 for the last time. Thank you for your 25 years of service to the City of Navasota – 13 of those years to the Navasota Police Department. You will be missed. Enjoy retirement, Sir. 16:46.”
Read moreNew information has been released in the arrest of Daniel Jonathan Byrd, 29, of College Station. Byrd, who was employed as a Science teacher at Navasota High School was arrested by College Station Police at his home March 23.
Read moreA Navasota High School teacher was arrested Thursday morning and immediately placed on administrative leave.
Read moreThe fire district boundary “hot potato” finally came to rest at the March 15 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court with approval of Todd Mission Volunteer Fire Department (TMVFD) as the primary responder for SH 249 calls. In light of the County’s lack of jurisdiction over municipalities, Plantersville-Stoneham VFD (PSVFD) will respond to calls within the Plantersville city limits including south of 249. The motion was approved 4-1 with Commissioner David Tullos voting nay.
Read moreNavasota Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution to donate property to the City of Navasota for the Navasota Animal Shelter.
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