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At the Feb. 15 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, commissioners approved a request by District Attorney Andria Bender’s office to reallocate $7,200 in unused salary to increase the Crime Victims Assistance Overtime fund by $1,200 and the DA Salaries fund by $6,000. The $7,200 represents the one-month vacancy left by former Assistant District Attorney Courtney Cain, now Madison County DA, and the start date of attorney Tammy Thomas.
According to Investigator John Wren, the DA’s office has used 60-70% of their overtime budget less than six months into the fiscal year. Wren attributed this to more trials with three courts operating now, only two legal assistants to cover three courts and a problem with new management software caused by the software company.
Read moreAt the Feb. 15 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, commissioners approved the request by district judges Gary Chaney and David Moorman to provide a secure area for jurors during jury service. The motion by Commissioner Phillip Cox stipulated the outdoor addition is not to exceed $50,000 and must be in compliance with County policy related to smoking.
Echoing Judge Gary Chaney’s comments at the Feb. 1 commissioner court, Judge Moorman advised the court of the need to allow juries out of the jury room but the potential of coming in contact with victim and defendant families. He also had just learned of a county policy restricting smoking to no less than 15-feet from a door and requested consideration of a waiver for people summoned for jury service.
Read morePLANTERSVILLE – The site of the former Plantersville High School received an official Texas Historical Commission marker.
Located on private property behind Plantersville Town Hall, parts of the foundation are all that remain of the historic Plantersville High School that was built in 1912. Plantersville native, Marilyn Bettes, spent a lot of time researching the school and applying for the THC marker to ensure history was preserved.
Read moreIt was a bittersweet farewell at the closing reception and exhibit for Navasota artists in residence, Sara Nevius and Siana Smith, Thursday, Feb. 17. The hour and a half event at the Horlock House Art Gallery and Museum was well-attended by art lovers, elected officials and locals who have supported the efforts of the artist in residency program since its inception in 2014.
Read moreANDERSON – Anderson-Shiro CISD Board of Trustees called a $44.5 million bond package, which will be known as Proposition A on the May 6 election ballot.
ASCISD Superintendent Scott Beene said on Jan. 25, 2022 the district organized a Long Range Facility Planning Committee comprised of 50 people including district parents, community members, and staff to begin a study of the current facilities.
Read moreRICHARDS – A public meeting will be held Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. to discuss the incorporation of Richards.
The meeting will be held in the Richards ISD cafeteria, 9477 Panther Drive in Richards. During the meeting a speaker will be available to answer questions and share what to expect with incorporating. All members of the Richards community and surrounding areas are invited to attend and participate in the discussion.
Read moreApplications are open for the Grimes County True Blue Foundation scholarship.
Seniors graduating from a Grimes County high school with plans to attend college and obtain a degree in a law-enforcement-related field or enrolling in a law enforcement academy are eligible to apply. Children or stepchildren of a Grimes County Law Enforcement Officer or Grimes County First Responder are also eligible to apply.
Read moreSierra Waneck, a FFA member from Iola, captured Reserve Champion Senior Heifer with Broken T's Miss Amber Rose in the Santa Gertrudis Junior Heifer Show at the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
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