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In 2019, the Texas Legislature transferred the operation and management of the Washington- on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (WOB) from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historic Commission (THC). Three years and a pandemic later, the hallowed ground that is the birthplace of Texas is about to undergo a major renovation.
Read moreNavasota City Council started 2023 on high note approving licensing agreements with local Wi-Fi carriers as well as a Resolution supporting the rehabilitation of Buckingham Gardens. Council member Pattie Pederson was absent.
At the Jan. 9 Regular Meeting, city council members approved the agreement with GrimesCounty.net for use of the Oakwood/Miller Street tower followed by approval of the agreement with Navasota Wi-Fi’s for use of the Allen Street tower.
Both agreements include a $5.00 per subscriber fee for each wireless customer being served by the licensed water tower space. The licensing agreement with GrimesCounty.net includes Weather Watch and Fire Watch cameras for city usage and additional IP Network Connectivity for the City’s SCADA system.
Read moreThe Navasota City Council held a workshop Jan. 9 to discuss the results of the City of Navasota Water, Wastewater and Natural Gas rate study conducted by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. Representing NewGen was Managing Partner Matt Garrett. Council members Grant Holt and Pattie Pederson were not present.
Read moreCOLUMBIA, Mo - Columbia College announced its dean's list for the Fall 2022 semester (Aug. -Dec. 2022).
Read moreA parking lot near Navasota City Hall has been closed for improvements.
Read moreThe King of rock ‘n’ roll left the ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ for a special appearance at P.A. Smith Hotel on historic Railroad Street in Navasota Jan 7. The crowd was ‘All Shook Up’ and it was evident women ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ with The King. For ‘A Little Less Conversation’ and a lot.
Read moreThe pursuit of a man wanted for the murder of his girlfriend in Bastrop County ended in Navasota Jan. 4.
Around 1:07 p.m. law enforcement in Brazos County began pursuing a 2014 white in color Nissan Altima near North Earl Rudder Freeway (State Highway 6) in Bryan. Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating a person of interest in the Dec. 30 murder of 19-year-old Sofia Vera was last seen driving the vehicle and is believed to live in Brazos County.
Read moreGrimes County commissioners kicked off their first Regular Meeting of 2023, Wednesday, Jan. 4, by welcoming the newest member of the court, Pct. 2 commissioner David Tullos. They also received an update on the Christmas Day water damage to portions of the Grimes County Justice and Business Center.
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