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AUSTIN – Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed Senate Bill 147 to address growing concerns in protecting Texas land against foreign government ownership.
Read moreFollowing a survey of parents whose children participated in the City of Navasota’s Fall Soccer Program, City Manager Jason Weeks called the program a “success.” Weeks provided an update on the City’s inaugural season to Navasota City Council members at its Regular Meeting, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
Weeks reported enrollment of 162 children with 18 coaches coaching eight teams of players aged 3-6 years, six teams aged 7-10 years and four teams aged 11-15 years old. He noted that while the minimum age is normally 4-years of age, the 3-year-old children of coaches were allowed to play.
According to Weeks, a season-end survey was sent to participants and 23 responded. One question asked the likelihood of participation should the city sponsor another season.
Read moreNavasota Police Department made Christmas blue for many families during NPD’s annual Operation Blue Santa Friday, Dec. 23. Pictured standing left to right: Todd Moon, Crystal Martin, Sarah Stewart, Chief Mike Mize, Michael Sirnual, John Shoemaker. Seated: Sarah Moon, Blue Santa (Mike Mize Sr.) and Marla Gurka.
Read moreA day after Christmas, Grimes County Sheriff Deputies seized over a pound of cocaine during a traffic stop Monday, Dec. 26.
Read moreExaminer elves took a sleigh ride across the county in search of a home worthy enough to be recognized as the best in the inaugural Examiner Christmas Lighting Contest. Earning first place was Paul Padron for a display that lit Grimes County skies.
Read moreSHIRO – Strong winds ushering in a cold front, are suspected of ushering in substantial damage that trapped a woman inside her home Thursday, Dec. 22.
Read moreANDERSON – Grimes County will soon have a new look. Commissioners approved a website that will ease management and be more user-friendly.
IT Director, Greg Cannon, shared benefits of switching the website from TAC (Texas Association of Counties) to Catalis Web Design and Hosting during the Wednesday, Dec. 21, commissioners court meeting.
Read moreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began maintenance work Monday, Dec. 26, on the Navasota River Bridge along Texas State Highway 6.
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