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TODD MISSION - A Grimes County Sheriff’s Officer was injured while working off-duty security at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville Sunday, Oct. 19. A joint press release issued by Navasota Police Department and Grimes County Sheriff’s Office, stated several officers from NPD and GCSO were working off-duty security at TRF when a disturbance took place around 7:15 p.m. near a tavern.
Read moreWith remaining savings from the 2017 school bond, Navasota Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to renovate the Brule Auxiliary Gym.
Read moreTexas Birthday Bash will celebrate it’s 11th anniversary in March 2023 and the City of Navasota is planning a lineup release party Friday, Nov. 4. The lineup for the annual Texas Independence Day celebration will be announced with a party on the lawn at Navasota City Hall, 200 East McAlpine Street in Navasota from 6-8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers and prepare for a night of family-friendly fun! There will be food vendors on-site and giveaways.
Discounted presale tickets for Texas Birthday Bash, March 3-4, will be available at the lineup release party. Come out and be the first to know who will be taking the stage next year!
Read moreThe City of Navasota hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Jack in the Box Friday, Oct. 14, at the future location on Highway 105 East near CR 425 (Durden Road). Pictured left to right: Rayna Willenbrink, Economic Development Specialist; Lupe Diosdado, Development Services Director; Jason Weeks, City Manager; Developer (Jack in the Box), Mark Holmes; Mayor Pro Term Grant Holt, Councilmember Patti Pederson and her son Luke.
Read moreIn the first of two actions related to the new Hidden Hills Subdivision, the Navasota Planning and Zoning Commission denied Ante Development, LLC’s variance request regarding cluster mailboxes at its Oct. 14 Regular Meeting. The vote followed a public hearing with no comments against the variance request. The 105-home subdivision is located along Laredo Street off N. LaSalle. Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations, Article 7, Section 7.13 requires a minimum of two-vehicle off-the-street access to cluster mailboxes for pedestrian safety and traffi c right of way. If approved, the developer would not have been required to provide offstreet parking for the mailboxes which will serve Phases 1 and 2 residents.
Read moreThe Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCSWE) held a regional meeting Oct. 13, featuring the lady leaders of Navasota I.S.D. as keynote speakers. NISD's administrators shared their individual journeys into administrative roles, along with challenges and successes. The team encouraged educators to pursue opportunities to advance in administrative positions in support of public education. Pictured front row left to right: Emily Nichols, Webb Elementary Principal, Kristi Ramsey, NHS Principal, Dr. Tracy Stone, Assistant Superintendent, Vanikin Leggett, Brule Elementary Principal, Monica Guerrero, NJH Principal, and LaToya Taylor, Bizzell and DAEP Principal.
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Trisha Harris of Navasota was presented the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence Award by Navasota Masonic Lodge No. 299 A.F. & A.M. Monday, Oct. 10.
Read moreCOLLEGE STATION – A Navasota man wanted for outstanding felony warrants in Grimes County led College Station Police on a high-speed chase.
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