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RICHARDS - The new look of Richards Independent School District is taking shape, and anticipation of the new facilities are building.
Read moreNavasota High School hosted the annual Navasota Rattler Invitational Cross Country Meet Wednesday, Sept. 14, at August Horst Park in Navasota. Three Grimes County schools were among hundreds of competitors from over a dozen different schools. Iola State-Qualifier, Lindsey Gooch, placed first in the varsity girl’s division. See results on page 11.
Read moreNavasota Planning and Zoning commissioners gave their blessing to a zoning change and two Conditional Use Permit applications for places of worship at a Regular Meeting Thursday, Sept. 8.
Read moreANDERSON – Anderson City Council held a tax rate hearing before their regular meeting, discussing the plan for property taxes to be lowered to .15 from the .17 rate last year. At the meeting Sept. 8, it was stated appraisal values are going up, which was part of what guided the council’s decision. The appraisals are up to the appraisal district, which determines the market value of the property. The proposed tax-rate passed with all in favor.
Read moreThere were 28 Navasota Junior High School eighthgrade students selected to participate in Brazos Valley Promise, a program presented by Texas A&M University. Brazos Valley Promise is a 5-year program that offers first generation, low income, actively motivated students the opportunity to pursue a degree from Texas A&M University. When students successfully complete the program and choose to attend TAMU, they will receive a scholarship for tuition.
Read moreBoth the 2022-2023 proposed budget and tax rate sailed through without citizen comment at public hearings held at a Regular Meeting of the Navasota City Council Monday, Sept. 12.
Read moreGetting a jump on growth, the Navasota City Council held a Special Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss setting boundaries for creation of the Navasota Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1. That was followed by discussion of the proposed issuance of the Combination Tax & Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022 for utility capital improvement projects (CIP) in fiscal year 2022-2023.
Read moreGrimes County First Responders were honored during pregame festivities at the Navasota Rattler home football game Friday, Sept. 9, against the Bellville Brahmas.
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