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The 48th governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, visited Navasota May 15 as part of a campaign tour to promote a candidate for state representative. Abbott spoke before hundreds of people at Classic Rock Coffee Co. & Kitchen in downtown Navasota. Navasota Mayor and Classic Rock owner, Bert Miller, presented Governor Abbott with a Navasota gift basket.
Read moreIOLA — Iola Board of Trustees heard from multiple community members during their May 15 meeting who were upset about air conditioning issues at the elementary campus.
Read moreRICHARDS — Richards Independent School District is hosting a special meeting Thursday, May 25, to begin the search for a new superintendent.
Read moreNavasota Board of Trustees announced the hiring of Tracy Brice as principal of John C. Webb Elementary School in Navasota at the monthly meeting Monday, May 20.
Read moreGrimes County Commissioners approved the revised nonprofit fee schedule for rental of the Grimes County Fairgrounds and Expo facilities. At the May 15 Regular Meeting, County Facilities Director Rodney Floyd presented his recommended changes based on a review of what was charged in the past, the cost of cleanup, electrical usage, which halls are used and number of days booked for the event.
Read moreThe 20th Texas Silwill ver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) convened at the State Capitol for their 20th Legislative Session, May 5 9. Sixty-four delegates from 28 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Regions in Texas were in attendance. Speaker Sherry Hubbard gaveled the assembly to order on Monday May 6, to begin the process of passing resolutions that will be compiled in the TSHL 20th Legislative Report. Connie Clements and David Hackethorn attended as legislators representing the Brazos Valley AAA Region.
Read moreGrimes County announced their plans for a new development that will host eight departments including a driver’s license office.
Read moreSHREVEPORT, LA. — Duncan Benton of Anderson was recognized by Centenary College.
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