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Andrew Jackson Hughes, 77, of Navasota, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 4. Andrew was born April 26, 1944 in Grimes County to Jasper Jackson and Katie (Yanchak) Hughes. He married Dorothy Ruth Baxter and together they raised two sons. Andrew worked in ranching and construction throughout his adult life.
Read moreIn a regular meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, Wednesday, April 6, commissioners approved a motion denying the 381 Application submitted by Candela Renewables for a solar project in Grimes County. The motion was based on the recommendation of the citizen and court committee which met March 28 and determined Candela’s application did not meet Grimes County’s 381 guidelines.
Read moreGrimes County in conjunction with Scotty's House hosted a Blue Ribbon Ceremony at the Grimes County Business and Justice Center Wednesday, Apr. 6, in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. In 2021 Grimes County had 71 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
Read moreNavasota Interim Police Chief Michael “Mike” Mize was sworn into office Monday, Apr. 11, before a standing-room only crowd at Navasota City Hall Council Chambers by City of Navasota Municipal Judge Pat Gruner. He was officially pinned by his father, a former officer in Galveston, who is also his hero.
Read moreIn March, Myatt informed Navasota City Manager Jason Weeks he was seeking employment elsewhere. Weeks said Myatt, who also serves as Navasota Assistant City Manager, is being relieved of his police chief duties and will fulfill designated duties as the full-time Assistant City Manager until his departure.
Read moreNavasota Police Officers with the assistance of Grimes County Sheriff’s Office were actively searching near County Road 403 and Farm-to-Market Road 3090 for 31-year-old Darrell Hemann of Navasota. The manhunt was suspended just after 3:00 p.m.
Read moreNavasota Police Department and Grimes County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for a wanted suspect near Texas State Highway 3090 and County Road 403.
Read moreIOLA – Despite delays, rumors and ridicule, the City of Iola is continuing to move forward with a Wastewater Treatment Facility, however progress has been like treading through sludge.
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