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Herb Johnson Jr., the son of a former Alabama- Coushatta Chief, gave an educational presentation to the Grimes County Historical Commission at their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 10. Johnson spoke about the tribe lending aid to the Texas Army during the Texas War of Independence from Mexico. As a show of gratitude, the tribe was awarded approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
Read moreThe Grimes County Republican Women will kick off 2022 with District 13 State Representative Ben Leman as guest speaker at their Jan. 18 lunch and learn. Rep. Leman will discuss the impact of redistricting on Grimes County and the accompanying changes in representation residents will soon experience.
Read moreAUSTIN - The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has recognized State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) for being a strong champion for agriculture in the Texas Legislature with the S.M. True Agricultural Champion Award.
Read moreDr. R. Bowen Loftin, President Emeritus of Texas A&M University, will be the speaker at the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation “history mixer” Tuesday, Jan. 18. The meeting is held at New Hope Church, 2159 Hwy 105 East, Navasota beginning at 5:30 p.m. The general public is invited.
Read moreMartin Luther King Jr., a social activist and Baptist minister played a key role in American civil rights through peaceful protests. He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Read moreTwelve-year-old Navasota resident Oscar Reyez has wanted to act most of his young life. While the Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally” may have triggered the acting bug, it was the encouragement of a teacher and support of his parents that led to Reyez’ appearing in national commercials for Toyota and Walmart and roles in series like “How to Get Away with Murder” and “The Big Wish.” Oscar’s latest role is that of Watts in “Action Pack” airing on Netflix Jan. 4.
Read moreEvery year the Visual Art students of Navasota ISD create amazing artwork for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Art Contest, and every year the artwork continually gets better.
Read moreEarly voting for the 2022 Primaries begins Feb. 14, and The Examiner is releasing its special “Meet the Candidates” section Feb. 9.
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