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Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell stated just after 2 p.m. today, a citizen called to report a man firing a rifle near Iola High School.
Read moreOn September 13, Governor Greg Abbott officially proclaimed that October 18 through October 22, 2021 is “Chamber of Commerce Week” in Texas. Signing an official resolution, Governor Abbott celebrated the more than 600 local chambers of commerce in Texas who “provide a critical link in the communities they serve by fostering a vibrant business environment, promoting local projects, and paving the way for small businesses to thrive.”
Read moreAt the Oct. 6 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, commissioners approved Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Mark Laughlin’s request to add Third Coast Mortuary to the rotation list of county providers for transport services. Third Coast Mortuary is located on FM 1774 and is owned by Marshall White.
Read moreGrimes County residents can now weigh in on selecting a name for the new access road to the Grimes County Justice and Business Center after County Judge Joe Fauth invited citizens to contact their commissioners with suggestions during the Oct. 6 Regular Meeting of Commissioners Court.
Read moreNavasota Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Diamonette dad, Dr. Ronnie Gonzalez hit a solid teeshot on a par 3 at Pecan Lakes Golf Course during the annual Navasota High School Diamonettes Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 9. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
Read moreBeginning October 18, Texans will have the opportunity to change the Texas Constitution in ways that will impact generations to come by casting their vote for or against eight proposed Constitutional Amendments. To assist voters in better understanding both sides of the propositions, the Grimes County Republican Women will host an amendment panel at its October 19 luncheon. Each amendment with pros and cons will be presented along with opportunity for questions and discussion.
Read moreNew royalty was crowned during halftime of the lola Bulldogs homecoming game vs the Bartlett Bulldogs. Emmora Cooper was crowned Homecoming Queen and Clay Stafford was crowned Homecoming King. lola won the battle of the Bulldogs 20-12. Examiner photo by Saul Coronilla
Read moreSHIRO – An Anderson-Shiro student, 16-year old Omar Rodriguez, died in a one-vehicle accident in Shiro early Sunday morning, Oct. 10.
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