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Navasota Theatre Alliance, in cooperation with the city of Navasota, is pleased to announce its 9th Annual production of Lanterns and Legends.
Read moreAfter convening from closed session, Navasota City Council members voted to appoint the assistant city manager to serve as the administrative officer to perform the duties of the city manager in the city manager’s absence or inability to perform his duties and related issues.
Read moreNavasota Garden Club presented the Yard of the Month Award for October to Tress and John Flores for their yard at 1903 Cottonwood. Their yard features roses, Crepe Myrtles, Blue Lumbagos, Hibiscus and Ferns. Courtesy photos
Read morePLANTERSVILLE – The Bible shares accounts of many miracles, and God proved He is still in the miracle-working business with the safe return of 3-year-old Christopher Ramirez who went missing from his home Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Read moreNavasota Police Department and other law enforcement and first responders throughout the county joined the community for National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 5. The event allows the community to get to know first responders and ask questions through community block parties. Examiner photos by Celeste Anguiano and Ashely Bautista
Read moreNot since 1928-1946 and the 18-year tenure of City Manager R. J. Brule, has Navasota seen the forward momentum it has experienced under soon-to-be retired City Manager, Brad Stafford. While Brule and the WPA brought infrastructure, bridges, parks and a stadium to Navasota, Stafford put the name “Navasota” on the map of national retail consciousness and is transforming that 20th century infrastructure to accommodate 21st century needs. Before retiring Oct. 29, Stafford shared memories as Navasota city manager for nearly 16 years with The Examiner.
Read moreThe first school in what became Texas was initiated by Stephen F. Austin at San Felipe in 1824.
Read moreNerium oleander, an evergreen shrub, is the only plant in the Nerium genus but there are many cultivars. Beautiful and hardy, oleander made its way around the world following trade routes. It is referenced in the written records of many cultures dating to at least 450 BCE, maybe much earlier. Through the millennia each culture has had its own story of how the plant got its name. Today oleander has naturalized in many places including central and southeast Texas. Heat tolerant with low water needs and able to grow in a broad range of soil types, they are often planted in public spaces and highway medians.
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