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Sworn in Dec. 18, 2017, County Judge Joe Fauth has several budgets under his belt but creating a balanced budget that’s fair to taxpayers and county employees can be challenging. Highlights of Fauth’s proposed 2021-2022 budget include no increase in the tax rate, increasing the hourly wage of specific law enforcement positions, a cost of living adjustment for county employees and hiring three new employees.
Read moreMetaphorically speaking, the curtain lifted at the Navasota Theatre Alliance’s Season Reveal and Members Meeting Saturday, Aug. 21. Wine, refreshing teas, hors d’oevres, decadent desserts, a silent auction and door prizes added to the excitement of reopening, but it was NTA president Joyce Yorek who best expressed the thoughts of many after its long absence.
Read moreAugust Horst Park on Navasota’s west side became a little more pet friendly after council approved the installation of a dog park at the Monday, Aug. 23, meeting. Also contained in the motion, was the use of $15,661.90 from the Voluntary Park Fund to cover the cost of fencing, dog watering stations, pavers, sand, landscape cloth, signs, two dog waste stations and two benches. The $1 per month Voluntary Park Fund donation is an option on utility customer’s monthly bill.
Read moreRichards Varsity volleyball started their season off with a bang playing seven games so far. They boast a team of 11. The volleyball coaching staff this year consists of Bobby Conner, Amy Thomas, and Will Autery - all returning staff members of RISD.
Read moreCourtesy photo: Navasota Independent School District received a school supply donation from BVCASA. The supplies will be used for students at NISD. The school gives BVCASA a “Big Blue Rattler thank you” for the generous donation.
Read moreBeginning Sept. 1, most Texans will have the option to carry a handgun in public without going through training or having to obtain a permit under House Bill 1927, the Firearm Carry Act of 2021.
Read moreA Navasota man, Ray Drews, is one step closer to living his dream with a custom chopper motorcycle-build with Paul Teutul Sr., of the Orange County Choppers.
Read moreAn eight-year old boy eluded an attempted kidnapping Saturday, Aug. 21, at his home on the 14000 block of County Road 304.
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