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ANDERSON — A Grimes County Sheriff Deputy arrested a Louisiana woman on drug and weapon charges as she was stopped traveling through Grimes County on April Fool’s Day, April 1.
Read morePeople throughout Grimes County joined millions of people to view the total solar eclipse Monday, April 8. There were multiple eclipse viewing events throughout the county. The next total solar eclipse is Aug. 23, 2044. See more eclipse coverage and photos in the April 17 edition of The Examiner.
Read moreThe growth of soccer in Navasota is evident with attendance numbers increasing each game. Fans rose to their feet at Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium cheering the Rattlers to back-to-back wins to advance to the 4A State Tournament.
Read moreRelay for Life of Grimes County chunked the deuce at their annual event April 5, at Brule Field. Participants dressed in their hippest outfits to raise money and say Peace Out to Cancer. See more photos in the special tab included in this edition.
Read moreThe Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, to the community Tuesday, April 5. The group hosted their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening in partnership with Grimes County Precinct 3 & 4 Annex. Located at 205 Veterans memorial Drive in Navasota, NAMI will host weekly meetings for mental illness support ranging from individual to youth, to family support groups. For more information visit www.namibv.org.
Read moreThe Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new “sweet” partner to town. Truly Scrumptious Bakery, owned by Keith and Andrew Paiyou, had a great turnout to their Ribbon Cutting Friday, April 5. The bakery features handmade treats such as cupcakes, brownies, macaroons and more. For more information visit www.trulyscrumptiousbakerytx.com or stop by their location at 302 E Washingto Avenue in downtown Navasota.
Read moreApril 1 is the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month in Grimes County. With the help of Scotty’s House, the Grimes County Child Welfare Board, Voices for Children and many more organizations proper awareness can be provided.
Read moreVoices for Children is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care in the Brazos Valley. “We want every child involved in the foster care system to have an advocate by their side while they go through such an uncertain time in their lives,” said Amy Faulkner, Executive Director of Voices for Children. “We need more volunteers from the community to serve these children and their families.”
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