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Navasota Planning and Zoning commissioners gave their blessing to a zoning change and two Conditional Use Permit applications for places of worship at a Regular Meeting Thursday, Sept. 8.
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ANDERSON – Anderson City Council held a tax rate hearing before their regular meeting, discussing the plan for property taxes to be lowered to .15 from the .17 rate last year. At the meeting Sept. 8, it was stated appraisal values are going up, which was part of what guided the council’s decision. The appraisals are up to the appraisal district, which determines the market value of the property. The proposed tax-rate passed with all in favor.
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There were 28 Navasota Junior High School eighthgrade students selected to participate in Brazos Valley Promise, a program presented by Texas A&M University. Brazos Valley Promise is a 5-year program that offers first generation, low income, actively motivated students the opportunity to pursue a degree from Texas A&M University. When students successfully complete the program and choose to attend TAMU, they will receive a scholarship for tuition.
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Both the 2022-2023 proposed budget and tax rate sailed through without citizen comment at public hearings held at a Regular Meeting of the Navasota City Council Monday, Sept. 12.
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Getting a jump on growth, the Navasota City Council held a Special Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss setting boundaries for creation of the Navasota Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1. That was followed by discussion of the proposed issuance of the Combination Tax & Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022 for utility capital improvement projects (CIP) in fiscal year 2022-2023.
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Grimes County First Responders were honored during pregame festivities at the Navasota Rattler home football game Friday, Sept. 9, against the Bellville Brahmas.
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Following two public hearings, Grimes County Commissioners Court held a Regular Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8. The four-hour meeting addressed 38 agenda items which included adoption of the 2022-2023 budget and tax rate. After a public hearing with only one comment, Commissioners approved the adoption of the $31,603,852.98 budget for 2022-23 with a unanimous record vote. During the hearing, Plantersville resident David Tullos requested consideration of a reallocation of Road & Bridge funds to connect Pinebrook Drive to SH 249.
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Members of the Sons of the American Revolution Freedom Chapter in The Woodlands recognized Grimes County VFW Post 4006 for their service to first responders and veterans during the annual First Responder's Breakfast Friday, Sept. 9, Pictured left to right: Reagan Meridith, Bonnie Meredith, Grimes County VFW Post 4006 Commander Hal Reed, Sons of the American Revolution Freedom Chapter Vice President David Hamaker and Ed Sellards.
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