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The “Texas Landscape” exhibit of plein air painter, Dina Gregory, closes Sunday, Nov. 26. On display at Baker Goodwin Fine Art, 100 W. Washington Ave. since Oct. 28, Gregory’s work captures the beauty and mystique of the Texas landscape with soft pastels, brights lights and deep darks. Her favorite locations are the Texas Hill Country, Palo Duro Canyon and the Big Bend where she seeks to convey “the connection between God, man and nature.”
Read moreGrimes County Election Administrator Rachel Walker said number almost doubled from the 2021 election. Walker said they had about 3,409 voters participate in the election which is approximately 17% of the total registered voters in Grimes County (19,915).
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The Texas Association of School Business Officials announced Dr. Tracy Stone, an assistant superintendent at Navasota ISD, earned her Registered Texas School BusinessAdministrator (RTSBA) certification.
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Navasota has answered the challenge. To encourage healthy living, the community of Navasota will be competing in the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. The community will get points for every healthy activity you do, from a walk around the block, eating healthy, to a full workout or sports activity. Simply download the app, https://ittcommunitychallenge. com/, register, and begin entering your activities.
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Navasota Garden Club awarded the November Yard of the Month to Linda Ubanoski for her yard at 7717 Links Ln. in the Pecan Lakes Subdivision. The yard features white vencas, day lilies, purslane, asparagus fern, large oak tree, holly tree and an exquisitely manicured lawn.
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GARLAND — Iola capped their 51-win season with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-9, 17-25, 25-12) win over the Crawford Pirates Nov. 17, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland to earn the 2A State Championship. Iola (51-1) earned their fourth state championship in their 13th state tournament appearance including their second championship win over Crawford (47-7) who have two state titles. The Lady Bulldogs prevailed over the Pirates in 2020.
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WICHITA FALLS — An alleged 12-year-old runaway from Wichita Falls was located safely in Navasota Tuesday, Nov. 14. The 12-year-old, Krystelle Ward was reported missing Saturday, Nov. 11. She was last seen in the 1100 block of Harlan Avenue in Wichita Falls. Navasota Police received information from several agencies in reference to a wanted person possibly driving northbound on Texas 6. A detailed description of the vehicle along with the identity of the wanted suspect was released. Kyandrae Chretian, 28, of Missouri City, had two warrants for Aggravated Sexual Assault.
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Texas voters passed 13of-14 constitutional amendments during the Nov. 7, election. Among the amendments passed are raises for retired teachers, massive property tax cuts, and the creation of a water fund.
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