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It has been a long rocky road, but Navasota finally bid farewell to the class of 2020 with four graduations spreading over three days, Thursday, July 23, Friday, July 24 and two on Saturday, July 25. The community rallied around the graduates who dawned facemasks, practiced social distancing and watched the Valedictorian and Salutatorian speeches on the new jumbo screen at Rattler Stadium. View more graduation photos on page 2. Examiner photos by Erica Grifaldo and Mya Rodriguez
Read moreGrimes County Commissioners Court held a Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 22, but viewing the meeting was anything but regular. In this COVID-19 era of limited gatherings, court has been available via Facebook Live, but technical issues and staff absences because of virus exposure prevented viewing and recording Wednesday. Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth, however, took matters into his own hands by later posting a 22-minute recap of the 2 hour, 25 minute meeting on the Grimes County Courthouse Facebook page.
Read moreNavasota Police Officers responded to a series of vehicle thefts and three suspects were taken into custody.
Read moreA lifetime was spent writing the story of Jim Chionsini and he met his final press deadline when the “Ultimate Publisher” opened the Heavens and greeted him with open arms. The story of Jim impacted and continues to impact lives of those that k new him personally and those that were touched by the newspaper business he invested his life in. Jim was the owner of Granite Publications, a family of newspapers that includes The Examiner. The staff at The Examiner sends heartfelt prayers to his family and friends and will strive to continue his legacy. Read a special account of Jim’s life on page 5. Courtesy photo
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the 2020 school year and continues to impact schools not only within Grimes County but throughout the state. School administrators have worked diligently trying to decipher guidelines that are being handed down by Texas Education Agency (TEA), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Governor Greg Abbott and create a safe haven for students to return to school.
Read moreThe election results from the Primary Runoffs held July 14, are in and Grimes County voters mirrored the results of statewide voters.
Read moreExaminer photos by Erica Grifaldo and Mya Rodriguez
Read moreA meeting called by Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth July 13 to discuss the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) reimbursement may yield some promising results for the health of Grimes County residents. During the discussion identifying and tracking eligible expenses, two suggestions were added to the discussion, a county health services coordinator and expansion of the Bedias-Navasota fiber ring.
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