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The COVID-19 pandemic halted the 2020 school year abruptly for seniors everywhere and changed the way graduations were held. Navasota High School celebrated its seniors with a special military graduation ceremony in June and four additional graduations for the remaining seniors July 23-25 on the new turf at Rattler Stadium. Scholarship donors helped seniors on their new journey awarding $ 755,743 in scholarship money. Examiner photos by Erica Grifaldo and Mya Rodriguez
Read moreThe Navasota City Council held a Regular Meeting Monday, July 27, and approved negotiating a contract with the Navasota Kiwanis Club to use the former municipal pro shop at August Horst Park as a Boy Scout meeting facility.
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Q-Nails received a $2,000 Special Project Grant check from the Navasota Economic Development Committee (NEDC) Monday, July 20. NEDC has assisted many small businesses that have felt a financial impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured left to right: NEDC Vice President Johnny McNally, Ben, owner of Q-Nails and NEDC Specialist Rayna Willenbrink. Courtesy photo
Read moreThe Navasota Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a Regular Meeting Thursday, July 23, and conducted a workshop to further clarify language related to zoning setbacks. The amended regulations were sent back to P&Z after city council members asked for more clarity and uniformity in the language at their June 8 meeting.
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The city of Navasota has been combating flood issues for years, and a joint flood study has Navasota on track to provide flood relief to the area.
Read moreTODD MISSION – Preparations are in full swing at the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) with just over two months before the gates open for the start of the festival’s 46th season on Oct. 3. As the largest Renaissance festival in the nation, TRF management team has been working closely with Grimes County and local government and emergency and health agencies to ensure COVID-19 response and communications plans are in place that will be followed prior to and during the months of October and November when the festival is open.
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Four Navasota Junior High Lady Fang cheerleaders earned All-American Cheerleader status at cheer camp last week. All-American Cheerleaders are selected for showing exemplified showmanship, poise, technique and crowdleading skills. Earning the distinct honor are Grace Mendez, Bradey Poston, Brianna Seymore and Sophia Trejo. Courtesy photos
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Radio personalities Kenny Graves and Andre Perrard recently celebrated their second anniversary at Navasota’s Willy 1550 and 98.7. This past year, the duo made “friends” all over the county, delighted their classic country listeners with an expanded music library as well as fun, informative interviews. But when it comes to the importance of Willy’s presence in Navasota, there’s no doubt how Graves and Perrard feel.
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