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A relentless effort to return a runaway juvenile home uncovered a campsite full of runaways near Klein High School.
Read moreTexans Against High Speed Rail (TAHSR) hosted a public rally Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Grimes County Expo Center to update the residents of Grimes County on the fight against Texas Central Railroad’s (TCR) desire to bring a high-speed rail to Texas and through Grimes County.
Read moreBlack History Month was officially recognized by proclamation of President Gerald Ford in 1976 but the road to recognition actually began in 1915. It was at the national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation that Harvard-trained Carter G. Woodson became inspired “to do more in the spirit of celebrating black history and heritage.”
Read moreTime is running out for Navasota small-business owners to apply for Hurricane Harvey relief funds through We’re Texas Back in Business, the $100 million Hurricane Harvey relief program for Texas’ small business!
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IOLA- A pair of Iola FFA members won Grand Champion at separate livestock shows. Cason Carter won Grand Champion at the Dixie Nationals Livestock Show in Jackson, MS, Feb. 9, and Jordyn Trant won Reserve Grand Champion at the San Antonio Livestock Show Feb. 13.
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The Navasota City Council held a Regular Meeting Monday, Feb. 24, and approved a bid from Aggieland Construction in the amount of $39,940 for temporary repairs at the Navasota Fire Station as well as regulations for wireless communication towers. (See related article on page 10)
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For many of the 125-plus who attended the Feb. 18 presentation, “Grimes County. A Journey in Time,” it was a walk down memory lane. For others it was a glimpse into history never seen before.
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