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COLLEGE STATION — A pair of College Station “bank jugging” suspects were arrested in Navasota Oct. 11. Law enforcement agencies in Grimes County were notified of a “bank jugging” incident that happened in College Station around 12:20 p.m. “Bank jugging” is a form of robbery where the suspect will watch and follow a victim from a bank, credit union, ATM/ITM or check-cashing store to their next location. Once there, the suspect threatens or assaults the victim then demands or takes the victim’s money.
Read moreANDERSON — Employee indecision forced Grimes County Commissioners into action with some of the commissioners questioning the legality of the process. Commissioners met during a special called meeting Oct. 10, to discuss the resignation of Grimes County Subdivision Coordinator Todd Greene, who was also serving as Road and Bridge Administrator.
Read moreIola Bulldog royalty was crowned during halftime of the homecoming game Friday, Oct. 13. Lindsey Gooch earned Homecoming Queen and Cadence Shive Homecoming King. Two victories made the day even better. Iola volleyball defeated Leon, 3-1, and Bulldog football defeated Milano, 40-7.
Read moreANDERSON —Two Grimes County men were sentenced to 15 years each in separate incidents as part of a plea agreement. William Eugene Westbrooks, 47, pled guilty Oct. 10, to Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Michael Briock, 33, pled guilty to Evading in a Motor Vehicle Oct. 12.
Read moreThe community celebrated the 69th Homecoming Bazaar Sunday, Oct. 8, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson. Children enjoyed a variety of inflatables, games and more. There was live Polish music, a barbeque meal, live auction, raffle and more.
Read moreDates for early voting extended hours at the Grimes County Courthouse were incorrect in the Oct. 4, article, “Voter registration ends Oct. 10 For Nov. 7 election.” Extended early voting hours are Nov. 2 and 3 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Grimes County Historical Courthouse, 100 S. Main Street, Anderson TX 77830. Two additional election day locations were not listed: Shiro Civic Center, 9594 Volunteer Ave., Shiro TX 77876 and Todd Mission City Hall, 21716 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363.
Read moreGrimes County District Attorney Andria Bender announced she would seek reelection at the Republican Party meeting in Anderson Oct. 2.
Read moreNavasota Garden Club presented the October Yard of the Month Award to Tonya and Cary DeLong for their home at 603 10th Street in Navasota. Their yard features excellent landscaping, colorful gardening and beautiful curbside appeal. The front and side lawns have a balanced landscape design featuring Sweet Pea Roses, Lavender, Doreen’s Centennial Green Rose, Red Knock Out Roses and many other colorful gardening.
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