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Calling all Heart Heroes! Our school’s Kids Heart Challenge program begins next week, and the American Heart Association invites you to start the fun early. Check out the Iola Elementary
Read moreThe Bedias Civic Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Bedias Civic Center. All Bedias area residents are encouraged to attend our monthly community potluck and
Read moreRemember to “spring forward” for Daylight Savings Time this Sunday, March 10, so that you will be on time. •Sadness struck our community this past week, as word spread that
Read moreMelia azedarach, the china-berry or Texas umbrella or Pride of China tree is a China native introduced as an ornamental shade tree in the southern U.S. in the 18th century.
Read moreImmigrant Henry Schumacher became one of Navasota’s and the nation’s leading business men, being honored at a special dinner event at the White House by President Chester Arthur. We readily
Read moreShannon Goetz may have left her home in Abilene, but she brought the best of Abilene with her when her family relocated to Iola. That “best” is her passion as
Read moreNISD completes phase 1, moves to phase 2 Editor’s Note: The Feb. 20 edition of The Examiner included the article “NISD completes phase 1, moves to phase 2,” which had
Read moreTODD MISSION — Cassandra Cook is the assistant fire chief at Grimes County’s newest volunteer fire department in Todd Mission. Grimes County fire departments are a microcosm of the country,
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