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Unoccupied for the last 18 months, the Grimes County Annex in Anderson may soon have a new owner. Grimes County Commissioners Court met in Executive Session Friday, July 14, 2023, as permitted by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code and voted unanimously to accept an earnest money contract for the metal building.
Read moreNavasota Fire Chief Jason Katkoski said the tradition dates back to the 19th century. Before automobiles firefighters, who were members of the community, used horses to pull steam trucks. Obviously backing into the bay with horses was an issue. Firefighters unhooked from the horses, cleaned the trucks, and pushed them backwards into the bay. The newest truck, Engine 81, was ordered Sept. 2021 and cost $838,000. If ordered now, it would cost $1.2 million with a three year wait. The engine features a snake eyes logo on the rear showing Navasota Rattler school spirit.
Read moreNavasota Police Department assisted Dairy Queen staff at the annual Miracle Treat Day July 27. Dairy Queen donated $1 from each Blizzard sold to a local hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Read moreIOLA — Francine’s Country Pavilion, Grimes County’s newest concert and event venue, is pursuing a change to the town’s liquor law to serve alcohol at events.
Read moreNavasota Fire Department staff along with other first responders and community members gathered Friday, July 28, to push their newest engine into the bay at Navasota Fire Station, paying homage to a longstanding tradition.
Read moreBRYAN - A 26-year-old Iola woman who appeared on Brazos County Crime Stoppers Top-10 most wanted list was arrested July 29. Layne Hallford is charged with arson for a hotel fire in October 2021 at the Holiday Plaza Hotel on South Texas Avenue.
Read moreANDERSON - Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire early Monday morning at the 2100 block of CR 252 in Anderson. Fire crews were dispatched July 31, around 12:45 a.m. to a barndominium on fire.
Read moreIOLA -Francine’s Country Pavilion, Grimes Counties newest music and event venue is working to legalize alcohol sales in a dry part of the county.
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