A Navasota man was taken to jail this weekend after performing a burnout with his Dodge Charger. College Station Police observed 20 year old Tavarus Cornell Baker cause a massive plume of smoke around 3:30 am Sunday. The officer noted in the … [Read more...]
Grimes County State Senator partners with other Brazos Valley lawmakers in promoting bills for ERCOT reform
Three state senators from the Brazos Valley, including Grimes County's Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham, have joined the lieutenant governor in promoting a package of nine bills intended to reform the ERCOT power grid. Dan Patrick summarized the package … [Read more...]
Plantersville woman faces Criminal Trespass and Public Intoxication charges after entering unlocked vehicle
A Plantersville woman is in jail after being seen breaking into another persons car. College Station Police arrived at the Arbor Square apartments Wednesday night for the reporting party's call of a woman rustling around in their unlocked … [Read more...]
Navasota growth bringing new retail space to town, with another convenience store eyeing spot in city
As Navasota continues it's rapid growth resident wise, so becomes a need for growth on the business side as well. Mayor Bert Miller provided a Board and Commission update at Monday's City Council meeting, saying the Board of Adjustment held a … [Read more...]
Anderson man who fails to use turn signal arrested on drug charges and parole warrant
An Anderson man is in the Brazos County jail on a warrant for parole violation after failing to use his turn signal. Bryan Police first spotted the man commit the traffic violation on William Joel Bryan Parkway Wednesday night, and when they got … [Read more...]
Former Blue Bell CEO avoids felony charges and jail time with plea agreement plus $100,000 fine
The former CEO of Blue Bell in Brenham has had felony charges dropped against him from the 2015 listeria outbreak which killed three people. A plea agreement in Austin federal court states that Paul Kruse will plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge … [Read more...]
Grimes County State Representative Kyle Kacal discusses ‘vouchers’ and impacts on rural school distrcits
Call them "school vouchers" or the new nickname in Texas legislature of educational savings accounts. These vouchers, also called educational savings accounts, would allow families to utilize public dollars to send children to private … [Read more...]
New fuel system approved from Grimes County Sheriff’s Office as current one dubbed ‘obsolete’
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is getting an upgrade to their over decade old fuel system. IT Director Gregg Cannon says after 13 years, their current Phoenix Fuel System is entirely outdated. "Anytime we have any trouble, Phoenix says they … [Read more...]
Iola man in jail on more drug charges after attempting to enter moving vehicle in gas station parking lot
An Iola man seen tugging on door handles in a Bryan gas station lot is eventually arrested on drug possession charges for the third time since 2017. BPD's report says they spoke with the assistant manager of the Stripes on Highway 6 Friday night, … [Read more...]
Cockett man in jail on two Grimes County warrants and for violating girlfriend’s protective order
A Crockett man with two warrants out of Grimes County is in the Brazos County jail after violating a protective order this week. College Station police responded to a traffic complain, and found the car in a handicap space at Walmart Wednesday … [Read more...]
New Grimes County Election Administrator settling into new position as May elections near
As we inch toward a May election with tons on the ballot, Grimes County's newest election administrator is settling into her role. "I am a local girl, originally from Montgomery, but I have always had my eye on Grimes County...always wanted to … [Read more...]
Automated Weather Observing System at Navasota Airport nearing completion with ‘test mode’ to begin this weekend
The Navasota Airport's efforts to get their own Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) have taken just over a year to fulfill, but it is nearing completion. "This weekend, starting Friday, the contractors will be here to install the AWOS, and … [Read more...]
Navasota woman killed in fatal Highway 105 crash Wednesday afternoon
A Navasota woman was killed yesterday afternoon after a two vehicle crash west of town. Texas DPS says it happened around 1 pm on Highway 105 at FM 159. They say an 18 wheeler was travelling eastbound on Highway 105, when a Chevrolet Malibu … [Read more...]
Human remains found near Grimes County line identified as woman who was victim of Houston homicide
Human remains found in the Sam Houston National Forest earlier this month have been identified as a California woman. The remains of the now identified Felicia Johnson were found February 7th by a TXDOT worker near Flamingo Lakes Road and Highway … [Read more...]
Lee County man, who sold stolen cattle at Navasota Livestock Auction while on probation, slapped with 50 year prison sentence
A Lee County man, who sold stolen cattle to the Navasota and Brenham Livestock Auctions while on probation for stealing cattle, was sentenced to five decades in prison this month. The Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced Tuesday … [Read more...]