The University Interscholastic League (UIL) of Texas has some new guidelines for the 2023-24 school year regarding "Spectator Expectations." Some of the updated guidelines are as follows: Refrain from use of controlled substance (alcohol, … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota's Zoning Board of Adjustment met on Wednesday. Among the agenda items was "consideration and possible action on appointing a Vice-Chairman." The board unanimously voted to appoint member Paul Stankiewicz to that position, after … [Read more...]

The findings of an audit of the Texas A&M Police Department were shared during the last meeting of the Board of Regents. The university's chief operating officer, Greg Hartman, brought up safety issues at UPD's … [Read more...]

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is welcoming new Investigator James Burleson, to their department. Burleson began his career working for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office from 1999-2006. He then went to the Shenandoah Police Department … [Read more...]

The State of Texas has had the "Move Over Slow Down" law on the books for 20 years, but as of September 1st, with the passing of HB 898, there are enhanced penalties for drivers who do not either change lanes, or slow down 20 MPH below the posted … [Read more...]

According to it's website, The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking swift and immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides. Over the last five years, the volume of illegal narcotics … [Read more...]

On Thursday August 31st around 4 PM, Navasota Police Officers responded to a business (McDonald's) in the 8700 block of Hwy 6 for a report of a physical disturbance. According to an NPD Press Release, an officer arrived on scene and attempted to … [Read more...]

A total of 774 bills and individual sections from 19 additional bills have become law as of September 1st after the 88th Texas Legislative Sessions. According to The Texas State Law Library, a number of laws have already gone into effect or are … [Read more...]

During Monday's Navasota City Council meeting, Graduate Civil Engineer, Jon McKay, gave a few project updates, starting with road maintenance, the fire hydrant replacement and the airport utilities.     McKay also talked about … [Read more...]

City Council spoke about the August 23rd initiation of Stage 1, Mild Water Shortage Conditions, under the City's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. Public Works Director Jennifer Reyna, gave an update     It … [Read more...]

In order to accommodate the system updates, all driver license offices across the state, along with the Customer Service Center will be closed on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. No driver license services will be available at any of the offices during this … [Read more...]

Four students at Navasota High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for … [Read more...]

The Navasota Rattlers didn't win their season opener against Navarro on Friday August 25th, but one of the plays has become a social media viral video with over 800k views on Instagram alone. A pass, intended for a Rattler wide receiver, was … [Read more...]