The operator of most of the Texas power grid is again calling on conserving electricity. Thursday's appeal from ERCOT includes a high potential to enter emergency operations. That is due to less electricity being produced by wind power combined with … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota is currently experiencing a high demand on all water systems due to extreme heat conditions and lack of rainfall. Effective Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the City of Navasota is initiating Stage 1, Mild Water Shortage Conditions … [Read more...]

At last Wednesday's meeting of Commissioner's Court, Chief Martha Smith from the Grimes County Sheriff's Office talked about a Memorandum of Understanding between Kinney County Texas Sheriff, Brad Coe, and Grimes County Sheriff, Don Sowell. Chief … [Read more...]

Grimes County Road & Bridge Engineer, Harry Walker, is set to retire at the end of August and Todd Greene will become the Interim Road and Bridge Administrator. To make the transition smoother and to keep projects moving along, Mr. Walker spoke … [Read more...]

At last Wednesday's meeting of Commissioners Court, Grimes County Constable Precinct 1, Dale Schaper asked the court to consider replacing his patrol unit, which was involved in a wreck earlier this month.     Schaper said that … [Read more...]

This is the time of year that 501c3 non profit agencies in the seven county Brazos Valley region are invited to participate in the annual Brazos Valley Gives online fundraiser. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley is again the … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota is warning residents of a recent scam of callers impersonating Navasota Police Department officers requesting payments to drop fines, charges, or warrants. The Navasota Police Department WILL never ask you for credit card, or … [Read more...]

According to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office, on August 12, 2023, at approximately 10:10 PM, Sgt. Santana was traveling southbound on State Highway 90 coming from Singleton when he checked the speed of a grey four-door colored sedan at 98 MPH. … [Read more...]

If you're planning to attend home Rattler Football games this season, be prepared to get there early and be aware of some new safety and security measures. According to the NISD website, new safety and security measures will be in place for every … [Read more...]

Add the congressman representing two counties in the path of the proposed high speed passenger train between Houston and Dallas to continue their opposition. Michael McCaul, whose district includes Grimes and Madison counties, tweeted on Tuesday … [Read more...]

While the heat wave continues in Texas, states to our north continue to be colder and wetter than average. The explanation comes from WTAW Meteorologist Rob Carolan.       Carolan says what we need is a tropical storm … [Read more...]

Friends of Grimes County will hold their 17th Annual "Bubba Can Cook" event, September 8th & 9th at the Grimes County Expo Center. We spoke with Dianna Westmoreland about what all is going on at the big 2-day … [Read more...]

At the last regular meeting of the City of Navasota's Planning & Zoning Commission, the main agenda item was consideration and action on a preliminary site plan and exterior finish submitted by Wildflyer Mead and Beer Co. for the property located … [Read more...]

On last Friday's "Weeks in Review", City Manager Jason Weeks explained what the hotel occupancy tax, or hot funds are, and how they are allowed to be used.   Again, the Wayfinding signage project in town is being funded through hot … [Read more...]

On our program "Weeks in Review" last Friday, City Manager Jason Weeks was asked why it is that Starbucks is making plans to move to Navasota instead of another business.     Weeks was asked about where the proposed location is … [Read more...]