More responsibilities just landed in the lap of the Grimes County Commissioners, as its human resource manager reported the Texas Association of Counties will no longer check new county hires whose job entails them driving county vehicles. Lucy … [Read more...]
Late Summer Feeding Quandry
With the end of the NISD’s Summer Feeding program, what’ll the kids who depend on it do for the nearly month until school’s back open? Well there’s Anderson’s Feed + Seed, begun by Melissa Darst of Mission Reclaimed. And thanks to a brand new … [Read more...]
Training for Train Safety
Citing the need for increased education and public awareness of railroad safety, Governor Greg Abbott recently signed legislation naming July as Train Safety Awareness Month in Texas. And Union Pacific Spokesman Jeff DeGraff couldn’t be more … [Read more...]
Tuck McLain Turns in His Notice
Grimes County’s district attorney officially notified Governor Greg Abbott’s office of his resignation this week. Tuck McLain tells Navasota News that whenever there is a vacancy in a state office in the middle of a term, it is up to the governor … [Read more...]
Judge T. Moody McLain???
Grimes County’s District Attorney was unexpectedly appointed to head Grimes’ new County Court at Law. County Judge Ben Lehman says the commissioners were persuaded by testimony from 12th District Court Judge Don Kramer. Kramer expressed the sense … [Read more...]
Disappointing Care Mobile Visit
The new owner of Navasota’s McDonalds says there was at least one good thing that could be said for the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile’s first-ever visit. David May says, the community turnout was great as far as the event sponsorship was concerned. … [Read more...]
So-So Report From Gun Show
It looks like last weekend’s annual Grimes County Gun show went quite well . . . considering . . . The Friends of Grimes County’s Dianna Westmoreland says it went better than most thought it would, estimating the attendance at the 8th annual event … [Read more...]
Taking Stock of Pantry’s Needs
Once again, the County of Grimes has answered the call. This time, it was a call from three local churches to help restock the Christian Community Service Center’s Food Pantry. And the pantry’s volunteer coordinator is extremely grateful for … [Read more...]
Plantersville Election Reset
Grimes County’s 6th incorporated city’ll have to wait another four months to get started with city business, as Grimes County Commissioners agreed with the county election administrator this week that the election for Plantersville’s first mayor, … [Read more...]
County Policing Road Loads
Those who disregard load regulations on Grimes County roads are being put on notice; most recently, Commissioner David Dobyanski reported to fellow commissioners, a contractor for Centerpoint. And if the damage continues, Dobyanski said, he told … [Read more...]
“Externs” Enjoy Navasota Visit
One local teacher and another from College Station were recently treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Navasota city government thanks to the Brazos Valley Council of Government’s Externship Program. City Manager Brad Stafford explained it is an … [Read more...]
TDCJ Has Openings . . . Now
If you find yourself in need of a job these days, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice wants you to know that, with a need for Correctional Officers throughout the State of Texas, they are in need of you. TDCJ Recruiter Kelsee Oliphant says … [Read more...]
Grimes Reaps Benefits From 249
TxDot has just agreed to all of Grimes County’s recommendations about the 249 extension to Highway 105, near Navasota. County Judge Ben Lehman says he first approached them back in 2014, before he was even sworn into office. Lehman recalls it was … [Read more...]
Working on Local Workforce
A group of Navasota civic and business leaders hope they are finally close to birthing a local Workforce Development Program. One of them, the general manager of a local service company told council last week he’s discovered that there’s roughly 300 … [Read more...]
Friends’ Gun Show this Weekend
Luger-luggers Rejoice! The 8th annual Grimes County Gun Show returns to the Grimes County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) this weekend. Friends of Grimes Dounty’s Dianna Westmoreland says its one of many events they produce to benefit our local … [Read more...]
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