The 2014 midterm elections may be behind us, but your chance to vote is far from over. With a cut of $3000 already in the bag, the Navasota Theater Alliance has a chance to win a lot more, if you take part in Safeco’s Make More Happen … [Read more...]
USDA’s Newest Risk Management Programs
The USDA is trying to make risk management easier for farmers. The latest farm bill is allowing farmers to update their yield history. USDA’s Jessica Gonzalez tells Navasota News, producers will be able to choose their base acres, and with this … [Read more...]
Public Meeting Tonight Over Electric Line
You’ll get a chance next week to find out about, and voice your opinions about a new electrical transmission line in the works that will connect Harris County to the Gibbons Creek sub-station in Northwest Grimes. Centerpoint spokesperson Alicia … [Read more...]
Slight Tax Increases are in the Mail
The Grimes County Appraisal District wishes to remind you this week of the scripture, “render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s.” That’s right. It’s property tax bill time again. Chief Appraiser Bill Sullivan tells Navasota News, check your … [Read more...]
Welcome Back Dr. Blalock
Katherine Blalock was born here; she was raised her and by golly, Doctor Katherine Blalock is now practicing here. The prodigal daughter has returned as she begins her career at the Navasota Medical Center. And the 2003 Navasota High School … [Read more...]
Voting is Almost Over
We’re half-way through early voting, and as of Monday Grimes County’s election administrator says the local turnout is good, despite all of the local races, including county judge, having already been decided. Rebecca duff tells Navasota News, … [Read more...]
Tragedy in Iola
Tragedy visited the northern Grimes County Community of Iola Monday, when a married couple was found dead in their home, in an apparent murder-suicide. Sheriff’s Captain Blake Jarvis says they were called to check on the couple, because neither … [Read more...]
Grimes County Commissioners Stick with Alliance
Grimes County Commissioners appreciated their first year in the new Central East Texas Alliance so much, they voted to stay in the now-10 member organization during the latest court session. Ceta Principal Stacey Osborne wants to do some … [Read more...]
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
Tis’ the season to be scary and before your kids excitedly gather loads of candy Halloween night, Ag Extension’s Tanner Williams has some tips to keep both you and them safe. Be especially alert for kids darting out from between parked cars or … [Read more...]
Dangerous Cargo Travels Through Grimes County
The most dangerous type of oil to transport is called Bakken Crude. And, as Grimes County’s emergency management coordinator told a recent meeting of the local Emergency Planning Committee, it only comes from North Dakota. David Lilly reported … [Read more...]
A 2nd DUI and 3 Wrecked Cars on Hwy 30
A Bedias man is in the Brazos County Jail after being charged with his second DUI, following a multiple car crash around 4 last Friday afternoon on the westbound side of highway 30 at the Grimes and Brazos County line. Trooper Jessie Jordan tells … [Read more...]
Iola Bus Driver on Route to Recovery
The Iola ISD bus driver involved in a train accident last month will be taking a back seat for a while. Iola ISD’s Chad Jones tells Navasota News, Hyla Razor-Shivers is still recovering from the crash. But, she still has a job waiting for her return, … [Read more...]
A Second Pleads Guilty in Iola VFD Theft
The second of three Iola residents charged with stealing from the Iola Volunteer Fire Department has pled guilty. Wanda Sword, was placed on 10 years deferred probation and ordered to pay restitution of which $5000 was paid up front. Grimes … [Read more...]
Two are Behind Bars After Three Day Crime Spree
A 23-year-old Navasota man is behind bars today, after pleading guilty to his part in a three-day crime spree in College Station last July, involving three separate incidents of robbery. After robbing a convenience store and a home invasion, … [Read more...]
Lanterns, Legends, and Graveyards
With Halloween next week, the Navasota Theatre Alliance is once again taking to the local graveyard later this week, in the second annual Lanterns and Legends. Alliance’s Earline Rainy tells Navasota News, this year’s theme is the brave and the … [Read more...]