A group of concerned citizens has begun planning for what’s being called “Christmas with Us,” and Event Organizer Perry Elam hopes it will become a seasonal celebration. Elam tells Navasota News one of the things finalized in last month’s meeting … [Read more...]
Stuck at a Fork for Paved Roads
Grimes County Commissioners have begun the difficult task of crafting a policy for residents who want their roads paved so much, they are willing to donate towards it. During this week’s initial workshop on the matter, Road and Bridge Engineer Bob … [Read more...]
Train Crash Still Under Investigation
The Iola School District is waiting on DPS to finish its investigation of a train crash resulting from an off-duty school busdriver’s failure to yield to it. Iola Superintendent Chad Jones tells Navasota News, the 46-year-old Hyla Raysor-Shivers … [Read more...]
The City of Bedias is Having a Birthday Party
Believe it or not, this year marks the tenth year anniversary of the birth of the City of Bedias. And to celebrate, they’re having a birthday party Monday. And Bedias first and only mayor Macky Bobo says, “we’re inviting everyone!” Bobo reminds … [Read more...]
Inspirational Speaker Brings Insight to NISD Education Foundation
Inspirational speaker Craig Zablocki showed attendees at last week’s NISD educational foundation dinner just why Jesus said that a little child should lead them. Speaking with Navasota News before he spoke, Zablocki accurately predicted only about … [Read more...]
Spaghetti and Southern Hospitality
Just as September was ending, the Bedias Civic Center opened its doors and let the smell of spaghetti and meatballs successfully lure in donations for it’s soon to be improved building. Bedias Civic Association’s Janet Green tells Navasota News, … [Read more...]
Navasota Educator gets Teacher of the Year Award
One Navasota educator has just been honored by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences International. Intermediate Principal Todd Nesloney just returned from our nation’s capitol, where he received the coveted Bammy award. Nesloney tells … [Read more...]
St. Staislaus Annual Homecoming and Bazaar
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church’s annual homecoming and bazaar next Sunday will be something very special. According to volunteer Gail Sowell, it’ll be the 10th in the event’s second half century. Sowell tells Navasota News, there will be booths … [Read more...]
Facebook for volunteers is online
If you have a need to volunteer or have an organization that needs them, Brazos Valley Unitedway has just launched their latest endeavor online to make volunteerism easier for all. Volunteer Center’s Aaron Kitchen tells Navasota News it is trying … [Read more...]
Keep Navasota Beautiful with Blue Bonnets
It’s that time of year once again, when you can uniquely honor someone you love, or remember someone you’ve lost with beautiful bluebonnets, by taking part in Keep Navasota Beautiful’s wildflower seed planting project. Committee member Connie … [Read more...]
Old School Volunteering
Calling Grimes County’s most experienced citizens. The RSVP organization, also known as Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, wants to help you help your community, while helping yourself. RSVP’s Becky Brown tells Navasota News; the organization … [Read more...]
Family and Texas History
If you’ve ever wondered how your family’s ancestors may have fitted in with the history of the State of Texas, the Star of the Republic Museum has scheduled a workshop this month that’ll help you find out. Curator Shawn Carlson tells Navasota … [Read more...]
Two hats and a badge
As the City of Navasota continues to grow, so does its government. And to cope with the growing responsibilities that come with that, City Manager Brad Stafford has created a new position, and has chosen Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt to fill … [Read more...]
Bob Whitten Golf Tournament
Even with questionable weather surrounding the event, participants of this year’s Bob Whitten Memorial Golf Tournament still enjoyed their round on the links. The Chamber of Commerce’s Matt Carter, tells Navasota News because of the weather, there … [Read more...]
Grimes County Courtroom gets an upgrade
One of the unexpected consequences of the restoration of the Grimes County district courtroom is, while the original metal ceiling looks great, it’s created acoustic problems that have become insurmountable. Grimes County D.A. Tuck Mclane tells … [Read more...]