A three vehicle crash on Highway 105 yesterday claimed one life, sent another to the hospital.  Texas DPS says that crash happened around 9 am Monday morning, when a 2015 Nissan Versa was traveling the wrong way down Highway 105, near County Road … [Read more...]

Iola ISD is holding a benefit for one of its students, recently diagnosed with Leukemia, next Friday. That announcement comes from the district, who says one of their 1st graders, Landon Reed, was diagnosed the week before school ended. Iola … [Read more...]

As we mentioned last week, Hurricane Season officially began June 1st. And Grimes County officials are still urging you to get prepared now, and stay ahead of the curve. County Judge Joe Fauth says yes, non-perishable food items are essential to … [Read more...]

One person was sent to the hospital after a Saturday crash south of Navasota.  That happened around 2:30 pm at FM 2 and Highway 6, according to Texas DPS. A 2015 Lexus SUV heading westbound on FM2, attempting to cross the Highway 6 intersection, and … [Read more...]

Two people sought by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office for burglary of a motor vehicle have been positively identified. That is according to the office, who says that they have pegged the male as Rocky Day Crossland II, and the woman as Katie … [Read more...]

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office has promoted it's newest investigator. The office says that Deputy William Sorsby will assume the position of Investigator, and join Lt. James Ellis' team in the Criminal Investigations Division. Sorsby joined … [Read more...]

A car clocked travelling 118 miles per hour on Highway 21 near Wixon Valley on Wednesday night ended with a crash, and the arrest of a Madisonville man. That, according to the deputy's arrest report, is when the deputy turned on  his emergency … [Read more...]

One local citizen has submitted a petition to improve safety of two County Roads. That would be Commander Carl Dry, who spoke during the public comment portion of the most recent Commissioner's Court meeting. He talked about the narrow, winding … [Read more...]

if you have seen more people in town recently, it may be due to UIL playoff events being hosted at Navasota High School. That comes thanks to major upgrades to the baseball and softball facilities this last year. So, an influx of people should … [Read more...]

Iola ISD is accepting board of trustee applications. That is according to the district, who's Position #7 seat is unoccupied following the tragic passing of Scot Nevill on May 3rd. Nevill, an Iola alumni, was serving as Vice President and was on … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota has made some major drainage improvements around town in the last couple years. And, the new systems got their first test with heavy downpours the last two weeks. So, did the new drainage hold up well against all that … [Read more...]

A suspect in a San Antonio murder case was apprehended in Madisonville last week. That is according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, who said they arrested 26 year old Keith Corley on Monday, May 24th, without incident. Corley was … [Read more...]

After some uncertainty about having enough lifeguards to even open, the Navasota City pool is on track to have a splashing summer! "[Colton Haffie] told me this week that he has hired two more, so we have four lifeguards now. He was interviewing a … [Read more...]

A Harris County man is in jail, after Navasota Police arrested him at a local motel Wednesday. That was first reported by the Navasota Examiner, who noted a large police presence outside the Vanguard Motel on Wednesday afternoon. Navasota Police … [Read more...]

There are some changes coming to the proposed bicycle lanes and shared use paths projects in Navasota, following tons of citizen feedback at a public hearing last week, and city council this week. Any approval of applying for Transportation … [Read more...]