We are about one week into early voting across Texas, and turnouts have been sky high across the state, and country. That has been no different for Grimes County, according to City Manager of Navasota Brad Stafford. "I have heard we have had a … [Read more...]

A Hempstead couple was killed on Sunday after a crash on Highway 290. According to Texas DPS, a Ford Escape was travelling east on Highway 290, and tried turning on FM 1736, between Hempstead and Brenham. The Ford Escape did not have the right … [Read more...]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has announced that CommonSpirit Health intends to leave their network effective December 16th. According to the news release, this would effect customers here in Grimes County, and in a few adjacent counties as … [Read more...]

Two years in the making, and the City of Navasota's meter replacement project, and replacement of the SCADA system, are 100% entirely finished. Representatives gave a final report at a city council meeting a few weeks back, but City Manager Brad … [Read more...]

Bars are back open in some places across Texas, and that includes Grimes County. Governor Gregg Abbott gave counties the option to opt-in to letting bars open to 50% capacity this week, should they meet his qualifications, which was COVID … [Read more...]

A man from Anderson has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Federal Kubota Sidekick Sweepstakes. According to a press release sent on Tuesday, following three and a half months, and over 33,000 entries nation-wide, Chon Martinez of Anderson … [Read more...]

A child has died in Southwest Montgomery County after being found face down in a hot tub on Monday. According to authorities, the incident happened around noon on Monday, at a home on Beth Marie Drive in Magnolia. The Montgomery County Sheriff's … [Read more...]

The latest COVID-19 update from Grimes County adds 12 new cases, no new deaths to the tolls. According to the press release on Tuesday, the county is now at 631 cases total since March. In all, there are 53 active cases currently in the county, … [Read more...]

A Somerville man was arrested in relation to the fire of a recreational vehicle on Monday night in Bryan. According to the Bryan Fire Chief, that incident happened at the Teserra RV and Mobile Home Park in Bryan. They made an arson related arrest … [Read more...]

Navasota ISD is beginning instruction in person for all students starting next week. At a special board meeting held on Monday night, Navasota ISD board members heard from parents and students about their experiences this year with the new normal, … [Read more...]

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying individuals who were observed trespassing at Iola elementary school. According to a Friday Facebook post, the incident took place around 2:30 am on September 27th. A camera at Iola … [Read more...]

There will be a Flu and B-12/B Complex Shot Clinic on October 21st for staff, students and community members of Iola from 7:30a - 9:30a. According to the district, forms are available in the elementary office. Parents do not have to be present for … [Read more...]

According to the festival, the incident happened near the Polish Pub area. There were three booths lost and two damaged but ultimately saved. The booths destroyed, according to a post from the festival, were #65 Glass Images by Doug Kratz, #64 … [Read more...]

A Montgomery County man is facing charges in a child sexual assault case, where authorities believe there might be more victims. According to authorities, 71 year old Dalton Campbell was arrested and charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault in a … [Read more...]

A former coach and teacher in Somerville was killed in a crash near Brenham on Monday night. According to Texas DPS, a Chevy Equinox was driving behind an 18 wheeler Volvo pulling a trailer. When the Volvo prepared to turn right, the Chevy ran … [Read more...]