For the first time in the history of Grimes County, there is a female fire chief. Last week, Cassandra Malone at the Todd Mission Volunteer Fire Department was elected as the Fire Chief of the department, the first honor of the sort for any female … [Read more...]
Navasota holds off on annexation as HB 347 looms
Annexation for cities across Texas might get harder soon. House Bill 347 has been a topic of discussion in the Texas legislature, having already passed the House. At Monday night's Navasota City Council meeting, the topic of annexation was up for … [Read more...]
Wallace Pack Unit inmate serving 70 years for murder dies
An inmate serving time for a 1978 murder has died at the Wallace Pack Unit in Navasota. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Jeremy Desel says that 79 year old Edward Harold Bell died on Saturday. Bell was serving 70 years for a 1978 … [Read more...]
2 million dollar lottery ticket still unclaimed
If you or someone you know in the area bought a lotto ticket in College Station in October, you might want to double check your ticket. The Texas lottery commission says a ticket that was sold at the Valero Corner Store on Harvey Road has yet to … [Read more...]
Brenham man found guilty of child sex crimes sentenced to life
A man from Washington County accused of sex crimes with a child has been sentenced to life in prison. The man, 27 year old Hector Mancilla-Mendoza of Brenham, was given two life sentences this week and two additional twenty year sentences after … [Read more...]
Improvements being made to Highway 105 and FM 1774 intersection
There are some safety improvements being made to a busy intersection in the county. New lanes are being added to Highway 105 and FM 1774 is being widened. TXDOT says they have seen some delays already. There will also be an esplanade added to … [Read more...]
New county Elections Administrator introduced
A few months ago, county elections administrator Rebecca Duff told the Commissioner's Court she would be retiring this summer. Well, after weeks of searching, the county now has a new elections administrator. Duff introduced everyone to Elizabeth … [Read more...]
Storm damage reported from Grimes to Leon Counties
The storms early Thursday morning really packed a punch to the area. Rain totals ranged through the county from less than one inch near Plantersville to just over three inches in the far northern portions of Grimes County. Beyond the rain, some … [Read more...]
Bedias man found guilty in 2016 murder
A Grimes County man has been found guilty of a 2016 murder in the county and has been sentenced to life in prison. The man found guilty is 45 year old James Daniel Green of Bedias, who was found guilty of the murder. Another man, 26 year old … [Read more...]
Bilingual teacher stipend increase approved by Navasota ISD
Navasota ISD has increased their bilingual stipend for the next school year. The recommendation was made at the NISD regular board meeting Monday night, and was approved. The stipend will increase from the current $3,000 to $5,000 beginning with … [Read more...]
EF-3 tornado in Franklin injures two, volunteers needed
If you're interested in volunteering to help with the cleanup from Saturday's tornado in Robertson County, emergency management coordinator Billy Huggins says don't show up unannounced. "Contact your local Red Cross or contact the Emergency … [Read more...]
New gas station coming to Roans Prairie
A new gas station is making its way to Roans Prairie. The new station is going to be adjacent to where the planned High Speed Rail stop would be, should the rail come to fruition. It will be at the Highway 30 and Highway 90 intersection. No … [Read more...]
Illicit purchases on company card leads to arrest of Navasota woman
A Navasota woman has been arrested in College Station after making upwards of $3,000 in illicit purchases on her company credit card over a two year span. According to the probable cause statement from College Station Police, the woman worked at … [Read more...]
One fatality in Highway 30 motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist was killed last night in Grimes County. Authorities say the man was attempting to make a U-turn around 5:30 pm yesterday (Wednesday) on Highway 30 just west of FM 244 near Carlos. Troopers said the motorcyclist was traveling … [Read more...]
Madisonville man arrested after fleeing, leaving infants home alone
A man from Madisonville, who was recently accused of assaulting a Madisonville officer, has been arrested after trying to flee from police and leaving two small children behind. Police were attempting to serve a warrant on Monday for 35 year old … [Read more...]
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