Thanks to recent action by Commissioners, Grimes County will begin paying a small stipend to Emergency Medical First Responders for assisting folks in the county’s rural areas who need their help.  County Judge Ben Leman explained their invaluable … [Read more...]

With the recent OK from county commissioners, Grimes County is onboard with the Brazos Valley Council of Government’s plan to bring high-speed internet service to all seven Brazos Valley Counties. The COG’s Michael Parks says it’s thanks to a … [Read more...]

Navasota is one step closer to having 31 new small, single-family homes, with Council’s OK of an ordinance to change the Dove Crossing Zoning. Lupe Diostato, the city’s community development director, says the city staff's been working with both … [Read more...]

Navasota City Council rejected the first appeal of the city’s new sign ordinance.  City Manager Brad Stafford explained the issue was the number of signs that had been placed, which the ordinance did not allow for. Despite the fact that D. R. … [Read more...]

There’s a new exhibit at College Station’s Museum of the American G.I., showcasing the contributions that Brazos Valley women made to The Big One . . . World War One. Dr. Shawn Carlson was a member of the Brazos County World War One Centennial … [Read more...]

Among the many exciting productions the Navasota Theatre Alliance has planned for next year, are a couple the NTA’s publicity chair says could be the perfect size to put under the tree. Besides "Too Soon for Daisies," "Southern-Fried Murder," and … [Read more...]

The Navasota ISD’s about to get a much needed make-over, thanks to the overwhelming support from district voters this month to issue infrastructure maintanence and repair bonds. NISD Superintent Dr. Stu Musick says that a lot of people doing a lot … [Read more...]

Christmas is a’comin, and once again Navasota First United Methodist Church’s Annual Craft Fair’s the perfect place to find unforgetable, one-of-a-kind gifts. Craft Fair Committee-Member Carol Parker says this year’s fair is from 9 Saturday … [Read more...]

The sound of one Navasota resident being shot Friday morning, November 10th, brought the Navasota P.D. and members of the Grimes County Sheriff’s and D.P.S. to a home in the 500 block of Tyler street. Once the residence was secure, Navasota Police … [Read more...]

It’s said that one of the drawbacks to progress is growth in crime.  And just prior to the residents of the latest incorporated city in the County of Grimes electing their first slate of officials, one Plantersville store across from the Post Office … [Read more...]

The owner of the Gallery Downtown has borrowed a page from Bryan’s economic playbook, hoping a Downtown After Dark can do the same for Navasota’s economy, the fourth Friday of every month. Local artist Pattie Pederson envisions after hours … [Read more...]

Grimes County Commissioners got an update last week on how plans are progressing for the county’s new facilities, slated for construction next to the County Law Enforcement Center. Precinct 4 Commissioner Gary Husfeld reported meeting with all the … [Read more...]

There’s a new bureaucracy in the County of Grimes.  The 372 residents of Plantersville have chosen Karen Hale as their very first mayor.  And she says it feels wonderful. Mayor Hale says it’s too early to say when she and the slate of Aldermen … [Read more...]

The former president of the Grimes County Fair Association is facing felony charges for misappropriation of fair funds.  Grimes County Sheriff’s Investigator Kindale Pittman says the problem first came to light last month after fair representatives … [Read more...]

One Grimes County Girl Scout troop just found a new trick, as a couple of dozen costume-bedecked members spent Halloween treating the residents of Navasota’s Golden Creek Nursing Home. Troop 9061 Leader Trina Wenzel says they've going over there … [Read more...]