Texas A&M students camping in front of Kyle Field for football tickets is now a thing of the past. President Mark Welsh announces they are going digital starting next season. That follows problems during last month's ticket pull for the Texas … [Read more...]
Texas Renaissance Festival Touts 50th Season As A Huge Success
The recently completed Texas Renaissance Festival's 50th season was described in a Ren-Fest e-mail as "one of the most splendidly attended in T-R-F's illustrious saga". Statistics include more than 533 thousand visitors during the festival's eight … [Read more...]
City Of Navasota Will Be Seeking New Candidate For City Manager Position
According to a press release from the City of Navasota: The City of Navasota announces that Jason Weeks will be stepping down from his role as City Manager to accept the City Manager position in Mineral Wells, Texas. His final day with Navasota is … [Read more...]
Navasota Public Library Hosting “Elderberry Syrup Demo & Tasting”
The Navasota Public Library is hosting a special event featuring one of their monthly Farmers Market vendors. Community Services Director, Tiffany Byers, gives details about the "Elderberry Syrup Demo & … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Visits Disaster City Training Complex, Announces Donation
Thanks to the Texas A&M system for providing audio of Tuesday's visit by the governor to the Disaster City Training Complex near Easterwood Airport. Greg Abbott recalled placing the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as an agency … [Read more...]
City of Navasota Offering “Santa’s Secret Wrapping Room” at Navasota Center
The City of Navasota is providing a special place to get your gift wrapping done for the holidays. Community Services Director, Tiffany Byers gives details about "Santa's Secret Wrapping Room." Again, that is … [Read more...]
City of Navasota’s Senior Program Getting into the Holiday Spirit with “Christmas Movies & Popcorn”
The City of Navasota is continuing their Senior Program at the Navasota Center for the month of December. This Friday, December 6th, they're hosting a special event for the holidays. Community Services Director, Tiffany Byers, gives details about … [Read more...]
Grimes County Youth Cheer Having “Christmas Cheer Camp”
Grimes County Youth Cheer will be holding a Christmas Cheer Camp next Monday and Tuesday at Rock Gym on Brosig Avenue in Navasota. We spoke with Sierra Rush about the event. There is still time to register for the camp for … [Read more...]
City of Navasota Getting Ready for Annual “Home for the Holidays” Event and Christmas Parade
The City of Navasota is gearing up for their annual "Home for the Holidays" Event and Christmas Parade. Marketing and Communications Manager, Taylor Hughes gives details about the events taking place downtown after the Library Farmers Market that … [Read more...]
Hwy 105 East Widening Project Beginning with Addition of Turn Lanes
According to a Facebook Post from The Texas Department of Transportation-Bryan District, "Beginning December 2, 2024, TxDOT’s contractor will begin widening SH 105 for the addition of turn lanes at selected intersections between SH 6 and CR 412 in … [Read more...]
“Paradise Way” Mobile Home Community Approved by Brazos County Commissioners
A portion of southern Brazos County that is in the Navasota school district is getting a mobile home community. Brazos County commissioners unanimously approve without public comment, the infrastructure development plan for what will be called … [Read more...]
City of Navasota Brings Back “Shop Small Business Giveaway”
The City of Navasota is encouraging residents to shop small this holiday season with the return of the "Shop Small Business Giveaway" going on through December 16th. For every $25.00 spent at any local business in Navasota, residents earn an entry … [Read more...]
City of Navasota Receiving Reports of Missing or Stolen Items from Oakland Cemetery
According to a Facebook post from the City of Navasota, "The City has recently received several reports of missing or stolen items from Oakland Cemetery. City staff has not conducted clean up or removal efforts at the cemetery since November … [Read more...]
Texas A&M President Addresses Issues with Aggie-Longhorn Rivalry Game “Ticket Pull”
The renewed rivalry game between the Aggies and Longhorns is coming up Saturday after a 13-year hiatus. The "Ticket Pull" that took place last week had several issues, with reports of multiple ambulances having to be called, and several complaints … [Read more...]
S&P Global Upgrades City of Navasota’s Credit Rating to “A+”
S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term credit rating for the City of Navasota’s existing general obligation (GO) debt and certificates of obligation (COs) to ‘A+’ from ‘A’, marking the first upgrade in over 15 years. This milestone reflects … [Read more...]