The state's leading broadcast industry organization is asking for public support to block legislation in Austin that they say will water down free speech protections. The president of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, Oscar Rodriguez, says … [Read more...]
The Grimes County Website Gets Much Needed Upgrades
If you haven't been to the Grimes County webpage recently, they have made some big upgrades to the site Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth says the old version of the site was a little difficult to … [Read more...]
Three Navasota Men Facing Multiple Charges In Lee County
On Friday the 12th at 5:12pm, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a call from a property owner who was out of town, but his security camera was showing three suspects on his property. Lee County Deputies arrived to find 3 suspects on an ATV … [Read more...]
Navasota Adds An Engineer To City Staff
The City of Navasota have a new employee, a Graduate Civil Engineer. City Manager Jason Weeks says having one on staff is a luxury that some smaller towns do not have. John Mackay was officially introduced at Monday's … [Read more...]
The City May Begin Charging A Processing Fee If You Use A Credit Card At City Hall
The City of Navasota will be raising the service fee for paying for certain things at the city with a credit card. Citizens can still pay by cash or check at the city without incurring the proposed credit card processing … [Read more...]
City Manager Discusses The Capital Improvement Project
Navasota's big Capital Improvement Project is about to kick off. City Manager Jason Weeks gave a rundown of what to expect on Weeks In Review on Willy 98.7 For a list of streets that will be included in the project, visit … [Read more...]
A Cameron Officer Is Shot And Killed In An Exchange Of Gunfire Wednesday Night
An exchange of gunfire Wednesday night took place as officers prepared to search a home associated with a woman who was shot. A woman told police she was grazed by a bullet and fled the scene. After obtaining the warrant, officers from Cameron as … [Read more...]
The City Of Navasota Approves Emergency Repairs To Two Water Wells
The City of Navasota has two water wells that need immediate repairs. The first is well number 4, located on Link Drive. It is 24 years old and will need a new pump and motor. That was Jon Mackay, Graduate Civil Engineer … [Read more...]
The City Of Navasota Releases The Sounds Of Summer Concert Series Lineup
The City of Navasota will host the Sounds of Summer concert series on Friday June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2023. The free event will be held in Downtown Navasota on the grounds of City Hall starting at 7PM. The Rapture Band will kick off the … [Read more...]
The Debate Over High Speed Rail Continues With HB 2347
The current chief executive officer of the company in charge of the high speed passenger train project between Houston and Dallas appears before state lawmakers. But members of the Texas House transportation committee and landowners and county … [Read more...]
Local Election Results For Grimes County
Saturday, May 6th, was Election Day and there were 6 combined items on the ballot in Grimes County. The Anderson-Shiro CISD bond failed to pass with 57.42% of voters voting no to the school bond. The Town of Anderson's Proposition A passed with … [Read more...]
The Search Is Suspended For A Navasota Man Last Seen Swimming Near Texas Beach
The United States Coast Guard has announced it has suspended the search for Deangelo Phillip Jackson, 19, of Navasota. He was last seen in the water swimming on Friday evening near Surfside Beach in Brazoria county. Coast Guard crews searched … [Read more...]
A Road Rage Incident In South College Station Thursday Afternoon Leads To The Arrest Of A Navasota Man.
28 year old Logan Davis is charged with threatening another driver with a short barrel rifle that is considered to be a prohibited weapon. Arrest reports from the Brazos County sheriff's office show this happened on Wellborn Road just past Fitch … [Read more...]
Grimes County Raises Rate To House Inmates For Other Cities And Counties
In recent years, the Grimes County jail has had agreements with other counties and cities to house their inmates when needed for a flat fee of $50 per day per inmate. At Wednesday's Commissioner's Court meeting, Chief Martha Smith from the Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Navasota’s KidFish 2023 Returns To Patout Pond This Month
KidFish 2023, hosted by the City of Navasota, is coming up on Saturday, May 13th. The city's marketing and communications director, Bobbie Lehrmann, stopped by to talk about it All fishing materials will be provided. … [Read more...]