One of the downsides in Grimes County’s recent growth is the increase in property taxes as property values increase, as many found out as the County Appraisal District’s notices arrived in early May. Chief Appraiser Bill Sullivan tells Navasota … [Read more...]

Lawyers, transmission lines and money. That’s on the mind of many Grimes County residents, as the fight against Centerpoint Energy continues, albeit quietly. But the Concerned Citizen’s Property Owner Alliance’s Nancy Perry wants to turn up the … [Read more...]

An impressive number of Navasota voters showed their disdain for the current school board last weekend, soundly voting both incumbents out of office. Grimes County Election Administrator Rebecca Duff reports Greg Mock won the trustee six position … [Read more...]

Navasota City Council gave tentative approval in it April 17th session to a brand new type of recycling facility here, called an anaerobic digester. Eco Fuels Jeff Floyd told council they came here because the B/CS, Navasota and Brenham area is … [Read more...]

Around a hundred and fifty concerned residents gathered at the Expo Center Last week, April 28th to hear from a number of community leaders, united in their opposition to the high speed rail project proposed to be built through the county of … [Read more...]

Grimes County has seen a lot of growth in the last few years but now a recent study points out one specific aspect of that growth. Tim Marema, editor of the website Daily Yonder, tells Navasota News, he and researcher Dr. Roberto Gallardo, have … [Read more...]

Got a craving for mud bugs? You can get your fill and help support a local missionary family the Drum’s this Saturday from 11 to 2 at the Christ United Methodist Church. Supporter and event coordinator, Jennifer Shoalmire, tells Navasota News, the … [Read more...]

Due to the recent severe weather, Navasota City Council not surprisingly spent the lion’s share of this week’s (April 27th)session dealing with both the debris the storm left in its wake, and the delays it’ll mean for several city projects. City … [Read more...]

Congressman Kevin Brady stopped in Grimes County in early April , as part of a victory lap through his district, bringing news of the houses’ voting to end the Estate Tax, also known as the Death Tax. Brady told a dozen reporters and concerned … [Read more...]

Though it turned out not to be a tornado after all, parts of the County of Grimes were severely damaged by the thunderstorms early Monday morning April 27th. Many in rural areas were caught unaware as it passed through with winds reported up to 80 … [Read more...]

The local Ag Extension Agency needs your opinion on what it can do for you, and is holding a forum this Thursday April 30th to get it. The Extension’s Tanner Williams tells Navasota News, there will be four different tables set up at the Navasota … [Read more...]

Candidates Forum: Part 1 Candidate introductions   Candidates Forum: Part 2 Candidate Questions   Candidates Forum: Part 3 Public Questions … [Read more...]

The Navasota Independent School District has drawn first blood in its reconstitution of John C Webb Elementary, by replacing principal Bill Murry with intermediate’s current principal Todd Nesloney, and now by naming Amy B Weatherwax the district’s … [Read more...]

What was supposed to be a fun trip kayaking down the Navasota river late last Thursday April 9th, turned into a rescue mission. Brazos County Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Stewart tells Navasota News, A man and woman were dropped off up river and expected … [Read more...]

Following nearly an hour of comment on the 249 toll road from nearly two dozen citizens, the Grimes County Commissioners Court reversed its earlier position April 13th, and supported the project. First to speak was Pastor Mac Vaughn, appealing for … [Read more...]