With high school seniors already looking at places of higher education, Blinn College is breaking out a new program called destination success this fall, aimed at making the transition from student to undergrad much easier by grouping classes … [Read more...]

If you are worried about your current work or would like to have a job to worry about, Workforce Solutions and the Workforce Investment Act is here to help. The Organization’s Vonda Morrison tells Navasota News that as long as you’re working … [Read more...]

Navasota is officially on the record, opposing a proposed state law that would keep Texas cities and towns from imposing stronger penalties than those implemented by the state. Prior to council’s unanimous vote Monday (02/23), City Manager Brad … [Read more...]

Grimes County Precincts 3 and 4 have a new constable.  Out of three candidates interviewed by county commissioners Tuesday, Wesley Male officially took office Wednesday (02/25) after being chosen by the court for the appointment. Grimes County … [Read more...]

If you’re a man who’s concerned about the direction our next generation of young men may be heading, you’re not alone. In fact, there’s a new mentoring program in Navasota that could really use your help. Local Pastor Jose Maldonado tells Navasota … [Read more...]

Even after a series of public comments and debate last week, Navasota City Council couldn’t decide on the changes to local brush pick up; one of which involves tying up bundles with bio-degradable string, which Beverley Hadaway complained about on … [Read more...]

With spring just weeks away, the Grimes County Agrilife Extension Service has scheduled a one-day class later this month for those who find themselves in need of a private applicator license. The Extension's Kim Hall tells Navasota News, even … [Read more...]

Hawkeye, Pierce and Trapper John; Major Frank Burns and Hotlips Houlihan; Colonel Blake, Father Mulcahey and Radar. The same characters that entertained America for years on both the big and little screen are coming to Navasota’s Sunny Furman this … [Read more...]

The deadline to obtain health insurance is looming. And if you think you can’t afford it, you might be surprised. The Robert Wood Johnson foundation has a website that can help you find out just how affordable it can be. The foundation’s Kathren … [Read more...]

A local cattle feed store is facing a dozen and a half federal charges from the Department of Labor for alleged safety violations under the Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The department of Labor’s Dianna Petterson … [Read more...]

Get ready to wrap up the month by celebrating and commemorating the late President Ronald Reagan, at the Grimes County GOP’s annual, and aptly named, Reagan Dinner, Saturday night, the 28th. Grimes GOP Chairman Joe Fauth promises Navasota News, … [Read more...]

Scores of Navasota Citizens responded to a recent invitation from City leaders to let them know how they feel about the quality of life here, as council begins to craft a new master plan. Mayor Bert miller says it needs to be updated, and that the … [Read more...]

Grimes County Commissioners took the first step this week to abate taxes on 20 acres in Plantersville to lure a 170-year-old Swiss company to build its new plant there. Burckhardt Compression’s Brian Stewart told the court his company wants to … [Read more...]

A recent Plantersville public meeting showed there’s at least one thing TxDot’s proposing that local folks seem united behind; the improvements proposed to the intersection of Highway 105 and FM 1774. TxDot’s Bobby Colwell tells Navasota News, the … [Read more...]

Nearly five years since portions of the County of Grimes were devastated by the Dyer Mills fire, some significant federal funds may now be available to help pay for the after-effects. County Emergency Management Coordinator David Lilly told a … [Read more...]