There were more folks than usual in City Council chamber this week, a lot of them responding to Mayor Bert Miller’s urging to once again become a part of HEB’s It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, where Texas cities compete for … [Read more...]

It’s been more than a year, now, since Mayor Bert Miller donated family land on Navasota’s west side for Grace Park.  and since Ccouncilman Geoff Horn donated an architectural drawing of its potential. Since then, Project Coordinator Doris Sauls … [Read more...]

It’s time once again for the annual Grimes County Crimestoppers Banquet.  It’s on Saturday, January 21st. and Coordinator Connie Clements says it’ll be extra special, because it'll mark the 35th year for the organization. So, Clements tells … [Read more...]

  A report of theft in a Northern Grimes subdivision last month quickly blossomed into what may be a huge drug manufacturing ring. Grimes County Sheriff’s Investigator Kendal Pitman says, a patrol deputy dispatched to a residence in the … [Read more...]

  If your Navasota neighbor has an old car rusting in their front yard, you may want to let them know, the city is declaring war on junk vehicles and will begin hunting them down, next week. The City’s Kris Gruver explains that the city … [Read more...]

  Nearly a dozen re-elected and two newly-elected Grimes County officials were officially sworn in this week in the County Courthouse in Anderson. First to take the oath was one of those newly elected, new District Clerk Diane LeFlore, and … [Read more...]

There’s a new way for Grimes County ag-producers and others across the country to connect with the Farm Service Agency, and you don’t even need the internet. all you need is a regular cell-phone with the ability to text-message. While these text … [Read more...]

Beginning next month, Grimes County will be in need of a new justice of the peace, after the current Precinct One JP, Gene Stapleton, told County Judge Ben Lehman in December that he'd be stepping down at the end of this month. And although … [Read more...]

  Christmas for those whose job it is to protect and serve Navasota daily was made exceptionally jolly this year, thanks to the incredible generosity of Grimes County Crimestoppers. After asking the group for assistance in acquiring kevlar … [Read more...]

Grimes County Commissioners spent a good portion of their final session of 20-16 honoring several former officials for their outstanding service. Former County Tax Assessor-Collector Connie Perry, for example, gave just five years short of a … [Read more...]

That off duty Iola ISD school bus driver involved in a train crash last month could be looking at paying for more than just a new vehicle. According to DPS’ just-released report, 46-year-old Hyla Raysor-Shivers failed to yield to a train on county … [Read more...]

If you’d like to start your own business, there’s a free workshop in Navasota next week that can help find start-up loans. Prairie View A&M’s Rosita Oliver says it’s all about five “C”s. The first being what community impact your business would … [Read more...]

Grimes County Commissioners have begun the difficult task of crafting a policy for residents who want their roads paved so much, they are willing to donate towards it. During this week’s initial workshop on the matter, Road and Bridge Engineer Bob … [Read more...]

Believe it or not, this year marks the tenth year anniversary of the birth of the City of Bedias. And to celebrate, they’re having a birthday party Monday. And Bedias first and only mayor Macky Bobo says, “we’re inviting everyone!” Bobo reminds … [Read more...]

Inspirational speaker Craig Zablocki showed attendees at last week’s NISD educational foundation dinner just why Jesus said that a little child should lead them. Speaking with Navasota News before he spoke, Zablocki accurately predicted only about … [Read more...]