The News Director for the “County of Grimes” the last 16 years is retiring on Friday.
Wednesday afternoon, a reception was held for Tom Turner by the Navasota/Grimes County Chamber of Commerce at the Navasota Center.
Turner was thanked for his service to radio listeners by Bryan Broadcasting Vice President/General Manager Ben Downs and Operations Director Tucker Young.
Grimes County sheriff Don Sowell also presented Turner with framed document naming Turner an honorary sheriff.
Those attending the reception were also introduced to Turner’s successors. Kenny Graves will be hosting a new morning show on Willy 98.7 FM and 1550 AM. And Andre Perrard has started as a news reporter.
This story and the video were produced by Bill Oliver, Bryan Broadcasting’s News Director in Bryan/College Station.