Robertson County emergency management posted on their Facebook page the person died after a boiler exploded at the Oak Grove power plant north of Franklin or east of Bremond. There are no other casualties and the incident is under control. The … [Read more...]

Texas lawmakers did not eliminate faculty tenure at state universities as sought by the lieutenant governor. But, the legislature passes a process for getting and keeping tenure. Senate Bill 18, which is now awaiting the governor's signature, lists … [Read more...]

The annual Sounds of Summer concert series will be kicking off in a few weeks. Navasota’s Marketing & Communications Director, Bobbie Lehrmann, gave us a rundown of the first show.     The other shows include the Brown … [Read more...]

Public Works Director, Jennifer Reyna gave an update regarding the municipal airport's AWOS system at last week's Navasota City Council Meeting.     Reyna also gave City Council an update about the equipment installation and … [Read more...]

At their first regular meeting after the election, Navasota City Council elected a Mayor and new Mayor Pro-Tem to replace former Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tem, Grant Holt. The motion to elect Bert Miller, who ran unopposed in the election, and … [Read more...]

Ethan Barcak was appointed to fill Position 1 on the City's Planning & Zoning Commission. The position was previously held by newly elected Councilman James Harris. That position's term will expire in September 2023. Robert Goldstein was … [Read more...]

At approximately 11:47pm last night (Tuesday May 30th), Navasota Police officers were dispatched to the Union Pacific railroad tracks along Railroad Street between Washington Avenue and Blackshear Street for a possible pedestrian being struck by a … [Read more...]

Agrilife Extension Economist Dr. David Anderson says it's supply and demand. He says while egg supplies are still below year-ago levels, they continue to rise while purchases decline. That's helping to drive prices down. He says some of the demand … [Read more...]

At Monday's Navasota City Council meeting, Mayor Bert Miller presented 16 graduates of the 2023 Navasota Citizens University with Certificates of Completion. The 6-week program offers interactive "real world" classes that acquaint participants … [Read more...]

During Monday's Navasota City Council meeting, Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize gave an update on the NRA grant that was recently awarded to the department.     For more information, you can call the City at 936-825-6475. … [Read more...]

Tuesday morning at 9:50am Navasota Police dispatch received several calls in reference to a male subject wearing dark clothing, riding a bicycle, and possessing an assault weapon. The caller said the subject was near Webb elementary but traveling … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota is pleased to announce the grand reopening of the Municipal Pool on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, from 1pm – 4pm. The reopening comes after the completion of various renovations to the pool’s outdated and faulty systems. The … [Read more...]

At their most recent meeting, Navasota's Planning & Zoning Committee had discussion and consideration on a preliminary site plan application submitted by Wildflyer Mead Company for the development of a retail/bar/restaurant use for the property … [Read more...]

A jury verdict of $41 million in damages was awarded to a couple after sustaining life-threatening injuries due to a drunk driver. According to Texas DPS Troopers, the crash occurred on December 19, 2019, when the defendant, Roger Landry, was so … [Read more...]

More than 50 streets in Navasota will undergo rehabilitation and maintenance work starting at the end of this month. Construction will officially kick off on the $8 million dollars of work between Navasota’s yearly Street Maintenance Project and the … [Read more...]