The higher education coordinating board recently approved the rules for administrating House Bill eight. Funding will be based on awarding degrees, certificates, and for what the coordinating board calls "other credentials of … [Read more...]

Among those following the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is a former state A-G and now U.S. Senator John Cornyn. He was asked during a visit with Texas reporters last week about seeing a high profile Texas Republican on … [Read more...]

Once again, there is division in Congress about getting a federal budget approved by the end of September. Senator John Cornyn told Texas reporters last Thursday that he does not expect a government shutdown.   Cornyn says Democrats … [Read more...]

The Texas A&M system Board of Regents is not through with direct involvement in the Corps of Cadets. A&M's oldest student organization will continue to have the oversight of a regents subcommittee.   Regent Randy Brooks of … [Read more...]

The Navasota Elks Lodge #2888 was instituted in March of this year.  We had some Elks stop by the studio to share their mission of helping others. Larry Baughman talked about some the programs they offer.     Darrin Van Dell … [Read more...]

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) of Texas has some new guidelines for the 2023-24 school year regarding "Spectator Expectations." Some of the updated guidelines are as follows: Refrain from use of controlled substance (alcohol, … [Read more...]

The City of Navasota's Zoning Board of Adjustment met on Wednesday. Among the agenda items was "consideration and possible action on appointing a Vice-Chairman." The board unanimously voted to appoint member Paul Stankiewicz to that position, after … [Read more...]

The findings of an audit of the Texas A&M Police Department were shared during the last meeting of the Board of Regents. The university's chief operating officer, Greg Hartman, brought up safety issues at UPD's … [Read more...]

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is welcoming new Investigator James Burleson, to their department. Burleson began his career working for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office from 1999-2006. He then went to the Shenandoah Police Department … [Read more...]

The State of Texas has had the "Move Over Slow Down" law on the books for 20 years, but as of September 1st, with the passing of HB 898, there are enhanced penalties for drivers who do not either change lanes, or slow down 20 MPH below the posted … [Read more...]

According to it's website, The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking swift and immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides. Over the last five years, the volume of illegal narcotics … [Read more...]

On Thursday August 31st around 4 PM, Navasota Police Officers responded to a business (McDonald's) in the 8700 block of Hwy 6 for a report of a physical disturbance. According to an NPD Press Release, an officer arrived on scene and attempted to … [Read more...]

A total of 774 bills and individual sections from 19 additional bills have become law as of September 1st after the 88th Texas Legislative Sessions. According to The Texas State Law Library, a number of laws have already gone into effect or are … [Read more...]

During Monday's Navasota City Council meeting, Graduate Civil Engineer, Jon McKay, gave a few project updates, starting with road maintenance, the fire hydrant replacement and the airport utilities.     McKay also talked about … [Read more...]

City Council spoke about the August 23rd initiation of Stage 1, Mild Water Shortage Conditions, under the City's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. Public Works Director Jennifer Reyna, gave an update     It … [Read more...]