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Foster children from Grimes County will sleep a little warmer thanks to the Charm and Sewing 4-H Chapter of Grimes County Extension Service. Dozens of fringe blankets, made by children from 1118, were donated to the Grimes County Child Welfare Board Rainbow Room Nov. 22.
Read moreThis article is a little different than the others and not a typical “Navasota Neighbor.” For years, I’ve wanted to interview a terminally ill person and ask them questions about their life. I wondered if they see life differently than others and could shed some wisdom to all of us.
Read moreThe Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Chamber Board Director and Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick McMahon. McMahon grew up in Ag Business, and is from a small rural community, bringing his lifetime experience and advising skills to Navasota. He is located at 100 Farquhar Street in Navasota.
Read moreThis week Cross Trails Chapter of the Colonial Dames 17th Century President Jennifer McStravick (pictured right in both photos) and Kathy Cave Wells (pictured left in both photos donated children's books in honor of veterans to the Anderson-Shiro Elementary School and to Navasota Public Library Director Tiffany Byers (pictured center). The books donated were "America's White Table" by Margot Theis Raven and "The Poppy Lady" by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. They also delivered Christmas cards to Sheriff Don Sowell for Grimes County first responders and employees.
Read moreNavasota Evening Lions Club presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award to Alvin "Big-Al" Meschke in honor of his 26 years of service to the club. The award was presented by Jason Druckhammer.
Read moreFriends of Grimes County showed their support for local youth with a $500 donation to Navasota Police Department’s Operation Blue Santa. The organization also donated money to support SWAT training for two Navasota Police Officers. Donations are possible through events hosted by Friends of Grimes County including Bubba Can Cook and the Grimes County Gun Show. Pictured left to right: Friends of Grimes County President Dianna Westmoreland, NPD Officer Jonathan Hadley and Geralyn Backus with Navasota PD.
Read moreEmployees of Citizens State Bank donated $2,700 to Navasota Police Department’s Operation Blue Santa. Throughout the year employees hold fundraisers. Pictured front row left to right: Maggie Rico, Veronica Garza, Shala Ray, Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize and Liz Baldobino. Back row: Chris Grohman, Arvis West, CSB Branch Manager Eddie Bosse, Marianne Shiflettand Navasota Assistant Police Chief John Shoemaker.
Read moreAnderson-Shiro Elementary Christmas Shoppe will be held Dec. 11-14, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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