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Mr. and Mrs. Hilgrid were awarded Yard of the Month for May presented by Navasota Garden Club. Their home at 409 9th Street in Navasota has an array of beauty. It features blooming knock me out roses that accent the driveway. The front porch welcomes visitors with snapdragons in full bloom. The side yard is enhanced by colorful circular beds of roses, ferns and a variety of perennials. Beautifully trimmed boxwoods go hand in hand with their manicured lawn. The landscaping was created by and is maintained by the owners requiring a great deal of time and care.
Read moreThe Music Study Club of Navasota (MSC), a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, joins the nation in observing National Music Week, May 3-10. The theme music, “A Magic Carpet” offers an opportunity to salute music, the common denominator for people of all nations throughout this century. The National Federation of Music Clubs, a prominent organization of musicians and music lovers, which celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2018, sponsors National Music Week.
Read moreThe Navasota Junior High Fang Dancers are hosting online tryouts. If you are interested in dancing with the Fang Dancers, you must register by May 13. Students must be entering seventh or eighth grade to be eligible.
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Navasota High School was unable to have prom due to COVID-19, but they still took time to honor the 2020 NHS Pro King and Queen. Logan Vela and Amber Reyna were not only voted king and queen but were also voted Mr. and Miss NHS. Courtesy photo
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Kelly Curtis, a real estate agent at Extra Mile Real Estate Group – Keller Williams, and his team have been busy spreading signs of encouragement to businesses. The group has distributed over 500 signs and Curtis has taken a personal interest in delivering signs to businesses in Grimes County. Each sign comes with a personalized message for the business. Pictured: Curtis delivers a sign to The Examiner and poses with Examiner Publisher Ana Cosino. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
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The Examiner understands having to stay home due to COVID-19 can be a struggle and quite boring. With help from local sponsors, The Examiner produced a “Busy Bee” activity book in the April 22, edition of The Examiner to help the community pass time. Pictured: residents of Golden Creek and Navasota Nursing work through the free activity books received from The Examiner. Courtesy photos
Read moreAuthors and historians Dr. Robin Montgomery and daughter Joy Montgomery appeared before Grimes County commissioners Wednesday, April 22, to tell the story of the county’s namesake, Jesse Grimes. The Montgomery’s are members of the Grimes County Historical Commission and are currently writing a book about Grimes’ life.
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