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AUSTIN — Since 2023, Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, made “School Choice” a top legislative priority refusing to sign a school funding bill until lawmakers pass Senate Bill 2. The House passed the bill April 17 by an 86–61 vote with every Democrat present voting against.
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Navasota Examiner Newspaper staff members hopped into the holiday spirit at the annual Groovy Grapes Wine Walk hosted by the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce in historic downtown Navasota, April 19. Pictured from left: Laura Cervantes, Celeste Anguiano, Ana Cosino–Mize, Caitlyn D. Sechelski and Matthew Ybarra. The Chief Easter Bunny is Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize.
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TODD MISSION — Charges are pending against a 19–year–old Navasota woman that struck a motorcycle Thursday night, April 17, on CR 302 in Todd Mission, killing the driver.
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ANDERSON — A 39–year–old suspect that led law enforcement on a 30–mile pursuit through three counties pleaded guilty, April 16, to Evading Detention in a Vehicle, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 1 year in State Jail.
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Navasota announced the hiring of Robert Hemminger as city manager. Hemminger is expected to begin Monday, April 28.
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Navasota High School seniors, Cameron Ross and Evelyn Ibanez, were crowned prom king and queen during the school’s “Botanical Ball” themed prom, April 12, at the Brazos Center.
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Iola High School hosted prom April 12, at Bluebird Haven Estates in Madisonville. Deuce Ramsey and Blaire Smithey were crowned prom king and queen.
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Reconvening from Executive Session as permitted by Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, the Navasota City Council authorized Mayor Bert Miller to finalize negotiations and execute an employment contract with Robert Hemminger to serve as Navasota’s next city manager. Following the action taken at the April 14 Regular Meeting, Miller told the Examiner their hope is to bring Hemminger on board before the next council meeting April 28.
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