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Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth, County Engineer Jon Steiber and Pct. 1 Deputy Constable James Ellis attended the 7 a.m. weekly safety meeting of Ortiz USA, LLC, solar farm near Iola Monday, April 8.
Read moreANDERSON — Members of the Grimes County Retired School Personnel Association met March 26 at Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson to discuss legislation, elect new officers and discuss other topics of interest.
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At the April 3 meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, action on permanent closure of the Union Pacific RR crossing at CR 308 was rescheduled to May 1 to research suggested alternatives. In the meantime, a temporary closure order prevents access to SH 105.
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At the April 3 meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, County Engineer Jon Steiber announced the dates to receive public comments on proposed changes to lot dimensions for new developments in Grimes County. Public hearings will be held in Commissioners Court at the Grimes County Justice & Business Center on Wednesday, April 16 at 9 a.m. with a night meeting tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. The proposed changes to the Grimes County Subdivision Rules and Regulations were prompted by a request from a private developer for a mix of 40, 50 and 60-foot minimums in the development design. At the March 23 meeting, Steiber clarified that by approving the changes the court was not approving a variance for a particular developer but the changes “would apply across the board to any particular development.”
Read moreThe Grimes County Republican Women will host (GCRW) host speakers on Eagle AI and the upcoming school board and bond elections at their April 16 meeting.
Read moreVoices for Children is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care in the Brazos Valley. “We want every child involved in the foster care system to have an advocate by their side while they go through such an uncertain time in their lives,” said Amy Faulkner, Executive Director of Voices for Children. “We need more volunteers from the community to serve these children and their families.”
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April 1 is the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month in Grimes County. With the help of Scotty’s House, the Grimes County Child Welfare Board, Voices for Children and many more organizations proper awareness can be provided.
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The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new “sweet” partner to town. Truly Scrumptious Bakery, owned by Keith and Andrew Paiyou, had a great turnout to their Ribbon Cutting Friday, April 5. The bakery features handmade treats such as cupcakes, brownies, macaroons and more. For more information visit www.trulyscrumptiousbakerytx.com or stop by their location at 302 E Washingto Avenue in downtown Navasota.
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