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Navasota Independent School District hosted the annual Grimes County Special Olympics at Rattler Stadium March 26. The athletes competed in various events, and those not competing enjoyed a special fun zone with an array of games. See more Special Olympics photos in the April 3 edition of The Examiner.
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Grimes County residents voiced dissatisfaction with the conduct of Ortiz USA, LLC, during Public Comments at the March 20 Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court. Ortiz’s Special Road Indemnity Agreement and Permit for use of county roads 162, 164, 165 and 166 during construction of a 1,000-acre solar farm near Iola is up for renewal April 2.
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Navasota Independent School District and Iola Independent School District are searching for new elementary school principals following recent resignations.
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
It’s a hopeful time of year, and we wish you every good thing at Easter and always.
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ANDERSON — A 23-year-old, Michael Laderrick Oaks of Navasota, pleaded guilty March 18, to having sex with a 15-year-old and assaulting a pregnant woman. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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The warm breeze signifies the start of spring and with it the start of bluebonnet season. Meaning, for many, it is time to take your annual bluebonnet pictures. Here is what you need to know before you go.
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April is recognized by many as Confederate History and Heritage Month throughout the south. A ceremonial living history event will be held Saturday, April 13 at the Confederate Memorial Plaza in downtown Anderson.
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The phrase NIMBY – ‘not In my backyard’ – may strike a chord for rural opponents of high speed rail following pushback from the Dallas city council at the rail’s proximity to an iconic Dallas landmark.
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