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KATY — Navasota High School Band members earned multiple medals at the UIL Region 27 Early Solo and Ensemble Contest at Cypress Lakes High School in Katy.
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Iola Elementary school unveiled a new playground Feb. 9, with a ribbon cutting. The playground was approved by the schoolboard after their safety audit expressed concerns with location. The previous playground along Fort Worth Street was next to Hwy 39. The new playground is in a safer location within the interior of the campus. The PTO helped with the cost of the playground which was $160,000. Superintendent Jeff Dyer said the playground will be open to the public.
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The University Interscholastic League Biennial Realignment is one of the most highly anticipated releases for high school sports. Navasota and Iola are among the Grimes County schools with most-notable changes.
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Navasota ISD dance teams competed at the Ascension Dance Competition Feb. 3, at Jordan High School. The Navasota High School Diamonettes and Navasota Junior High Fang teams won multiple awards. Diamonette duet, Sadie Phillips and Gabby Alejandro, wowed the judges with during their performance.
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A committee will recommend Navasota Independent School District Board of Trustees call a $71 million bond election for the May 4 election during a regular scheduled meeting Monday, Feb. 12.
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PLANTERSVILLE — Following the untimely passing of Plantersville Alderman, Bishop Dr. Otis Greenwood, Plantersville Council is searching for someone to complete his term. Applications open Feb. 7.
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Since the opening of Texas 249, traffic has increased significantly on Texas 105 between Texas 6 and Texas 249. A widening project is planned for 2030 with turning lanes being added in the meantime.
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A 20-year-old motorcyclist allegedly reached speeds over 120 miles-per-hour attempting to elude officers around midnight Feb. 5.
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