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When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices.
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Iola ISD Cheerleaders are heading to State Competition Cheer Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX. Tickets may be purchased by visiting https://www.uiltexas.org/spirit/spectator-information.
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TODD MISSION — Todd Mission Volunteer Fire Department recognized staff at their annual awards banquet Dec. 27. Fire Chief Cassandra Malone presented nine awards. Firefighter of the year was presented to Richard Goddard. Ed Faterkowski earned fire officer of the year. Amber Young earned her award by responding to the most calls in 2023. Rookie of the year went to Kay Burford while Ryan Gunning earned most improved.
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Navasota Diamonettes dance team continued their partnership with TopDog Fireworks for their largest fundraiser of the year. Each year Navasota Diamonettes staff the fireworks warehouse at Texas 6 Southbound and Westward Ho in Navasota.
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Grimes County commissioners approved the eBONDS software program at the Dec. 20 Regular Meeting of Commissioners Court. IT Director Gregg Cannon told commissioners, “eBONDS replaces a program we had in place that was 20 years old. The company went out of business 10 years ago. We didn’t even have the software to reinstall if it crashed. All the departments love it. It makes their life a whole lot easier, especially the Sheriff’s office, and the district clerk and county clerk.”
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There was a lot of growth and changes in Navasota throughout 2023 including new development, staffing changes, council changes, etc. More is on the horizon for Grimes County, The City and Navasota ISD. Recap 2023 and peek into 2024 at the annual State of The City address Jan. 10, at First Baptist Church in Navasota.
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Mark your calendar to hear from candidates of the 2024 Republican Primary. Grimes County Republican Party plans to host two candidate forums, Sunday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
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ANDERSON — An unruly inmate who struck a jail deputy was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a Grimes County Grand Jury Dec. 21.
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