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The Anderson Juneteenth Committee celebrated the 84th Juneteenth celebration in downtown Anderson June 19, with a parade, free barbeque and more.
Read moreAfter a series of workshops and public hearings, the Navasota City Council approved two items satisfying a majority of council and allowing Crosstrails Development, LLC, to move on with its 146lot Planned Unit Development (PUD). At the June 24 Regular Meeting, Crosstrails’ zoning amendment request passed unanimously while Navasota’s Chapter 380 Development Agreement with Crosstrails passed 3-2 with councilmen James Harris and Bernie Gessner voting nay.
Read moreGrimes County Commissioners approved renewal of the Special Road Indemnity Agreement and Permit for Ortiz USA, LLC, for CR 162, 164, 165 and 166 through July 3 at their June 20 Regular Meeting.
Read moreA collision with a trash truck Friday afternoon on FM 244 in Anderson claimed the life of a 40–year–old Grimes County woman.
Read moreNavasota graduates may see a change to the academic achievement class rankings. The school board heard the first reading of the proposed changes at the June 17 board meeting.
Read moreIOLA — The Texas Historical Commission recognized St. Louis Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the cemetery as an important and educational part of local history.
Read moreBRYAN – The TxDOT Bryan District is studying the future I-14 Central Texas Corridor from Rogers in Bell County to Huntsville in Walker County. The Study will determine the feasibility of a corridor and route for a roadway that meets interstate standards.
Read moreRecently the Navasota Public Library (NPL) received provisional accreditation from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSL). Community Services Director Tiffany Byers explained, “The Library’s provisional accreditation will not start until the state’s fiscal year on September 1. At that time, we will be contacted to begin the process of setting up Interlibrary Loan Services and TexShare.” Byers said this includes staff training and establishing policies. The loan service will allow the library to borrow and lend materials with other accredited Texas public libraries. Patrons will have access to materials not normally available at NPL.
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