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Seniors from Anderson-Shiro, Navasota, and Iola High Schools celebrated their commencement ceremonies May 22–23. The Class of 2025 is stepping into the future, ready to chase their dreams, and carry their school spirit into the next chapter of life.
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County Engineer Jon Steiber advised Grimes County Commissioners May 21 that the potential of three endangered species in the Brosig Avenue Bridge Replacement project area will require Grimes County to pay for environmental studies and reports. Commissioners approved amending the agreement with Public Management, Inc. to add $15,269 to the local match to pay for the reports.
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The Navasota City Council met May 13 for FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop No. 1. City Manager Robert Hemminger reviewed the budget responsibilities of both council and staff as defined in the City charter and presented his proposed budget calendar. Councilman Kenneth Stevens was absent from the meeting.
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City Manager confirmed George Coulam, who founded the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found deceased in his home Wednesday morning, May 21.
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The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomes AutoTrust Repairs of Navasota to the chamber with an official ribbon cutting Thursday May 15. Located at 9309 Hwy 6 Navasota, the group offers alignments, maintenance services, major and minor repairs and is currently expanding their operations with a second service bay.
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Ta’Colby Calhoun signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his rodeo career at Sam Houston State University.
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Connor Daley signed his National Letter of Intent, May 12, to continue his baseball and academic career at Southwestern University in Georgetown.
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The Grimes County Retired School Personnel participated in their annual book delivery. The group gives all Grimes County prekindergarten and kindergarten students at least two books of their own to take home. This project began several years ago and continues as a way for the organization to promote and encourage reading at an early age. Susan Boudreau chairs the project and is assisted by Marilyn Bettes. The duo poses with Brule Elementary principal, Vanikin Leggett and some of the Pre-K students.
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