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In a Special Meeting Feb. 28, Grimes County commissioners removed language that was recently added to the original proposed legislation to allow the county to collect Hot Occupancy Tax (HOT). The language in question was added by State Representative Trey Wharton’s office and related to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
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Navasota Garden Club presented the February Yard of the Month award to Lea and Steve Caldwell for their home at 1003 Washington Avenue.
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Anderson–Shiro CISD one act play competed at the district meet and earned several awards. Lala Weaver earned one of only two awards presented for best performer. Spencer Dempsey was an all–star crew member and Sarah Buckley was an all–star cast member. Anderson–Shiro also earned outstanding crew.
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Navasota Pizza Hut donated a check to the family of Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Butler who was killed Jan. 15, during a pursuit. Pizza Hut hosted a benefit Feb. 20, donating half of the proceeds to Butler’s family.
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Texas Birthday Bash in Navasota celebrated their 13th year with three stages of live music including headliners, Clay Walker and Siggno. This year’s event was organized by Charlie Diggs Entertainment and was relocated to August Horst Park. See more photos on page 8 and 9.
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Navasota City Council is taking the next step in the hiring process of a new city manager. After a multi–hour closed session, Feb. 24, council took no action on contract negotiations with Theo Melancon.
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On Feb. 26, Grimes County commissioners discussed the potential purchase of county-owned ambulances to be insured, operated and maintained by St. Joseph EMS. The agenda item, introduced by Pct. 4 Commissioner Phillip Cox, related to a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Frazer mobile healthcare units.
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IOLA — An Iola family lost their home and one of their pets in a fire Feb. 27, on CR 168.
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