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The second-floor courtroom in Grimes County’s historic 130-year-old courthouse was filled to capacity Jan. 1, 2025, as family, friends and members of the public witnessed the swearing in of 10 of 11 successful November General Election candidates. While most were re-elected for a third term or greater, four candidates took the oath for the first time and look forward to making their own mark on Grimes County history.
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A celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being hosted Saturday, Jan. 18, by the City of Navasota and Navasota Citywide Mission. This year’s theme “Moving Forward by the Power of Love,” inspires the community to come together on a shared commitment to love, equality and progress.
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A suspect that led law enforcement on a highspeed pursuit Friday evening, Jan. 3, remains on the run.
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Mark Anthony Martinez graduated from Texas A&M University Friday, Dec. 13, with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. He will begin his engineering career in the Dallas Fort Worth area in January. Mark is a 2020 Navasota High School graduate, and he is the son of Heladio Martinez and Dolores Cosino.
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The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Ravenwolf Manor to the chamber Friday, Dec. 20. Filled with intrigue and mysteries this bed and breakfast offers a one-of-a-kind experience for the travel or Grimes County local looking for an adventure. The manor is located at 601 North 10th St. in Navasota.
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Ellwood Texas Forge in Navasota celebrated Christmas with a holiday party Dec. 20. The celebration included a meal, Bingo for extra vacation days and more.
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Grimes County Go Texan has assisted local students for 46 years donating over $1.3 million in scholarships. The organization is looking for sponsorships to carry on the tradition in 2025.
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AUSTIN — Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, House Bill 3297 eliminates vehicle safety inspections for most vehicles in Texas. HB 3297 was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed int law in 2023 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The law abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non–commercial vehicles.
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