THIS WEEK IN GRIMS COUNTY 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010

1980

•Rumor of Renaissance Festival land sale to Disney Productions is denied

•Grimes’ barbecue contest is Go-Texan weekend highlight

•Construction to begin on Navasota motel, restaurant

1990

•Weakened courthouse beam faces commissioners Monday

•County filings spark two contested races

•First tax substation set to open Friday

2000

•Dacus wins 500th

•Grimes historic commission expected to join courthouse statue controversy

•Grimes officers get California escapee

2010

•Bill Pendley remembered for his public service

•Chamber banquet brings tribute to soldiers

•Month-long delays on SH 105