A Navasota Police Officer and the suspect accused of assaulting him were treated at a local hospital Wednesday evening, March 25.
A Navasota Police Officer and the suspect accused of assaulting him were treated at a local hospital Wednesday evening, March 25.
At the March 19 meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, County Judge Joe Fauth and Commissioner David Tullos discussed the status of the County’s efforts to impose a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). According to Fauth, House Bill 4926 was filed on March 13 by State Representative Trey Wharton.
Grimes County Commissioners Court took no action March 19 on the purchase of ambulances – either by going out for bids or through a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Frazer Ltd. The item was rescheduled to April 2 due to the restructuring of CommonSpirit Health, owner of St. Joseph Health in Bryan. According to St. Joseph EMS Director Billy Rice, new CEO Monty Bostwick is aware of the ambulance discussions.
The Navasota City Council approved a School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with Navasota ISD Monday, March 24, to provide NISD with a fourth School Resource Officer (SRO) who will be located full-time at the Brule Elementary School campus.
Toddlers take off at the Toddler Cookie Run at the Navasota Center, dashing toward a sweet finish line reward—fresh cookies – Saturday, March 22. The event, host by the City of Navasota Park & Rec, featured two age divisions, with proud parents running alongside their little racers. For more events, following the City of Navasota Facebook page.
One person was killed Tuesday night when they were struck by a vehicle on the westbound lanes of Texas 90, around a mile east of Navasota High School.
A Navasota Police Officer and the suspect accused of assaulting him were treated at a local hospital Wednesday evening, March 25.
Iola cowboy, Turner Fleming, signed his National Letter of Intent, March 19, to rope for the Northeast Texas Community College Eagles in Mount Pleasant. Fleming is a student at Iola High School and a storied team roper. Pictured from left: Northeast Texas Coach, Justin Hampton, Turner Fleming, Whitney Fleming and Donny Fleming.
Navasota High school’s Bionic Vipers robotics team worked past a slow start at the Manor Senior High School robotics competition. The Bionic Vipers worked out bugs and teamed up with two other squads to advance to the finals and earn first place. Navasota advanced to compete in Houston earning second place and qualifying for the state tournament. The Bionic Vipers are ranked No. 20
Navasota High School theatre advanced to bi–district with a first–place finish at the District 22_4A One Act Play competition. Marilis Alvarado earned best overall performer. All–star cast members include Lizeth Corona and Angelique Lemus. Freya Adney earned honorable mention. Best technician is Anson Seale. The bi–district competition is March 29, at Royal High School.
Scores around the county
Navasota scored four goals in extra time to win the 4A Division 1, Region 3 Bi–District Championship with a, 7–4, win over the Houston Furr Brahmans, March 21, in Waller.
EDINBURG — Anderson–Shiro was represented by a pair of seniors, Jade Buchanan and Kayleigh Lincecum, at the Texas High School 3A Women’s State Powerlifting meet in Edinburg.
Navasota track and field results
One of the reasons I think I’m such a talker and people person is because I don’t meet a ton of people in my everyday job as a teacher. Yes, each year I meet new students, families and a few co-workers, but that isn’t near the amount of people most meet if they work in customer service jobs.
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
My Gentleman Friend has a new wardrobe accessory that’s given him a rather swashbuckling look and an air of intrigue at times. Unfortunately, the eye patch you may see him wearing was not by choice, but he has chosen to deal with this medical turn of events with humor and a little style. In February, he experienced a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, a stroke in his left eye, and the eye patch helps in certain situations.
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.
Mildred (Wellmann) Schroeder, 88, of Anderson peacefully passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m. with the prayer service beginning at 5:30 p.m, at Nobles Funeral Home, 402 East Blackshear Street, Navasota.
Mable Jean Denman, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in College Station, Texas, where she had lived since 1983. She was born on July 6, 1937, in Iola, Texas to loving parents Mable Howard (née Watson) and JC Howard. Jean grew up in Iola, moving to the BCS area in 1968.
Meda Francell (McComack) Busa peacefully departed on March 4, 2025 at her residence in Huntsville, Texas.
Glenn David Capps, 51 was born September 7, 1973 in Pearsall, Texas and went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2025 in Plantersville, Texas.
