Richards Independent school District is making history as the first Grimes County school district to implement a 4–day week.
Richards Independent school District is making history as the first Grimes County school district to implement a 4–day week.
A Grimes County inmate who escaped from the Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital in Houston Monday morning, March 31, was captured by Harris County law enforcement early Tuesday morning.
In a Special Meeting, March 31, Navasota City Council authorized Mayor Bert Miller to negotiate a contract with Robert Hemminger for city manager. City officials declined further comment.
The suspect who crashed a stolen vehicle into the old medical center in Navasota has been identified as 43–year–old Justin Drinkard of Burke, Texas.
Navasota Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Texas 90 that claimed the life of 43–year–old Ernest Maxey of Navasota, Tuesday, March 25.
A Navasota Police Officer and the suspect accused of assaulting him were treated at a local hospital Wednesday evening, March 25.
Richards Independent school District is making history as the first Grimes County school district to implement a 4–day week.
Hit Rewind on Cancer for the 20th anniversary of Relay for Life Grimes County event at Brule Field in Navasota, Friday, April 4, from 6–9:30 p.m.
In a Special Meeting March 31, Grimes County Commissioners adopted 18 economic development priorities in preparation for a future workshop with the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce.
On April 1, Dione Bumpous took the reins of Grimes County Emergency Management Services. She replaces David Lilly who retired March 31 after serving as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator for 13 years.
20–4A All District — Navasota Lady Rattlers
ROCKDALE — Navasota’s bid for consecutive state tournament appearances was cut short in the 4A Division 1 Region 3 Semifinal round, March 28, at Rockdale High School with a 1–0 loss to the Salado Eagles in overtime.
Four Anderson–Shiro Owls signed their National Letter of Intent, March 27.
Scores around the county
Off the Grill
Several recent articles on the front page of our sister newspaper, the Madisonville Meteor, have highlighted the heartburn county officials have when it comes to budgeting law enforcement pay.
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.
SCHROEDER Cindy Kay Chesnutt, 59 of Iola, Texas passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Bryan, Texas surrounded in love by her family.
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.
