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ANDERSON — A 58-year-old Navasota man, Ronnie Dewain Zephyn, pleaded guilty to Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance April 15, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

A Navasota Municipal Court judge waived all fees in a case that made national headlines. The judge made the ruling Friday morning, April 5, to waive library fees for Kaylee Morgan.

The community supported the youth of Grimes County while enjoying a Cajun meal at the annual Grimes County Go Texan Crawfish Boil April 13, at the Grimes County Expo Center.

ANDERSON — Anderson– Shiro FFA members were quick out of the chute for an impressive showing at the major shows and rodeos.

Sports

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

20–4A All District Girls

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

20-4A All District Boys

Four Rattler track and field stars are heading to the 4A Region 4 Track Meet in Kingsville April 19–20 after placing at the District 25–26 Area Meet in Navasota. Miracle Montgomery placed second in shot put and Jalyn Williams finished fourth in long jump for the Lady Rattlers.

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

Things are heating up on the diamond as the Navasota Rattlers have put together a five-game winning streak in District 25–4A.

Opinions

Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

As early as the late 1800’s into the1900’s, South La Salle Street of Navasota was a beehive business center in what is known as Freedman Town. It also became the Meridian Highway that stretched from Galveston through Navasota and on north.

Have you ever met or even heard of a Christmas tree thief? Well, now you have. The crime was committed when I was in sixth grade under the auspices of me being the “cool guy” at school. Everything in my life had changed that year and I was trying hard – maybe too hard – to fit in with my new classmates. My parents had divorced that same year and my mom, my brother, my sister, and I moved to North Louisiana, and it was a struggle for all of us.

Following Commissioner David Tullos’ impassioned commentary about lot widths March 28 at Commissioners Court, I got to thinking about some of the decisions and concessions our elected officials have made over the years, particularly to woo businesses here. Sometimes it seems we’re too willing to wear that “Kick Me” sign on our back. Or let me put it another way, have we’ve been the bridesmaid so long, we don’t know how to be the bride?

Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024 - 08:11

Gaynell Reynolds Truelock, 82 of Bowie, TX passed away after a long battle with Dementia. She was called home April 16, 2024.

John Thomas “Lamar” McNew, Jr., 91, of College Station, passed away Tuesday, April 9. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Aldersgate Church with Rev. Mario Parga officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

Judy “Gramie” Ann Meineke Pearson of Navasota, died Sunday afternoon, April 7 2024 in Bryan.

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

Judy Wickey Roskosky was born to A.P. and Lillian Wickey on November 19, 1948 in Highlands, Texas.