‘Growth’ was the most often repeated word at the Jan. 9 State of the City luncheon at Navasota’s First Baptist Church. One company playing a vital role in Navasota’s growth is The Retail Coach, a national retail recruitment and development firm that works with local governments, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and private developers. Representing scheduled speaker Aaron Farmer, The Retail Coach’s weather-bound president, was The Retail Coach Recruitment Specialist, Jean Totten.
Navasota Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Stu Musick and assistant superintendents, Dr. Tracy Stone and Dr. Ronnie Gonzalez, provided a look into the school district.
Navasota Independent School District Board of Trustee members were recognized at the monthly meeting, Jan. 13. School board members were treated to a meal and several gifts of appreciation for donating their time to serve on the school board.
About 140 individuals representing the business community, volunteer organizations, chamber partners and interested citizens gathered at Navasota’s First Baptist Church Thursday, Jan. 9 for the 15th Annual State of the City Address. In addition to being wowed by a slate of “experts” on Grimes County’s city, county, school, retail and economic development successes of 2024, attendees enjoyed food and beverages provided by local vendors.
The annual Will–A–Thon hosted by Falco & Falco PLLC, Ashley Falco Cer Schuur and Joe Falco III, helped over 75 people prepare for the future. This is the second year for the event that provides free wills to the community. The free wills amount to around $30,000. Last year there were 53 wills. Other attorneys assisting included Linda Meekins McLain – Attorney at Law and Wes Linnenbank – Attorney at Law. Stay tuned for next year’s event.
Michael Parks provided a look into the support Brazos Valley Council of Governments provides for Grimes County and the City of Navasota.
‘Growth’ was the most often repeated word at the Jan. 9 State of the City luncheon at Navasota’s First Baptist Church. One company playing a vital role in Navasota’s growth is The Retail Coach, a national retail recruitment and development firm that works with local governments, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and private developers. Representing scheduled speaker Aaron Farmer, The Retail Coach’s weather-bound president, was The Retail Coach Recruitment Specialist, Jean Totten.
Navasota Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Stu Musick and assistant superintendents, Dr. Tracy Stone and Dr. Ronnie Gonzalez, provided a look into the school district.
Fang Basketball Results
23-3A All-District Football Anderson-Shiro Owls
The Iola Lady Bulldogs (2-11, 2-3) gained their second district win defeating the Hearne Eagles, 34-21, Jan. 7.
Navasota hosts Lady Rattler Classic
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher-education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public.
Was there a Texas Famine in the drought years of 1885 through 1888? The Handbook of Texas makes no mention of famine at that time. It only refers to a blizzard in the fall of 1886 into 1887 that covered the Great Plains in more than 16 inches of snow with temperatures dropping to nearly 50 below.
Welcome to January — the month of new beginnings! That little shout-out is my attempt at positive thinking because I sure don’t want to wander through January as dysfunctional as I was in December. All I will say is that if you’re a woman who has raised children, you know you never stop being a mom in your heart. Unfortunately, kissing boo-boos, wiping away tears and hugs won’t fix the things that go wrong in your adult children’s lives. Life goes on but it still weighs heavy on your heart and can steal your joy during “the most wonderful time of the year.”
As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end” and as such I am making my retirement from Grill Sergeant Hot Dogs official. It’s been a great ride, I have very few regrets, too many good times to count, and it’s just time for me to move on.
Buck Odell Isbell went to meet his Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in College Station, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1933, in Iola, Texas, to Clinton Alvin Isbell and Fannie Belle Grant Isbell. The youngest of nine children, Buck grew up in a loving and close-knit family. After his father’s passing in 1936, Buck, his mother, and his younger siblings moved to Portales, New Mexico, to live with his grandfather, Grant. In the third grade, the family returned to Texas, settling in Navasota.
Richard Gene Carrell born May 17, 1960 in Tomball, Texas to Basil Glen (B.G.) and Shirley Carrell.
Friday afternoon, January 3 the gates of heaven welcomed Curtis Wayne Todd, lovingly known as Dad and Papaw as he passed peacefully holding Dorothy's hand. Born on October 20, 1932, in Kurten, Texas; Curtis lived a life marked by humility, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
Welcome to heaven, Olen Dean Chenault. Olen suddenly left the blue waters of the Caribbean to enter the gates of heaven on December 18, 2024 while snorkeling. His passing was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.
