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SOMERVILLE — The Independent Bankers Association of Texas recently honored two prominent figures from Citizens State Bank, Ervin B. “Ben” Flencher, Jr., and Leslie Schoppe, for their remarkable milestone of 50 years of service in the banking industry. Both Flencher and Schoppe have been pillars of the banking community, contributing to the growth and development of the bank and their communities.

The “Houston Photowalks” group visited Navasota to take pictures of the Big Boy 4014 steam train but also visited several local landmarks including the Navasota Music Mural, Classic Rock Coffee Co & Kitchen and historical sites. 

PLANTERSVILLE – A 36-year-old Plantersville is in custody after reportedly shooting his neighbor Monday afternoon near Pinebrook Drive.

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The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new women's boutique in downtown Navasota – BK Style & Co. – Friday, Oct. 11. Owned by Brittany Barnard, the boutique is located at 102 E. Washington Ave. in Navasota and will feature clothing, jewelry and accessories from multiple brands.

Sports

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NEEDVILLE – It was a flat start offensively for the Navasota Rattlers spotting Needville 21 points in the District 12-4A opener, Oct. 11.

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Navasota’s junior varsity Rattlers knocked off the Needville Blue Jays, 160, at Rattlers Stadium, Oct. 10, to open District 12-4A play.

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IOLA — Iola dropped a thrilling matchup to the Granger Lions, 39–19, at Bulldog Stadium Oct. 11.

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Owls medal at district meet

Opinions

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Friends, this is the latest installment in a series of writings about the strong women who have major impacts on my life. These are my Steel Magnolias. They are tough, but fair, strong and beautiful, inspirational, and yet humble. They are the very picture of style and grace, and these women have forever changed my life.

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Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

A year ago, this past summer, Texas Monthly printed an article about a Grimes County primitive blues singer who had been lost in memory – Alger ‘Texas’ Alexander of Richards.

Obituaries

Wayne Russell Yaeger, 93, of Navasota, Texas, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bobbie Jean (Willis) Freeman was born May 13, 1937 to Bob and Viola (McLewis) Willis in Anderson, Texas.

Susan Cleora Kline, 74, of Iola, Texas passed away peacefully October 4, 2024 surrounded in love. She was born November 25, 1949 in Lawrence County, PA to Charles Junior Jordan and Erla Anna McFarland Jordan. Sue was known and loved by many.

John Wayne Lindsey was born in May of 1975 in Houston, Texas.