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News

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

A man accused of attacking his ex–girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a machete Sunday evening in Shiro was arrested in Corpus Christi after an extensive manhunt.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

BRENHAM — Iola secured a bid to play for a fifth volleyball state championship with a sweep over the Shiner Lady Comanches, Nov. 18, at the Kruse Center on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham.

The Grimes County Jail received a Certificate of Compliance from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Jail facilities were inspected Oct. 21 and were in compliance without any deficiencies. Pictured front row from left: Brittany Burk, Sheriff Don Sowell, Jail Lieutenant Angelica Alfaro, Natasha Williams, Chaplain Mac Vaughn, Judge Joe Fauth III. Back row: Chief Deputy Martha Smith, Jake Peterson, Carolyn Lucherk, Meagan Stough, Colin Ordaz, Travis Hughey, Michael Briggs and Jamie Higgins.

The Navasota City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and Navasota Economic Development Corporation held a joint meeting and workshop Nov. 14 to discuss economic development goals and strategies and what changes, if any, should be made to the Overlay District (OD) zone.

Sports

Nov 13, 2024 - 00:00

ANDERSON — The Anderson-Shiro Fighting Owls fought through the weather and the Warren Warriors, 48–0, for their eighth regular season victory Nov. 8.

Nov 13, 2024 - 00:00

CENTERVILLE — The Anderson–Shiro Owls playoff flight ended Nov. 7 in the 3A Area round to the Central Heights Blue Devils, 3–0 (25-9, 25-19, 25-14).

Iola dominated Cayuga and Hemphill in the first two playoff games setting up a regional semifinal matchup with the Beckville Bearcats, Nov. 12, at Palestine High School.

Nov 13, 2024 - 00:00

Panthers pounce past Longhorns

Opinions

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Friends, this is the latest installment in a series of writings about the strong women who have made a major impact on my life. These are my Steel Magnolias. They are tough, but fair, strong, beautiful, inspirational, and at the same time – humble. My life has been forever changed by these women.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Admittedly, I am a septuagenarian female that teaches in retirement, in an elementary Christian school. Read: I don’t do boxing. But, somehow, a ten-year-old granddaughter was insistent about watching the fight between Jake Paul and Iron Mike Tyson Friday night. I don’t know why. Boxing and fishing both leave me underwhelmed. My grandfather desperately tried to make me a fishing person. Didn’t work. My own father, who loved fishing, was smarter and was jubilant to leave my chatty, active, distracted self at home with my mother. My granddaughter and I both fell asleep long before the fight, but I watched Saturday morning and came away with sad comments for leadership. No one will much care, but I get to say it, anyway.

The near two century old French Legation in Austin is again open under the umbrella of the Texas Historical Commission.

GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader. Republicans will hold at least a 53-45 edge in January, with Senate races in two states still undecided as of Friday morning.

Obituaries

Frances Howard, a woman of deep faith and devotion to her family, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 96. Born at home in Whitesville, Kentucky to Ollie and Bessie Helm. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Clyde D. Howard, as well as her parents and five siblings.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Polly Harville, 73 of Navasota, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday November 9 surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Celebration of Polly’s life will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Oakland Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Shirley Rose (Crundwell) Keisler, 79, affectionately known as Mema, passed into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones in Kingsland, Texas. Born on May 17, 1945, in Navasota, Texas, Shirley was the only child of H.S. and Ruby (Sledge) Crundwell and naturally her parent’s prized jewel.

Marie Willis, 79, of Navasota, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Navasota. The visitation was 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. Officiating was Max Brand. Services were under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.