Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

News

A Navasota man pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a 14–year–old and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.  

Mar 19, 2025 - 19:22

The Navasota City Council is prepared to take action on a city manager candidate in a Special Meeting, Monday, March 31.

Mar 19, 2025 - 06:24

The City of Navasota kept spring breakers busy throughout the week hosting daily activities at the Navasota Center including a petting zoo, bowling, axe throwing and more.

The Kiwanis Club Chili Bowl Casi Chili Cookoff Awards

Sports

Mar 19, 2025 - 10:30

Grimes County Baseball

Mar 19, 2025 - 06:24

Owen Otto had a trio of hits and Kyle Taylor pitched five scoreless innings in the Rattlers 4–2 win over the Hempstead Bobcats, March 14.

The Navasota Lady Rattlers’ soccer season ended with a pair of losses in the final week of district play to New Waverly and Royal.

Mar 19, 2025 - 06:24

GIDDINGS — Navasota pounded two homeruns in the District 22–4A opener, but errors cost the Lady Rattlers late in the 3–5 loss

Opinions

My Gentleman Friend has a new wardrobe accessory that’s given him a rather swashbuckling look and an air of intrigue at times. Unfortunately, the eye patch you may see him wearing was not by choice, but he has chosen to deal with this medical turn of events with humor and a little style. In February, he experienced a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, a stroke in his left eye, and the eye patch helps in certain situations.

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.


Mar 12, 2025 - 06:32

Raise your hand if you are excited about “springing forward” for Daylight Saving Time. Almost no one – that’s about what I thought. I personally do not care for it because it messes up my internal body clock. I mean, if you want more sunshine in your day, just get up earlier. Friends, I don’t mean to sound cynical here – it’s just my humble opinion.

Critics say a state House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay and $450 million in teacher training.

Obituaries

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.

Mar 12, 2025 - 06:32

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.

Mar 12, 2025 - 06:32

Meda Francell (McComack) Busa peacefully departed on March 4, 2025 at her residence in Huntsville, Texas.

Mar 12, 2025 - 06:32

Glenn David Capps, 51 was born September 7, 1973 in Pearsall, Texas and went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2025 in Plantersville, Texas.