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The Brazos Valley Food Bank along with Chickfil-A, KBTX, HEB, Christian Community Center and the Iola Food Pantry distributed over 300 free Chick-fil-A box meals to Grimes County residents Saturday, May 30 at the Grimes County Fairgrounds. In addition to Chick-fil-A food, emergency food boxes including fresh produce, frozen meat, milk, eggs, and girl scout cookies. Courtesy photos
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The Iola Bulldog seniors lined the street outside of Bulldog Stadium dressed in their cap and gowns and witnessed a parade put on by the school and community to honor their achievements. Seniors have been secluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 22, they stood “socially distanced” according to CDC guidelines but strongly together as the community offered a gesture of support to what they have and will face in the future. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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Bob Dylan was once quoted as saying, “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Navasota firefighters Mitchell Kroll and George Korpita ran through Navasota on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 in remembrance of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Examiner photo by Erica Grifaldo
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As we have done for more than a decade, this week’s Examiner will celebrate the amazing seniors who are graduating throughout Grimes County. We put their names and pictures in the paper; we introduce you to their intended majors and high school hobbies. The Examiner celebrates these students as if they are our own—in some cases they are, such as my nephew Mark who is in the top 10 of his class at Navasota and has committed to TAMU. He and all of his fellow graduates make me proud of this community and the things we will achieve in the future. It is because of the students’ hard-fought achievements that we put together this section each year. Yet, this special section is one of the few things that will be “normal” for the 2020 graduates from Navasota, Anderson-Shiro, Iola and Richards.
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Behind the scenes of every well-run business are many unsung heroes – and city government is no exception. Across the state of Texas, municipal governments recently celebrated Municipal Clerks Week in recognition of those individuals who keep the wheels of city government turning.
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Texas Farm Bureau Agents Gina Buehring and Brac Jones and Texas Farm Bureau Agency Manager of Grimes County Ryan Mullins fed all employees of the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office a barbecue lunch Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22. The duo wanted to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication to the community during the pandemic. Examiner photos by Ana Cosino
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Navasota Lady Rattler alumna Keaundra Eddings was named to the Spring 2020 Don Wilhelm Athletic Director’s Honor Roll at Blinn College. Athletes must maintain a 3.0 GPA and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level courses to make the prestigious honor roll. Eddings plays basketball for the Lady Buccaneers. Courtesy photo
Read moreNavasota Junior High Fang Dancer candidates had a virtual tryout for new officers and new dance team members. Candidates received online instruction and submitted a tryout video. The Fang Dancers are an award-winning group of dancers who boasted numerous accolades in the 2019-2020 school year. They are led by instructor Nichole Phillips.
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