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You’re invited to join Navasota Police Department’s Operation Blue Santa. Operation Blue Santa focuses on fulfilling wish lists to less fortunate children in Navasota, who are in need and for a variety of reasons and will most likely not receive any toys during the Christmas season.
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The Grimes County Republican Women will hear from Toni Anne Dashiell, RNC National Committeewoman for Texas Tuesday, Nov. 21. Dashiell has been active in politics, grassroots advocacy and leadership training for more than 50 years. Throughout her extensive career, she has made a significant impact on the Republican Party, empowering leaders and shaping political organizations. She was awarded the 2009 Ronald Reagan Leadership Award by the National Federation of Republican Women for her distinctive term as the President of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
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Navasota resident Imogene Blue turns 100 years old in December and epitomizes the citizen who understands the privilege of voting and the responsibility to do so. She was one of the 400-plus who voted in the Constitutional Amendment Election at the Navasota Center Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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SHIRO — Shiro Volunteer Fire Department is planning a derailment exercise Saturday, Nov. 18, to coordinate mock responses to a major disaster. The plans were announced during the Nov. 9, Shiro Town Hall meeting. Shiro VFD Chief Dan Sharron said the exercise is planned from 8 a.m. until noon. He encourages other departments, law enforcement, first responders and more to participate, stating a joint effort is needed when responding to a disaster of that magnitude. He also encourages the community to come witness the training.
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The Anderson-Shiro CISD National Honor Society honored veterans with breakfast and a ceremony Nov. 17. Anderson-Shiro proudly displayed their new wall of honor that features all the Owls who have served the country to protect freedom.
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Iola ISD National Honor Society hosted their annual Veterans Parade Nov. 9. The parade featured the Iola Marching Band, cheerleaders, color guard, and more. Veterans drive in the parade and are cheered by students lined on the parade route waving flags and holding signs.
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Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce took the first step to bring Blues music back to Navasota. The Reds Wheats and Blues Festival, Nov. 11, at the Grimes County VFW celebrated Blues music with an array of bands including a farewell concert from local legend, Tubee and the Touchtones. Also participating in the inaugural concert was local musician Randy Pavlock and his band Twenty Four Seven, Cari Hudson and Good Company from Austin and headliner Shinyribs, also from Austin. A committee is being formed to plan the festival next year with an emphasis on various styles of Blues music.
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A Grimes County off-duty deputy working a wedding in Grimes County is suspected of stealing monetary gifts meant for the bride and groom.
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