Navasota Elks Lodge used the Beacon Grant to assist the Grimes County Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room assists children that have been removed by Child Protective Services. Case workers can access the room anytime to gather clothing and supplies for children. The Elks Lodge donated $2,000 to the Rainbow Room Feb. 19.
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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick spoke at the Grimes County Republican Party’s annual Trump–Reagan Dinner at the Grimes County Expo Center, Feb. 22. Patrick thanked the Iola Young Republicans for attending and serving at the event. He also allowed some of the crowd to try on a vest and coat worn by legendary actor, John Wayne, during the filming of one of his movies. Representative Trey Wharton and Senator Louis Kolkhorst also spoke at the meeting.
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Navasota Pizza Hut hosted a special fundraising event Feb. 20, honoring the memory of Navasota Police Sgt. Butler, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Jan. 15. Pizza Hut donated half of all proceeds from the day. Managment said it was their largest sales day raising over $5,000 to support Sgt. Butler’s family.
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BEDIAS — A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper and his family lost their home during an early morning fire in Bedias, Feb. 16.
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Weather factored into an accident that claimed the life of a Houston woman and injured multiple others, Feb. 22, on Texas 249.
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Texas Birthday Bash, the Texas–sized birthday celebration returns to Navasota Saturday, March 1, at August Horst Park in Navasota. The event features three stages of live music including Clay Walker, Siggno, Randall King, Grupo Zenzio, Braxton Keith and more. Visit, www.texasbirthdaybash.com for tickets and information.
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Following a public hearing with several comments, the Navasota City Council denied a sign variance application for a 20-foot pole sign and reader board for the new O’Reilly Auto Parts Enterprises, LLC, at 700 N. LaSalle Street. Chapter 3, Sign Regulations, allows freeway pole signs only within 400 feet of SH 6 and SH 105. According to Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado, O’Reilly wants to replicate the sign at the current location which is approximately 874-feet south in a shopping center.
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RICHARDS — Salvador Saucedo, 37, the escaped inmate from Waller County who shot himself at a residence in Richards, Feb. 18, succumbed to his injuries the following day.
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