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Iola FFA and 4-H students represented Grimes County well at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Sierra Waneck placed third and twelfth with her Santa Gertrudis heifers in the open show and placed second and sixth with her Santa Gertrudis heifers in the youth show.
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Heavenly Blessings Day School at First Baptist Church in Navasota spent the week learning about community helpers. Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize and Officer Todd Moon visited the school Wednesday, Oct. 18, to read books with the students and talk about their role in helping the community. Students also had a couple fireman visit Oct. 19.
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At a Regular Meeting of the Navasota City Council Monday, Oct. 23, council members approved a $123,070 contract with Teal Services, LLC, for emergency repairs to a Digester Blower at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Items above $50,000 are subject to the competitive bidding process but Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(a)(3) allows municipalities to make emergency purchases because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment of property.
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Texas Education Agency announced Sept. 12, a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses originally scheduled for Sept. 28. The new ratings are anticipated to be released by the end of October, but that deadline is approaching quickly.
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ANDERSON A confirmed gang member, 34-yearold Jarieth Menchaca, pled guilty Oct. 10, to Possession of Marijuana and Money Laundering and was sentenced to 18-years in prison.
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Realtors, developers and service providers got a peek at Grimes County’s future, thanks to the 2023 Realtors & Developers Breakfast hosted by the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce. The invitation-only event was held Thursday, Oct. 19 at The Windrow Event Center, 14648 SH 105 in Plantersville, with breakfast provided by Red Board Tavern & Table, Classic Rock Coffee Co. & Kitchen and Brookshire Brothers.
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At the Oct. 18, 2023, Regular Meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, commissioners announced that two Anderson properties will join the growing list of county-owned properties available for purchase.
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Falco & Falco, Attorneys at Law, alongside the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce celebrated their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 19. The father- daughter practice, co-operated by Joe Falco and Ashley Ver Schuur, recently moved to their historic and newly remodeled location at 103 S. Railroad St. Navasota TX.
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