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The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in future generation through various scholarship contests. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Deadlines for applying is Oct. 31.
Read moreCity of Navasota elected officials and staff participated in the Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference and Exhibition Oct. 4-6 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. More than 3,500 city officials and staff from communities throughout Texas convened at the event to share ideas and strategies for success.
Read moreEarly voting begins Oct. 23 and the Navasota Examiner will publish the 14 proposed Constitutional amendments over the next seven weeks. The Condensed Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments, 88th Legislative Session for the Nov. 7, 2023, Election is published by the Texas Legislative Council and available at: https://www.tlc.texas. gov/docs/amendments/ analyses23_condensed. pdf. A detailed analysis is available at: https://tlc.texas. gov/docs/amendments/ analyses23.pdf.
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Dr. Ray Garner, a NASA Ambassador was at Navasota Public Library Oct. 9, to discuss the solar eclipse and educate everyone about the historic event. Free viewing glasses were distributed to attendees.
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Iola Community Center hosted their annual Iola Hay Day Saturday, Oct. 14. Events included a 5k, parade, inaugural volleyball tournament, craft and food booths, games and more. The eclipse added an extra element to the event this year.
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Navasota Soccer League hosted opening ceremonies on a brisk morning at Logan Sechelski Soccer Fields in Navasota Oct. 14. Hundreds of soccer players enjoyed the competition of opening-day games.
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St. Joseph Health hosted the Health First Fair at the Grimes County Expo Center Thursday, Oct. 12. Various vendors were on hand to promote healthy living through a variety of services. There were also free health screenings and vaccinations.
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A shop full of creativity and florals, the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Lily in June to the area Thursday, Oct. 12, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owned by new Grimes County resident Stephanie Coulter, the retailer offers everything from event planning to staging and more! Lily in June is in downtown Navasota at 114 Farquhar Street.
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