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Greg Mock and Paul Malek. Human resources staff not pictured: Rebecca Munoz and Terry Shurtleff. Navasota Independent School District is urging parents to complete the Household Income Survey for the 2023-2024 school year.
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A 17-year-old was charged with criminal mischief for damaging a Navasota soccer field the day before Navasota Youth Soccer League was set to host opening ceremonies. Navasota Police Department was informed Oct. 13, of a video circulating on social media that showed a truck doing donuts on the city soccer fields at the 500 block of Veterans Memorial Drive. Officers met with the Navasota Parks Director and verified damage to the field.
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Numerous law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting that injured at least three people Sunday, Oct. 15. at a convenience store parking lot in Navasota. Around 9 p.m. Navasota Police Officers conducted a traffic stop at the 600 bock of West Washington Avenue. During the traffic stop, officers heard several gunshots coming from a convenience store parking lot.
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COLLEGE STATION — A pair of College Station “bank jugging” suspects were arrested in Navasota Oct. 11. Law enforcement agencies in Grimes County were notified of a “bank jugging” incident that happened in College Station around 12:20 p.m. “Bank jugging” is a form of robbery where the suspect will watch and follow a victim from a bank, credit union, ATM/ITM or check-cashing store to their next location. Once there, the suspect threatens or assaults the victim then demands or takes the victim’s money.
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ANDERSON — Employee indecision forced Grimes County Commissioners into action with some of the commissioners questioning the legality of the process. Commissioners met during a special called meeting Oct. 10, to discuss the resignation of Grimes County Subdivision Coordinator Todd Greene, who was also serving as Road and Bridge Administrator.
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Iola Bulldog royalty was crowned during halftime of the homecoming game Friday, Oct. 13. Lindsey Gooch earned Homecoming Queen and Cadence Shive Homecoming King. Two victories made the day even better. Iola volleyball defeated Leon, 3-1, and Bulldog football defeated Milano, 40-7.
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ANDERSON —Two Grimes County men were sentenced to 15 years each in separate incidents as part of a plea agreement. William Eugene Westbrooks, 47, pled guilty Oct. 10, to Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Michael Briock, 33, pled guilty to Evading in a Motor Vehicle Oct. 12.
Read moreGRANGER - The Granger Lions roar past the Iola Bulldogs with a 14-23 at the Lion’s stadium Oct. 6.
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