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National Newspaper Week is Oct. 6–12. The Examiner Newspaper thanks the subscribers and readers who have helped continue the legacy of trusted, local, award–winning news in Grimes County since 1894.
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Grimes County is a coveted place to visit, live, work and play. That is evident by the growth the county is experiencing. Around 125 people attended the Grimes County Realtor and Developer’s Breakfast hosted by Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Oct. 3 at Navasota River Halls to learn about the growth of the county.
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Navasota Police are continuing the search for 16–year– old Brianna Seymore who was reported missing Sunday, Oct. 5.
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Navasota welcomed the historic Big Boy 4014 steam engine back to town Friday, Oct. 4 and Monday, Oct. 7. Thousands of people lined historic Railroad Street to see the Union Pacific train.
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Grimes County Commissioners Court approved election equipment upgrade at the Oct. 2 Regular Meeting. According to Elections Administrator Rachel Walker, the two curbside poll pad setups and two upgraded poll pads costing $2,752 will come out of election contract surplus funds.
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Navasota Fire Department provided children at Castles Child Care with a fun experience Oct.1. Children had the opportunity to meet firefighters, tour fire engines and learn fire safety. Firefighters also presented children with their own fire hat and a coloring book.
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The Health First Health Fair hosted by St. Joseph Health was hosted Oct. 8 at the Grimes County Fairgrounds. Free healthcare screenings were provided as well as door prizes, flu vaccines and more.
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The sixth annual Brazos Valley Gives Day is Oct. 5, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Last year’s giving day proved to be one of the most unifying and exciting days of giving for the seven–county region with $1,454,920 raised for the168 nonprofits. An additional donation of 8,754 volunteer hours were pledged.
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