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People drive by them every day—family names etched in stone on the buildings of historic downtown Navasota. This month, Navasota Theatre Alliance will breathe new life into some of those local surnames during the 11th annual Lanterns & Legends, “Faces Behind the Façades.”
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Future brides, bridesmaids, wedding planners and more visited historic downtown Navasota to experience everything Grimes County offers for dream weddings at the inaugural Wedding Walk. During the free event, visitors were able to visit event venues, meet bartenders, florists, caterers, and shop for their big day.
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P.A. Smith owners, Steve and Janice Scheve received the Employer of Excellence Award from Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley’s local center in Navasota. P.A. Smith operates Hamer’s Speakeasy, Red Board Tavern and Louisa’s Cache Café and Bar. Their businesses not only offer jobs, but also allows employees the opportunity for a career.
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Grimes County Road & Bridge Engineer Harry Walker received the well-wishes of friends and fellow employees at a farewell reception Thursday, Sept. 28.
Walker retired Sept. 30 after more than six years as head of Road & Bridge and as the longest serving road administrator since the County converted to the Unit system in early 2000.
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It was “Future Rattler Night” Sept. 29, at Rattler Stadium. Navasota Head Coach Casey Dacus visited with Grimes County Venom football players. Venom cheerleaders lined Rattler Stadium in a victory.
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Texans will decide the fate of 14 proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 7. The deadline to register to vote in that election is Oct. 10 for those who are not already registered.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a three-vehicle accident on Texas 249 that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Navasota woman. DPS Sgt. Justin Ruiz stated around 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, a 2001 International 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on Texas 249. A 2021 Ford F-250 was reportedly driving northbound, drove on the wrong side of the road, and hadn’t returned to the proper lane when it struck the International. The International veered into the northbound lanes and struck a 2020 BMW XS head on.
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A 34-year-old Navasota man, Garrick Dontray Wheatfall, was arrested Oct. 1, after Navasota Police seized several pounds of marijuana while executing a search warrant at the 200 block of Moore Street.
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