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It is almost time for Friday night lights in Texas. Navasota High School hosted Meet the Rattlers Aug. 10, and Anderson-Shiro High School hosted Meet the Owls Aug. 14. Additional photos will be released on the Navasota Examiner Facebook page.
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It’s not often faculty and students are ready to pounce into the new school year, but Aug. 28, is a huge day for the Richards Panthers. There will likely still be plenty left to do, but construction from a $6.9 million bond passed with 78% approval by Richards ISD voters in May 2021 is beginning to take shape. New and renovated facilities highlight the return to campus.
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From the moment she graduated Navasota High School, Examiner publisher Ana Cosino’s career path went only one way – up. Cosino’s 14-years with Granite Media Partners (GMP) and unflagging work ethic took her from the receptionist who did the jobs “no one else wanted to do” to Granite’s Lead Sales Director. Recently, she was promoted to Brazos Valley Area Publisher and is adding the Madisonville Meteor to her newspaper “family.”
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The Navasota City Council met in Regular Session, Monday, Aug. 14, and with a unanimous record vote authorized the City Manager and Human Resources Director to post nine new job openings with hiring contingent upon approval of the 2023-24 budget.
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ANDERSON – Anderson- Shiro Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees begin the search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent, Scott Benne, formally announced his retirement at district convocation Aug. 7. His final day is Sept. 30.
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ANDERSON – A convicted drug dealer, 42-year-old Toney Edwards Jr., was sentenced to 30 years in prison as part of a plea agreement. Edwards pled guilty to Manufacture/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance. He was previously sentenced to prison for Assault Family Violence w/prior Conviction, Burglary of a Habitation, Evading Detention in a Vehicle and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. The latest sentencing stems from a traffic stop in Richards May 3, 2022. Grimes County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackry Pavlock stopped Edwards.
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Navasota ISD students are walking into a hedge of protection and blessings this school year. A prayer walk at Navasota Junior High was held Aug. 9, and Grimes County Minister’s Fellowship and members of the community prayed at campuses throughout the district Aug. 13. Students returned to school Aug. 14.
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The Robert Raines Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) couldn’t have found a more fitting venue to celebrate its 110th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 12! The ceremony and tea at the historic P.A. Smith Hotel concluded with a guided tour by hotel owner Steve Scheve and staff. The event epitomized the Robert Raines Chapter and national DAR commitment to educate, preserve history and promote patriotism.
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