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Navasota Public Library is hosting Chat & Chew, a book signing by Christina Lee-Williams, M.Ed. April 27, at 5:30 p.m.
Lee-Williams is a Navasota resident and 1990 graduate of Navasota High School. She is an educator and author of four faith-based books. Fiction, non-fiction and autobiographical, all of her books will be available.
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To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws.
Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know. They’re carrying on our state’s legacy of openness.
Read moreBack in the 1700’s when Marie François Xavier Bicha, who is known as the father of modern histology, worked on tissues, I am sure he did not envision that centuries later there would be a day dedicated to raising awareness for the profession of histotechnology. That day is Histotechnology Professionals Day (HPD), celebrated on March 10
each year.
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Grimes County Elections department attended the Region 6 lunch meeting March 9, in Brenham where they had the opportunity to meet and visit with new Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. Pictured left to right: Grimes County Voter Registrar Elizabeth Douga, Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Grimes County Elections Administrator Rachel Walker.
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Like a scene from a movie, the unexpecting Armanie Muñoz was paged to the pitcher’s mound by Rattler broadcast announcer Wayne Ganske. Awaiting her was junior Cameron Quezada, backed by his temmates, with a prom proposal she couldn’t refuse.
Read moreA key objective of the Grimes County Republican Women is “to promote an informed electorate through political education.” The GCRW’s monthly lunch ‘n learn March 21 will focus on the activities of the 88th Texas Legislature now in session - providing tips on how voters can stay current on the status of bills of interest to them and how to make their voices heard in Austin.
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Potential sale of seven of the 12-acres comprising the Navasota Pct. 3 annex property was a predominant topic amongst Grimes County commissioners during their March 1 workshop. The workshop slated to update the County’s Strategic Plan and review plans for County properties and real estate followed a lengthy Regular Meeting of Commissioners Court taking commissioners and staff well past the lunch hour into the afternoon.
Department heads, elected officials, the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce (NGC) and representatives from nonprofits approached the court related to space considerations during the meeting.
Read moreGrimes County VFW Post 4006 is hosting Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue, a national anthem singing contest for youth grades K-12.
Contestants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. The contestant does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate.
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