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The transition into phase 2 of the Navasota River Bridge in the northbound lanes of Texas 6 is currently in progress.
In this new phase, the contractor will replace the concrete bridge rail, upgrade the metal beam guard fence and work on cleaning and sealing the bridge joints. During phase 2, the northbound entrance ramp of FM 3090 will be closed. This phase will shift traffic from left lane closed to right lane closed and construction will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
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Chamber partners flocked to Joe’s Italian restaurant, 1010 S. La Salle Street, to welcome them as a new business in Navasota. Offering one-of-a-kind cuisines, the restaurant is a proven success. The official ribbon cutting Feb.16, featured Joe’s owner, Audi Hajrullaj and his staff.
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There was a record turnout to commemorate the opening of Navasota Welding Supply, 1002 Spur 515. Local elected officials, business owners and community members turned out for the grand opening and ribbon cutting Feb. 17. Owners, Davis Waters and Kris Gordon, bring back agriculture services to Grimes County that have been lacking for over a decade.
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Grimes County Service Awards presented
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Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller spoke at the annual Grimes County Republican Party Reagan Dinner held at the Grimes County Expo Center Feb. 18. The meal featured a steak dinner from Leona General Store.
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Following the recommendation of teacher and community online surveys, Navasota ISD Board of Trustees approved Calendar A for the 2023-24 school year.
Calendar A received 82% of the vote by teachers and staff with 209 total votes. There were 39 votes (15.3%) for Calendar B and seven votes (2.7%) for Calendar C.
The survey received great input from the community with a total of 1,319 votes. Calendar A received 1,060 votes (80.4%) followed by Calendar B with 166 votes (12.6%) and Calendar C, 93 votes (2.7%).
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Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the burglary of Vape X, at the 400 block of South La Salle in Navasota.
At approximately 10:15 p.m. Feb. 15, Navasota Police Officers responded to the business for reports of broken glass. Officers observed two males fleeing the building and observed the broken window.
After a brief foot pursuit, officers detained two juveniles. One juvenile was released to their parent and the second was arrested and taken to a juvenile detention center.
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Recent shootings have impacted the community and one local father is rallying the community to “Stop the Violence.”
Reality struck the moment Terrance Creeks Sr. learned his son, Terrance Creeks Jr., was shot in the head while traveling on Texas 6 in Navasota. His son was the passenger in the car driven by Andres Hernandez who was also shot and survived.
In a moment, a father could’ve lost his son. Creeks Sr. remembers Jan. 30, as the day God spared his son’s life but also as an awakening call. The bullet entered and exited his son’s head without cracking any bones or striking any arteries – a true miracle.
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