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In 2019, the Texas Legislature transferred the operation and management of the Washington- on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (WOB) from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historic Commission (THC). Three years and a pandemic later, the hallowed ground that is the birthplace of Texas is about to undergo a major renovation.
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Navasota City Council started 2023 on high note approving licensing agreements with local Wi-Fi carriers as well as a Resolution supporting the rehabilitation of Buckingham Gardens. Council member Pattie Pederson was absent.
At the Jan. 9 Regular Meeting, city council members approved the agreement with GrimesCounty.net for use of the Oakwood/Miller Street tower followed by approval of the agreement with Navasota Wi-Fi’s for use of the Allen Street tower.
Both agreements include a $5.00 per subscriber fee for each wireless customer being served by the licensed water tower space. The licensing agreement with GrimesCounty.net includes Weather Watch and Fire Watch cameras for city usage and additional IP Network Connectivity for the City’s SCADA system.
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The Navasota City Council held a workshop Jan. 9 to discuss the results of the City of Navasota Water, Wastewater and Natural Gas rate study conducted by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. Representing NewGen was Managing Partner Matt Garrett. Council members Grant Holt and Pattie Pederson were not present.
Read moreCOLUMBIA, Mo - Columbia College announced its dean's list for the Fall 2022 semester (Aug. -Dec. 2022).
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The pursuit of a potential murder suspect from Bastrop County ended in Grimes County Jan. 4.
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With cold weather approaching, Navasota Animal Shelter received a donation that provided warmth to animals for the holidays.
Taylor Animal Shelter is building a new shelter thanks to a donation from Samsung. The prolific company that is building a $1.8 billion facility in the area donated $2.5 million to the shelter. Taylor is also purchasing new equipment and accessories for the facility.
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ANDERSON – Two men have been indicted by a Grimes County Grand Jury in the murder of Anthony Demilo Williams.
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ANDERSON – A busted water line at the Grimes County Justice Center on Christmas day caused substantial damage.
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