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Ellwood Texas Forge in Navasota celebrated their 50th anniversary in style Saturday, Oct. 1. Earlier in the week Navasota Mayor Bert Miller issued a proclamation honoring the historic anniversary. Saturday’s celebration included tours of the plant, snow cones, photo booth, food and more. Employee families and community leaders joined in the celebration.
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W.B. Bizzell Academy in Navasota hosted Career Day Tuesday, Sept. 24. Multiple local businesses including Architect Geoff Horn, Ellwood Texas Forge, NOV Grant Prideco, Southern Charm, St. Joseph and Brookshire Brothers all participated in the event. They gave students valuable information and insight.
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The City of Navasota has won an Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Award from the world’s largest and most prestigious organization serving economic developers, IEDC. Navasota received a Bronze Award for Best General Purpose Print Promotion for “Navasota Works!” a dedicated pamphlet and brochure developed by the City of Navasota and the Bush School at Texas A&M to highlight the City’s capital improvement projects.
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Two local organizations, Grimes County Republican Women and Robert Raines Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, shared information about the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23.
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ANDERSON – A Grimes County Jury found John Desmond Crawford guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child. He was sentenced to 24-years in prison.
Read moreThe final day to register to vote for the November 2022 General Election is Monday, Oct. 10. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 24 and ends Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting locations are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with extended hours Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The final day to apply for a Ballot by Mail is Oct. 28.
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An overflowing crowd filled the Navasota Council Chambers at City Hall Thursday, Sept. 29, for the official swearing-in and pinning ceremony of newly appointed Navasota Police Chief Michael Mize. Retired Municipal Court Judge John LeFlore and current Municipal Court Judge Patricia Gruner performed the swearing-in.
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Examiner photos by Celeste Anguiano
The City of Navasota achieved its goal of saving the youth soccer program. Grimes County Youth Soccer Association announced the 2022 soccer season was being canceled, but The City stepped in, and with the help from staff and volunteers, the season kicked-off Saturday, Sept. 24.
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