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Are your children buckled up correctly? Nearly two out of three car seats are used incorrectly. Get a free car seat inspection Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 – 11 a.m. at the Brazos Center parking lot, 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. The free service is available by appointment only. Make an appointment online, https:// tinyurl.com/u58ueehs.
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In 2017, voters approved a $55 million bond for Navasota Independent School District. Fast forward to 2022, and bond construction is complete and under budget.
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The Anderson-Shiro Owls have new royalty in the nest as the 2022 Homecoming King Brant Werner and Queen Josey Imhoff were crowned at halftime Friday, Sept. 16. The Anderson- Shiro Owls defeated Evadale Rebels 41-6.
Examiner photo by Celeste Anguiano
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IOLA – Iola Council members approved a new tax-rate and budget for 2022-2023. Council members adopted a tax-rate of 14-cents (0.142497) per $100. Iola Mayor Christina Stover said 3-cents of the taxrate is for an Interest and Sinking fund for the Waste Water Treatment Plant debt rate. This is the first time the WWTP is being factored into the tax-rate.
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RICHARDS - The new look of Richards Independent School District is taking shape, and anticipation of the new facilities are building.
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Navasota High School hosted the annual Navasota Rattler Invitational Cross Country Meet Wednesday, Sept. 14, at August Horst Park in Navasota. Three Grimes County schools were among hundreds of competitors from over a dozen different schools. Iola State-Qualifier, Lindsey Gooch, placed first in the varsity girl’s division. See results on page 11.
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Approximately three dozen “patriots” gathered Friday, Sept. 16, at the Grimes County Justice and Business Center to honor the nation’s veterans and Constitution. Along with recognizing the relocation of Grimes County’s World War I Memorial, the ceremonies launched Constitution Week, Sept. 1723, and paid tribute to POW/ MIA Remembrance Day.
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Grimes County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, Michael Fiaschetti celebrated retirement after 25 years of service to Grimes County. Throughout his career he has worked the Patrol Division, Investigations Division, and served as a School Resource Officer. His hard work, dedication, and loyalty are worthy of admiration.
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