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WALKER COUNTY — A pair of suspects accused of an armed carjacking in Arlington were arrested in Wa l k e r County following a multic ounty pursuit Aug. 5.
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AC Barber Studio in Navasota gave free haircuts to students Aug. 11 to make sure they were ready for the first day of school. There were 115 students that received haircuts. Free school supplies, snow cones, lemonade, barbecue, bounce houses and a DJ were also available for students.
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ANDERSON — Anderson– Shiro School Board members discussed the proposed 2024–2025 budget which finance manager, Blake Vezurk, described as one of the tightest budgets he has worked with.
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Navasota ISD announced they are continuing the Community Eligibility Provision under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
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The Navasota Planning & Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing Aug. 8 to receive comments on a zoning amendment initiated by the City of Navasota to prohibit tobacco, hookah and vapor retail stores in the city’s 14 zoning districts. Commissioner Ethan Barcak’s motion to approve - excluding tobacco - passed 5-1 with Commissioner Todd Wisner voting nay. According to Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado, the zoning change was prompted by increased requests to open vape shops in Navasota and school vaping incidents.
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Citizen’s State Bank partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife by donating $1,500 for the annual Grimes County Back to School Drive. There were 600 backpacks distributed to students.
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Navasota Elks Lodge #288 presented dictionaries to the ESL program at the Navasota Center Aug. 1. Pictured from left: Louis Vidotto, Sue Ambrus, ESL Region 6/BVCOG, Nancy Vidotto.
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Navasota held their annual Meet the Rattlers event at Rattler Stadium Aug. 8. Rattler team members for all fall sports, cheer, band, Diamonettes, and coaching staffs were introduced to Rattler fans.
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