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For the first time at the Sounds of Summer Concert series hosted by the City of Navasota, a cornhole tournament run by Grimes County Corn hole was held. Over 30 players competed on the lawn of Navasota City Hall. Taking first place were BJ Mendez and Brady Derrett. Placing second were Nick Garcia and Steven Loewen. In third place were Glenn Traylor and Lonny Hooks. Grimes County Corn hole will host another tournament at Navasota City Hall during the Navasota Freedom Fest Friday, July 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Boards will open at 5:30p.m. for warmups. Courtesy photos
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The Grimes County Junior Softball All Stars team finished second in the District 13 Little League East tournament in Giddings. Pictured left to right: Coach Justin Mock, Emma Musick, Madison Junek, Brylee Yargo, Bailey Sellers, Brayla Hildreth, Carley Mock, Catherine Devillier, Madison Mock, Jessica Abraham, Blakelyn Lowe and coach Kye Hildreath. Courtesy photo
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The second fire was caused by a neighbor burning trash.
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Several local agencies are responding to a fire near 10126 County Road 203 in Plantersville.
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Navasota downtown businesses hosted the "Margarita Extravaganza;• a fun-filled shopping experience that mixed fun with a little salt and lime Saturday, June 18. Attendees enjoyed exploring downtown while sipping on free margaritas from participating retailers. Examiner photos by Celeste Anguiano
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VFW Post 4006 and VFW Auxiliary present certificates to the 2022 Grimes County Illustrating America winners prior to the joint meeting Thursday, June 16. (L-R): Addison Mizranny, first place Grade 6-8; Waylon Conner, third place Grade 3-5; Gracelyn Mizranny, second place Grade 3-5; Janis Frenzel, VFW Auxiliary to Post 4006 Treasurer and committee chair; and Hunter Grisham, first place Senior division. Not pictured: Emma McCarty, first place Grade 3-5; Clayton Brewer, second place Grade 6-8; and Delayne Futral, third place Grade 6-8. Courtesy photo by Nicole Shupe, Secretary VFW Auxiliary to Post 4006
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The 19th of June Association hosted their annual Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 18, in historic downtown Anderson. The day continued with a barbecue lunch and a rodeo. "Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible-and there is still so much work to do." Barack Obama EKaminer photos by Matthew Ybarra
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ANDERSON – A 20-year-old male, Tylar Jordan, pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Robbery before 12th District Judge David Moorman, Tuesday, June 21. He was sentenced to a total 65 years in prison.
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