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Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth III, attended the 56th Annual Conference and Exhibition for the National Association of Regional Councils NARC held in Columbus, Ohio.
Read moreIn the article, “Citizens lose bulk pickup, gain better police radios“ published on page one in the June 15 edition of The Examiner, the hours of operation for bulk drop-off should read Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Two Navasota lSD principals received prestigious awards from Region 6. Monica Guerrero, principal at Navasota Junior High, was named TASSP Middle School Principal of the year and Donald Wesley, assistant principal at Navasota High School, was named Assistant Principal of the year. Courtesy photos
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Examiner photo by Celeste Anguiano: The Chamber of Commerce hosted an official ribbon cutting celebration at the Red Velvet Inn & Gallery this past week. The B&B and art gallery's owners, Byron & Carole Small, have been working diligently and are excited for their Grand Opening weekend on July 1. Located at 803 S. LaSalle in the heart of historic Navasota, the Inn features beautiful guest accommodations along with a rotating art exhibit which operates on a limited schedule.
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IOLA – An Iola fifthgrade student, Noah Montoya, has put together a streak even former Major League Baseball player, Carl Ripken Jr., could appreciate.
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The Miller Insurance Agency received well-deserved recognition from the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors this week as it was named "Business of the Quarter:' The Miller Agency was selected based on their 75 years of insuring Texans against all sorts of risks, and "contributing to the betterment of Grimes County throughout that same time period;' said Ana Casino, the Chamber Ambassador's Chairperson. ElCaminer photo by Celeste Anguiano
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Grimes County Sheriff's Deputy, Van Snook, was promoted to Criminal Investigator. Snook began his career with GCSO in July 2014. He attended Central Texas Police Academy in 2014 and has served as a patrol deputy and patrol sergeant. Snook will serve under Grimes County Lieutenant James Ellis. Pictured left to right: Lt. James Ellis, Sheriff Don Sowell, Investigator Van Snook and Chief Deputy Todd Greene. Courtesy photo
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Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell swore-in Cameron Parham who successfully completed the 170th Basic Peace Officer Academy with TEEX and will begin his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy. Parham began working at the Grimes County Jail Feb. 9, 2021 and was sponsored by GCSO. Parham's father, Ricky Parham, pinned the new officer.Courtesy photo
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