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There was record attendance with approximately 500 attendees on-hand to get a taste of historic downtown Navasota at the annual Groovy Grapes Wine Walk, hosted by Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Apr. 16. See more photos on page 16. Examiner photo by Celeste Anguiano
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In a regular meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, Wednesday, April 6, commissioners approved a motion denying the 381 Application submitted by Candela Renewables for a solar project in Grimes County. The motion was based on the recommendation of the citizen and court committee which met March 28 and determined Candela’s application did not meet Grimes County’s 381 guidelines.
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Speaking on behalf of the members of Post 4006, Reed expressed their strong desire to support Grimes County law enforcement and to assure that the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office has the tools it needs by way of a fully trained K9 Unit to serve the citizens of Grimes County.
Read moreAndrew Jackson Hughes, 77, of Navasota, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 4. Andrew was born April 26, 1944 in Grimes County to Jasper Jackson and Katie (Yanchak) Hughes. He married Dorothy Ruth Baxter and together they raised two sons. Andrew worked in ranching and construction throughout his adult life.
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Grimes County in conjunction with Scotty's House hosted a Blue Ribbon Ceremony at the Grimes County Business and Justice Center Wednesday, Apr. 6, in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. In 2021 Grimes County had 71 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
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Navasota Interim Police Chief Michael “Mike” Mize was sworn into office Monday, Apr. 11, before a standing-room only crowd at Navasota City Hall Council Chambers by City of Navasota Municipal Judge Pat Gruner. He was officially pinned by his father, a former officer in Galveston, who is also his hero.
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The Navasota City Council heard from six citizens at its Regular Meeting Monday, April 11, who oppose a Development Plan Application for car sales in the Washington Avenue Overlay District. After 45-minutes of heartfelt comments on both sides, councilman Josh Fultz’s motion to deny the application failed 2-2 with Fultz and councilman Grant Holt in favor of denial and Mayor Bert Miller and councilman Bernie Gessner voting against denial. Council member Patti Pederson was absent.
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In March, Myatt informed Navasota City Manager Jason Weeks he was seeking employment elsewhere. Weeks said Myatt, who also serves as Navasota Assistant City Manager, is being relieved of his police chief duties and will fulfill designated duties as the full-time Assistant City Manager until his departure.
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