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The University Interscholastic League issues a biennial realignment in an effort to level the playing field as enrollment numbers fluctuate. Navasota Independent School District is the lone district in Grimes County that will see major changes from the Feb. 3, realignment.
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Martha Smith has served with Grimes County Sheriff’s Office for 19 years, and Friday, Feb. 4, she was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant.
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Marlee Sommerville, a third-grader from Plantersville was crowned Our Little Miss World’s Beauty in January.
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Hundreds of family members, friends, community and fire departments celebrated the lives of Ronald and Donna Busse Wednesday Feb. 2. The former Navasota Fire Chief and his wife lost their lives tragically in a house fire Jan. 21, at their home in Navasota. Their celebration of life was held at the Grimes County Expo Center and their bodies were escorted by firefighters, law enforcement and tow trucks. They were transported on the back of a Busse Wrecker Services truck, a business they owned. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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Two Navasota Rattler athletes signed to continue their education and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Drew Gonzales (above), the Rattler ace on the mound will continue his baseball career in Plainview at Waylon Baptist University playing for the Pioneers. Xavier Steptoe overcame plenty of odds through hard work on and off the gridiron. The receiver will continue playing football in Abilene at Hardin Simmons University for the Cowboys. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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“Strange New World” will be on display through March 3. Horlock House Art Gallery and History Museum hours are Thursday – Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A closing reception will be held 4-6 p.m., Thursday, March 3.
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Coy Alexander of Anderson captured first-place in Showmanship 14-19 Years at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 24. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $24,000 in Junior Wether Goat premiums. Courtesy photo
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The potential impact of inclement weather across Grimes County has triggered changes to local school districts.
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