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The necessity for a tracking dog in a search and rescue operation hit close to home in Grimes County recently when 3-year Christopher Ramirez wandered away from his home near Plantersville. Thankfully, this missing child story had a happy ending when Christopher was found nearly 72 hours later, 5 miles away from home, unharmed. Although the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has a narcotics dog, this recent incident reinforced the need for a tracking dog. Currently, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the only resource for tracking services. Time is critical in these situations, and it can take hours for the TDCJ K9 team to arrive and valuable time is lost. To remedy this dependence on other law enforcement agencies, the Grimes County Crime Stoppers, Inc. has established the “K9 Project.” Individuals and organizations are invited to step forward and join them in funding the training of a much-needed dual purpose dog.
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Not since 1928-1946 and the 18-year tenure of City Manager R. J. Brule, has Navasota seen the degree of momentum and positive change that it has under soon-to-be retired City Manager, Brad Stafford. While Brule and the WPA brought parks, bridges and a stadium to Navasota, Stafford put the name “Navasota” on the map of national retail consciousness. He also tackled 19th and 20th century infrastructure trying to accommodate 21st century needs. Before retiring Oct. 29, Stafford shared memories as Navasota city manager for nearly 16 years with The Examiner.
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BEDIAS – Grimes County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a murder in Bedias that claimed the life of a Navasota Independent School District student, 18-year-old, Anthony Demilo Williams.
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Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell stated just after 2 p.m. today, a citizen called to report a man firing a rifle near Iola High School.
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Navasota Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Diamonette dad, Dr. Ronnie Gonzalez hit a solid teeshot on a par 3 at Pecan Lakes Golf Course during the annual Navasota High School Diamonettes Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 9. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
Read moreBeginning October 18, Texans will have the opportunity to change the Texas Constitution in ways that will impact generations to come by casting their vote for or against eight proposed Constitutional Amendments. To assist voters in better understanding both sides of the propositions, the Grimes County Republican Women will host an amendment panel at its October 19 luncheon. Each amendment with pros and cons will be presented along with opportunity for questions and discussion.
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New royalty was crowned during halftime of the lola Bulldogs homecoming game vs the Bartlett Bulldogs. Emmora Cooper was crowned Homecoming Queen and Clay Stafford was crowned Homecoming King. lola won the battle of the Bulldogs 20-12. Examiner photo by Saul Coronilla
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SHIRO – An Anderson-Shiro student, 16-year old Omar Rodriguez, died in a one-vehicle accident in Shiro early Sunday morning, Oct. 10.
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