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Following a public hearing with two comments, the Navasota Planning and Zoning Commission approved a specific use permit application for the development of a food truck park on Navasota’s west side. The application was submitted by Christopher Komarzec for property located at 1102 W. Washington Avenue at Second Street, the former site of Ruthie’s Barbecue. According to Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado, the specific use permit was required because a food truck park is not a use listed for the B-1 General Business District.
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Officials from Grimes and Washington Counties along with TxDOT held an official ribbon cutting for the new Texas State Highway 105 bridges that extend over the Brazos and Navasota Rivers and Coles Creek.
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The Navasota City Council held a Regular Meeting Monday, Sept. 13, and paving the way for the largest gas project in more than 15 years. Council approved an Engineering Agreement in the amount of $25,000 with Strand Associates for the 2021 Gas System Model Development.
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A sexual assault of a child warrant for a Navasota man, Robert Crawford, 78, was served Saturday, Sept. 4.
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Whenever there is a job to be done most people are ready to roll up their sleeves and “dig in,” but Navasota City Manager warns of the danger of not calling 811 before digging.
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Navasota Police Department received a special treat Wednesday, Sept. 8. Ben of Q-Nails thanked officers for all they do for the community with an oriental meal including egg rolls and fried rice. Examiner photo by Matthew Ybarra
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Grimes County Deputy Mike Ryan was escorted and welcomed home Monday, Sept. 13, after a lengthy hospital stay resulting from injuries sustained during a pursuit. Ryan and Deputy Dan Caswell crashed while pursuing a fleeing suspect Thursday, Aug. 26. Both Ryan and Caswell were air-lifted to the hospital. Ryan underwent surgery and suffered multiple injuries including two broken legs. Caswell suffered a broken leg and received multiple stitches – he was treated and released from the hospital the same day. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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Citizens and neighbors of 1539 E. Washington Avenue who voiced opposition to a conditional use permit for an urgent care center at that address can rest easy. Development Services Director Lupe Diosdado told The Examiner, “Palm Development has decided to withdraw their development plan application to City Council for 1539 E Washington Avenue.
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