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Anderson-Shiro CISD students started the new school year Wednesday, Aug. 11. They are the first district in Grimes County to resume school and do so without a mask mandate in place per Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order issued over the summer making masks optional only for school districts. See more photos on page 10. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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Street in Navasota Monday, Aug. C lined historic Railroad 16, anticipating the arrival of Big Boy No. 4014, a Union Pacific Steam Locomotive that returned to service in 2019 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad’s Completion.
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Examiner photo by Ashely Bautista: Falco’s Venue, an events venue located in Grimes County, held a grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting to the delight of its community supporters, family and friends. Dozens were on hand to celebrate with owner Sonya Floyd, who acknowledged and thanked her father Nick Falco, husband Thomas and son Ethan among others in attendance. Falco’s Venue, which is perched high over a beautiful landscape view, hosts weddings, reunions and corporate and social events.
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The Anderson-Shiro Owls are embarking on a new school year. This year has been a welcome beginning with COVID-19 protocols loosened for the start of the schoolyear. Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra
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Navasota George Washington Carver Alumni Association sponsored a back-to-school festival Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Carver Community Center, 1602 S. La Salle in Navasota. Backpacks full of school supplies were given to 97 children along with haircuts and grooming products. Food and gift certificates were provided by local vendors. Courtesy photo
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There will be a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Progressive Outreach Center, 915 West Virginia Street in Navasota, Thursday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Sterling in Navasota presented Grimes County Little League (GCLL) with a $500 check as part of their Chevy Youth Baseball and Softball program. Help GCLL receive an additional $500 donation by test driving any vehicle at Sterling in Navasota.Courtesy photo
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The Navasota Evening Lions Club donated $2,000 to Todd Mission Volunteer Fire Department at the VFD’s annual fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 7. Money raised helps to repair and replace equipment. Lions Club members pictured left to right (blue shirts) are John Dockery, Trey Dockery, Larry Ritchie, Donald Klodzinski and B.J. Moody. Courtesy photo
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