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Christian Collins, the founder of the Texas Youth Summit and former campaign manager and longtime advisor to Congressman Kevin Brady, will be the guest speaker July 20 at the Grimes County Republican Women’s monthly luncheon.
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It takes broad shoulders to maintain Grimes County’s government buildings, and no one fills the bill better than Maintenance/ Project Manager Al Peeler. During his tenure, the bearded, burly United States Marine Corps combat veter an has redefined his department and become central to the construction and preservation of Grimes County’s most important buildings.
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That vehicle was recovered and seized in Navasota, but the search for Burrell continues.
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Iola Independent School District is searching to fill the superintendent vacancy after Scott Martindale accepted a superintendent position with Gunter ISD.
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The Children of the American Revolution Pocahontas Society were recognized for their projects that involve veterans at the monthly meeting of the Grimes VFW Post 4006 Auxiliary on June 17. Pictured front row left to right: Cooper Vickers (WHCVFD) Kaylin McBride, Eula Mae Leggett, (Anderson Charm & Sewing 4-H). Second row: Makenzie Mayfield (President) Chucky Lawrence (Courtney-Whitehall 4-H) Colton Vickers (Boy Scout 361) Ethan Black, D’Lynn Robbins (Courtney-Whitehall 4-H) Sincere banner, Nehemiah Banner, Torian Fair (Anderson Charm & Sewing 4-H) Cullen Robbins (President of Courtney-Whitehall 4-H. Unable to attend were members of Boy Scout Troop 60 of College Station, and Payton Withers, the contest winner of the “Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue. Courtesy photo
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Navasota Police are actively searching for a suspect responsible for a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. in the parking lot at the Laredo Heights Apartments Wednesday, July 14.
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Citizens donating to the Navasota Fire Department through the Volunteer Fire Fund on their monthly utility bill will soon see the fruits of their generosity. City council approved the first reading of Ordinance 968-21, adding $43,912 from the fund to Capital Outlay to purchase Amkus Battery Powered rescue equipment.
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In a Regular Meeting of the Grimes County Commissioners Court Wednesday, July 7, commissioners approved the $50 increase to the On-Site Sewage Facilities Permit fee requested by 9-1-1 Addressing/Environmental Coordinator Kat Lee. According to Lee, the recommendation to increase fees was made by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) during a departmental review in 2020.
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