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Grimes County commissioners moved forward with approving adjustments to the county salary structure Wednesday, May 5, but stopped short for now of approving a salary cap extension.
Read moreMayor Bert Miller read a Proclamation recognizing May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2021 as National Police Week. The Proclamation recognized NPD’s “essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Navasota” as well as their “faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities.” Also remembered were “those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community.” Examiner photo by Connie Clements
Read moreReceiving 15-Year Service Awards at Monday’s city council meeting were City Manager Brad Stafford and Lt. Mike Mize. Pictured (L-R): Stafford, council member Bernie Gessner, Mayor Bert Miller, Lt. Mike Mize, council members Josh Fultz, Pattie Pederson, and Grant Holt. Receiving awards but not present were James Simon, III, for five years and NPD Police Chief Shawn Myatt for 15 years. Examiner photo by Connie Clements
Read moreThe life envisioned by former Navasota athlete and author of “Reusable QTips (Advice Never Wasted),” Marquisha (Q) Culbreath, was about signing WNBA contracts - not her own books! Culbreath will share her writing journey and some “aha” moments at Meet the Author Night hosted by the Navasota Public Library, Monday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Read moreThanks to people of vision and those with jackhammers, cement trucks and electric saws, Navasota’s historic Railroad Street is being reborn. One new occupant who was able to see past the construction rubble to bring another element of charm to Navasota’s quaint downtown is Tanya Ingram. Ingram’s Southern Charm Boutique and Salon at 119 S. Railroad opened in early 2021 and her vision is paying off.
Read moreThe Richards community provided overwhelming support at the polls during the May 1 General Election helping to pass Proposition A, a $6,995,000 bond for Richards Independent School District.
Read moreGrimes County Sheriff Deputies were able to abstain from using excessive force while taking a suspect wielding a knife into custody. Justin Craig Fitts, age 29, remains in the Grimes County Jail on a $76,000 bond facing multiple charges.
Read moreFinding good law-enforcement officers and retaining those officers is tough for many cities. Navasota City Manager Brad Stafford discusses how the city attracts officers to the area.
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