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An Iola man, Larry Bollin, age 27, the gunman responsible for a deadly mass shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets Thursday, April 8, and responsible for shooting Department of Public Safety Trooper, Juan Rojas Tovar, remains jailed in Brazos County on a $3.2 million bond. Bollin was an employee of Kent Moore Cabinets.
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It is election time again in Grimes County and early voting for the May 1 school and city elections begins Monday, April 19.
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The Grimes County Commissioners Court approved Project Modification Proposal #1909-022R2 in the amount of $334,443 for construction of a county road to provide access from SH 90 to the new Grimes County Justice and Business Center. After lengthy discussion, the motion passed 3-2 at a Regular Meeting Thursday, April 7, with Commissioners David Dobyanski and Chad Mallett and Judge Joe Fauth voting for the motion and Commissioners Phillip Cox and Barbara Walker voting against.
Read moreThe Navasota City Council held a Regular Meeting Monday, April 12, and approved Ordinance No. 960-21 for the placement of six stop signs in the Heritage Meadows Subdivision. According to Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt, during the development of the back section of Heritage Meadows, “somewhere along the way, the uniformity of control of the intersections got lost.”
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Commissioner David Dobyanski presents employees Laura Zaragoza, Talitta Coleman and Stacey Male with awards recognizing their service to Grimes County. LEFT: Laura Zaragoza began her career with Grimes County in 1991 in the judges office but spent most of those 30 years in the District Attorney’s office. MIDDLE: Human Resources Director Talitta Coleman is presented an award for 10 years of service. RIGHT: Texas AgriLife Extension Office Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Stacey Male is recognized for five years of service. Examiner photos by Connie Clements
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Taking care of business just got a little easier for Navasota residents, thanks to the new Navigate Navasota app created by the City of Navasota! The app which can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play will allow residents to submit requests, correspond directly with City staff and stay on top of Navasota social events while on-the-go. The app is also developer-friendly with a link to the Development Services portal and information about how to do business in Navasota.
Read moreCouncil approved a contract with Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong in the amount of $14,000 plus reimbursable expenses for grant writing services to apply for funding from TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program. According to Economic Development Specialist Rayna Willenbrink, the City was invited by TxDOT to submit formal applications for the three projects previously unveiled at the March 8 city council meeting. The three projects are:
Read moreCommissioners unanimously approved the revised Covid-19 leave policy presented by Human Resources Director Talitta Coleman. The action was prompted by the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Dec. 31, 2020 and was crafted after discussion during several court meetings and a workshop. The FFCRA mandated employees be paid up to 80-hours with an additional two weeks for child care under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA); however, Grimes County chose to pay employees regardless of how many times they had been exposed and quarantined.
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