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IOLA — The Texas Historical Commission recognized St. Louis Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the cemetery as an important and educational part of local history.
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BRYAN – The TxDOT Bryan District is studying the future I-14 Central Texas Corridor from Rogers in Bell County to Huntsville in Walker County. The Study will determine the feasibility of a corridor and route for a roadway that meets interstate standards.
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Recently the Navasota Public Library (NPL) received provisional accreditation from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSL). Community Services Director Tiffany Byers explained, “The Library’s provisional accreditation will not start until the state’s fiscal year on September 1. At that time, we will be contacted to begin the process of setting up Interlibrary Loan Services and TexShare.” Byers said this includes staff training and establishing policies. The loan service will allow the library to borrow and lend materials with other accredited Texas public libraries. Patrons will have access to materials not normally available at NPL.
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Children of all ages enjoyed a mobile learning experience hosted by the Navasota Parks and Recreation Department at the Navasota Center June 13. Mobile Museum Day featured a wind table, earthquake simulator, giant magna tiles, circuit building and more.
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The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Faithful Hands Therapy and Total Care Ultrasound in a joint Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 21. Faithful Hands Therapy is owned by Loretta Heiden and offers massage therapy and more. While Total Care Ultrasound is owned by Terra Cook and offers medical imaging services by appointments.
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The Young Eagles flight program presented by EAA allowed children to soar to new heights on June 18, at Navasota Municipal Airport. The free program, organized locally by father–son pilots Mike and Michael Dearing, introduces flying to children ages 8-17.
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The contestants who advanced to compete at the Inspirational Country Music Association’s “The Sound of Small Town America” finals at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee returned to Navasota where the dream began. Contestants including Hannah Abraham, Chase Kimey and Michelle Kay performed at Navasota City Hall on June 18. Abraham won the youth division in the contest, Kimey won the adult division and Kay placed third.
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HUNTSVILLE — A dozen Grimes County students earned their degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. SHSU also released their president’s honor roll.
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