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Potential guidelines for the 2020 Navasota High School Graduation at Rattler Stadium were released at the monthly NISD Board meeting Monday, May 18.
Read moreHeavy downpours Friday, May 15, caused higher water than a local mail carrier expected, resulting in her rescue around 1 p.m. Saturday.
Read moreClaye Ann Sullivan was named the Region IX Whatakid of the Month. The Anderson-Shiro High School senior and has been a Texas High School Rodeo Association member for four years. She competes in breakaway roping and pole bending.
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It was a single gravestone that prompted Carolyn Warren Bessellieu’s sometimes challenging, sometimes emotional but satisfying quest for African American World War I (WWI) service information. The Two Rivers Heritage Foundation chairman of African American History recounted her conversation with President Betty Dunn.
Read moreThe Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce is honored to introduce Drew Wagner as the recipient of the 2020 Jim Beard Memorial Scholarship. Upon graduating from Anderson-Shiro Senior High School, Drew plans to attend Blinn College to obtain a Degree of Applied Science in Welding Technology. This degree will allow him to do the things he truly enjoys – work outside, travel and use his learned skills to continue the farming and ranching business that his great grandfather began back in the 1930’s. He will utilize this scholarship to continue his education and return to our community to continue to help it thrive. This is the spirit of the Jim Beard Memorial Scholarship.
Read moreThe Navasota Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met Thursday, May 14, their first meeting since March 12. Social distancing recommendations were observed while commissioners approved two preliminary site plans, a development plan and amended the zoning ordinance to clarify set-back requirements.
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Donald (Donnie) Leonberg of Navasota earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing Degree from Western Governors University. Leonberg is a graduate of Navasota High School. Courtesy photo
Read moreIn Texas, we value community. And right now, community looks a lot different than what we’re used to. No large weddings or birthday parties. No band or orchestra recitals or spring plays. No Little League or youth soccer. The Summer Olympics have been delayed for at least a year and professional sports are having to rethink their seasons, while we rethink our daily lives. The list of cancellations and postponements is nearly endless.
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