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On the heels of his recent congressional bipartisan trip to the Texas border, Grimes County’s U.S. Representative, Michael McCaul, stopped in Navasota Saturday, Jan. 27. Over a plate of Mallett’s barbecue, cobbler and Texas tea, the congressman discussed pressing national and local issues with nearly two dozen Grimes County Republicans.
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Iola School Board members matched personnel retention stipends previously paid by ESSER funds.
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DALLAS — Harland Acker of Anderson was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at the University of Dallas for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Acker is a Senior Business major.
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It only takes about a minute to help make Navasota a better place. The City of Navasota is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform decision-making.
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At a Special Meeting Jan. 9, Grimes County commissioners responded to the dumping of eight barrels of unknown substance by unknown persons on CR 306 New Year’s Eve by approving an emergency contract for testing and disposal with Masters ARS Environmental Response Services. The motion capped payment at $12,000 from contingency funds based on the estimated $1,500 per barrel test cost and stated Judge Joe Fauth will sign the contract and Emergency Management Coordinator David Lilly will approve work orders.
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LONGVIEW — Two Grimes County students, Jaggar Vaughn, of Iola, and Zachary Taylor, of Richards, were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University.
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MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS — Kaleb Wisnoski earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the fall 2023 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List.
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ARKANSAS — Elizabeth Rhoades of Iola was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
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