Todd Mission, TX

Navasota ISD says they are investigating a social media picture posted by a student in which a gun is displayed on school grounds. NISD released a statement on Friday that they received a notification on late Wednesday of the post, and have reason to believe prove it was taken on the grounds of Navasota Junior High.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Thousands of people gather each year for the Texas Renaissance Festival. It’s a place filled with homemade costumes, turkey legs and themes. Recently, there was speculation of whether the Texas Ren Fest will return for its 49th season. An advertisement in the magazine called...

A Navasota ISD student and their parents have been barred from school property pending an expulsion hearing after the school district says the student posted a photo online appearing to possess a firearm on campus. In a statement this (Friday) afternoon, Navasota ISD said that personnel were notified late Wednesday...

TOMBALL, Texas - "It's just unreal that it's unsolved at this point," said Robert Nuelle, Elizabeth Barraza's father. "I still can't believe that it happened, period," said Elizabeth's mother Rosemary Nuelle. It's an unsolved murder that's gained national attention. On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza was setting up a...

A Navasota woman was electrocuted after crashing into a utility pole Tuesday morning. DPS reports around 11:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by 50-year-old Urania Sweet was traveling northbound on County Road 304, near Stoneham, when it hydroplaned and struck a utility pole. Sweet put her car in reverse. According to...

Beautiful Bliss opened Sept. 22 and offers jewelry, home goods and furniture. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact Newspaper) The Tomball and Magnolia communities will see a number of new retailers open this year following several openings in 2022. This list is not comprehensive. Clothing/home goods. 1. Appliances 4 Less. 701 E Main...

Faith Mission gives a warm welcome to its newest spring interns. Gary Darby and Thalia Bond are spending part of their spring semester with Faith Mission through their courses at Prairie View A&M University. Since 2009, Faith Mission has provided field practicum and real world training to students and prospective social workers from colleges and universities around the state.

NAVASOTA, Texas — The Navasota Police Department believes a Wednesday shooting may be connected to another shooting that happened over the weekend. Around 2:30 a.m. Navasota Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Ruth Court after receiving calls about shots fired in the area. Officers say there was...

(Ret.) Lieutenant Colonel Benny L. Lockett ’61 exemplified a lifelong devotion to serving others. On Jan. 18, Prairie View A&M University’s Office of the President, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences dignitaries, as well as family and friends gathered to rename the auditorium of the Cooperative Extension Program building after the retired military veteran.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 26, 2023) — An associate professor at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been awarded a grant to fuel research focused on understanding and supporting the mental health needs of first responders while also considering how these needs may vary based on their racial, gender and cultural identities. The research project explores how intervention efforts that promote a positive work environment and increase coping skills can improve the health outcomes of those in the first responder community.

A Grimes County woman was arrested and charged with shooting and killing multiple head of cattle on her neighbor’s ranch. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brent Mast and Grimes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to CR 244 and discovered numerous cattle had been shot and killed dating back to September 2022.

Richards, Texas (KBTX) - This weeks news 3 sports classroom champion is Ryan Wrobleski. The Richards High School senior earned a 3.95 grade point average and is a consistent member of the All A Honor Roll. His Academic Achievements include Daughters of the American Revolution’s Citizen Award and National Honors Society. Not surprising that his work ethic in the classroom is exemplary.

Members of the Brenham High School Swim Team are taking part in the District Swim Meet, which begins today (Friday) at the Michael D. Holland Aquatic Center in Magnolia. Brenham is sending 18 swimmers to the meet to compete in a variety of individual and relay events. They will be...

The boys varsity soccer team for the boys is 6-3-1 overall and 1-0 in district play. In their last on January 24th, the Coogs took down the Waller Bulldogs 5-0 and take on their cross-town rivals Tomball Memorial at home today. The Coogs biggest win was over the Spring Lions who they dominated by 10 goals to 0.

The city of Magnolia will hold a public meeting on its master thoroughfare plan Feb. 1 at the Magnolia Event Center. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) The first public meeting on the city of Magnolia’s master thoroughfare plan will take place Feb. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, the city announced via the plan’s website.

Someone who purchased a winning lottery ticket near Houston last summer has until Wednesday afternoon to claim their $1 million prize. The Texas Lottery Commission said the "quick pick" ticket purchased at Fuel Maxx #47, located at 420 University Dr. in Prairie View, matched all five of the white-ball numbers drawn during the Mega Millions drawing on July 29 – 13, 36, 45, 57 and 67 – but not the gold Mega Ball number, 14. The ticket is worth $1 million, according to the lottery commission, but only if the prize is claimed by 5 p.m. Central time Wednesday, which represents the lottery's 180-day claim deadline from the time of the drawing.

The newly created City of Navasota TIRZ board held a Special Meeting Monday, Jan. 23, and appointed Bert Miller chairman and Grant Holt vice chairman. The board also approved the Final Project and Finance Plan for the City’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Plan projects include infrastructure improvements, including detention/drainage,...

Eleven Navasota High School Choir members medaled at the Regional Solo & Ensemble contest and five qualified for State. To qualify for the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Competition on May 29 in Austin, students must perform a class 1 solo or ensemble piece and receive a superior rating. Freshman Jalen Jackson, senior Keyana Richardson, and juniors Abigail Mahan, Raymundo Diaz and Rey’shanica Reed each advanced to State.

Heritage Green is bringing commercial space to Magnolia. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact) Multiple tenants in Tomball and Magnolia developments are scheduled to open this year alongside a Costco breaking ground as hundreds of acres of commercial development are in the works in the area. “Tomball is an ideal destination for commercial...

How do you explain to your insurance agent when your 18-wheeler gets hit by an airplane landing on a highway?. A tractor-trailer driver may have to do that exact same thing after a pilot had to make an emergency landing on a Houston-area highway Sunday morning, KPRC reported. The small...