Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Grimes County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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SpaceX Semiconductor Facility and Tax Abatements
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Grimes County from local and regional media.
College Station prepares for impacts from Elon Musk's Terafab
College Station prepares for impacts from Elon Musk's Terafab Austin American-Statesman
Oct 10, 2026Early voting begins Oct. 19
Grimes County early voting begins Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3 general election. Ballots will include races for statewide offices, congressional and judicial positions, county offices and a Navasota Indepen
Oct 7, 2026Rollover damages Rocky Creek Bridge, forces FM 244 closure
ANDERSON -- TxDOT reopened one lane of FM 244 at the Rocky Creek Bridge Thursday afternoon, but officials say it may be a couple of months before it fully reopens. The bridge was damaged by an overtur
Oct 7, 2026“She Can Grill” Oct. 9
We received much-needed rain, but Grimes County remains under a burn ban. Please refrain from burning. Navasota Parks and Recreation will host a Wednesday Addams Escape Room on Oct. 30 from 4:30
Oct 7, 2026SpaceX sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, Grimes County over release of Terafab records
SpaceX sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, Grimes County over release of Terafab records Spectrum News
Oct 6, 2026Navasota City Manager responds to field closure
A post showing a sign reading “field use by reservation only” and baseball fields at Manley Park locked with chains sparked concerns on social media.City officials say the signs were installed and fie
Oct 6, 2026Rollover damages Rocky Creek Bridge, forces FM 244 closure
ANDERSON — FM 244 remains closed at the Rocky Creek Bridge following an overturned 18-wheeler that caused significant damage to the bridge Thursday morning. TxDOT closed both lanes of FM 244, and
Oct 1, 2026County addresses inmate medical shortfall
Grimes County commissioners approved $15,000 in additional funding to cover inmate medical expenses through the end of the fiscal year after costs came in higher than expected. Sheriff’s Office B
Sep 30, 2026Navasota wraps budget
With Navasota’s new fiscal year a few days away, City Council unanimously adopted a $41 million budget and static tax rate Sept. 28. The city held the tax rate steady at $0.5078 per $100 va
Sep 30, 2026CO sale paves way for street repairs
The Navasota City Council ended the 2025-26 fiscal year Sept. 28 by approving Ordinance No. 1093-26 related to the issuance and sale of $8 million in Certificates of Obligation to expand the scope of
Sep 30, 2026Chamber celebrates Navasota Animal Shelter
The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 25, celebrating the grand opening of the Navasota Animal Shelter at 1607 Nolan St. The celebration also included an
Sep 30, 2026Voter registration deadline nearing
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. The last day f
Sep 30, 2026