By Andre GonzalesPublished: May 2025 at 7:41 PM CDT|Updated: 8 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNavasota Texas (KBTX) - A 4-vehicle crash on State Highway 105 between Navasota and 249 killed one person and left three others injured The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) announced two of the injured victims were taken to the hospital by helicopter The Texas Department of Public Safety and Grimes County law enforcement responded an SUV was traveling east on 105 when the driver of a sedan failed to stay in their lane shortly after 5 p.m The SUV came to a stop facing west in the east lane when a motorcyclist hit it head-on The driver and a passenger of the first SUV were taken to nearby hospitals as were the two occupants of the second SUV This is the second deadly crash in this area of 105 in the past five days Home » 1 Killed in Navasota Car Accident on State Highway 105 Three others were injured in the accident and were taken to hospital for treatment 1 Killed in Navasota Car Accident on State Highway 105 – One person was killed in a car accident that left three others injured in Navasota on Sunday According to the Grimes County Sheriff’s office the accident on State Highway 105 between Navasota and 249 Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined More details about the accident were not released An investigation into the accident is underway Have you lost a loved one in a car accident Contact our Houston personal injury attorney today please click the “REMOVE ARTICLE” button below and the article will be removed Removal of an article is usually done within several hours after receipt of the removal request The deadly crash happened in the 7900 block of... read more The incident took place at about 5:05 a.m. on... read more The motorcyclist was found unresponsive on the roadway and... read more The driver of the Chevrolet was hospitalized with non-life-threatening... read more One Injured in El Paso Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10... read more Florencio Ramirez was on his way to work when... read more Jorge Luis Valencia was injured in the accident and... read more Angela Stewart and Mason Killed in Missouri City Two-Vehicle... read more 24-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in San Antonio Motorcycle Crash... read more In addition to helping personal injury clients within the City of Houston we also assist clients who reside in West Houston and Southwest Houston We also serve clients residing in North Houston Joel A Gordon & Associates - Accident Lawyer A three–vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Texas 105 killed a Bryan woman and sent multiple people to the hospital with incapacitating injuries Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant said the preliminary crash investigation indicates around 5:51 a.m. a Ford Expedition was traveling eastbound on Texas 105 A Ford Ranger was stopped at the stop sign on FM 362 and failed to yield the right–of–way and was struck by the Expedition Ruiz said the Expedition continued into the westbound lanes and struck a Chevrolet pickup was pronounced deceased on scene by Grimes County Justice of the Peace Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan and the front seat passenger was transported to Scott & White Hospital in College Station Both sustained suspected incapacitating injuries Ruiz said the driver of the Ford Ranger and the driver of the Chevrolet truck were both transported to CHI St Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan with suspected incapacitating injuries Click here to read Navasota Examiner Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNAVASOTA Texas (KBTX) - A stretch of Highway 6 between College Station and Navasota could soon carry a new name in honor of a local police officer killed in the line of duty earlier this year Trey Wharton (R-Huntsville) laid out House Bill 3510 which would designate a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos and Grimes counties as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway “Sergeant Mark Butler of the Navasota Police Department tragically lost his life in the line of duty,” Wharton told the House Transportation Committee “While attempting to stop a suspect fleeing at high speeds headed south in the northbound lane on Highway 6 Sergeant Butler maneuvered his vehicle to protect other motorists The bill directs the Texas Department of Transportation to place memorial markers along several highway points “Sergeant Butler’s heroic actions prevented potential harm to innocent drivers on the highway,” Wharton added “This legislation has overwhelming support of the Navasota and College Station communities and I appreciate the opportunity to lay out this bill and to honor Sergeant Butler for his sacrifice.” Wharton says filing the bill was the least he could do considering the everyday risks officers take “It’s the least thing that I could do in the position I’m in in order to pay homage to someone who did so much and he was willing to do it without hesitating whatsoever And I know there’s so many others that would do the same thing,” said Wharton ”The police officers in the local communities they’re the ones that we call when we really need them I want people to remember that and just be a little more gracious for what they do for us,” Wharton added Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize said the recognition means a great deal to the department “Showing that — going to keep his honor alive in the area And he did sacrifice himself for the community And this will be something that we can see constantly It’s going to be a long-lasting memory of him.” who was known for his dedication to training and mentoring both new and veteran officers He’d come in there off duty quite a bit to make sure everything was going forward Mize said community members have continued to show support and the memories — just coming in and talking stories about Sergeant Butler here and there — it keeps our spirits up knowing why we’re here and what our job is.” When asked what message the memorial sends to other officers Mize’s response was clear: “That he will not be forgotten.” courage and sacrifice to protect the innocent Condolences to his family and my heart goes out especially to his children and wife Create an account for more options or use this form to leave a Reflection now San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Photo/Video will be published upon admin review and approval PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. 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Texas (KBTX) - A three-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on State Highway 105 in Grimes County left one woman dead and four others injured according to the Texas Department of Public Safety DPS Troopers say a Ford Ranger failed to yield at a stop sign while attempting to enter SH 105 from FM 362 The Ranger was struck by an eastbound Ford Expedition which then veered into the westbound lanes and collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck 🚨DPS has just shared more details about this morning's 3-vehicle fatality crash on Highway 105 near Navasota. ▶️Read more here: https://t.co/cgNpBiXeTy📸: Chris Ramirez pic.twitter.com/Qndsp98k0c was pronounced dead at the scene by Grimes County Justice of the Peace Mark Laughlin The driver of the Expedition was taken to CHI St The front seat passenger was transported to Scott & White Hospital in College Station The drivers of both the Ford Ranger and the Chevrolet pickup were also hospitalized at CHI St Joseph with suspected incapacitating injuries Authorities say the crash remains under investigation 🚨DPS has just shared more details about this morning's 3-vehicle fatality crash on Highway 105 near Navasota. ▶️Read more here: https://t.co/cgNpBiXeTy📸: Chris Ramirez pic.twitter.com/Qndsp98k0c By Karley CrossPublished: Apr 2025 at 7:06 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNAVASOTA Texas (KBTX) - The City of Navasota announced its next city manager on Wednesday “The City of Navasota is excited to welcome Robert Hemminger as our new City Manager,” said Mayor Bert Miller in a statement from the city and dedication to community values make him an excellent fit for Navasota.” Hemminger served as the city manager for Iowa Colony Texas for about four years after a 30-year long public service career Navasota boasted Hemminger’s leadership and emergency service experience in its announcement saying he “is known for his fiscally conservative and responsible approach to budgeting.” Hemminger is also a product of the Texas A&M University system The city said he received his bachelor’s degree in public service leadership from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and his master of business administration from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi He will join the City of Navasota in the next few weeks Texas (KBTX) - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on Highway 90 near Navasota High School The incident accident in the westbound lanes and the pedestrian died at the scene according to a statement from the City of Navasota Highway 90 has been shut down in both directions between Navasota Junior High and FM 3455 No other details were immediately available Texas (KBTX) - “Citizens to Keep Navasota Texas Great,” a grassroots organization filed a complaint against city manager finalist Theo Melancon and his associate Joseph Turner Melancon is the former city manager of Dickinson and currently being considered for the open city manager position in Navasota Contract negotiations between the Navasota City Council and Melancon began mid-February council decided to not take any action on officially hiring Melancon The complaint was filed Mar. 1 to the International City/ County Management Association (ICMA) of which Melancon is a member holding a credentialed manager designation and is therefore not subject to its code of ethics In the complaint, the new group claims Melancon and Turner violated two tenets of the ICMA’s code of ethics pertaining to conduct and preserving trust in public administrators Tenet 3: Demonstrate by word and action the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all public and personal relationships in order that the member may merit the trust and respect of the elected and appointed officials Tenet 7: Refrain from all political activities which undermine public confidence in professional administrators Refrain from participation in the election of the members of the employing legislative body said the group was born out of concern over Melancon’s candidacy “We want to hold our leadership to the highest ethical standard possible,” she explained The group also cited Turner’s previous appearance on KBTX alongside social media posts they alleged ‘attacks and undermines other city managers “Some of these individuals are just voicing valid concerns that they have every right to do so,” explained Perry They’re calling for Melancon to be publicly censured by the ICMA and to be stripped of his designation as a credentialed manager Despite Turner not being a member of the ICMA the group also requested his actions be publicly condemned Turner said the claims made by Citizens to Keep Navasota Texas Great are unfounded “This is not a real complaint with any merit whatsoever.” Turner is the founder of the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME) an organization Melancon is a founding member of He said he’s been acting in an advocacy role on behalf of Melancon “So that there’s actually someone out there like me who can be an intermediary and intercede on behalf of these managers who are being skewered unfairly by individuals and organizations,” Turner offered Turner asserted Melancon is ‘an excellent candidate.’ “He’s very well qualified,” insisted Turner “He has an excellent track record of bringing efficient and he’s going to serve the people of Navasota very well.” The City of Navasota said in a statement it’s aware of Citizens to Keep Navasota Texas Great but that the organization is not affiliated with the city “The City of Navasota is aware of the press release issued by the group ‘Citizens to Keep Navasota Texas Great.’ The release is from an independent group and shouldn’t be mistaken as an official statement from the City of Navasota in any way While this group is not a City-appointed committee or an extension of the City as an organization we always welcome and encourage residents and community groups to engage in local matters there will be a public comment period available prior to the City Council’s executive session on Thursday The Navasota City Council will meet this Thursday to continue discussing Melancon’s candidacy Read the formal complaint filed by Citizens to Keep Navasota Texas Great below: Melancon, Theo ICMA Complaint 3 2 2025 - Press Release - FINAL (1) by KBTX on Scribd Melancon, Theo ICMA Complaint 3 2 2025 - Press Release - FINAL (1) by KBTX on Scribd By Karley CrossPublished: Mar 2025 at 1:46 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNAVASOTA Texas (KBTX) - While investigating a disturbance officers with the Navasota Police Department (NPD) chased the suspect on Tuesday The local man was charged with Assault of a Peace Officer among others NPD responded to a report of a physical disturbance in the 1800 block of Austiana Court around 8:15 p.m dispatch said the suspect took off in a Dodge Charger An officer found the vehicle and tried pulling the driver over another NPD officer responded to the home where multiple people reported being assaulted by Artillis Flores The chase eventually ended in the 1000 block of Cleveland Street More Navasota officers as well as backup from the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office helped detain the suspect inside a home with a struggle Officers say Flores was then taken into custody and booked into the Grimes County Jail He and a Navasota officer sustained minor injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital Artillis Flores was charged with four counts of Assault- Family Violence I’ve known Amie Faltysek Nobles for as long as I can remember She is 57 years old and was born in Big Spring Her dad worked road construction and traveled a lot but they ultimately settled in Navasota where her family owned a restaurant PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! wrapped up his first day on the job with a city council meeting The April 28 meeting began with a presentation from Texas A&M University students on their Capstone Project and ended with no action on two items discussed in .. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Navasota Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Texas 90 that claimed the life of one person Tuesday night Navasota Police Officers responded to the 8700 block of Texas 90 and located the male in a ditch on the westbound side of the highway Navasota Fire Department and medics arrived shortly after and continued life-saving measures she was traveling west on Texas 90 when she struck the pedestrian declared the male deceased around 10:30 p.m The name of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified Officers are continuing to investigate the scene Butler was killed in the line of duty in a head-on collision on Wednesday afternoon with a wrong-way driver who was fleeing from police One person at the candlelight vigil said Sgt It was clear that he was beloved by the Navasota community “I just want to be there for him and his family in prayer as dozens of mourners shared their memories and paid their respects Those who knew Butler said his love for serving the community was easily seen Even those who didn’t know him personally carried a story “I know a lot of families that are close to him you can’t understate the kind of person he is.” Others like Perry shared a different type of connection I’m a Veteran; and anytime we see someone passed like that we all want to show our support,” he remarked The community’s outpouring of love and support now sits thoughtfully arranged on a patrol unit in front of Navasota City Hall It serves as a reminder of the tight-knit community’s compassion Texas (KBTX) - The Navasota community gathered to pay their respects at Sergeant Mark Butler’s memorial viewing on Thursday and community members from near and far came together to honor the life and legacy of Sgt The viewing at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota provided an opportunity for people to reflect on cherished memories a Navasota resident and Boy Scout Troop 361 committee chair “The impact he had on us was the Veterans Day assembly They invited him to come and speak to us about all of his experiences and try to motivate the kids to put everything out there and giving things back to our country that we love.” and an unwavering commitment to protecting his community It was the first of two days of service for Sgt a funeral will be held at Central Church Bryan-College Station Expect traffic delays in the area as a result of the procession and funeral Texas (KBTX) - Firefighters have extinguished a fire at Navasota High School Navasota ISD says they were informed of a fire at the CTE Annex Building Thursday night The fire was extinguished just before 1:00 am Friday Navasota ISD says classes will proceed as normal Friday at all schools in the district Texas (KRHD) — Law enforcement and community members honored the life of fallen Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Butler at a funeral Friday morning at the Central Baptist Church in College Station "Navasota to 9306," Navasota Police Department dispatch said over the radio dozens of neighbors and first responders from the Brazos Valley and Central Texas are gathering to remember the life of Navasota Officer Sgt and his brothers in the force are sending him off with honors Butler with style today," the public information officer for College Station Police Department Starting with a procession from Navasota to College Station leading with bagpipe and drum playing and a 21-gun salute to honor his U.S Army background and his four years spent at the Navasota Police Department "We always pray that we're able to bring some amount of peace to the family and the loved ones and the brother in arms of these fallen officers," said Trooper Chris Taylor a member of the Texas DPS Pipe and Drum Corps It was a tough day when everything happened but to see the outpouring of support has been monumental for them," Simmons said I was able to speak with tons of their officers and kind of get an understanding of who he was as a person He expected his guys because he was a sergeant A true public servant who gave the ultimate sacrifice," Dispatch said your Neighborhood Reporter for Brazos and Robertson Counties Texas (KRHD) — Neighbors in Navasota mourn the loss of Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Butler who died while protecting our neighbors during a police chase 15ABC asked Alan Lamascus what kind of impact does Sergeant Butler's death have on the Navasota community so that's pretty shocked to everybody in a small community here," he said Our neighbors in Navasota are mourning the loss of Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Butler it's pretty devastating to a lot of people," Lamascus said Butler died after his police vehicle was hit head-on during a police pursuit on Wednesday afternoon "You just never realize really how close you are to something like that taking place right here down the street from the house," Navasota resident Bryan Latham said College Station Police said the suspect tried to cash a fake check and took off in her vehicle Investigators say she then drove into oncoming traffic on Highway Six "It's just kind of eye-opening at how close we are to things you don't realize could happen right here in our community," Latham said Bryan Latham told15ABC hearing about this incident made him hug his family a little tighter "Definitely makes you think about the people that you know and all the lives that he saved it could have been my wife or myself with our children in the car that he saved that day," he said Alan Lamascus believes while the community will grieve this loss it will come together to support each other during this difficult time Navasota City Council voted to enter contract negotiations with Theo Melancon as the next city manager during a special meeting Melancon is expected to replace Jason Weeks who resigned from Navasota Dec and is now working for the city of Mineral Wells conducted the search for a new city manager “Several qualified and very capable candidates were sent to the Navasota City Council for consideration and this Council unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Theo Melancon of Dickinson Texas,” CCP lead recruiter and vice president Scott McLendon of the Galveston County Daily News the city of Dickinson and Melancon mutually parted ways Thursday Melancon was hired as Dickinson’s first city manager in June 2021 Prior to that he served in the same role for the city of Dayton the official hire will be made during a public city council meeting By Alex EganPublished: Feb 2025 at 10:41 AM CSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNAVASOTA Texas (KBTX) - The City of Navasota says a train is blocking nearly all of the Union Pacific railroad crossings in town Tuesday morning The city posted on social media that the train was stopped due to a mechanical issue The only UP crossing that was not blocked was at S It was first alerted shortly before 10:25 a.m and the city said the train was moved at 10:45 a.m Update at 10:45am: The issue has been resolved and railroad crossings are no longer blocked in the city.\n\nDue to a.. Texas (KBTX) - An eight-year-old who was hit by a stray bullet Friday morning in Navasota shared her story with KBTX Monday Kyliee Hightower was in her room early Friday morning when the bullet pierced the window I just hear running and she got to my room and she said I think I’ve been shot,’’' her grandmother Michele Gardner said Michele said the experience was ‘terrifying,’ not just for her and Kyliee ”They could have took an innocent child’s life and it’s getting too common Now that kids are getting caught in crossfires and being shot thank God she didn’t perish from this,” she said So I try to just be calm like when I get around here sometimes I’ll be scared to go in my room,” Kyliee said this isn’t the first time she’s called the police over gunshots near her home The most recent call she made was around three weeks ago Michele hopes someone will take action to prevent anyone else from going through what Kyliee did I really just think that they need to just go at it full force she’s happy to have Kyliee on the road to recovery “I just know she came to me and said she was shot and she looked up at me and she said The family started a GoFundMe to help the cost of medical bills The City of Navasota did not reply Monday when asked for information they asked in a press release for people with information to come forward Those who may have information can call Navasota police at (936) 825-6410 or the Grimes County Crime Stoppers at (936) 873-2000 A Navasota Police Sergeant was killed Wednesday afternoon as he attempted to help stop a wrong way driver being pursued by College Station Police Department The female suspect also died in the collision Joseph Hospital in Navasota where he succumbed to his injuries College Station Police were pursuing a female driving a black the vehicle exited FM 2154 and turned eastbound onto FM 2154 then turned southbound in the northbound lane The vehicle continued south against the flow of traffic Navasota Police Department was dispatched to assist in the pursuit Butler was traveling northbound on Texas 6 when the Jeep struck his 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Police vehicle head–on The driver of the Jeep was pronounced deceased on scene The reason for the pursuit has not been released The Texas Highway Patrol District Crash Reconstruction Team with the assistance of the State Crash Team is conducting the ongoing investigation An official press release was issued Wednesday evening by the City of Navasota Navasota Police Department Mourns the Loss of Officer in Line of Duty the City of Navasota and the Navasota Police Department suffered a devastating loss as one of our officers tragically passed away in the line of duty the officer was involved in a vehicle accident during a pursuit Despite the heroic efforts of first responders The suspect involved in the pursuit was also pronounced was a dedicated public servant who exemplified and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our “This is a heartbreaking day for our department and our city,” said Michael Mize “We grieve the loss of a beloved member of our law enforcement family and ask for the community’s prayers and support during this Sergeant Butler’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.” The City of Navasota extends its deepest condolences to Sergeant Butler’s family We remain united in honoring his life and service to support those affected by this incident The incident is under review by the Texas Department of Public Safety cooperation of outside investigative agencies Details regarding funeral services and ways to honor Sergeant Butler will be shared as We ask for patience and privacy as the family and department Texas (KBTX) -The Navasota City Council met Monday night to discuss the hiring of Theo Melancon as the city’s next manager but the decision has sparked controversy both locally and beyond the Brazos Valley saw a packed room of residents voicing strong opinions on both sides the council met behind closed doors in an executive session to discuss the hire Concerns Over Transparency and Candidate’s Record Some residents criticized the council for not disclosing finalists before selecting Melancon raising concerns about transparency in the hiring process “You failed to let your constituents know who the finalists are before you zeroed in on one who brings all sorts of baggage,” one speaker said it would have been a courtesy to your constituents to let us know who is being considered.” Others pointed to financial and personnel challenges in Dickinson Melancon is still listed on the city’s website as the city manager the city of Navasota received an A+ credit rating—an achievement we should cherish,” one resident said prepared to hand it over to someone with a track record of lost bond ratings Concerns surface as Navasota considers new city manager, mayor backs candidate Former Dickinson City Councilman Scott Shrader has been one of Melancon’s most vocal critics While he was careful not to lay all the blame on Melancon he argues that many of the city’s issues happened under his watch We’ve lost our bond rating here in Dickinson and there’s just a lot of stuff going on that I think—I hope—the city of Navasota and whoever’s hiring him has done their due diligence,” Shrader said Investigative reports from Dolcefino Consulting have also raised concerns about Melancon’s role in the controversial condemnation of the Creekside Apartments in Dickinson The reports suggested the city planned to shut down the apartments before giving owners a chance to make repairs concerns have surfaced over taxpayer-funded expenses categorized as business meetings and potential conflicts of interest in city development deals emphasizing the need to trust elected officials and we trust them in making the right decision,” one resident said “It’s a human being that’s sitting over there Joe Turner, the founder of the American Association of Municipal Executives says Melancon was brought in to fix deep-rooted problems in Dickinson and believes there’s a smear campaign to discredit Melancon “And so what you have right now is you have individuals who are criticizing the city manager for what he did in Dickinson But that’s simply because he had to make tough decisions in order to clean up what was going on in the police department,” Turner said “Reality is that Theo Melancon is a very talented very competent city manager with an excellent track record of success.” Navasota Mayor Bert Miller issued a statement Sunday “I have proudly served my city and community as a city council member for 18 years [I] served and continue to be involved with many community volunteer organizations and I would never knowingly make a decision that would be to the detriment of Navasota Hiring a new city manager is serious business and not taken lightly so we contracted with executive search firm Clear Career Professionals to assist in the recruitment of our new city manager based on its quality recommendations and its thorough process & experience.” Miller wrote He also addressed concerns about the selection process stating that all finalists underwent extensive vetting city manager-conducted semi-finalist interviews CCP brought forward five frontrunners to the final interview process of which two ultimately decided to eliminate their names for consideration After careful council examination of criminal background checks and face-to-face interviews with finalists city council decided to enter into negotiations with Mr Melanson based on his verified qualifications and great interest in Navasota’s history & future,” Mayor Miller wrote “I believe that appropriate questions were asked directly to all finalists including hard questions based on many concerns raised and widely discussed on social media I am open to productive discussions regarding citizen concerns that have Navasota’s best interests in mind I have nothing to hide and welcome personal conversations,” added Mayor Miller I have proudly served my city and community as a city council member for 18 years the city council moved into an executive session for just over two hours to deliberate on the contract While no final vote was taken Monday night the council is expected to continue considering their options in the coming days Visitation with family and friends was held Tuesday at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m Internment will immediately follow in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel to John Busse and Erna Emma Louise (Schroeder) Busse in Navasota Susan was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church on March 3 She grew up in the Whitehall community and graduated from Navasota High School in 1977 Susan attended Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and graduated with a degree in business After discovering a love for teaching while working at Jack and Jill Children’s Center/Bingham Hill School she soon returned to SHSU to obtain a teaching certification teaching there for a semester before joining Navasota ISD in August 1985 touching thousands of lives over her 39-year career in Texas public education both in her kindergarten classroom and as a reading interventionist and dyslexia specialist She retired in August 2024 due to her illness To this 40-year union two children were born Valerie and John many people will feel the loss of her presence and would gladly offer assistance to friends and family at any time of day or night Left to cherish her memories are her husband and Baby Boy Brak due to arrive this fall; brother donations are welcome in Susan’s memory to Salem Lutheran Church or Our Savior Lutheran School in Arlington The family would like to express their appreciation to Susan’s care teams at Baylor Scott and White and Traditions Hospice They would also like to thank the many relatives and friends who who was a pillar of strength throughout Susan’s treatments Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInANDERSON Texas (KBTX) - The man responsible for shooting and killing Clifton Love in Navasota in 2021 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison Leon Burrell Jr pled guilty to murder on Monday in Grimes County according to the District Attorney’s Office Navasota police responded to a shooting on Laredo Street where they found Love Police later learned there had been a history of issues between the men “There is no place for criminal gun violence in the Grimes County community,” said District Attorney Andria Bender Texas (KXXV) — The Navasota Police Department and the City of Navasota released the funeral arrangements for Sergeant Mark Allen Butler on Saturday inviting the community to honor his life and service A public visitation will be held from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM The funeral service will be held on Friday The law enforcement procession will depart from Navasota and is expected to arrive at Central Church around 10:00 AM The community can gather and reflect on Sergeant Butler’s legacy during a reception to follow at the VFW in Navasota You can read more here The city of Navasota has announced funeral arrangements for fallen police Sgt Visitation will take place Thursday (January 23) from 5:30 until 8:30 In Navasota at Nobles Funeral Home The funeral service is Friday (January 24) at noon at Central Church in College Station followed by a reception in Navasota at the VFW The Brazos County sheriff’s office posted on its Facebook page that deputies have been working patrol in Navasota The department of public safety (DPS) on Monday (January 20) identified the wrong way driver who died after their SUV struck Butler’s SUV head on last week 59 year old Kimberly Lannigan of Colorado Springs Butler had turned on his SUV’s siren and emergency lights The Navasota Police Department and the City of Navasota invite the community to join in honoring the life and service of Sergeant Mark Allen Butler Funeral arrangements have been finalized to allow family with a reception to follow at the VFW in Navasota where the community is welcome to gather and reflect on Sergeant Butler’s legacy A private burial will be conducted at the National Cemetery in Houston at a later exemplified commitment and courage throughout his career with the Navasota Police Department He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to protecting and serving the residents of Navasota A head on crash in Navasota that killed a Navasota police officer and a wrong way driver began with the wrong way driver attempting to elude College Station police A CSPD Facebook post says on Wednesday afternoon (January 15) their officers were trying to stop a person who was accused of attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a bank on Rock Prairie Road west of the freeway CSPD ended its pursuit when the suspect starting driving south in the northbound lanes of Highway 6 near Millican The head on collision with the wrong way driver and the Navasota officer was on the north side of Navasota near the FM 3090 exit had been with the department since June 2021 and was promoted to sergeant last October The name of the other driver has not been released The city of Navasota has announced the city and Citizens State Bank have established the Mark Butler Memorial Fund Donations can be made at Citizens State Bank branches in Navasota or by mailing a check to the City of Navasota at P.O TX 77868 (payable to the Mark Butler Memorial Fund) The city also announced a candlelight vigil will be held Thursday (January 16) starting at 6 p.m A Navasota police officer is killed by a wrong way driver Mark Butler served in the military before joining the police department in June 2021 Butler was promoted to sergeant in October 2024 The department of public safety (DPS) says Butler was driving his patrol SUV on Highway 6 when it was struck head on by an oncoming SUV has been pursued by College Station police The identity of the other driver will be released after family members are notified which took place Thursday (January 15) around 3:15 p.m. closed the highway until approximately 9 p.m News release from the Texas department of public safety: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on state Highway 6 approximately .70 miles north of Farm-to-Market 3090 The preliminary investigation indicates that on January 15 the College Station Police Department was actively pursuing a female suspect driving a 2023 Black Jeep Wrangler while southbound on SH-6 in Brazos County the Jeep exited SH-6 at Farm-to-Market 2154 The driver turned eastbound on FM 2154 and then turned southbound in the northbound lanes of the service road of SH 6 where the College Station Police Department terminated the pursuit entering an exit ramp onto SH-6 northbound lanes and began traveling south The Jeep traveled into Grimes County where a 2023 clearly marked Navasota Police Department Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on SH 6 when the Jeep struck it head-on Sergeant Mark Butler with the Navasota Police Department Joseph Hospital – Grimes Hospital – Navasota where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased The driver of the Jeep was pronounced deceased on the scene her identity will be released pending identification of the driver and notification of kin The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) District Crash Reconstruction Team with the assistance of the State Crash Team is conducting this ongoing investigation No additional information is available for release at this time the City of Navasota and the Navasota Police Department suffered a devastating loss as one of our officers tragically passed away in the line of duty the officer was involved in a vehicle accident during a pursuit of a suspect the officer succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash The suspect involved in the pursuit was also pronounced deceased at the scene was a dedicated public servant who exemplified courage and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community “We grieve the loss of a beloved member of our law enforcement family and ask for the community’s prayers and support during this unimaginable time while we work to support those affected by this incident with the full cooperation of outside investigative agencies Details regarding funeral services and ways to honor Sergeant Butler will be shared as they become available We ask for patience and privacy as the family and department mourn this loss A Bryan man admits to causing more than $24,000 dollars in damage at the apartment complex where he lived That’s according to the Bryan police arrest report charging 20 year old Kabrian Orosco with felony criminal mischief A BPD arrest report issued Thursday (May 1) with the additional charge came after officers arrested Orosco April 12th on charges of making a false 9-1-1 call from his apartment saying he had killed people then deleting a record of the call in his phone The arrest report says while officers were searching Orosco’s phone photos were found showing smashed blue light bulbs that lines both sides of the entry drive at Brookside apartments Officers were told the cost of replacing bulbs was $1,228.64 and the cost to rewire the series of fixtures was estimated at $23,235 dollars who is also awaiting trials on one felony and two misdemeanor charges from November of 2023 remains in jail as of May 2 in lieu of bonds totaling $95,000 dollars Public comments during this week’s Brazos County commission meeting included a request from the local Habitat for Humanity organization to support proposed state legislation to create a revolving loan program for affordable housing Habitat BCS director of government relations and advocacy Charles Coats who is tracking senate bill 208 and house bill 4505 also quoted a report from the comptroller’s office that the state is short 400,000 affordable homes SB 208 has action pending in the local government committee after taking public testimony HB 4505 is awaiting action on the House floor after it was approved in the Intergovernmental Affairs committee by a 6-4 vote commissioners could not respond because the subject was not on the meeting agenda Click below to hear Charles Coats comments from the April 29 State Representative Trey Wharton of Huntsville (R-TX) visits with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber about passing Operation Safe Shield and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday Listen to “State Representative Trey Wharton on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website 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advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Texas (KXXV) — The City of Navasota and Navasota ISD are looking to add a fourth full-time School Resource Officer to its campuses which is set to be discussed at a meeting this Monday night The officer would be assigned to Brule Elementary all NISD schools in city limits will now have a dedicated Navasota police officer as an SRO — this was a non-budgeted position in the FY24-25 budget "The proposed contract states that the Navasota Police Department will cover the cost of outfitting the officer and their salary during non-school days such as Spring Break and summer (when neither students nor teachers are at school)," officials said "NISD will cover the salary for the position during days when students are in school — this is generally covered at around 70 percent by NISD and 30 percent by the city." The district will also cover the costs of the SRO patrol unit The Navasota ISD Board of Trustees approved the agreement last Monday A current Navasota police officer has gone through the background for this position and comes with 14 years of experience — if the position is approved this officer will undergo training with NPD PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Navasota will begin the search for a new city manager after Jason Weeks submitted his resignation Thursday Weeks accepted a position as city manager in Mineral Wells Weeks was also a finalist for the city manager position in Paris and we’ve accomplished so much,” Weeks said “Navasota has taken steps forward to becoming more proactive and planning for the impending growth that is at our doorsteps Our staff continues to do an incredible job for Navasota and talented public servant team that provides public safety Navasota will discuss plans moving forward during executive session at the Dec Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAhmed Humble Re'Chelle Turner NAVASOTA, Texas – The Navasota Police Department is in mourning after losing one of its officers during a pursuit with a driver Wednesday afternoon According to Public Information Officer Dan Simmons with the College Station Police Department when they received a call about an unidentified woman trying to cash a fake check at Prosperity Bank on Rock Prairie Road SEE ALSO: Suspect in Brazoria County deputy’s shooting killed after K-9 finds him hiding in SW Houston dumpster she drove away and fled toward Highway 6 to Grimes County the woman was seen driving in the opposite direction so CSPD officers stopped their pursuit due to the dangers officials with Texas DPS said the driver continued in the opposite direction into Grimes County Sergeant Mark Butler with Navasota Police Department was driving in his patrol car and was hit by the wrong-way driver MORE STORIES INVOLVING POLICE CHASES DPS officials said Sergeant Butler was rushed to a hospital nearby An investigation is still being led by the Texas DPS and Texas Highway Patrol it does not appear Sergeant Butler’s lights and sirens were on when it happened 💙 It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic loss of Navasota Police Department's Details on how to honor Sergeant Butler will be shared as soon as they are available the City of Navasota has asked the public for condolences “We ask for the community’s thoughts and prayers for the officer’s family and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time,” the post read Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama College football fanatic and snow cone lover Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAUSTIN Texas (KBTX) - A new bill filed in the Texas Legislature would designate a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos and Grimes counties as the “Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway.” House Bill 3510 proposes renaming the highway stretch between College Station’s southern municipal limits and Navasota’s northern municipal limits The designation would be in addition to any existing highway names HB03510 by KBTX on Scribd a dedicated member of the Navasota Police Department Butler was involved in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver who ran from a bank while cashing a fraudulent check the Texas Department of Transportation would be required to design and install markers at both ends of the designated section and at intermediate locations along the route The bill references Section 225.021(c) of the Texas Transportation Code which outlines state highway naming procedures The legislation is part of the 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session Wharton has filed nine bills and co-authored one during the 89th Legislative Session HB03510 by KBTX on Scribd PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! A Navasota man pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a 14–year–old and was sentenced to 10 years in prison accepted a 10–year plea agreement for Sexual Assault of a Child a second–degree felony that faced a punishment range of 2–20 years in prison The investigation into the assault began Feb when Navasota Police Department took the report of a 14–year–old female being sexually assaulted by an adult male known as “Beno.”   who was 33 years old at the time of the assault Grimes County District Attorney Chief Investigator traveled to North Texas to meet with the victim She corroborated details of the assault that was previously reported to law enforcement She said Wilson introduced her to illegal drugs and took advantage of her when she was intoxicated The victim admitted that she initially lied about her age but later told Wilson her true age before the assault occurred Wren said Wilson was recorded making a “vague admission” about the sexual assault which she shared with investigators Wren interviewed Wilson in April 2024 and obtained a confession Wilson claimed the sexual encounter was consensual and the victim lied about her age if you are an adult in your 30s and have sex with a teenager you can expect nothing but a prison offer from the Grimes County District Attorney's Office,” Ghormley said “This defendant got the victim high and took advantage of her Wilson will also be required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life He remains in the Grimes County Jail awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Navasota Police assisted College Station Police stopping a vehicle in Navasota Wednesday afternoon said officers were pursuing a 24–year–old Bryan man who has a blue warrant for a parole violation at the edge of College Station city limits Navasota Police successfully spiked the vehicles tires on Texas 6 south in Navasota just south of FM 3090 The pursuit ended just past the Texas 105 exit The suspect was arrested and will be charged with Evading in a Motor Vehicle Officers are searching the vehicle and additional charges are pending Navasota City Council announced the hiring of new city manager Hemminger has nearly 30 years of experience in public service including 4 years at Iowa Colony See the full press release from the City of Navasota: City of Navasota Announces New City Manager 2025) – The City of Navasota is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Hemminger as its next City Manager Hemminger comes to Navasota from Iowa Colony where he served nearly four years as City Manager With a public service career spanning almost 30 years Hemminger brings a wealth of experience in leadership In addition to his service-oriented background Hemminger has successfully managed numerous federal grants and is known for his fiscally conservative and responsible approach to budgeting He is equally committed to enhancing public safety and improving quality of life for residents “The City of Navasota is excited to welcome Robert Hemminger as our new City Manager,” said Mayor Bert Miller Robert holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Service Leadership from the University of Houston – Clear Lake Hemminger is expected to begin his role in the coming weeks working closely with City staff and elected officials to continue the positive momentum and growth of the Navasota community Texas (KBTX) - The Navasota Police Department (NPD) says reports of social media posts suggesting a threat to a local school were identified and determined to be a false alarm Throughout its investigation with Grimes County Sheriff’s Office NPD said it conducted numerous interviews to get to the locate original social media posts which threatened Navasota ISD Officers located two unidentified suspects and have charged them with False Alarm or Report The suspects are younger than the age of 18 It is unclear if they have connections to any Navasota ISD school As police and the sheriff’s office continues investigating “NPD takes these types of incidents very seriously and will continue to investigate and charge anyone who makes threats toward Navasota ISD schools or staff,” a statement from NPD read in part Navasota schools can expect increased police presence on campus and at extracurricular activities throughout the weekend you’re asked to call the Navasota Police Department at (936) 825-6410 The Navasota Police Department (NPD) is investigating multiple reports of a potential threat to a local school police are asking for help finding the original threat The City of Navasota said police have received several reports of social media posts threatening a school in the area but the original post has not been located The city asks people to contact NPD at (936) 825-6410 if you or someone you know has information on that original post The city said police will investigate any report of a potential threat we would appreciate parents’ assistance and support in monitoring their children’s social media usage to help us prevent the spread of this information on various platforms while we work to determine the threat’s origin and validity,” the city said The opportunity to live large — and in charge — awaits you in small-town Navasota you’ll find the thoughtfully designed Whitehall Ranch a 656-acre with lush coastal Bermuda grass and native pecan trees stretching across rolling pastures that await just beyond the understated gate Keep going and the grounds unfold further with live spring-fed creeks lined with ferns and wildflowers In fact there are three distinct ecoregions represented here — post-oak savannah and piney woods — making it a truly one-of-a-kind landscape But the abundance of nature is only one of the perks This is also a sleep-a-crowd destination thanks to the presence of three cottages (all have two bedrooms Then there is the light-and-bright 4,463-square-foot well-appointed kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances There’s also an elevator that will take you down to the temperature-controlled wine room Hosting a lot of people means you have to keep them occupied Loungers can get some rays by the pretty pool Car enthusiasts will flock to the five-car garage which is outfitted with automatic light sensors Anglers will be pleased by the presence of the 8.5-acre managed fishing lake Folks with good aim can be directed to the competition skeet and trap range And if you can round up a willing team of eight guests (along with mounts and mallets) that’s enough to set up a match on the competition polo field There’s also plenty of pasture for riders who feel a bit less competitive the possibilities are positively wide open when you have this much wide-open space For more information, please contact Justin Whitworth at Oldham Goodwin Group PHOTOGRAPHY: Courtesy Oldham Goodwin Group