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updated: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:22 pm

Iola News

Local news for Iola, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | KBTX-TV Bryan

Grimes County Drama Leads to Shooting, Arrest

A Grimes County woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly shooting an Iola man with whom she claimed to have had an affair.

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Sun May 18, 2008

Theeagle.com

Two BV districts plan projects

“It just looked like more than the community could afford.”

Officials in two Brazos Valley school districts have begun planning projects approved by voters this month, while another district is regrouping after residents narrowly rejected a $10 million bond issue for a ... via Theeagle.com

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Education Etc., Energy

Tue May 13, 2008

Theeagle.com

Watt-Oa a a Bannon Engagement

Bobby and Karen Watt of Iola are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Hannah Watt, to Robbie O'Bannon, son of Robert and Lori O'Bannon of College Station. via Theeagle.com

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Related Topix: Wedding, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Sun May 11, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Iola Holds First Vote; Chappell Hill Votes Not to be City

A pair of small communities took different paths during Saturday night's elections. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Chappell Hill, TX, Washington County, TX, Grimes County, TX

Wed May 07, 2008

Rivals.com

Iola hires Robert Shiflett

“They just didn't have a football program, and I've always wanted to be a head football coach. Iola has given me the opportunity, just another 15 or 20 minutes down the road.”

Iola hires Anderson's Shiflett to be head football coach If Robert Shiflett teaches his players to handle quick-change situations as smoothly as Iola school administrators picked Shiflett to be their head ... via Rivals.com

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Related Topix: Shiro, TX, Groveton, TX

Sat Apr 26, 2008

Texas PrepXtra

Iola's Prater resigns

“People might think that's what it is all about, but it's a family move”

Iola head football coach Rick Prater resigned Wednesday, prompting the school district to begin its second search for a head coach in a year. via Texas PrepXtra

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Related Topix: Conroe, TX, Groveton, TX

Thu Apr 24, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Two Grimes County School Districts Seek Bond Approval

A pair of Grimes County school districts plan to ask for voter approval to upgrade their campuses. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, Anderson, TX, Shiro, TX

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Theeagle.com

Officials in Grimes to meet jointly

A joint meeting of Grimes County local governments and school districts is set for Wednesday in Anderson. via Theeagle.com

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, Bedias, TX, Todd Mission, TX, Navasota, TX, Anderson, TX

Wed Feb 20, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Local TTC/I-69 opposition group gains momentum

“TxDoT has made it clear ONLY comments specific to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will become part of the official legal record. So knowing the areas appropriate for public comment are VITAL!”

"We could've talked for another hour. People were really getting into it," said Reuben Grassl, who organized a Feb. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Shiro, TX, Madisonville, TX, Alamo, TX, Navasota, TX

Fri Feb 15, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Risk diversion grant

“Basically, Officer Smith has become a part of our school family”

Thanks to Captain Greene with the Grimes County Sheriff's Office, Grimes County schools are another step up in their goal for success in education. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Navasota, TX, Richards, TX, Grimes County, TX, Anderson, TX

Wed Feb 13, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Grimes County residents may form group against TTC/I-69

"We want to see if there is enough interest to warrant the formation of a formal group against the I-69 corridor," said Reuben Grassl, as an informal TTC/I-69 opposition meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Waller County, TX, Grimes County, TX, Shiro, TX, Richards, TX, Roans-Prairie, TX

Sat Feb 09, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Iola Basketball Player Charged With Assault

A high school student in Grimes County is charged with assault after a basketball game. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, North Zulch, TX

Thu Feb 07, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Fatality accident takes life of 23-year-old Iola resident

On Monday night, Feb. 4 at approximately 10:12 p.m., a fatal, one-vehicle accident occurred on FM 244, killing one Iola resident. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Anderson, TX, Grimes County, TX, College Station, TX

Tue Feb 05, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Iola Couple's Wreck Leaves One Dead

A victim in a late night Grimes County wreck has died. DPS reports Jaime Evans, 23, of Iola was the passenger in an SUV travelling on FM 244 late Monday night. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Wed Jan 30, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Citizens want more action against I-69

“The biannual inspection has begun with CR 420 bridge being one of the first bridges inspected”

"You don't give TXDOT an alternative. You do represent us and you'll have to stand up against them!" Charles Wynn of Iola urged Grimes County commissioners during a regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Shiro, TX, Kurten, TX, Wellborn, TX, Edinburg, TX

Wed Jan 23, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Grimes County Officials Call off Search for Accused Thief on the Run

The search for an accused thief at the center of a manhunt in Iola Tuesday has been called off. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, Brazos County, TX, Shiro, TX

Tue Jan 22, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Search for Suspect Continues Near Iola

New information tonight on the fugitive responsible for an ongoing manhunt near Iola. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, Shiro, TX

Wed Jan 16, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Schools receive AEIS ratings

“Math is where we struggle across the state”

Grimes County school districts, as well as each individual school, receive report cards just as students do. via The Navasota Examiner

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, Richards, TX, Education Etc., Anderson, TX

Mon Jan 14, 2008

KBTX-TV Bryan

Iola Woman Celebrates 104th Birthday

Wednesday was a special day for an Iola woman. Myrtle Worsham Gorbit, a lifelong Grimes County resident who was born on January 9, 1914, celebrated her 104th birthday. via KBTX-TV Bryan

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Related Topix: Grimes County, TX, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Sat Jan 12, 2008

Theeagle.com

Ex-band director gets probation

“We don't blame children. We just don't”

Jurors opted Friday to give probation to a former Iola High School band director convicted the day before of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old. The decision was announced after defense attorneys ... via Theeagle.com

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Related Topix: College Station, TX, Bryan, TX, Bryan Metro

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