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Brazos County Commission Approve Negotiating The Purchase Of More Land

Twice in one meeting, Brazos County commissioners take action on purchasing land. At the commission’s June 9th meeting, following a 3-1 vote to approve a sales agreement buying land in front of the sheriff’s office and jail, commissioners returned from an executive session and unanimously voted to give the county judge authority to sign a letter of intent to purchase more property at an unidentified location for an undisclosed price and for an undisclosed purpose. Responding to a WTAW News request for more information, a county spokeswoman said “The County is currently unable to identify the location of the property in question as it would have a detrimental effect on the County’s position in any negotiations. If any final action is to be taken in the future, that property would then be publicly identified as it is brought before the commissioners for a vote.” Click below to hear comments from the June 9, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commission approves negotiating the purchase of more land” on Spreaker.

Historic Navasota Monument Returns Following Repairs

The city of Navasota has announced the return of the landmark LaSalle monument. City spokeswoman Taylor Hughes says this follows repairs after the granite base was struck by a small truck in December 2025. The monument, which was unveiled in 1930, is located in the median of Washington Avenue east of downtown Navasota. The French explorer’s trips to Texas in the 1680’s ended when he was killed near Navasota. The monument was in storage during the six weeks it took to repair the base. Click below to hear comments from Taylor Hughes, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “City of Navasota announces the return of the historic LaSalle monument” on Spreaker. News release from the city of Navasota: The City of Navasota is pleased to announce the return of the René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle monument to its prominent location along Washington Avenue following an extensive restoration process. The monument was damaged in December 2025 when it was struck by a small truck, causing the granite base to shift and resulting in damage to the outer edges and corners of the structure. To ensure the monument could be restored properly, the City worked with Watson Monument Company of College Station to assess the damage and provide the necessary documentation for the insurance claim process. During the last week of March 2026, Watson Monument Company carefully removed the La Salle statue from its damaged base and transported it to their College Station facility for safekeeping. The granite base was then shipped to a specialized restoration facility in Georgia, where skilled craftsmen completed intricate repairs to the damaged corners and edges. The restoration process took more than six weeks to complete. Once repairs were finished, the granite base was returned to Texas and prepared for reinstallation. On June 10, 2026, the La Salle statue was returned to Navasota and reset on its restored base, returning the monument to its original appearance and condition. A specialized adhesive was applied during today’s installation and will require several days to fully cure. Watson Monument Company will return on Friday, June 12, to complete the final finishing touches on the monument. The City of Navasota appreciates the patience of residents throughout the restoration process and is excited to once again showcase this historic landmark along Washington Avenue. To commemorate the monument’s return and celebrate its historical significance to the community, there will be a special re-dedication ceremony scheduled for later this summer. Additional details will be announced as plans are finalized.

Brazos County District Court Criminal Convictions For Child Endangerment And A Third DWI

A Bryan man held in the Brazos County jail for immigration authorities admits to endangering a 13 year old boy in July of 2025. A plea agreement between 37 year old Ociel Martinez and the district attorney’s office on June 11 dropped a charge of family violence aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Bryan police arrest report says the teen was threatened with a knife when he got between his mother and Martinez, who had been arguing. Martinez was sentenced to 18 months, of which five months has already been served since he has been in jail since January 2026. A College Station man now has DWI convictions in Brazos, Madison, and Leon counties. In Brazos County district court on June 11, 45 year old Ryan Dawson was convicted of his third DWI…which took place in December 2023 in Bryan following a collision at Briarcrest and Freedom. A spokesman at the district attorney’s office said Dawson’s blood alcohol level was more than one and a half times the legal limit at point .130. Dawson was sentenced to three years in prison, which was less than the minimum of five years sought by prosecutors.