Page 47 - Navasota Realty Real Estate Guide Fall 2019 Volume 1

GRIMES COUNTY COURTHOUSE
On March 2, 2002 grand opening ceremonies took place of the beautifully restored Courthouse. In order to get the grant from the Historical Commission, the courthouse had to be remodeled to look as close to the original construction in 1894. It has rich culture and history that is worth looking into.
For more information go to: grimescountytexas.gov
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Union Pacific Railroad is a freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,500 locomotives over 32,100 route-miles in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans. The Union Pacific Railroad system is the largest in the United States and is one of the world’s largest transportation companies.
For more information go to: up.com
NAVASOTA CITY HALL
This project is a 28,000 SF, two-level, classical colonial brick building. It was designed after the original City Hall building. In addition, the outdoor space includes town square landscaping. Facilities for city council, police operations, city services, build- ing official offices, mayoral and city officials occupy this building. For more information go to: navasotatx.gov
BNSF RAILWAY
The BNSF Railway Company is the largest freight railroad network in North America. One of ten North American Class I railroads, BNSF has 42,000 employees, 32,500 miles of track in 28 states, and more than 8,000 locomotives.
For more information go to: bnsf.com
TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
The Texas Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair located in Todd Mission, Texas, about 25 miles southeast of Navasota. The Texas Renaissance Festival started in 1974 on the location of an old strip mining site. The festival claims to be “the nation’s largest Renaissance theme park.”
For more information go to: www.texrenfest.com
NAVASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce is focused on education, promotion, and economic development. We provide connections, resources and advocacy to support, strengthen and help grow our members’ and our community. Grimes County is a special and we welcome you to be part of it.” For more information go to: navasotagrimeschamber.com
COMING SOON!
TEXAS CENTRAL RAIL SUPER TRAIN
Super-commuters traveling back and forth between Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth will take the approximately 240-mile high- speed rail line offering a total travel time of less than 90 minutes, with departures every 30 minutes during peak periods and every hour off-peak – with 6 hours each night for system maintenance. For more information go to: texascentral.com
PECAN LAKES GOLF CLUB
Pecan Lakes Golf Club is a public, residential, and golfing community located just northwest of Houston and south of Bryan/College Station in beautiful Navasota, TX. Pecan Lakes Golf Club is sure to offer you a golfing experience you will not soon forget.
For more information go to: pecanlakesgolfclub.net
THE THEATRE COMPANY
TTC stage is the only one in the State of Texas to feature two permanent revolving platforms built right into the stage!
The stage also has a thrust portion that brings the fun and excitement right into the audience. TTC has state-of-the-art sound and light systems. Our theater seats approximately 220 patrons.
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