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Council highlights memorial fundraiser, firefighter family support and proclaims MLK Day of service
Summary
The council shared updates on a firefighter's injured child and community fundraising options, announced a barbecue fundraiser to raise about $39,771 for a memorial sign honoring Sergeant Butler, and Mayor Bert Miller proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day of service in Navasota.
City leaders used the meeting to update the public on two community support efforts and to issue a proclamation.
Fire Chief Katkoski told the council that a firefighter’s 2-year-old daughter (Lexi) has made encouraging progress in the hospital, is being weaned off pain medication and may be discharged soon. Katkoski pointed attendees to Guardian Grounds Ranch’s Facebook page and other community donation links; staff said they will provide donation and raffle information via the city Facebook page and website.
Separately, staff and Police Chief Mize outlined plans for a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 15, to raise money for Highway 6 memorial signs marking the one-year anniversary of Sergeant Butler's fatal crash. Chief Mize said officers will cook and run a drive-through at City Hall, selling plates for about $15 to raise funds toward a sign estimated at $39,771. The event will operate with lunch roughly 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and additional service later in the day.
Mayor Bert Miller read and signed a proclamation designating Jan. 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Navasota, urging residents to participate in the parade and memorial program at Friendship Baptist Church and to consider service projects in honor of Dr. King.
Next steps: staff will post donation and raffle links, and the police department will run the planned fundraiser to raise funds for the memorial signage.
