News

Johnny’s Sport Shop celebrates 50 years

EAGLE LAKE — Michael and Melody Grigar, owners of Johnny’s Sport Shop in Eagle Lake, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of their store.

10 to compete in Fayette County Fair queen’s pageant

LA GRANGE — There will be 10 young ladies vying for the title of Fayette County Fair queen this year.

Bellville man charged with retaliation against trooper

BELLVILLE — Curtis Wallace, 55, of Bellville was arrested on June 29 by the Bellville Police Department, with the assistance from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, on charges of retaliation, a th

Opinion

Disaster relief depends on secure supply chains

A FedEx warehouse might save your life.

When hurricanes are approaching, FedEx allows the Red Cross to stock emergency supplies in its warehouses.

By EMILY LORD

Lawmakers plan to file teacher pay legislation in special session

AUSTIN — Gov.

By ED STERLING

Fake news mustn’t drive the healthcare debate

There’s a dangerous disease spreading amongst political and media elites — “soundbite-itis.”

By PETER J. PITTS

Sports

The La Grange Demons

The La Grange Demons defeated Victoria 7-3 on Sunday in Victoria to capture the Community League championship.

First-ever Austin County Fall Sports Banquet set

SEALY — The first-ever Austin County Fall Sports Banquet is set to kick off Saturday, July 29 at the Sealy KC Hall in Sealy. The doors will open at 6 p.m.

By HERBERT KOLLATSCHNY

The Sealy KC Iron Knights

The Sealy KC Iron Knights captured the 2017 Texas Knights of Columbus state championship last Saturday at the Schulenburg Sports Complex in Schulenburg to earn a berth in the KC national tournament

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