News

OB funds …

The Columbus Community Hospital received a donation of $5,000 from San Bernard Electric Cooperative to sponsor its annual dinner/auction to be held Saturday, Aug. 12.

Main Street earns national accreditation

PITTSBURGH — La Grange Main Street recently received national accreditation at the National Main Street Now conference in Pittsburg, Pa.

‘Historical’ recognition …

The Austin County Commissioners’ Court recently presented the Austin County Historical Commission with the 2016 Distinguished Service Award at the Austin County Courthouse in Bellville.

Opinion

Governor signs 2018-2019, two-year state budget into law

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on June 12 signed Senate Bill 1, legislation that appropriates some $217 billion to pay for the state’s next two-year fiscal period.

By ED STERLING

Texas Legislature fails nursing home residents once again

“Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” Psalm 71:9.

What does it take to become a priority in the Texas Legislature?

By RON PAYNE

Governor demands action; calls lawmakers back to Austin

By ED STERLING

Sports

Julio Castellano

Julio Castellano, left, and Corey Lyons, right, of Flatonia High School participated in the all-star game at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Unity Bowl on June 9 in Georgetown ISD Athletic Com

Lions’ title run falls one win short

ROUND ROCK — Fayetteville may have been the loser on the scoreboard.
 

By CHAD FERGUSON

Honored for ‘excellence’ …

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