News

Political whirlwind hits Columbus …

Columbus was in the national spotlight when U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, RTexas, left, and U.S.

Seven queen candidates enter Austin County Fair pageant

BELLVILLE — One of the most popular events at the Austin County Fair is the Queens Contest.

LG homecoming royalty …

Lexi Zapata, left, was voted the 2018 football sweetheart during pregame festivities last Friday night at Leopard Stadium in La Grange.

Opinion

Weather system prompts Texas to prepare as hurricane season continues

AUSTIN — Before Hurricane Florence reached the shores of the Carolinas last week, Gov.

By ED STERLING

Carbohydrates are killing us

This year, more than 610,000 Americans will die from heart disease.

It’s the leading cause of death for men and women.

By ERIC THORN

Governor points out actions taken to make schools safer

AUSTIN — Just before Labor Day weekend, Gov.

By ED STERLING

Sports

Desmond Davidson

Desmond Davidson of Rice closes in on Hallettsville quarterback Trace Jordan during last Thursday night’s preseason game at Brahma Memorial Stadium in Hallettsville.

Schulenburg defensive

Schulenburg defensive back Jordan Jurena drags down quarterback Clay Barton during last Friday night’s preseason game at Wildcat Stadium in Weimar.

Kaycon Wilson of Columbus

Kaycon Wilson of Columbus hauls in an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Hayden Leopold over La Grange defensive back Dayton Jarvis during last Friday night’s preseason game at Memorial Stadiu

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