News

Grand opening scheduled for San Felipe de Austin museum

SAN FELIPE — San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, has announced the grand opening of its new, 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum for Friday, Apr

Colorado County to join DEA to ‘take back’ drugs

The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 15th opportunity in eight years to prevent pill abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangero

Rice CISD to send $9.9 million bond issue to voters

ALTAIR — The Rice CISD will hold a $9.9 million bond election when voters make their way to the polls Saturday, May 5.

Opinion

Governor announces extension of hurricane-related sheltering assistance

AUSTIN — Gov.

By ED STERLING

To cut drug prices, start with the facts

Americans are paying too much for prescription medicines. State lawmakers are fed up with Washington’s apathy towards high pharmacy bills.

By PETER J. PITTS

Continuing to shine the light on Hurricane Harvey

When the waters were rising, everyone was paying attention, but now that they have receded, we must not forget those still hurting.
 

By MICHAEL McCAUL

Sports

Two tri-county doubles teams advance to state tennis tourney

The Bellville girls doubles team of Logan Froebel and Kelsey Newman, along with Kyle Nieman and Kennedy Jetelina, the Brazos mixed doubles team, earned berths in the 2018 UIL State Tennis Champions

Bellville falls in region soccer semifinals, 5-0

Excel Diamond State Champion …

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