To the Editor: The article last week about the problems of the local VA clinic only tells part of the story of medicine in Fayette County and probably all the USA. I would ask that the reporter ‘pick up the ball’ and carry it to the goal line of fully reporting on the entire story.

Sam Houston was so badly shaken by the Nov. 30, 1837 death of Deaf Smith, the famed San Jacinto scout, that he took a month-long leave of absence from the presidency of the Lone Star Republic.

You walk in and the first thing you notice is if it is clean and the next thing you notice is if it smells. If those significant and important aspects meet with your approval, then you look around at the décor. Some are plain as can be but most are decorated, these days, with flair and creativity. You have to admit most people are critics when it comes to public restrooms.

Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.

Such a year it has been. And yet, we are thankful.

Nov. 24-27, 1970 Ending a long and bitter political battle over the shape of the nation’s agriculture policy, a new farm bill was going to the White House following approval by the U.S.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will be having their annual Christmas Eve service led by the children. Practices start on Dec. 6. Only three practices will be held, so the service leaders will need to know which children will be participating no later than Sunday, Nov. 29. Children will need to be at all three practices so that they are prepared to lead the service on Christmas Eve. Please contact Amanda Hart, Krystel Burton, Jenny Fajkus or Amanda Hankemeier to confirm that your child(ren) will be participating in the program.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 8-15.

To the Editor: This Thanksgiving season I am thankful for the electric carts provided by Walmart and HEB that allow me to shop. I am thankful for the employees who keep them charged.

A sigh of relief. That is my physical reaction to the end of a marathon election I’m glad it is over, not that the controversy, the angst, the recounting, the lawsuits have ended, but the actual voting is over.