Commentary from the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas Congress has passed the budget reconciliation act known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The bill includes much more than just budgetary items and is considered quite controversial by many on both sides of the aisle.

A federal hold on funding for adult education programs is affecting Texans enrolled in such programs as GED classes, workforce training, and instruction in English. The Texas Standard reported $78 million the state was slated to receive for these programs this month has been paused.

OP News Round Top Rifle Hall There will be no Monday Night Hamburger Socials during the month of July while the troops regroup. Round Top Family Library The next Family Game Day is Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m.

E Shared Lutheran Ministry Dancing Under the Stars, an event hosted by SLM and St. Paul in La Grange is scheduled for July 26 at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Rutersville.

News Camp Lone Star in La Grange will host their annual BBQ and Auction Fundraiser to support the camp, transform lives and grow in God’s kingdom, on Sunday, July 27. This event is one of the main events which supports Camp Lone Star each year.

The American Legion Post and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange.The Auxiliary agenda includes the Installation of Officers for the 20252026 term. Members are encouraged to attend to show their support for both service organizations. New members are always welcome. A light meal will be served, with the regular business meetings to follow.

BENEDICK: “That a woman conceived me, I thank her; That she brought me up, I likewise give her most humble thanks. But that I will have a recheat winded in my forehead Or hang my bugle in an invisible baldrick, All women shall pardon me.

Dozens of supporters attended a dedication ceremony for a new mural on the side of the Bugle Boy listening room in La Grange Thursday morning, July 3. Commissioned for the Bugle Boy’s 20th anniversary, the mural by artist Tyler Kay celebrates the Bugle Boy’s musical contribution to La Grange’s culture.

A team of Fayette County EMS personnel including EMS Director Josh Vandever deployed to the Hill Country to assist in rescue and recovery efforts following the devastating July 4 floods. Vandever told the Record on Sunday that he would provide a report on their activities once demobilized, but he wasn’t sure when that would be.

W The 27th Annual Fundraiser Fish Fry and Auction will be held on July 26 at the St. Michael’s Pavilion in Winchester.