District 85 State Representative Stan Kitzman announced today that he has authored HB 3750, a bill that would exempt firearms and ammunition as well as components of a firearm from sales tax. Representative Kitzman said he believes that it is a violation of the Second Amendment to tax something integral to exercising one’s rights.

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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Saturday, March 25, around 12:15 a.m. Deputy Austin Moore was traveling northbound on St. Hwy. 77 near Swiss Alp when he observed a white Ford Expedition traveling northbound failing to maintain a single lane of traffic.

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Armchair Chats As the massive Antiques Shows here wrap up their springtime run, here are 10 questions for antique dealer and longtime local resident Janice Teinert: 1. What’s the story behind your shop? When my husband, Lee, and I bought land on FM 955 near Fayetteville, I noticed a wooded corner that was not attached to the main property.

The Texas Department of Transportation opened the new Colorado River bridge on Travis St. Monday morning, March 27.

La Grange City Manager Fred Bell attended his first city council meeting Monday night, March 27. Monday was Bell’s first day on the job.

A La Grange High School student suffered a fractured left foot when she was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing Vail St. after school Monday.