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COVID-19 funding halted rural hospital closures across Texas, until now
Read full article: COVID-19 funding halted rural hospital closures across Texas, until nowLa Grange residents worked for months to try to save the 65-bed hospital and asked the city to step in with a loan, but it wasn’t enough.
Fayette County inmate who claimed he was sick captured 20 minutes after escaping during medical transport, deputies say
Read full article: Fayette County inmate who claimed he was sick captured 20 minutes after escaping during medical transport, deputies sayAn inmate who escaped Thursday night in Fayette County has now been captured and charged, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested, charged after deputies allegedly find 10 kilos of cocaine hidden throughout his vehicle during traffic stop
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after deputies allegedly find 10 kilos of cocaine hidden throughout his vehicle during traffic stopDan R. Beck, 27, has been arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance.
4 arrested, accused of causing $15,000 worth of damage to country club, authorities say
Read full article: 4 arrested, accused of causing $15,000 worth of damage to country club, authorities sayFour men have been arrested in connection with thousands of dollars worth of damages caused to a Fayette County country club golf course.
Everything is bigger in Texas, except for the world’s smallest Catholic church
Read full article: Everything is bigger in Texas, except for the world’s smallest Catholic churchWith many fascinating landmarks and destinations, one would never imagine Texas is home to one of the world’s smallest churches. Located at 3490 South Highway 237, you’ll find the St. Martin Catholic Church, an 18 x 14 feet structure that is credited as the world’s smallest active worship Catholic church. Well at least, that’s what the sign next to the parish states: “Historical Worlds Smallest Active Worship Catholic Church St. The parish contains some of the original fixtures including the altar and tabernacle and statues from the original church. Although the size of the church has a limited occupancy, thousands of visitors visit the church and cemetery each year.
Here are all the winners of the Houston Rodeo 2020 World’s Championship BBQ Contest
Read full article: Here are all the winners of the Houston Rodeo 2020 World’s Championship BBQ ContestHOUSTON – Fayette County Go Texan awarded Overall Grand Champion at the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, according to a release. More than 250 barbecue teams competed in the competition from Feb. 27 – 29. Teams across Texas and the world battled in a cook-off in the following categories: brisket, ribs, chicken, Go Texan and Dutch oven dessert. The competitors were given a steak to prepare and were judged on appearance/presentation, tenderness and taste. Cook-offFirst Place – Evan Arocha – Pittmaker BBQ AddictionSecond Place – Ian Brown – Wharton County Go TexanThird Place – Cooper Odenbach – Burleson County Go TexanSpecialty awards