Congressman champions for local ‘hero’

A Bastrop County native and decorated veteran may soon be honored with a lasting tribute in his hometown.

U.S. Rep. Michael Mc-Caul defended a bill on the House Floor Dec. 17 to rename the Bastrop post office at 1106 Main Street in honor of Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh.

“(Waugh) epitomized the American values of courage, patriotism and self-sacrifice,” said Mc-Caul, who represents Bastrop County as part of Texas’ 10th Congressional District. “Naming this post office after him is a testament to a life well-lived and an opportunity for all Texans to pay homage to this great American hero.”