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Q&A With Schulenburg Senior Esmeralda Aguirre

We caught up with Schulenburg senior Esmeralda Aguirre to ask her some questions about the wild end to her senior year:

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Restaurant Relief Fund To Help Support La Grange Restaurants

The restaurant industry as a whole has taken quite a financial hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to combat some of the hardship, The Texas Restaurant Association created a relief fund to benefit independently owned restaurants throughout the state. More than 10 of our very own La Grange restaurants applied for this grant. The City of La Grange’s Office of Community Development and…

Gardening Column Q&A

Our gardening columnist recently received this question from a reader. Here’s the full question and answer:

More Photos from Friday’s Parade for the RTC Seniors

ARTS Arena Proves Creativity Cannot Be Quarantined

The ARTS Arena continues to grow as youth across the area join in the creation of expressive works. Personal stories, exploratory adventures and learning are shared through the Arena.

Now 22 Covid-19 Cases in Fayette County

There have been 22 cases of the novel coronavirus in Fayette County, according to the latest figures from the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management.

Halamiceks Make Big Gift to Texas A&M

As visitors drive to Missy and Skooter Halamicek’s cabin in Gonzales, Texas, they are greeted by a sign that reads: “Meanwhile.” This sign holds a special significance for the couple. “When we see it, we think, ‘Meanwhile, while we’re in paradise, we wonder what the rest of the world is doing,’” Missy said.

VFW Auxiliary Hosts Remote Meeting

Officers of the busy VFW Auxiliary of Post 5254 voted to hold their March 17 meeting using the Teleconference model directed by the National VFW Auxiliary as a solution to the intrusion of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Blinn Endowed Scholarships Still Available

Some Blinn endowed scholarships are still available and students can apply for more than 200 scholarships with a single application.

La Grange Man Cited for Drug Paraphernalia

La Grange Police cited a local man for marijuana possession last Sunday while investigating a suspicious person knocking on doors.

REMEMBER WHEN?

May 8-12, 1970

Community Support – From a Safe a Distance

As graduation approaches, local school districts are taking different tactics to how they plan to host their final celebrations for the Senior Class of 2020.

Hide No Hair: Barbers/Salons are Back

The sound of clippers buzzing through hair once again spilled out of the doorway at 237 W. Travis Street last Friday, the site of Ken’s Barber Shop on the La Grange Courthouse Square. Inside, barbers Ken Jurecka and Floyd Weishuhn worked on a pair of customers who’ve waited nearly two months for a trim. Another customer waited outside the door.

RTC Names Top Grads

The Round Top-Carmine Independent School District has announced its Honor Graduates of the Class of 2020. Julia Patterson has been named the Valedictorian. Julia is the daughter of Randall and Linda Patterson. Aidan Wagner has been named the Salutatorian. Aidan is the son of Jason and Karen Wagner.