Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the City of Flatonia notifying them that they are prohibited from raising property taxes over an alleged violation of a new state law. Flatonia is among more than 130 Texas cities that Paxton said violated the law.

Farmers Lumber Company of La Grange recently made a generous donation of more than $10,000 worth of wood and construction materials to the La Grange High School Construction Trades Program. “This donation will make a major impact on the students in the Construction Trades class,” said new Construction Trades teacher Charles Otto. Students will use the lumber and supplies to build projects for local county shows. In addition, some of the donated materials will help students gain hands-on experience in key trades, including plumbing, electrical work, HVAC basics, and general construction skills. Pictured with the donated materials are La Grange High School Construction Trades students, Walt Jackson and Gerald Tieken from Farmers Lumber, and retiring Construction Trades teacher Freddie Behnke, and new Construction Trades teacher Charles Otto.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that occurred at the “Best Thang Smoking” trail ride at the R.C. Pavilion on Munke Rd.

For the 19th year, Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home in La Grange held a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, which incorporated numerous ways of honoring local veterans, both living and deceased. John Belvill gave the Memorial Day address, highlighting several members of his family who served our country in the military.

Josh Homan defeated Josh Vandever by the narrowest of margins in the Republican Primary Runoff for Fayette County Judge. According to unofficial results from the Fayette County Elections Office, Homan prevailed by just 14 votes – 2,298 to 2,284.

DOPTABLE The shelter is at capacity, and we need to adopt our way to a population we can accommodate. Help us do this by choosing to ADOPT NOT SHOP! Pictured are two of our sweet Plott Hound pups.

The Smith-McMillan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held its final business meeting of the year at 10 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hall in Round Top. A Reception and morning Kolaches and beverages were provided by hostesses Gina Minzenmeyer and Kathy Schatte, and the meeting was called to order at 10:20 a.m. by Regent Carolyn Caflisch.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 10-17. Accident On May 11, Officer Brett Meinardus responded to the 400 block of E.

Brittany Rouse recently moved into the old Yesterday’s Past space in the square and has stocked some great inventory in her boutique, Timeless Maison. There’s a lot more to add so look for a July launch.

The Faison Preservation Society will host its annual Summer Classical Piano Concert on Sunday, June 7, at the Historic N.W. Faison House in La Grange.