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Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, March 11, with twelve in attendance. The fellowship time was hosted by Karen Fitch, who also donated the Book Raffle item.

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Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of March 10-16. Illegal Burning On March 14, Officer MD Krenek responded to the 800 block of Upton for illegal burning.

The Stanzel Family Foundation is proud to announce its recent grant allocations to two impactful organizations, the Turtle Wing Foundation and And Then a New Day (And Then). These grants exemplify the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to fostering community well-being and supporting organizations that address critical needs.

Round Top-Carmine Elementary will have a Kindergarten Roundup on April 4, at the elementary school from 5 to 6 p.m. Eligible children who plan to attend Kindergarten and/or Prekindergarten at Round Top-Carmine Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend.

Kindergarten students at La Grange Elementary went on a field trip to National Bank and Trust on Tuesday, March 19, for the bank’s annual Penny Pincher program. The staff at NBT taught the students about money and the banking industry.

Merriam’s Midway Carnival is returning to Fayette County Fairgrounds for Easter Weekend, March 28 - 31, sponsored by The La Grange Optimist Club. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. All-you-can-ride armbands are $20.

As of March 15, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 289: 171 dogs and 118 cats in need. As of March 15, the shelter has 98 animals in care: 60 dogs/38 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

W Tejas is inviting the community to help them name their new cottages. Their vision is to bring each resident closer to God’s story through the names we choose.