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Animal Shelter Update

As of June 23, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 820: 405 dogs and 415 cats in need. As of June 23, the shelter has 108 animals in care: 65 dogs/43 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

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Alyssa Otto Graduates from A&M

Alyssa Jade Otto of Schulenburg graduated Magna Cum Laude with Department Honors from Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in College Station on May 11. Her bachelor of science degree is in animal science. While at Texas A&M she was a member of Texas Aggie Cattlewomen and Saddle & Sirloin Club. Alyssa completed internships at P Bar Whitetails in Bullard in the summer of…

Second Chance Makes Donations to Local Non-Profits

Chicken Ranch Revisited: The Trooper Assigned to Keep Sheriff Out of Trouble

In 1974, a year after The Chicken Ranch closed, Houston TV reporter Marvin Zindler returned to La Grange for a follow-up on his series that led to the brothel’s shut down. Fayette County Sheriff T.J. “Jim” Flournoy was not a fan of the flamboyant newsman. Zindler’s weeklong series that aired on ABC 13 a year before caused a lot of embarrassment for “Big Jim” and the La Grange community.

Some County Crews Starting at 5 a.m. to Avoid Afternoon Heat

At last Thursday’s commissioner’s court meeting, Pct. 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann reported that his road and bridge department changed their work schedule to avoid the daytime heat.

‘Norway’s Got Talent’ Star is Studying Here

It’s not every day that you receive a golden buzzer during the semi-finals of Norway’s Got Talent, especially after having already received it in the first round of televised auditions. In fact, in 2019, Rebecca Isaksen was the first in the world to receive a golden buzzer during the semi-finals of a ‘Got Talent’ show.

Iconic Schulenburg Building For Sale

The Von Minden Hotel in Schulenburg is up for sale. Lockwood Realty Group of San Antonio is the listing agent for the 17,036 sq.

Chief: ‘She Said She Took Her Clothes Off Because it Was Hot’

Sometimes you have to shed a few layers to beat this heat. Last Friday around 2:15 p.m., a motorist called La Grange Police about a woman wearing only underwear walking down the service road of SH 71 Bypass.

Too Mulch to Handle?

County’s Mulch Grinding Service Getting Expensive, Unwieldy Commissioners accepted and awarded a bid for grinding mulch at the recycling center. The project will cost $77,140.70 this year.

For the Record

Join Bethlehem AME Church for a praise and worship musical extravaganza on Friday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 2200 Bethlehem Rd. in La Grange. Special guest is Pastor/Minister Leo Vaughns Jr. The Mistress of Ceremony is Evangelist Lisa Wooden.

Leps Baseball All-District Honorees

Little League All-Star Baseball and Softball Tournament Summaries

Here’s how many of the District 13 Little League All-Star baseball and softball tourneys featuring local athletes played out over the last couple of weeks: Softball 7-Year-Olds in Sealy Winner: Columbus * La Grange eliminated by Bellville in the quarterfinals 7/8-Year-Olds Coach Pitch in Sealy Winner: Washington Co. * La Grange eliminated by Bellville in the semifinals 7/8-Year-Olds Machine…

Arceneaux to Play Soccer at Blinn

Optimist Club Soccer Year-End Party

Catching Up on Local Award Winners

La Grange sofball pitcher Alyssa Liccioni has been selected for the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A AllStar Softball Game to be held on July 11 in Austin

Avery Koehl , Kayleigh Lehmann

La Grange softball seniors Avery Koehl and Kayleigh Lehmann earned Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Honors..

Laurel Betak , Abby Drabek

Flatonia senior softball players Laurel Betak and Abby Drabek have been selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All State team in Class 2A..

Second Chance Donates to FCCT

Retired Teachers Install New Officers

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, June 12, at the La Grange First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Fellowship Time was hosted by the FCRTA Chapter members, and the raffle item (to benefit the Childrens’ Book Project) was given by Lisa Slinkard.