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Shorthorn Band Headed to Washington, D.C.

From the track of Schulenburg to Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. There will be a send off for the Schulenburg Shorthorn Band on Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m. just outside of the band hall. Come show your support for your Official Representative of Texas as they depart to perform in the 2023 National Memorial Day Parade.

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Everyone Needs to Protest Appraisals

To the Editor: I received my property tax appraisal last week, I was shocked and appalled at the values that the Appraisal District came up with. Fortunately for me, I had met with a realtor the previous week to discuss selling my property and had been given a realistic fair market value of my home.

Abortion is Murder

To the Editor: In response to the letter No Right to Abortion written by Ruth A Fabian — AMEN. Your letter is spot on.

Texas on the Wrong Side Of History

To the Editor: I find it fascinating visiting the grocery store. There are so many options of all sorts these days in which we have the luxury to partake.

Hiding In Plain Sight

To the Editor: Economists warn us that social safety nets like Social Security and Medicare could be in peril because of a shrinking tax base due to an increasingly aging population and a declining pool of young workers, as reported in various articles such as Christopher Rugaber in USA TODAY, 07/05/2021, and authors Brancaccio, Farrell, and Shin in Marketplace Morning Report, 05/19/2021. And…

Elaine Thomas to Host First Friday at The Archives June 2

If you’re wrestling with how to write a segment of your family story or a chapter in your own life, join local writer and storyteller Elaine Thomas for a First Friday at the Archives program on Friday, June 2 from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives on the second floor of the Fayette Public Library in La Grange.

Ramp Project Builds in Schulenburg

Living with Dayslexia

That Little Voice Oh, I’m relieved! My ‘What day is it?’ posting received a multitude of comments about this phenomenon of not knowing what day of the week it is. Apparently, it is a common state of confusion for all ages, but especially acute in those who have lived a long time.

Fayette County’s Mattocks Among Hermann Sons Top Agents

Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Linda Mattocks of Fayette County was recognized as the top producer during the annual Agents’Award Banquet held in May in San Antonio. This is the second year in a row Linda has been the top-selling agent for Hermann Sons Life.

Shelter Offers Discount Voucher For Spay/Neuter of Family Pets

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 19 weeks into 2023 and the average intake is 32 dogs and cats each week.

Fort the Record

Come meet your old friends and make new ones at the annual Serbin Picnic at the Serbin Picnic Grounds on FM 2239 on Sunday, May 28. The English Worship Service begins at 8:30 a.m. conducted by Pastor John Schmidt. Barbecue beef, pork, and chicken will be sold by the pound beginning at 9 a.m. The Ladies Aid will be selling potato salad, beans, noodles and pastries. The Ladies Aid will also be…

Local Students Medal at State UIL Academic Meet

After four years of study and competition, La Grange High School senior, Anna Eichler, won a medal at the UILAcademics News Writing event at the University of Austin last Wednesday, May 17th. “My main goal was just to place at regionals, as I was just an alternate last year and placed 6th my sophomore year.