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Agencies Blasted Over Wildfire Oversight

C APITAL Highlights State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported. The three-day hearing, held in Pampa, investigated the Smokehouse Creek fire and others that burned more than a million acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, killed up to 10,000 cattle and…

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Choose the Life You Want to Live

One of the greatest gifts I received from my parents and others of their generation was their optimism about life in general and about the future. Raised during the Depression (one born in 1920, the other in 1928), they had seen the hardest, cruelest of days during their youth and had nevertheless come through it more or less unscathed.

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Fayetteville Wins Both Area Team Track Titles

Fayetteville hosted the District 29/30-1A area Monday. Fayetteville won both the boys and girls team titles and advanced numerous athletes (who placed in the top four) to the regional meet as did Round Top-Carmine. Here are those regional qualifiers:

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Special Games in Flatonia

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Local Aggie Baseball Players Join Reunion

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Lady Leps Pound Taylor 11-1

The La Grange Lady Leps pounded Taylor Tuesday 11-1 in softball. Kylin Brawley homered as part of her threehit, two-RBI night. Teagan Branch had two hits, including a homer. Haylie Cooper had three hits and three RBIs. Haedyn Cooper and Sarah Kay each had two hits. Alyssa Liccioni pitched a complete game three-hitter. The Lady Leps play at Caldwell Friday.

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Fayetteville, RTC Golfers Advance to Regionals

Below are the District 29 golfers who qualified for the Regional Golf Tournament on Tuesday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 17 at the Shadow Glen Golf Course in Manor. The schools that participated at District were Round Top-Carmine, Fayetteville, Richards, McDade, and Dime Box.

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LG Soccer Girls Honored

The La Grange girls soccer team had several players earn honors on the 24-4A alldistrict team. Riley Lowe was the district’s Utility Player of the Year. Trinity Yanis was the district’s Newcomer of the Year.

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Kopecky Runs to Pair of District Titles

Schulenburg senior Makena Kopecky had a stellar district track meet last week, winning the 28-2A titles in the 1600 meters (in a time of 5:57.45) and the 3200 meters (in a time of 13:11.41). “This year Makena has had a new-found love for the sport.

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Ramp Project Builds in West Point

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‘And Then’ Holds Grand Opening

On Saturday, March 23, And Then hosted an open house event that brought together community members, supporters, and local businesses for a day of celebration and connection. The event, held at the newly renovated And Then facility on Lyons Ave., showcased the organization’s dedication to empowering young adults with learning challenges and providing them with meaningful opportunities.

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Pup Missing In Ellinger Area

New pug puppy, “Butters,” ran off during a fireworks event on Friday, April 5, around 9 p.m. at a ranch located at 1101 E.

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BRIDGE Presents Shifting Our Crowns Event on Mental and Physical Health Saturday, April 27

BRIDGE is thrilled to announce that the next Shifting Our Crowns event is now open to both men and women. Join for an enlightening exploration at the intersection of faith and mental health.

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Episcopal Church Women Donate to Shelter

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Classic Car Show to Benefit Round Top Family Library

OP News Busted Oak Cellars is hosting their 1st Annual Classic Car Show. Saturday, April 13 you are invited to come out to browse several great classic cars while enjoying live music.

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Faith Lutheran High Announces Summer Camp Dates

W Everyone is invited to join the weekly Chapel Worship Services Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Five new students have already enrolled for the 20242025 school year.

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Shelter Offers Discount Voucher For Spay/Neuter

As of April 5, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 387: 205 dogs and 176 cats in need. As of April 5, the shelter has 108 animals in care: 59 dogs/49 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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Mosley-Rhodes Running For LGISD School Board

Dear La Grange ISD Community, My name is Verlia Mosley- Rhodes. I am enthusiastic about introducing myself and announcing my candidacy for the upcoming La Grange ISD School Trustee Place 6 election.

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Students Build, Donate Bird Houses for New Hope Hill Park

The La Grange High School Leo Club built a set of birdhouses for the new Hope Hill Park in La Grange. They presented the birdhouses to the La Grange City Council on Monday night, April 8.

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Candidate Announcements

As a service to our readers, folks seeking locally-elected offices in the upcoming city and school board elections are invited to submit one free candidacy announcement letting local voters know more about them and why they are running.

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