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Sacred Heart Altar Society Holds Meeting

The Sacred Heart Altar Society members met on Monday, Oct. 2, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard reports by the secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer. Eleven ladies attended the meeting.

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La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 8-15.

KJZT Society Donates to AMEN Food Pantry in LG

The KJZT Society No. 10, Fayetteville, recently donated $150 to AMEN food bank in La Grange as part of the fraternal cause - Feeding Families Across Texas.

Master Naturalist Training Class Registration Open

Registration is now open for the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists’ 2024 training class for new Master Naturalists. The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of…

Schulenburg Sept. 24-30 Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Sept. 24-30.

Work on Old Business 71 River Bridge Could Begin Soon

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that renovations on the old iron truss bridge across the Colorado River in La Grange could begin by the end of the year. TxDOT spokesperson Lucea’n Kuykendall said a pre-construction with the contractor, Cerka Inc., is scheduled for Nov.

Pilot and Anchor Clubs Hosting Bake Sale, Hot Sandwich Lunch on Nov. 8

You have two hands one to help yourself and the second to help others. This simple thought has guided the Pilot and Anchor Clubs of La Grange since the year their clubs were chartered: 1985 for Pilots and 2000 for Anchors. Based on the principles of “Friendship and Service” both clubs have provided community service that has made a difference in the quality of life for many children and adults,…

Community Theatre Shines With ‘Harvey’

Board Vote Nearing for Hospital Reopening

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange has been closed for more than two weeks, but that could be changing very quickly.

Leps Fall to Cuero But Still Grab the No. 3 Playoff Spot

For all that has changed with the Leps football program in the past year (new coaches, new schemes, new stars), the postseason challenge remains the same. Just like last season La Grange will open the postseason against Madisonville.

Shorthorns Beat Thrall to Grab Third Place

The Schulenburg Shorthorns won a shootout against the Thrall Tigers Friday night, 42-35. “We had a three week stretch with tough, tough games, and we lost on lastsecond plays two weeks ago and last week,” said Schulenburg head coach Luke Hobbs.

Flatonia Band Royalty

Flatonia Nearly Upsets Undefeated Holland

The Flatonia Bulldogs aren’t going to the playoffs, but they played like they were Friday, rallying from a 22-point deficit and nearly beating undefeated Holland before falling 37-36. A late two-point conversion try by Flatonia (5-5 overall, 2-4 in district) was stopped and that proved to be the game winner.

CDA Observes WRAP Campaign

CDA Court Annunciation No. 1962 La Grange placed white ribbons and a WRAP banner around the large oak tree on the courthouse lawn to raise awareness to the dangers of pornography in today’s society.

Sacred Heart Students Travel to Blinn

Republican Women Donate Dictionaries

Round Top-Carmine High School Grads Hold Joint Class Reunions

The Round Top-Carmine classes of 1965 to 1968 held a combined class reunion on Oct. 14 at the Shelby Fireman’s Hall in Shelby. A barbecue meal of pork steaks and all the trimmings was prepared by Gary Goebel.

Blinn-Schulenburg Offers Affordable Choices

Blinn-Schulenburg offers convenient, affordable choice for Flatonia High School grad pursuing a criminal justice career. Flatonia High School graduate Nayeli Rodriguez is taking introductory criminal justice courses at Blinn-Schulenburg.

Narcotics Unit Seizes 23 Kilos of Cocaine During Traffic Stop

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Oct. 31, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped an 18 wheeler pulling a flatbed trailer on I-10 at the 658 mile-marker at approximately 12:45 p.m. for a traffic violation.

Fayette County 4-H Competes in Aggiefest

The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team was the Grand Champion Junior Livestock Judging Team. Team members consisted of Kaisley Janecka, Abraham McBride, Alexis Berckenhoff, and Crockett Guenther.