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Fall Clean Up Days

The City of La Grange has designated Oct. 10-17 as Fall Cleanup Days. The City will pick up one free load of brush during these days. One load of brush is defined as not more than one pickup truck load. If you have logs, separate them from the branches. Also, make sure there is no trash, no piles of leaves, no lumber, or construction debris mixed in with the brush. The following schedule will be observed: Oct. 10 and 14 - South Side of the city (Travis St. - Hwy. 71 Bus.); Oct. 15 and 16 - North Side of the city; Oct. 17 - Cedar Creek and bypass. If you have any questions, contact the City of La Grange at (979) 968-3127 or visit www.cityoflg. com.

The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a barbecue and the women will hold a bake sale Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. or until sold out, at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B. A half chicken is $6 and sausage link is $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of Serenity Star.

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on Page A2, A4 & C4 Get ready for a night of toe-tappin’, heart-liftin’ music. Join us for a special evening of Country Gospel with The Skaggs Brothers. Where classic country sounds meet powerful messages of hope and faith on Friday, Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Round Top Church Christian Fellowship, 440 E. Mill Street in Round Top, just past the post office. For more information and directions, visit roundtopchurch.org. Light refreshments, seating available, you may also bring your lawn chairs. Free event.

Swiss Alp Dance Club

The Swiss Alp Dance Club is having a dance on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Schulenburg Hall located at 405 West St. The Blue Denim Band will be providing live music from 2-5:30 p.m. This is an update from the previous band announcement. The public is always welcome.

Columbus Day Garbage Schedule

City offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 for the Columbus Day Holiday. The week of Oct. 13-17 is garbage and recycling week. Waste Management will not have a holiday and will run their normal schedule. If you need additional information, please call (979) 968-3127.

Plum Hermann Sons Life

Plum Hermann Sons Life Oct. meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at Prairie Valley Schoolhouse located at 2510 Williams Rd., West Point. Meal and dessert will be provided.

Fayette County Retired Teachers The Fayette County Retired Teacher will meet Monday, Oct. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at New Life Methodist Church in La Grange. Guest speaker will be Joe Ramirez, Texas Retired Teachers District 13 President. Mr. Ramirez will speak about the Virtual House of Delegates, a tool for connecting FCRTA to all other districts in Texas for easy access to policy and decision making affecting retirees. All retired teachers and school personnel are invited to attend. Join for refreshments, fellowship and useful information.

Mid-Tex Producer Workshop

All cattle producers are welcome to a Mid-Tex Producer Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the 2 Bar C Ranch located at 17968 FM 1322 in Luling. This event is free to attend. Join for an afternoon packed with industry updates, CEU credits, good conversation, and a chance to connect with fellow producers in the area. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 13 to the ICA State Office at (512) 620-0162 or e-mail tica@icatexas.com.

Fayette County Republican Women The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be featuring Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock. Chief Justice Blacklock was first appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas in January 2018 by Governor Greg Abbott. Justice Blacklock was elected by the public following his appointment and re-elected in 2024. Governor Abbott then appointed him to serve as the Court’s 28th Chief Justice in January 2025. Before joining the Court, Chief Justice Blacklock served as Governor Abbott’s General Counsel and in the Attorney General’s Office under then-AG Abbott. While at the AG’s Office, he handled appeals and trials of constitutional cases in state and federal court involving matters such as federalism, religious liberty, and the separation of powers. Earlier in his career, Chief Justice Blacklock was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and he worked in private practice in Houston and Austin. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Yale Law School. Also joining us will be Senator Mayes Middleton, candidate for Texas Attorney General. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.

Genealogy Workshop at Library

The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives is offering a free workshop that includes eight streamed genealogy programs on Friday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. You may attend one or all of the sessions which will take place in the meeting room of the Fayette Public Library at 855 S. Jefferson in La Grange. Beginners are welcome. For additional information or to reserve your spot, contact Rox Ann Johnson at (979) 968-3765 or archives@cityoflg.com.

3rd Annual Monster Dash in Schulenburg Turtle Wing Foundation will be hosting their 13th Annual Monster Dash Sunday, Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Jack & Mary’s located at 610 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg. The event will consist of the “Boo Around the Block” with plenty of local businesses and organizations handing out candy and hosting games, the Jack Hooper costume contest, a performance by On Pointe Dance Studio, a bake sale, and of course, the Monster Dash. Come out and see if you’re the fastest (or the scariest) in town, it will be spook-tacular. The event is free to attend. Turtle Wing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources.” To learn more about services, donate, or would like a Turtle Wing representative come and speak to your organization, reach out to Destiny Siptak at (979) 505-5090.

A free creative writing group is being offered on Thursday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fayette Public Library in La Grange. All are welcome (even homeschoolers). Donella Dornwell McLean, author, will be facilitating. Donella Dornwell McLean has a Bachelor ofArts in Creative Writing and English.

Josef Hoefer/John Zuhn Reunion

The Josef Hoefer family and John Zuhn family reunion will gather at noon Sunday, Oct. 19 at the EH Kitchen at the Fayette County Fairgrounds for a potluck feast to be served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and dessert. A white elephant gift is optional for the drawing. All refreshments, paper goods, etc. will be provided. For more information, contact June Parker at (512) 581-1168 or Jeanette Huelsebusch at (979) 968-3829.

College, Career and Military Day

La Grange High School is seeking local businesses interested in participating as exhibitors at the College, Career & Military Day, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9-11 a.m. The event aims to introduce students to various local career opportunities and provide representatives the opportunity to share information about their professions. Interested organizations may contact Amanda Lamza via email at amanda.lamza@lgisd.net or by phone at (979) 968-4800 for additional details.

C.A.S.T. For Kids Camp

With the tremendous support of numerous volunteers, the C.A.S.T for Kids Foundation hosts annual fishing and boating events across America to provide children with special needs a quality outdoor recreational experience. A special fishing event for children with special needs will be held Saturday, Nov. 15. Preregistration is required. For information, contact Staci S. Brailas at (281)704-7735 or visit www. castforkids.org/event/campjourney.

Nominations For Gifted And Talented La Grange ISD is currently taking gifted and talented nominations for kindergarten students at La Grange Elementary School. The gifted and talented program is designed to provide additional challenge and stimulation for academically talented students. If you would like to nominate a child for the gifted and talented screening process, fill out a parent/community nomination form and return it to the La Grange Elementary School office. All nominations are due by Nov. 15. The nomination form can be found in the gifted and talented section of the LGISD website under “Documents and Forms” and in the La Grange Elementary School office.

Weimar Farmers Market

The Weimar Farmers Market is held the second Saturday of the month at the City Pavilion/Municipal Park located at 106 W. Market starting at 8 a.m. - noon. $15 dollar vendor fee. For information, visit www.WeimarChamber.com.

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Everyone is invited to the monthly Community Prayer Gathering. This is an area wide multi-church sponsored event that meets the first Sunday of each month at Redimidos Por Cristo Church located across the street from Tejas Healthcare at 131 S. College St. in La Grange at 5 p.m. Join us as we pray for our local community, our nation and our world.

Marine Corps League Meeting

Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@ gmail.com for more information.

Lafayette Masonic Lodge Meetings

Lafayette Masonic Lodge No. 34 AF & AM reminds members and brethren about the monthly meetings held the first Tuesday of every month. Meal is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at 1001 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Contact Jerry Meek for more information at (979) 661-4247.