Senate Bill 546 which was passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, strengthens standards for school buses transporting students. According to this bill, districts must present a report that includes the number of buses in the fleet, the number with 3-point seat belts, the number with 2-point seat belts, and the number with no seat belts. The bill also requires the district to determine the estimated cost to equip all buses with the 3-point seat belts.

At the February LGISD school board meeting Superintendent Andy McHazlett reported that the current total enrollment for the district is 1,835 students. Broken down by campus that is: Elementary School 940 students; Middle School - 293 students; High School 602 students.

Serving the people of Texas and representing this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am deeply grateful to the thousands of supporters, volunteers, and friends who stood with us and worked tirelessly throughout this campaign.

The Stanzel Family Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026. The Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship offers up to $15,000 to eligible students residing within the Schulenburg or Weimar school districts.

New Life Methodist Church in La Grange is excited to announce a community Archery program children and youth of all skill levels. Saturday, March 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Whether you’ve never picked up a bow or haven’t shot since summer camp, this is your chance to give archery a try in a supportive, family-friendly setting.

The Smithville Community Clinic (SCC) is inviting the community to an evening of purpose, celebration, and generosity at its Annual Gala on Saturday, March 14, in La Grange, from 6-10 p.m. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, where guests will gather in support of a mission that is changing and saving lives across Bastrop, Caldwell, and Fayette counties.

Jeffery Todd Cilman and Mary Jane Cameron Russell Dale Hentschel and Megan Kathleen Webber Dillon Alexander Burns and Mollie Elizabeth Mica Ross T. James Arcos and Anahi Lia Rodriguez David Schmid Martin and Alexandra Michelle Garcia Tyler Matthew Sliwa and Julie Beth Bertling Juan Antonio Zuniga Cortez and Nya Elizabeth Yancey Gregorio Lopez Manzano and Francisca Rivera Garcia Cole Allen Garlin and Abby Elisabeth Gage Abram Max Barker and Lizbeth Andreina Romero De Da Costa

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn educational program is a series of nine informational meetings designed to provide gardening or general landscaping for homeowners. Fayette County Master Gardeners plan and present a variety of information from experts in the area and across the state. This series is designed with the professional in mind. Bring your lunch and learn about a variety of topics that help you have a more productive garden, prettier flower beds, or how to better understand your landscape ecosystems.

Autumn Wolf of La Grange has been named to the Dean’s List at Sam Houston State University for the Fall 2025 semester. She is majoring in Animation with a minor in Graphic Design in the College of Arts and Media.

Avery Ann Rhodes was born in Brenham on February 22 at 8:40 a.m. to Kim and Marcus Rhodes of Ellinger. She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by brothers Amari, Austin, and Aubrey.