Eight community members were sworn in as CASA volunteers with CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties on Tuesday morning at the Bastrop County Courthouse. The Honorable Judge Benton Eskew officially swore in eight new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), these dedicated volunteers will work with CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system.

On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 12, the annual commemoration of departed members of the Knights of Columbus, Chromcik Council No. 2574 of La Grange, Hostyn, and Plum, along with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum, and Court Queen of the Holy Rosary No. 2282 of Hostyn took place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange.

Second Chance Emporium Thanksgiving hours are as follows: donations dropoff area will be closed Monday, Nov. 24- Saturday, Nov.

There will be a contested Republican primary race for County Judge next year. Fayette County Republican Party Chairman Michael Schlabach reported that Josh Homan of Flatonia filed an application for a place on the Republican ballot.

The La Grange School Board met on Monday, November 17. Here are some of the highlights from that meeting.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office identified the couple who died in a house fire near Muldoon last Friday. Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department got a call around 5 p.m. last Friday, Nov. 14, reporting smoke along Davis Rd., located about between Muldoon and West Point. They responded to the area and discovered a house on fire on property along Davis Rd.

The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center recently held its fall membership meeting and luncheon at the Randolph Recreation Center. Over sixty attendees were present for the membership meeting, guest speaker and meal.

At last week’s pep rally, La Grange High School student Curtis Smith, right, was presented a special letterman jacket by principal John Pineda, left, during a special ceremony that left many in attendance crying tears of joy “The reason Curtis received his letter jacket is twofold. We aimed to recognize a student who embodies the values upheld by La Grange High School. Curtis Smith exemplifies a model student inside and outside the classroom, consistently displaying courtesy and friendliness to everyone he meets. He is always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. Curtis has a welcoming attitude and treats others with respect and kindness,” Pineda said.

We all have those places. The places we traveled to as kids, where we hold our fondest childhood memories, wishes, and dreams.

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