On Feb. 11, the first quarterly meeting of Society No. 31 of La Grange, St. Frances of Rome, KJZT Family Life was held at 4 p.m. by teleconference. President Elizabeth Kallus called the meeting to order and led opening prayers especially remembering three members who had passed away since the previous quarterly meeting, Larry Hoeinghaus, Bernice Holubec, and Sharon Belota. The pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited.

When out and about be sure to watch out for the railroad crews that are working along FM154. They are replacing ties and repairing other issues along the line. There are lots of vehicles and machinery parked along the road as they bring in the crews to do the work.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Dept. reports that on Wednesday, Feb. 10 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a silver Saturn Vue on Interstate 10 at the 667 mile-marker at approximately 1 p.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver Thumann became suspicious that the vehicle was involved in transporting illegal narcotics. Thumann was given consent to search the vehicle. Thumann deployed his canine Kolt to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle. Thumann observed Kolt alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. Thumann located an aftermarket compartment built into the dash of the vehicle. Thumann accessed the compartment and removed five bricks of cocaine with a street value of $500,000. The driver, Denise Martinez, 34 of Eagle Pass, was arrested for felony possession of cocaine and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center. Assisting on the stop was Trooper Josh Burger.

La Grange High School Band held its Winter Band Concert Monday at the high school gym. This concert was held instead of the usual Christmas Concert which was cancelled this year. The high school band is split into two performance groups, and each performed separate concerts Monday. Tickets for the event were limited and social distancing and mask guidelines were in place. Photo by Jeff Wick

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies for the month of January. Deputy Ben Wilson investigated an inquest at a residence off of West Point Loop.

Blinn College District accepting applications for more than $400,000 in endowed scholarships. Scholarships are available to students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and interests The Blinn College District invites current and prospective students to apply for approximately $400,000 in endowed scholarships available for the 2021-22 academic year.

The Carmine Hall is sponsoring a fried chicken dinner next Sunday, Feb. 21.