If you’re looking for some good last-minute Christmas gifts, the ladies at Holy Cross have a great selection of RADA Cutlery available. They also have beautiful boxed Christmas cards and the newest cookbook, which has favorite recipes from church members and also includes some old favorites. You can stop by the church office to purchase any of these items.

City of Ellinger Meeting The first meeting of the newly formed City of Ellinger is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 21.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of November 2020. Deputy Ben Wilson responded to an address off of FM 3233 for a reported stolen vehicle. A suspect was identified and the vehicle was recovered in Houston with one person arrested. Wilson also responded to an address off of Cozy Corner Road where a juvenile runaway female was reportedly located. Wilson arrived at the location and the runaway was recovered and returned to the rightful guardians.

Christmas Church Services Worship services at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be on Thursday, Dec.

The St. James Episcopal Church Men’s Club made a special $500 Christmas donation to Serenity Star Recovery in Smithville.

Police Chief David Gilbreath reports the following incidents his department responded to the week of Dec. 6-13.

The La Grange HEB doubled its donation to the Fayette County Deputy Santa program by donating $2,000 this year. The program coordinates the donation of toys and other items to kids and families in need during the holiday season. Photo by Jeff Wick

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath said his department identified the youths responsible for riding horses on one of the baseball fields at White Rock Park last week. In a report to the City Council Monday night, Dec.

Rifle Hall Burger Nights The Round Top Rifle Hall has ended their Monday Hamburger Nights for the year. The next hamburger night will be Monday, Jan.

St. James Episcopal Church Holy Smokers Men’s Club made a $1,000 Christmas donation to the AMEN Food Pantry. The Holy Smokers donated a total of $5,000 during the Christmas season to six different Fayette County charities. Shown is Garry Schellberg AMEN chief financial officer accepting the check.