On Monday La Grange’s Josephine (Jo) White celebrated her 100th birthday by visiting with friends and family during a doctor’s visit at her son’s medical office — and enjoying some homemade banana nut birthday cake, her personal favorite.

Hostyn KJZT Catholic Family Life Society No. 23 presented a rebate check to Linda Oltman with AMEN Food Pantry from a past food drive. The presentation was made Oct. 31 after the evening Mass. Pictured left to right are: Verlene Kuntsick-secretary, Helen Janda- treasurer, Linda Oltmann-AMEN representative, Rev. Bob Knippenberg-chaplain, Lillian Kallus-president and Donna Janda-state director District 5 Catholic Family Life.

The local Knights of Columbus will be having their monthly barbecue this Sunday, Nov. 8, at the St John Catholic Church pits starting at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue chicken, sausage and ribs will be available. To place your order, call (979) 249-6003.

The Shared Lutheran Ministry (SLM) of Fayette County will be having only one joint Thanksgiving Service this year. It is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran in Fayetteville. The SLM is inviting the local Brethren Churches, along with others who may want to participate. The theme for this year is “Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving.” Participants will gather inside the sanctuary for worship, to lift voices together, to hear God’s Word and give thanks.

Registration for the Round Top Lions Club 4th Annual Turkey Trot is now open. This year’s event will be held on Nov. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. Participants can choose a 10K, 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run. Due to COVID-19, registration this year will be online only at www. athleteguildcom. All Texas & Fayette County health protocols will be followed. Grab your race shoes and join this family fun event. This event supports the Round Top youth and community organizations.

There was a lot of excitement and energy in Warda last Friday, Oct 30, when Faith Lutheran High School hosted their 2nd Annual Private Schools of Central Texas Country Meet. The races, which varied in distance, were for students in Kindergarten through grade 8. The day couldn’t have been more beautiful, as kids gathered eagerly awaiting their race. There were lots of great races and scenic running routes under shade trees and cool, clear skies. Along the route and on each side of the finish line were parents, grandparents and teachers cheering the kids on. Approximately 200 kids were signed up to race, representing seven different schools.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct 25 through Nov. 1.