Winners in the Court Annunciation #1962 La Grange, Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), National CDA Education Contest were announced on Tuesday, May 26. This contest is held annually on the local Court level with the first place entries being sent to Texas State CDA for judging; and then these first place entries are advanced to the National CDA Education Contest.

Last week was Gladys Giese’s last column as news correspondent for the Warda news. She began writing the weekly column at approximately 15 years of age. She stopped briefly while living in Houston, but picked back up again in the 1970s. We are grateful for her work and dedication over these many years.

La Grange High School senior Lauren Lehmann has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA).

Plan to attend the opening of Gemini, The Two Sides of Light, an exhibition of paintings featured at the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus, Texas. The free event offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy the creative works by two nationally known and internationally collected artists, Karen Vernon and Ken Muenzenmayer of Round Top.

Gary Antosh snapped this photo last Friday in the early afternoon at his home west of La Grange of a copperhead balancing on the top wire of his fence, about four feet off the ground. “I’ve seen a lot of copperheads in my day, but I’ve never seen one straddle a barbwire line like that,” Antosh said. He added that it’s been a busy year so far for copperheads on his property. He’s seen six.

After 38 years of honorable service at National Bank & Trust, Patsy Janda retired on Friday, May 29. The Bank celebrated Patsy’s retirement with a cake from Humble Creations Custom Confections and lunch catered by Guadalajara. In addition, a surprise parade of well-wishers drove through the parking lot honking their horns and taking a few minutes to visit with Patsy from their cars. It was an emotional time for Patsy and the well-wishers as well. Bank officials said they wish Patsy the best in her new life adventure and wish her health and happiness for many years to come.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 held their monthly meeting on May 26 at 7 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Meeting Room.

The Yard of the Month for June in Frisch Auf!/Bluff Haven is located at 207 Richard Road. Homeowners are Brian and Brenda Killough.

The AMEN Food Pantry has made changes due to the coronavirus impact. The pantry hours have changed to Monday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with a drive-thru format only. This change was made due to the heat in the afternoons. The volunteers build food bags and disperse by family head count to the clients.