As the legal process to preserve The Hut for the local Girl Scouts continues (see stories in both issues of the Record last week), troop leaders are looking ahead at the future of the organization if the preservation of the property is successful.

The Fayette County Commissioners Court held another long budget meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6.

The doors to the La Grange hospital remain closed almost a year after a Mississippi- based company took it over with plans for a quick reopening. Last week, the Record attempted to contact multiple representatives from Progressive Health Group for an update on the hospital.

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C The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10-11 a.m.

The Cyclospora outbreak has many people wondering what they should do with lettuce and other types of fresh produce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), investigation of the current nationwide outbreak is ongoing. Iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico is believed to be a primary source of the outbreak. Another outbreak in North Carolina has recently been reported but source of the contaminated produce has yet to be confirmed.

The 3rd annual Veterans appreciation dinner and dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange located at 190 S. Brown Street. This function is being sponsored by the Veterans Appreciation of Texas Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization.

W The August luncheon for the Winchester Women will be on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m.

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public on Monday with staff onsite for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reclaims are allowed on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 966-0021 to confirm and learn requirements.