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A drive-thru only fish fry meal fundraiser sponsored by Court Annunciation No. 1962-La Grange Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be held on Friday, March 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the KC Community Center in La Grange. The meal will consist of fried catfish, buttered potatoes, pinto beans and cole slaw. To reserve places in advance, call the KC Center at (979) 968-5117.

La Grange Hires Kyle Cooper as New Football Coach/AD

La Grange football fans should get ready to see the Leopards throw the football – a lot – this fall.

Friday the La Grange school board approved the hiring of Kyle Cooper, whose Ponder High School team led not just Texas but the entire nation in passing yards per game last season, as the new Leps head football coach and athletic director.

Cooper’s team averaged 425 yards per game through the air in 2022.

Business Owner Thwarts Several Scam Attempts

Scams targeting local folks, especially the elderly, seem to be rising lately. Tony Brock runs The UPS Store in La Grange, and he sees it first hand.

Man Tries To Bite An Officer

Schulenburg Police arrested a man after he allegedly tried biting an officer during an escape attempt. According to a report from the Schulenburg Police Department, Officers received a tip last Wednesday, Feb.

Land Division Still a Hot Topic at Courthouse

County leaders continue to grapple with the issue of rural development and land division. The topic was once again a major point of discussion at the Fayette County Commissioners Court last Thursday, Feb. 23.

Rural Non-Profit Networking to Meet

The next gathering of the Rural Non-Profit Networking Group (RNNG) will be hosted by Lutherhill Ministries. According to Executive Director Matt Kindsvatter, Lutherhill staff and leadership will encourage nonprofit participants to keep in mind that their good works are simply too good to keep to themselves.