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La Grange Police Report

1 year ago By David Gilbreath
La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of July 20-27. Animal Complaint On July 21, Sgt, Mitchell Maxwell was dispatched to the 400 block of E.
La Grange Police Report

Blood Drive Aug. 24 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church

1 year ago By Nancy Eilers

A blood drive will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donors can go online at commitforlife. org to make an appointment with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Donor Portal.

It is sponsored by both Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top and MLLC in Carmine. All donations are greatly appreciated.

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Blood Drive Aug. 24 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church

Fayette County May Get a New Congressman Under Proposed Redistricting Plan

1 year ago By News Staff

The Texas Legislature is set to vote over possibly changing state’s congressional districts ahead of the mid-term elections, which take place next year. The proposed changes come at the request of President Donald Trump, who wants to bolster Republican chances during the Congressional mid-terms. Pictured above is a portion of the map currently under consideration in the Legislature. If approved, Fayette County would land in U.S. House District 27, held by Republican Congressman Michael Cloud of Victoria. Currently Fayette County is part of U.S.

Fayette County May Get a New Congressman Under Proposed Redistricting Plan

Round Top Family Library Cuts Ties With Moreau After Incident

1 year ago By Statement From Round Top Family Library
The Round Top Family Library Board of Directors wishes to inform the community of a recent and unfortunate incident involving our now-former Executive Director, Craig Moreau. Earlier this week, an accidental discharge of a firearm occurred off-site and outside of library hours, involving our Executive Director. While we are grateful that both individuals injured in the incident are recovering, we recognize the seriousness of this event and its impact on our library family and the broader community.

Kids Quilt Block Class Saturday

1 year ago By Rhoda Gersch
Aug. 9 is the date set for a “kids only” quilt block class being offered by Karen Kilian. Anyone wishing to have a child take a class on making a barn board quilt block should contact Karen at (979) 9667091 and register for the class. All supplies will be provided.
Kids Quilt Block Class Saturday

Flatonia Baptist Church Members Travel to Bunde for Mission Work

1 year ago By Joan Ivy
M Muldoon was well represented on the Flatonia Baptist Church mission trip to Bunde, Germany with four community members; Steven and Penny McFarlin, Lora Cherry and myself traveled to the village of Bunde to help put on a baseball camp and teach about the Bible for the area kids. It was a fun filled week of baseball with a sprinkling of mixing, mingling and touring around.
Lora Cherry, Joan Ivy, Penny and Steven McFarlin at the Bunde Baseball Camp in Germany.

Preserving Family Heritage Estate and Legal Planning Seminar August 20

1 year ago By News Staff
Transitional planning is a daunting task to navigate as families begin to plan for the next generation with a focus on preservation of family land and assets, establishing trusts, writing wills, and navigating probate. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fayette County is proud to offer an opportunity for those with an interest in preparing for the future to join us on Wednesday, Aug. 20 for Preserving Family Heritage Estate and Legal Planning Seminar at the Fayette County Extension Office, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and Program from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. with lunch to follow at 12 p.m.

For the Record

1 year ago By News Staff
The Mighty Leopard Band is “Baking A Difference.” Come support the La Grange High School Band and Booster Club’s bake sale Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Farmer’s Market on the square in La Grange from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Proceeds from this free will donation sale will go towards the purchase of new Color Guard uniforms. As always, the MLB and Booster Club appreciates your support.

600 Backpacks Filled for Back-to-School Event

1 year ago By News Staff
Lots of volunteers for 3.5 hours Wednesday packing backpacks with school supplies for Tejas Health Care’s 6th Annual Back 2 School Festival - a free community event to help local students kick off the school year prepared and excited.
600 Backpacks Filled for Back-to-School Event
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