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Holidays, especially Christmas, are often awkward for me. We are expected to celebrate, sing, be joyous, religious, while feasting with loved ones around a brightly lit tree, sheltering stacks of wrapped gifts.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 27 through Dec.

Tuesday Night Mixed League Week 10 – Nov. 15, 2022 LewardAnders&Sons,Inc.

Christmas at Winedale will be Saturday, Dec. 10, noon to 4 p.m.There will be crafts and folklife demonstrations, music and theater performances, food and beverages, and more. This event is free. For more information call Winedale at (979) 278-3530.

Workers with Texas Built Roofing of Waco performed repairs on the roof and steeple of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill this week.

The Weimar Knights of Columbus and the Weimar Catholic Daughters donated $6,000 to the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. The proceeds, which came from a drive-thru dinner, were deposited into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn rebuilding fund.

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Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members recently reported an increase in attempted phone scams by people claiming to represent Bluebonnet. The fraudulent callers have told co-op members that their power will be disconnected within 30 minutes unless they make an immediate payment over the phone.

St. John Lutheran of Rutersville will have its Christmas Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 11 following the 10 a.m. worship. A fried chicken meal will be served. Members are asked to provide deserts. WELCA of Rutersville has donated a quilt for the silent auction.

Faith Lutheran High School will present a Christmas concert, “Faith at Christmas” on Tuesday Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at FLHS. The program will include a collection of choir pieces, handbell pieces, hymns, scripture readings and more. Refreshments will be served following the program. Everyone is invited to attend. The event will also be live streamed on Facebook for those who prefer to enjoy the sounds of Christmas from home.