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Join La Grange Methodist Church for fellowship on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m. Turkey will be served and you bring the sides. Teresa Stanley-Brown from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter will be speaking about the needs and care of the animals that are waiting for adoption. Bring something for the furry friends and help the local animal shelter. Items needed for dogs include Purina or Pedigree dry adult and puppy food (15-20 lb. bags or smaller), Pedigree canned adult dog fooddog treats, medium or large dog collars. Items needed for cats: 9 lives, Meow Mix, Friskies dry adult cat food (15-20 lb. bags or smaller), cat litter, toys. Supplies needed include paper towels, toilet paper, dishwahser detergent, antibacterial wipe, or Fabuloso.

The 15th annual Schmeckenfest was held in downtown La Grange Thursday (it’s always the first Thursday of December) and one of the biggest crowds in the history of the event showed up. The weather was clear with just a touch of chill, making for perfect conditions for the sampling of the 32 wassail booths spread out around the courthouse square.

The City of La Grange released the names and resumes of five finalists for the City Manager position last week. The Record requested the names under the Texas Public Information Act after the City Council selected the candidates two weeks ago.

The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation (ESWSC) broke ground last Friday on a $1,428,000 ground storage tank and water treatment facility. “It’s going to help Ellinger grow,” said Ellinger Mayor Matt Mikulenka.

That Group has been Narrowed Down to Six Coaching Finalists The Schulenburg I.S.D. board of trustees met last Friday and selected six finalists for the position of athletic director and head football coach.

Increasing development in rural areas of Fayette County has a lot of folks concerned about the future of groundwater resources in the County. County Judge Joe Weber invited Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District Manager David Van Dresar to the Commissioners Court meeting on Nov. 23 to discuss the issue.