Neurosurgeon Rob Hruska has a unique perspective on the Fourth of July – he’s a certified pyrotechnician who sets up fireworks presentations during the holiday. “It’s a fun hobby,” Hruska said, adding that he assisted a friend in Sky Wars, which is one of the biggest in the nation.

President Petr Pavel and First Lady Eva Pavlová of the Czech Republic (Czechia) will make a public appearance in La Grange on their historic visit to Texas. The President and First Lady will visit the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center on Saturday, July 13.

Longtime La Grange resident and community activist Paul “Tex” Parker was found dead in his home on Jefferson St. Wednesday.

Father Chris Smith, the new pastor for Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in La Grange, will arrive this weekend. He will celebrate Mass here for the first time on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7.

Join Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites this 4th of July and celebrate our country’s patriotic roots with a series of historical activities on the Bluff. On Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, the sites will host a celebration of Independence Day, 19th-century German-Texan style, featuring living history, games and crafts, and special guided tours. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnics to continue the festivities of their holiday week.

About 140 citizens showed up to the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday, June 27, to hear public comments about the proposed Mustang Wind project. No one spoke in favor of the wind farm that Apex Clean Energy wants to build north of Schulenburg.

City of La Grange offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Waste Management will not have a holiday and will run their normal garbage schedule.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley have provided programs and services that promote and enhance the development of Weimar, Schulenburg, and Columbus youth by instilling a sense of competence, belonging, usefulness and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow all while having fun. It is the place where all great futures are started every day.

Lots of La Grange area residents lost phone services on Wednesday morning, June 26. The disruption was due to a cut fiber optic line belonging to Frontier Communications.

Round Top Festival Institute will be celebrating the Fourth of July with the annual Patriotic Concert on Sunday, June 30 at 3 p.m. The concert will begin with a rousing rendition of Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner.” More American music is on the repertoire including “Yellow Rose of Texas,” John Williams’ “Finale from Star Wars” and the “Armed Forces Salute.” Blue Bell Creameries will be serving an ice cream treat to concert-goers after the performance.