BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly acknowledges that Fayette Savings Bank, La Grange, has earned its highest, 5-Star rating for 70 consecutive quarters. Having maintained its financial strength and stability for over a decade, Fayette Savings Bank has also earned an “Exceptional Performance Bank” distinction. This designation is reserved solely for those banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s 5-Star Rating for ten years (40 consecutive quarters), or longer. This latest rating was assigned in January 2024 based on Sept. 30, 2023 financial data and signifies that Fayette Savings Bank continues to be one of the strongest banks in the nation.

During Catholic Schools Week, St. Rose of Lima Catholc School students were allowed to change their clothes for just a little “change” to promote change in the community. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Principal, Rosanne Gallia, presented $1,000 to And Then accepted by Erin Wotipka and $1,000 to the Turtle Wing Foundation accepted by DeeAnn Hooper.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Jan. 28 through Feb.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Jan. 7-14.

All four churches will have a congregational vote to accept the new Pastoral Candidate, Pastor Jen Kindsvatter on Sunday, Feb. 25. There was a meet in greet last Sunday in Rutersville for all to meet her and her family. Although she may be a new face for some, she has served as a supply pastor in our congregations over that last several months.

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The La Grange School board will meet next Monday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the La Grange ISD Board Meeting Room located at 560 North Monroe. Individuals who wish to speak must sign up and return a completed Public Comments Form by 4 p.m. on the day of the Board meeting. Individuals may sign up by contacting the La Grange ISD Admin Office at 560 North Monroe; (979) 968-7000.

Create healthy habits, lower your risk of disease, meet new friends, and achieve your 2024 health goals! Join Fayette County’s upcoming, 8-week Walk Across Texas! program which starts March 10. Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get fit says Sally Garrett, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent-Family & Community Health.

Each year, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts sponsor the Texas Conservation Awards Program to recognize and honor those who dedicate themselves and their talents to the conservation and wise use of renewable natural resources.

The annual Independence Day Celebration and Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday, will be held March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.