St. Rose of Lima Catholic School had 17 students participate at the State Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) Academic Meet on Saturday, April 27, at Texas State University in San Marcos.

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

Mark your calendar for the 87th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26. For all you great cooks out there, the festival kicks-off Friday night with Chef’s Choice Competitions.

The Sacred Heart Altar Society members met on Monday April 1, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard financial reports. Two thank you cards were read to members in appreciation for remembrances received. Fourteen ladies attended the meeting.

Bastrop’s city council went on record as favoring moving the joint City of Austin-Lower Colorado River Authority coal-fired electric generating plant site from Fayette County to the Camp Swift property in Bastrop County. Bastrop officials were interested in having the plant near their town because of the economic and recreational benefits. Mayor James Sharp, who said there were two highways, railroad spurs and the Colorado River near Camp Swift, sought a meeting with Austin Mayor Butler to discuss this possibility.

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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas No. 1962 held their monthly meeting on Monday, April 22. Regent Shirley Antosh opened the meeting with prayer followed by pledges to the US and Texas flag led by Vice Regent Sherry Hebert. The charter was draped during the meeting in memory of our deceased member, Anita Proske, who passed away on March 30, 2024. She was a member for over 42 years.

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Work began last week on a $1.6 million expansion of La Grange’s Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter.