Vietnam Veterans of America No. 870 member James Duffi n of Schulenburg presented a $1,000 Scholarship acceptance certificate to his granddaughter, Madison Paulsen of Bridgeland High School Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Houston area. Madison has been accepted at the University of Arkansas studying exercise science athletic trainee. James Duffin is also a member of the Colorado Valley Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 in La Grange.

As of May 4, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 590: 274 dogs and 316 cats in need. As of May 4, the shelter has 90 animals in care: 55 dogs/35 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Kolbe Nathan Janda was born April 27 at 3:46 a.m. at St.

Bringing Healthy Summer Meals To “La Grange” Children Ensures Kids Have A Healthy Vacation And Return To School Ready To Learn This summer, La Grange ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S.

Senior Connections Program Director Coming for a visit Monday May 20, Andy Behlen with the Fayette County Record will join us for garden talk. And it just so happens to be World Bee Day.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of April 2024. Sgt.

Week ending May 10, 2024 Week’s high May 9.......................................................... 92 Degrees Week’s min.

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The American Legion Auxiliary, H.J. Ehlers Unit 102 in La Grange, is a community of Volunteers serving the Veterans and Military and their families. Besides advocating for Veterans, they promote Patriotism and Americanism, demonstrate compassion and respect for those who serve our Country and Protect our Freedoms, and sponsor youth programs, most notably the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and Scholarships in local school systems. The Unit and Post held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at the VFW Home in La Grange. The Auxiliary members were honored to have their two Scholarship recipients, Jill Newton and Reece Nygren, and their families in attendance. Each recipient was presented a $500 scholarship to further their education to their institution of choice. This took place at 6 p.m. and was followed with a catered meal and then the Auxiliary and Post held their meetings.

The Texas Women’s League presented $54,000 in grants to 27 local organizations in a ceremony at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center last Wednesday, May 8. Each organization recieved $2,000. Pictured below are the recipients, with the exception of a few that were unable to attend. Not pictured are Elevate Student Ministry at Crosspoint Community Church, Faith Lutheran High School, Family Crisis Center, Fixpatrick’s Garage Foundation, Senior Connections of Schulenburg, Round Top Festival Institute, Round Top Library Association, Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church and the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Photos by Andy Behlen