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.

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society met on Sunday, Feb. 4, in the Hanslik Hall of the TCHCC in La Grange to celebrate their annual soup (polévka) social. An abundance of soups including chicken noodle, tortilla, potato, sauerkraut with sausage, vegetable beef soup and chili were enjoyed by those who joined.

The Fayette County Republican Party will hold its final political forum of the primary election season this Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Fayette County Ag Building, located at 255 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange. The forum will take place from 1-4 p.m. Local party officials invited all of the candidates in the U.S. Congress race for District 10 and the State House race for District 85.

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The entrepreneurs who want to build a gin distillery in La Grange came to the City Council almost six months ago seeking approval to open their business in the downtown historic district. The City has yet to act on their request.