The public is invited to attend the Texas Women’s League, TWL, 2024 Spring Gala Saturday, March 2 at the Fair Pavilion at the Fayette County Fair Grounds. All money raised at this year’s gala will fund twenty-nine nonprofit organizations serving Fayette County.

Early voting for the March 5 Primary Elections begins on Tuesday, February 20. All early voting will take place in the Elections Office located at 275 Ellinger Road in La Grange.

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Friends of the La Grange Railroad Museum will host a book-signing on Friday, Feb. 16, from 6-7 p.m. at the Depot Museum. Texas railroad historian Steve Goen will be at the depot, 260 N. Washington St., to sign copies of his latest book, “Passenger Trains of Texas – The Katy.” This 272page volume is his 12th book documenting the railroads of Texas. The public is invited and admission is free.

We all have connections to people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Relay for Life of La Grange has been hosting a local event in La Grange for many years, to support the American Cancer Society. A small committee and handful of teams have been trying to keep this event ongoing for our family, friends, and community. Unfortunately, due to lack of participation and community involvement, this may come to an end.

On Feb. 3, some 217 childcare providers from more than 14 surrounding cities registered to attend the Multi- County Child Care Conference sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The event was held at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange, Texas, and was hosted by the Child Care Advisory Committee and County Extension Agents for Family & Community Health from Austin, Fayette, and Wharton Counties.

There is no Lamborghini dealership coming to La Grange, despite rumors to the contrary. The gossip began last week after Pharm House Drug Store closed at the corner of Travis St.

A local woman died in a head-on collision on Hwy. 77 south of La Grange Thursday morning, Feb.