The coldest air of the Winter season thus far across South Central Texas is expected early next week. Temperatures are likely to be much lower than normal. The cold air mass is currently expected to arrive Sunday night into Monday morning. The most likely outcome is highs in the upper 20s and 30s on Monday, with lows in the teens for many areas on some mornings Monday through Wednesday of next week. Wind chills will be even colder, especially on Monday morning. At this time, chances for wintry precipitation are very low for most of the region. Now is the time to prepare for hazardous temperatures. Exposed pipes would freeze in these conditions, and people, plants, and pets will all need warm, safe shelter.

The City of La Grange returned to the negotiating table with Jack Thompson, the lone finalist for the vacant city manager position. The City Council voted unanimously to offer Thompson the job at a special meeting on Dec.

The Juneteenth Committee welcomes all community members to join Saturday, Jan. 13, in honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At 11 a.m., the group will walk from the Fayette County Courthouse to the Fayette Public Library Gazebo as a show of unity. After a short program, refreshments will be served. Transportation back to the courthouse will be provided.