The Schulenburg Sesquicentennial Celebration took place on Saturday, Dec. 2. Activities included speeches by political leaders, a chicken noodle soup and chili cookout, art contests, live music, a lighted Christmas parade and a visit by Santa Claus.

The New Region 13 Education Service Center in La Grange (in the old Bealls building) is on the brink of opening.

‘‘We are waiting on a couple of items, one is a supply chain issue and the other with technology,” said Region 13 Chief Executive Director Rich Elsasser. “As soon as we get both of these items completed we will be able to do a “soft opening” and start hosting workshops at the facility. We do plan on setting up a “Grand Opening” with an open house soon after the equipment is installed as well.”

tissues to dry his eyes. “We see a lot of ugly things in this courtroom,” Steinhauser said.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of November 19-25 Vehicle Fires - 2 Accidents - 5 Medical - 4 Fire Alarms - 2 Grass Fire - 1 Structure Fires - 2

La Grange Police Report Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 29 through Nov.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 1-7.

Turtle Wing, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, continues to serve hundreds of families who have children with learning challenges, connecting them with the needed services to be successful, helping them afford those services, and creating new opportunities.

If you can’t find fun ways to celebrate the holiday locally, it’s your own fault. Christmas events really get going this weekend. Here’s a look at upcoming events (with more described all throughout this and upcoming issues of the newspaper):