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The Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 16 from 10-11 a.m. Drive through only and everyone is welcome.

La Grange Ward 2 Councilwoman Violet “Patsy” Zbranek stepped down from her seat on the City Council after 20 years in office and nearly 55 total years of service to the City. “I came to La Grange when I was in the fourth grade,” Zbranek said in an interview with the Record Monday night.

City Still Plans to Eventually Tear Down FEC Building The City of La Grange might use the old Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) building as a temporary headquarters while renovations take place at City Hall. La Grange City Manager Jack Thompson mentioned the plan at the City Council meeting Monday night, May 11.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of April 26 to May 3. Assault On April 26, Officer Steven Haynie was dispatched to the 400 block of Ellinger Road regarding an assault.

The Fayetteville-Ellinger Knights of Columbus Council 3168 are holding their 26th Annual Fayetteville/Ellinger KC Shrimp Boil under the pavilion at St. John’s Catholic Church on Friday, May 15. Enjoy shrimp and all the fixings, ice cold beer, a Card Gun Raffle and a silent auction while the Airplane Band rocks the house.

Mother’s Day may be over, but the emotions it stirs tend to linger long after the flowers wilt and the greeting cards are tossed away. For many of us, thoughts of our mothers come wrapped in contradiction.

Wednesday evening First Presbyterian Church honored our senior class graduates with a pizza party. Many members of the church gathered to celebrate this special occasion in the lives of LGISD graduates Oliver Gunn and Hannah Garrison, and to present them with cards and letters of encouragement and congratulations. Church members are so honored to have been a part of the lives of these wonderful two faithful young members as they have grown and matured in our congregation. Rev. Gordon and his flock can’t wait to watch them as they move into the next phase of their lives.

La Grange High School hosted its annual Scholarship Assembly on Thursday, May 7. Graduating seniors received a grand total of $1,242,800 in scholarships to continue their education after high school. Of that amount, $446,800 were from local area organizations. Scholarships from colleges and universities totaled $471,000 One of the graduating seniors, Faith Greenwood, is enlisting in the U.S. Navy, and she received a military incentives package worth up to $325,000. Photos by Andy Behlen

On a picture-perfect Kentucky Derby evening last Saturday, Round Top Family Library supporters gathered for an unforgettable “Run for the Roses” Derby Day Dinner hosted by John Cone and Greg Fourticq, owners of the beautiful Red Antler Hotel in Round Top. The sold-out event benefitted Round Top Family Library and celebrated the very best of community, generosity, hospitality, and timeless Derby tradition. Following the previous day’s soaking spring rains, guests were welcomed by ideal weather and glowing sunshine as cocktail hour began poolside surrounding the stunning James Cabana.