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Amidst Well Outage/Drought, LG Urges Water Conservation

As everyone is aware, we are currently experiencing a dry period that is normal for this time of year. Normally our water production capacity is 1,400,000 gallons per day. The triggering criteria for mild drought conditions according to our Drought Contingency plan is 90 percent of our production capacity, or 1,260,000 gallons per day. We currently have one well that is out of service. Our daily water usage for the past three days has been 1,057,000 gallons per day. We are asking all La Grange Utility water customers to look for ways to voluntarily reduce their water use.

Communications Tower Proposed in La Grange

American Towers LLC is proposing to construct a 257-foot (overall height) selfsupporting lattice telecommunications tower located at 5401 N US Highway 77, La Grange, Fayette County, Texas (Parcel ID: 33302; 29° 58’ 41.7” N, 96° 52’ 54” W). The tower will be lit with dual red/white medium intensity flash lighting and red flashing side markers (E1 Avian). The tower facility will include an approximately 100-foot by 120-foot by 120-foot (triangular shaped) lease area, the associated easements, and a 30-foot buffer surrounding the proposed lease area. American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Mill Street Cafe Seeks TABC Permit

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Malt Beverage Retailers Permit by LoriAllen dba Mill Street Cafe to be located at 102 E Mill St, Round Top, Tx 78954.

Muldoon VFD Seeks Bids For Tanker Truck

Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department is seeking sealed bids for a 1996 Freightliner FL70 6 cylinder 5.9L B series Cummins engine with 5 speed manual transmission. 1,200 gallon metal tank all good tires and new batteries. 165000 miles. Has water pump with suction and outlet hook up’s. Truck does not come with emergency lights, sirens or other loose equipment. Bids must be received at 333 3rd St., Muldoon, Tx 78949 by August 25th. Minimum bid is $5000. For more information or to view, contact Jeremy Ruyle at 512-769-0688. (77-9c)

LGISD Makes Handbook Changes

At the July La Grange School Board Meetings, some revisions were made to the School Handbook. Here’s a roundup of those changes: Page 26: Revised university visits to match district of innovation (allowing more days) Page 31-32: Updated bullying prevention expectations – This change is a result of the legislative session - highlighting words such as promoting a positive school culture, building healthy relationships. The campuses will have to integrate research-based instruction about bullying and prevention. The staff will be surveying students on the school culture at each campus. There will be a campus committee to address prevention of bullying and they will be providing intervention. It is also noted in the handbook that there is an anonymous reporting system that students can find online where students can report bullying and other things that they see.

Turtle Wing Receives a Grant from Texas Mutual

Turtle Wing Foundation was recently granted $25,000 from Texas Mutual to be used for therapeutic, educational, and recreational scholarships for those with learning challenges in the rural area. These funds will be used to directly fund services, ranging from speech therapy to tutoring to inclusive dance, for those whose families may not be able otherwise to afford the services.

Shelter Has 137 Animals

Stray dogs and cats running at large present a health hazard for Fayette County citizens. Spay and neuter is the only way to manage the stray, unwanted dog and cat population in Fayette County. The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter offers a discount voucher program to the citizens of Fayette County for the spay/neuter of family pets. Call (979) 966-0021 for more information. As of July 28, total intake is 1033: 482 dogs and 551 cats in need. As of July 28, the shelter has 137 animals in care: 56 dogs/81 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner. Statistics for the week of July 15-28 include: Intake: 87 Adoptions: 48 Transferred to Rescue: 13 Return to Owner: 1 Humane Euthanasia: 1
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