Schulenburg Police responded to a reported shooting early Sunday morning on St. John Rd.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of April 19-26. Assault On April 26, Haynie was dispatched to the 400 block of Ellinger Rd.

This year, in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, our League of Women Voters columns are devoted to the rights and freedoms at the heart of our nation’s founding. Religious liberty is among the most foundational of those freedoms — the very first right named in the Bill of Rights. We turn to its origins now.

paralytic version of the illness. They endured weeks and even months in full body casts in polio wards without air conditioning or the comforting presence of a parent.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette Counties are pleased to announce the 2026 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 S Jefferson Street, La Grange. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m. and concluding at noon.

Busted Oak Cellars invites all to come celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, any time 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Blue Star Moms (mothers of those who are serving or who have served in our armed forces) are hosting this special event. They are raising support for care packages to send to our troops deployed overseas in combat zones.

For week ending May 5 Week’s high April 28 .................................................... 92 Degrees Week’s low May 2 ....................................................

Hostyn Catholic Daughters poetry winners were: First Place Division IV-Brenda Fietsam; Second Place Division IV-Heather Hoffman; Third Place Division IV-Donna Rebecek; Photography (Local Level) First Place Division II-Kirtley Kallus; First Place Division III-Kenlie Kallus; First Place Division IV-Brenda Fietsam; Second Place Division IV-Brittany Siptak; Third Place Division IV-Shannon Fietsam. Contestants based entries on the following themes: “The Least of These, Matthew 25:40 or “the Least of These: Lifting Others Up.” Pictured from left are: Donna Rebecek, Brenda Fietsam, Shirley Macik (Local Education Chairman). Not pictured are: Kirtley Kallus, Kenlie Kallus, Heather Hoffman, Brittney Siptak, and Shannon Fietsam.

At Senior Connections, we foster a vibrant community for seniors aged 55 and up, offering a free membership that opens the door to a world of fun, friendship, and enriching activities. Doors open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on each program day, welcoming members to join us for nutritious home-cooked meals, engaging games, and stimulating conversations.

Janda Fritsch recently celebrated her 65th birthday at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. The surprise party was hippie themed and tacos and all the fixings were served. The dining room was decorated with balloons, covered tables and pictures. Delicious desserts included her birthday cake, which was a tres leches cake. She enjoyed the afternoon with friends and family.