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Animal Shelter Update

3 years ago By News Staff

As of March 10, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 230: 157 dogs and 91 cats in need. As of March 10, the shelter has 59 animals in care: 49 dogs and 10 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Barn Fire Destroys Lawn Mowers Monday

3 years ago By News Staff

Flatonia Police Reports on February Calls for Service

3 years ago By Lee Dick

On Feb. 1, Officer T. Amos was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Officer Amos arrived before medical personnel and was able to effectively communicate information to responding medics. When medics arrived, they assisted the injured pedestrian and confirmed that occupants of the vehicle did not need medical attention. Officer Amos was able to ensure scene safety, provide traffic control, and conduct a thorough traffic accident investigation.

‘Ding Dong Ditching’ Prank Went Much Too Far for Group of La Grange Teens

3 years ago By Andy Behlen

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath said a group of local teens face criminal charges over a prank that he said could have easily turned deadly. The prank, known on social media as “Ding Dong Ditching,” involves teenagers who ring a doorbell at random homes and run away before anyone answers.

LG’s Feed The Need Missions to Host Texas Burger Bash Festival April 15

3 years ago By Andy Behlen

The Texas Burger Bash, a brand new festival hosted by Feed The Need Missions, will take place on the Courthouse Square in La Grange on April 15. Feed The Need sponsors a weekly hamburger supper and fellowship every Monday night on the Courthouse Square in La Grange.

LG’s Feed The Need Missions to Host Texas Burger Bash Festival April 15

Fort the Record

3 years ago By News Staff

The Women’s Action Guild (WAG) is planning their monthly meeting on Monday, March 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Flatonia United Methodist Church in Newman Hall. This is the annual membership drive salad supper. Current members are asked to bring a dish and door prize. There is a side entrance on N. Middle St. All women from the Flatonia and surrounding areas are welcome. For more information, call (361) 772-3068.

Local Natural Gas Customers to See Monthly Rate Increase

3 years ago By Andy Behlen

Area residents with natural gas service from Center-Point Energy will see a $3.72 increase to their monthly base rate. Commercial customers will see an even greater increase.

Fayette Leads Region In Sales Tax Growth

3 years ago By Larry Jackson

Fayette County continues to set the pace for sales tax growth in the region after numbers came in for the first quarter of 2023. Of the nine area counties that levy the optional retail sales tax, Fayette County’s growth rate is nearly double the next nearest county.

They Came to the Country For Peace, Then a Noisy Engine Moved Next Door

3 years ago By Andy Behlen

A group of property owners who live in a subdivision at the end of Leslie Rd. near Fayetteville want their peace and quiet back. Equipment at a gas well site near their property runs all hours of the day.

They Came to the Country For Peace, Then a Noisy Engine Moved Next Door

Kolt Finds Half Million in Cocaine

3 years ago By News Staff

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Saturday March 4, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner “Kolt”, stopped a silver colored Nissan Altima on Interstate 10 at approximately 11:55 a.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver and passenger, many criminal indicators were observed and consent to search the vehicle was granted. Canine “Kolt” was deployed to conduct a free air sweep of the vehicle. Sgt. Thumann observed Kolt alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics coming from underneath the vehicle.

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