Saturday, February 18, at Smithville HS, 46 members of the La Grange High School Mighty Leopard Band performed at UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. 36 were awarded Division 1 medals for their performances, and 31 students are advancing to UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest.

A man from Schulenburg faces a murder charge for a deadly robbery at a beach house in Freeport on Jan. 28.

A drive-thru only fish fry meal fundraiser sponsored by Court Annunciation No. 1962-La Grange Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be held on Friday, March 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the KC Community Center in La Grange. The meal will consist of fried catfish, buttered potatoes, pinto beans and cole slaw. To reserve places in advance, call the KC Center at (979) 968-5117.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter Director Stanley-Brown recently asked her volunteers/fosters questions about why they do what they do.

Scams targeting local folks, especially the elderly, seem to be rising lately. Tony Brock runs The UPS Store in La Grange, and he sees it first hand.

Fayette County Commissioners Court called for the leaders of St. Mark’s Medical Center to answer questions about the recent changes at the hospital.