On Thursday evening, Representative Stan Kitzman attended Governor Greg Abbott’s State of the State address that outlined his goals and emergency priorities for the 88th Legislative Session. Representative Stan Kitzman is serving his first term in Austin proudly representing House District 85.

Amanda (Zoch) Knox was an active and contributing member of the La Grange and Warda communities for many years.Through her service, she made a lasting impression on countless individuals. Knox was a teacher of Social Studies for seven years at the La Grange Middle School and an active member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. She worked with the gifted and talented (GT) students and helped train teachers in the use of upcoming classroom technology and best teaching practices.

As of Feb. 17, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 181: 119 dogs and 62 cats in need. As of Feb. 17, the shelter has 56 animals in care: 45 dogs/11 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

The Fayette County Sheriff ’s Office ticketed three young men for pushing over road signs with a pickup truck in the Freyburg area. It didn’t take deputies long to find the vehicle.

Organizers of the Black History Month Celebration in Schulenburg last weekend wished to thank everyone who attended despite the cold weather. “Last year we only had about 20 people, and this year there were probably about 150 who came out,” said Robert Moore, one of the main event organizers.

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A current staff member at La Grange ISD is being sued by a former student as part of a federal suit filed Friday. As soon as LGISD learned of the lawsuit the LGISD superintendent Andy McHazlett said the staff member was placed on leave until further notice.

W Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up will be held at Faith Lutheran High School on Friday Feb. 24.

The Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution honored the school winners of the Good Citizens Award at the annual Presidents Day Tea on Sunday, Feb. 19.

School board elections will take place on May 6 across the county. The filing deadline to run in those elections was last Friday, Feb.