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Pup Missing In Ellinger Area

New pug puppy, “Butters,” ran off during a fireworks event on Friday, April 5, around 9 p.m. at a ranch located at 1101 E.

‘And Then’ Holds Grand Opening

On Saturday, March 23, And Then hosted an open house event that brought together community members, supporters, and local businesses for a day of celebration and connection. The event, held at the newly renovated And Then facility on Lyons Ave., showcased the organization’s dedication to empowering young adults with learning challenges and providing them with meaningful opportunities.

Agencies Blasted Over Wildfire Oversight

C APITAL Highlights State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported. The three-day hearing, held in Pampa, investigated the Smokehouse Creek fire and others that burned more than a million acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, killed up to 10,000 cattle and resulted in two deaths.

Killer Tornadoes Lay Waste to Panhandle

T EXAS History The only F5 tornado ever to touch down in the northernmost part of the Lone Star State tore through the Texas Panhandle on Apr. 9, 1947 leaving death and destruction in its 100-mile-long wake.

For the Record

The La Grange Garden Club is having their annual bulb sale on April 11 and April 12 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Faison House located at 822 S. Jefferson in La Grange. Blubs are prepackaged ($6 for package of 3 bulbs). Preordering is available, call Pennie at (713) 254-1132 or Jeanette at (979) 968-3829. Pre-orders must be picked up at sale during sale hours. A variety of other plants will also be available. Come early to be sure to get your favorite colors. Caladiums will brighten your garden for you to enjoy all summer long.

A Tasty Weekend Brings in the Crowds

The second annual Texas Burger Bash was held in downtown La Grange Saturday as teams from all over the state set up grills and vied for the title of best burger in a trio of categories. Below, right, the judges tent was filled with serious tasters. The event benefits Feed the Need Ministries.

A Tasty Weekend Brings in the Crowds

The Schulenburg Sausagefest drew a big crowd on Saturday, April 6. Activities included a sausage making competition, contests for homemade wine, pickles and sauerkraut, a sausage-toss contest (pictured below), hog-calling contest (won by Mona Lara of Abilene, pictured at right), and live music through the day. 

Plan to Build Film Studios Here Generating Lots of Discussion

A group called the Texas Film Corridor wants to build western movie sets and a soundstage in Fayette County. Developers behind the project met with several local officials and interested parties in Schulenburg on Wednesday, March 27.