The Fourth of July fell on a Monday this year, which provided most folks with a nice, long weekend. There were plenty of events going on around the County, including the Stars, Stripes and Polka Dance at the Schulenburg KC Hall (sponsored by the Texas Polka News), a big concert by Two Tons of Steel and Moravia Store, and the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Picnic in Dubina. Look for more photos from the Round Top July 4th Parade and the St. John Picnic in Friday’s paper. Photos by Andy Behlen

Hermann Sons Hermann Sons Life Rutersville will have their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The meal will be fajitas and members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

The massive new Texan convenience store in Schulenburg opened Thursday evening, June 30. Located at 25. N. Kessler (the southwest corner of US 77 and Interstate 10), the store occupies the property of the former Frank’s Restaurant. Besides fuel, the Texan offers made-to-order food, lunch and dinner specials and plenty of clean restrooms. The Texan Stores are owned by the Dlugosch family of Yorktown, with several locations in South and West Texas. Photo by Andy Behlen

The Uvalde school massacre has prompted schools around the state to take a close look at security. La Grange I.S.D. Director of Operations Sharon Muzny updated the school board Monday night on several school safety improvements that the district recently completed.

The new track at Leopard Stadium is nearing completion. School leaders at La Grange I.S.D.

The old Galipp’s Supermarket on North Main Street in downtown Schulenburg attracted quite a bit of attention recently. The owners, Melissa Lewis Janik and her three children, hired a contractor to tear off the awning that shaded the sidewalk in front of the vacant building.

Music can be many different things for the individual: an outlet, a hobby, a simple background enjoyment. For Isaac Fuentes, music is a window into a different world.

La Grange I.S.D. Board of Trustees withheld action on a contract renewal for canine contraband detection services.

“How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” So wails the singer in Psalm 137:4. In this strange, new, post-COVID world, how shall we sing? Bring your voice as an answer, joining Dr.

Myrannda Slaton received the St. Rose of Lima Citizenship Award during 8th grade graduation ceremonies for St. Rose School. This award is given to an 8th grade student who exhibits service above self and character in the likeness and image of St. Rose.