A number of new teachers are joining La Grange Independent School District while several others have announced their resignations. The following teacher changes were officially approved at the June 13 meeting of the board of trustees: New Hires Kylie Jo Bush – Elementary teacher Katie Delgadillo – Elementary teacher Morris Farr – High School teacher/coach Lauren Hubbert – Elementary/HS teacher/coach Brandi Lindquist – ARD Facilitator Brandi Woods – Elementary teacher Resignations Kyle Adams – Teacher/ Coach Justin Fierro – Teacher/ Coach Emily Hinze – Elementary teacher Breanna Leonhardt – Elementary teacher Jo Ann Morgensen – High School teacher Ann Oviedo – Elementary teacher Amy Shimek – Elementary teacher Brittney Weishuhn – High school teacher Elizabeth Weisser – Elementary teacher.

The Fayette County Firefighters Association reports the following incidents they responded to June 12-18: Accidents – 4 Smoke Report – 1 Grass Fires – 9 Fire Alarms – 2 Medical – 3 Electrical Fire – 1 Gas Leak/Odor - 1.

As of June 17 we have 114 animals in our care: 43 dogs and 71 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Blinn Board of Trustees adopts approximately $121.3 million budget. The 2023 budget includes pay raises for fulltime faculty and staff The Blinn College District Board of Trustees adopted an approximately $121.3 million budget for the 2023 fiscal year that includes a significant pay raise for full-time faculty and staff.

The Brenham Banner-Press A date has been set for the trial of former Blue Bell Creameries president Paul Kruse. Federal Judge Robert Pitman signed the amendment scheduling order that remains enforced for jury selection and trial, set for Aug.

Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue. The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk, but what do drought conditions mean for our trees?

The local Shakespeare at Winedale program, and its founder, James “Doc” Ayers were featured prominently in a lengthy story in a section front article in the June 12 edition of the Austin American Statesman. The story can still be found on the newspaper website.

The God’s Embrace Weekend Retreat will be held on Aug. 12-14, at the Spiritual Renewal Center in Victoria. The retreat cost is based on room occupancy and includes all meals. The event is open to all. To register contact the God’s Embrace office at (979) 561-8883 or register online at www.godsembrace. org/gem-weekend-retreat

In June 2022, the Texas State Republican Convention adopted a platform urging the Legislature to put a referendum before the people of Texas in November 2023 “to determine whether or not the State of Texas should reassert its status as an independent nation.”

Wilbur Eugene Jackson sold cattle that weren’t his while on probation for theft of livestock. In March, an owner of the Brenham Livestock Auction Barn noticed a suspicious seller brought in a group of calves with both ear tips notched.