The non-profit publication Texas Tribune recently launched a Public Schools Explorer database covering the 1,202 public school districts in Texas. The data, available at https:// schools.texastribune.org, includes enrollment trends, demographics, teacher experience, pay and outcomes for all of those schools, at both the district and the campus level.

Progressive Health hopes to reopen the La Grange hospital as soon as June. Dani Dominguez of Progressive Health told the Record this week that all necessary licencing for the hospital should be complete by the week of April 20.

A person showed up at the EMS station in La Grange on Sunday afternoon with an apparent snake bite. Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever said the patient appeared to have been bitten in the hand.

The staff of the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives announces a new exhibit, “The Hermes Family: Community Leaders and Philanthropists,” which will open with a public reception at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th.

Thursday the Fayette County Commissioners signed a resolution in support of the City of Fayetteville pursuing a cultural district designation. Sandra Borne, executive director of Arts for Rural Texas, said the City applied for a cultural district designation last year through the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public on Monday with staff onsite for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reclaims are allowed on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 966-0021.

March 2026 Glen Travis Rollins and Madison Mae Stewart Bruce Wayne Bolfik and Patricia Sue Ann Rickman Christopher Keith Cummins and Sophia Catherine Long William Stanley Johnson and Jaylon Nell Hollaway

Recently Quilts of Valor were delivered and wrapped around Robert (Bob) Baker and John Dodson who are Vietnam Veterans. Bob Baker (U.S. Army) was instrumental in forming VVA Chapters in Schulenburg, Hallettsville and La Grange and 30-plus Chapters through out the United States. John Dodson (U.S. Army) was a not only a Founding Member and original officer of VVA 870, but a retired teacher in Schulenburg.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has successfully wrapped up an eight-session A Matter of Balance series designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase physical confidence, and stay active in daily life. The evidence- based series combined group discussion, practical strategies, and guided exercise sessions to support participants in improving balance and mobility.