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Cowboy Church Seeks Young Christian Artists to Build Praise and Worship Team

4 months ago By Joan Ivy

M Stray Gathering Cowboy Church continues to create a praise and worship team. They would love to give a young Christian artist a chance to use his or her God given talent for this growing church.

Cowboy Church Seeks Young Christian Artists to Build Praise and Worship Team

At Monthly Board Meeting, Superintendendent Says Elementary Getting Hit Hard by Flu

4 months ago By Regina Keilers

At Monday’s LGISD board meeting, Superintendent Andy McHazlett reported that the current enrollment for the district is 1,837. The breakdown by campus is: • Elementary school - 937 • Middle school - 293 • High school - 605 He told the board that the largest class at the elementary school is 4th grade with a total of 152, the largest class at the middle school is 7th grade with 148, and the largest at the high school is the 9th grade with 168.

RTC Students Prepare Solar Car For a National Race at Texas Motor Speedway

4 months ago By Nancy Eilers

C Round Top-Carmine students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education projects are building a four-seat vehicle, which is powered only by sunlight. They plan to take it to compete at the national high school solar car competition at Texas Motor Speedway in July.

RTC Students Prepare Solar Car For a National Race at Texas Motor Speedway

Traffic Stop on I-10 Leads to Cocaine Seizure, Two Arrested

4 months ago By News Staff

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Wednesday, Jan. 21 around 3:36 p.m. Deputy Cody Williams conducted a traffic stop on I-10 eastbound near the 670 mile marker for a traffic violation on a 2022 Volkswagon Jetta.

Deputy Cody Williams pictured with the cocaine seizure.

La Grange Police Report

4 months ago By David Gilbreath

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Dec. 14-21.

La Grange ISD Western Art Winners

4 months ago By News Staff

Here are pictures of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Western Art Competition top winners from La Grange ISD. These winners will advance to be judged in Houston. “Please join us for our local community HLSR Western Art Show. The show will be on Saturday, February 7, from 9 - 11 a.m. at the La Grange High School Cafeteria. There will be over 150 works on display,” said Jack Vollbaum, La Grange ISD High School art director.

Judge Candidates Tackle Questions on Hospital, County Financial Health

4 months ago By Andy Behlen

The Fayette County Republican Party hosted the first of four candidate forums for the March primary at Ellinger Community Center on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Mixing Alcohol, Politics & A Plea Deal

4 months ago By Andy Behlen

Moreau’s Absence From County Judge Forum Examined Fayette County Judge candidate Craig Moreau did not attend the Republican Party candidate forum at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Community Center last Sunday, Jan. 18.

17.5 Kolaches Eaten in 10 Minutes Wins Local Competition

4 months ago By News Staff

Hruška’s Store & Bakery hosted a Kolache Eating Competition in Ellinger Saturday, bringing together competitors and spectators for an afternoon of community fun and live entertainment. Christopher Dale, 54, above, of League City took first place after eating 17½ kolaches in 10 minutes. Lauren MacQueen of Houston placed second. Third place went to Zach Pappert, known as one half of The MEEF Twins. Joseph Elston of Fayetteville finished fourth, followed by Laurie Sassin of Schulenburg in fifth. Live music was provided by Chris Rybak.

17.5 Kolaches Eaten in 10 Minutes Wins Local Competition

Zoom Talk to Explore Media’s Role in Bonnie and Clyde Story

4 months ago By Sherry Pennington

On Tuesday, Jan. 27 at noon, historian and author Mike Vance will discuss the media’s coverage and public reaction to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.

Zoom Talk to Explore Media’s Role in Bonnie and Clyde Story

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