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Furious Houston Canes His Accuser

“Was the late secretary of war removed in consequence of his attempt fraudulently to give to Gov. Houston the contract for the Indian rations?” an Ohio congressman asked on the floor of the U.S.

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The Easter Spell

A few years ago we planted azaleas in front of our house in Winedale. By themselves, they sing the season in a harmonic chorus of pinks and whites outside the window. I listen all day long from my desk.

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State Immigration Law Again On Hold

C APITAL Highlights The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and deport people suspected of entering the state illegally from Mexico, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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Easter Wishes Over the Years

“In your Easter bonnet, With all the frills upon it. .

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In Defense Of The Lowly Kolache

To the editor: A kolache is a round pastry with fruit in the middle. It is not a sausage wrap.

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Easter Traditions to Be Honored Saturday on the Bluff

This Saturday, March 30, Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host Easter on the Bluff, celebrating one of the most beloved Bluff Schuetzenverein traditions. This year’s event will feature living history programs, children’s egg hunts, games, and an Easter fire. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, beverages, chairs or blankets, and flashlights.

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Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held on the Bluff

When the sun first rises above the horizon in La Grange at 7:17 a.m. on Easter Sunday, the sounds of prayer and praise will be heard on the Bluff above La Grange.

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Optimist Club Easter Carnival Is This Thursday-Sunday in LG

Merriam’s Midway Carnival is returning to Fayette County Fairgrounds for Easter Weekend, March 28 - 31, sponsored by The La Grange Optimist Club. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. All-you-can-ride armbands are $20.

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Caldwell Edges Lady Leps

La Grange’s 10-Game Win Streak Snapped The surging La Grange softball team had their 10game win-streak snapped Monday on a 2-0 extra-inning loss to Caldwell at home. The teams had entered the game tied for first place in district, but now Caldwell holds a one-game lead over the Lady Leps, who fell to 3-1 in district play and 11-10 overall.

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Locals Shine at State Powerlifting

Flatonia’s Isaac Vasquez finished 10th in the 242 weight class Saturday at the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene. Isaac finished his career against the best in the state, posting personal records in squat (550) and bench (405) as well a personal best overall total of 1,425 pounds.

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La Grange Baseball Beats Smithville 6-1

The La Grange baseball team went to Smithville Tuesday and beat the Tigers 6-1 to even their district record at 1-1. Brayden Horton was the winning pitcher for the Leps, hurling four innings of one run ball with nine strikeouts.

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Texas 108’s Win Pflugerville Tourney

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Flatonia Girls Golfers Third in Hallettsville

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La Grange Drill Team’s Hard Work Pays Off With Multiple Awards

On February 24, the La Grange High School Leopardette Drill Team competed in the American Dance and Drill Team Houston Regional Dance Championship at Dekaney High School in Houston. These ladies earned a number of awards including Best in Class Runner Up, Best Overall Silver Award, and Sweepstakes for receiving Division 1 ratings for their outstanding performances in their pom, military, and…

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Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition. Recent Players of the Week:

Jan. 30 – Landis Siblings, La Grange swimming Feb. 2 – Byron Johnson, Schulenburg basketball Feb. 12 – Gage Mihatsch, La Grange soccer/swimming Feb. 16 – Kim Rohde, Round Top-Carmine basketball Feb. 23 – Cody Krupala, La Grange powerlifting March 1 – Optimist Youth Basketball Coaches March 8 – Fayetteville basketball starting five March 15 – Brayden Horton & Brock Loehr, LG baseball March 22 – La…

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Faith Lutheran High Holding Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Fundraiser

Faith Lutheran High School will be having a chicken spaghetti casserole fundraiser on Monday, April 15. Pick up will be from 5-6 p.m. and is preorder only. There are four pick-up locations for your convenience. Serbin at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Giddings at First National Bank drive-through parking lot. Warda at Faith High School and La Grange at Lukas Bakery parking lot. An 8x8 casserole is $20…

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Ellinger Chamber Hall to Host Bingo April 13

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will have the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the dining hall.

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Fayetteville ISD Honor Rolls for Cycle 1 of the Second Semester

1st Grade Avery Kovar Finn Morrison Cooper Schley Declan Shaw Decker Vitek 2nd Grade Slayde Burgess Vincent Carrias Olivia Dominguez Carlie Finke Kennedy Kaspar Rebecca Kozel Carolina Krebs Creed Kulhanek Teegan Longwell Camila Martinez Sam Michalsky Adeline Murphy Norah Newton Gentry Robbins Hudson Virnau Brittan White Kage Wood 3rd Grade Canaan Beseda Scout Heintschel Cullen Hickman…

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Tri-County Ministries Observing Holy Week, Easter Services

Congregations of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA will observe Holy Week and the Easter Celebration. We will gather for Maundy Thursday services, celebrating the Sacrament and remembering that night when Jesus gathered with His disciples and instituting the Lord’s Supper. And then Good Friday, when people of faith recall the great suffering Jesus endured and the death that came on the…

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Sparklight to Begin Accepting Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Local Nonprofit Organizations

Sparklight will begin accepting spring 2024 applications on April 1 for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024.

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