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One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Education

The the editor: In most cases, public school systems fit the communities well. However, there are some children who need a different approach.

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Apply The Law Equally

To the editor: In Fayette County, Texas, and America, we value our freedoms - including our freedom to elect leaders who govern in our name. But on the eve of the 2016 election, Trump covered up his sexual affair with Stormy Daniels to keep voters in the dark so he would not lose the election.

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Packing

Tension builds just looking at empty luggage bags. Which size should I take? Can I get everything into one bag or will I need two? And do I want to pay for the second bag or can it be my carry on? How many outfits do I need to pack? Eight days, bus rides, beach, dinners? All these decisions raise my blood pressure, ruin my meditative peacefulness, make me want to play solitaire on my computer,…

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Texas Ramp Project Rebuilds on Munke Rd.

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Investigator Titus Speaks to Farm Bureau Group

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House Fire in Muldoon Monday

Muldoon, La Grange and Flatonia firefighters battled a house fire on FM 154 Sunday afternoon, March 24. The call came in around 2:50 p.m., and 911 operators initially dispatched the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department.

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The Grace Inn Ribbon Cutting

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Mental Health First Aid Workshop Offered

A “Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities” class is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30. The sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day at the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services’ Conference Room, 750 W. Travis Street in La Grange. This program is being co-hosted by Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County.

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Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of March 17-23: Vehicle Fires - 3 Medical - 7 Accidents - 5 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Grass Fire - 1 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1

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Adopt Me

DOPTABLE Adoptions are down nationwide. The shelter is at maximum capacity.

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How Safe Are Our School Buses?

In the aftermath of the tragic school bus crash in Bastrop County last week, lots of folks are wondering whether a seat belt could have saved Ulises Rodriguez Montoya, the five-year-old who died in the wreck. The crash happened around 2 p.m.

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Truck Fire Nearly Catches Kort’s Korner Ablaze

A pickup caught fire and nearly burned down Kort’s Korner convenience store south of La Grange on Monday. La Grange Volunteer Fire Department got the call around 1:30 p.m.

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Book Scrutiny Continues From Public at LGISD Board Meetings

Monday night’s La Grange ISD board of trustees meeting brought more commentary on the concern for the content of the books both in the library and those that are on the lists to be purchased. Two individuals spoke during the comments from the public on non-agenda items.

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City Donates to Upgrade Welding Facilities at LGISD

The La Grange Economic Development Corporation (EDC) approved $55,317 in funding to upgrade welding facilities at La Grange ISD. The La Grange Education Support Foundation requested the financial assistance to improve the high school welding shop.

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FOR THE RECORD

Second Chance Emporium donations drop-off area and sales store will be open Friday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Two Students Win Trip to D.C.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that Reagan Moreau, a sophomore from Fayetteville High School, and Rylynn Thumann, a sophomore from Weimar High School, will represent the cooperative in June on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C.

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Military Ball Being Planned for May 18

An Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner and Dance will be May 18, at 6 p.m. (Doors open 5 p.m.) at the American Legion Hall in Flatonia.

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Lions Work On Butterfly Garden in LG

La Grange Noon Lions Club’s March Serve 12 project was the restoration of the Butterfly Garden located at the Fayette Public Library. .

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Kubala Throws Out First Pitch

Emma Kubala threw out the first pitch at the Schulenburg softball game on Tuesday, March 19, as part of the school’s Turtle Wing Game. It was a strike. Turtle Wing’s mission is “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential,” and Turtle Wing Games are part of the foundation’s education and advocacy efforts. Turtle Wing partners with local high school…

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St. Rose of Lima Track and Field Athletes

St. Rose of Lima students in grades 4-8 were able to compete in three recent track meets.

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