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90% of Eclipse Will be Visible Here

A total solar eclipse will pass over the area on Monday, April 8. The auspicious event is expected to attract huge crowds along the path of totality where the Moon covers the Sun completely.

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Back from the Dead

The Williams Creek Cemetery Association reorganized recently after a six-year hiatus. The last president of the association, Albert Jakobeit, died in 2021.

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FOR THE RECORD

Moreau would like to invite Fayette County out for an evening of community and music, in partnership with the Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series. Join on Tuesday, March 26 from 5-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are invited to come see the office, meet staff, and stay on the square to enjoy the talent of musician, Alex Meixner. Music starts at 6 p.m. and the event is free…

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Adopt Me

Adoptions are down nationwide. The shelter is at maximum capacity. Most of our dogs are bully breeds who are well socialized and ready to fi nd a forever home.

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World Traveler Brought ’Em Back Alive

T EXAS History Frank Buck, the celebrated adventurer who brought exotic wildlife “back alive,” took his last breath not in a faraway jungle but in a Houston hospital bed on Mar. 25, 1950.

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Fun at the Herb Forum

I want to say thank you to the Herb Society of America’s Pioneer Unit in Round Top for their spectacular herb sale and forum at Festival Hill last weekend. I’ve been wanting to attend the sale for years.

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Texas Counties Among Nation’s Fastest Growing

C APITAL Highlights Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

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Spring Break on the River

Regular readers of this column may recall that the arrival of Spring Break usually means a trip on the Colorado River for the Wick family. The excitement was building as we planned for a twoday overnight trip from Plum Park to La Grange.

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550 District an Epicenter of Antique Show Activities

Round Top Red Carpet Fashion Show is March 27 For years Round Top has been a destination for hardcore vintage enthusiasts and antique lovers alike, but thanks to visionaries, Cathy and Steven Frietsch, high fashion is quickly becoming the newest draw to one of Texas’s beloved towns. During this spring’s Round Top Antiques & Design Show, The 550 District is inviting fashion tastemakers to…

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Learn to Paint Expressive Still Life With Eric Jacobsen

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is thrilled to announce an upcoming painting workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Learn to paint expressive still life in oil or acrylic, loosen up your style, and give life and energy to your paintings.

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La Grange Softball and Baseball Grab Big Wins Tuesday

The La Grange softball team defeated Smithville 7-4 Tuesday to stay undefeated in district play Alyssa Licconi pitched a complete game for La Grange, allowing five hits and four runs. Sarah Kay had two hits for La Grange.

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Little League Fields Get Big Upgrade

La Grange Little League recently completed $24,000 worth of renovations at the Little League Fields in town. “The fields were in really bad shape with erosion,” said La Grange Little League President Jake Kellen.

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New Lep Gym Court Unveiled

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Shorthorn Golfers Third

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State Powerlifter Vasquez Already Serving in National Guard

Flatonia powerlifter Isaac Vasquez has qualified for the state meet. He will compete Saturday in Abilene. He qualified for state after lifting personal bests in all three lifts at regionals - 385 pounds in bench, 540 in squat and 495 pounds in dead lift.

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Athlete of the week

Recent Players of the Week: Feb. 12 - Gage Mihatsch, La Grange soccer/swimming Feb. 16 - Kim Rohde, Round Top-Carmine basketball Feb.

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Egg Hunt This Saturday in Fayetteville

Kids aged up to 12 years old will enjoy candy-filled eggs and a visit from the Easter Bunny at a fun-filled easter egg hunt this Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m. on the square.

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St. John-Rutersville to Hold Maundy Thursday Services

Maundy Thursday worship for SLM will be at St. John in Rutersville at 6 p.m. No soup supper. Pastor Jen is presiding. Good Friday worship will be at St. John in Ellinger at 2 p.m.

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County Leaders Urge Caution When Burning

The recent rains Fayette County and the surrounding area received have opened up a window of opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, County leaders urge caution when burning..

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Preserving the Harvest Workshop Set May 11

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, Fayette County will offer a food preservation workshop called “Preserving the Harvest” on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange.

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