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New Exhibit at Czech Center Pays Homage to America 250

2 months ago By News Staff

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange recently set up a new exhibit inside their museum to celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary (pictured above). The exhibit features three timelines covering important events from the past 250 years in America, Texas and the Czech Republic. TCHCC Historian Carolyn Heinsohn and TCHCC Geneologist Janice Hrncir compiled the information on this exhibit. TCHCC also upgraded signage and photographs in its permanent exhibits thanks to a generous grant from the Czech Embassy to the United States.

New Exhibit at Czech Center Pays Homage to America 250

Going for the Marigold

2 months ago By Andy Behlen
Marigolds are some of the easiest flowers to grow. Most folks are familiar with French marigolds ( Tagetes patula) – the short-statured varieties with orange or yellow double- bloom flowers that come in a variety of color patterns. These grow well in pots or in the ground.
This year, I’m growing some African marigolds in my vegetable garden. Here’s a clump of them planted along the edge. Photo by Andy Behlen

Juneteenth Proclaimed by City of LG

2 months ago By News Staff

La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery (center) signed and read a proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting designating June 19 as Juneteenth in the City of La Grange. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the enslaved people of Texas were first informed of their freedom. On hand for the signing were Christy Johnson (left) and Gloria Ellis (right) of the La Grange Juneteenth Committee.

Juneteenth Proclaimed by City of LG

Quilt Guild Hosting Author June 23

2 months ago By News Staff
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild will be hosting author, Janet Shawgo. She’s from Galveston and has been writing since 2009, with eleven published novels. Her most recent book, My Sister’s Quilt, tells the story of family through quilts. The book contains eight short stories that explore how quilts can hold the history of a family - marking special moments, honoring loved ones and preserving traditions that might otherwise be forgotten. Each quilt carries a story, and through her writing, she shares how those stories connect generations.
The cover of the Janet Shawgo’s book.

National Donut Day Celebrated

2 months ago By News Staff

The La Grange Salvation Army in partnership with La Grange HEB store distributed 12 dozen donuts to our county first responders on Friday, as part of Donut Lassie Day — officially National Donut Day — which is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June to honor the brave women of the Salvation Army known as the “Donut Lassies”, who served donuts to U.S. soldiers during World War I. “We thank them for their contributions to our community and their service to us,” said Jesse Lednicky, La Grange Salvation Army Board President.

National Donut Day Celebrated

Citizens Speak About Pollution Concerns

2 months ago By Andy Behlen
A group of local citizens concerned about pollution runoff from the Fayette Power Project spoke at the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District (FCGCD) meeting on Monday. They want the district to step up groundwater monitoring for pollution.
Jerry Moerbe of Nelsonville, pictured above, was part of a group of about 14 area citizens concerned about possible groundwater pollution from the Fayette Power Project who attended the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District board meeting on Monday. Moerbe said he wants the District to step up groundwater monitoring. FCGCD General Manager David Van Dresar, pictured below, told the crowd that the District is prepared to launch a monitoring campaign. Photos by Andy Behlen

Adopt Me

2 months ago By News Staff
DOPTABLE Why did the cowboy adopt a dachshund…because someone told him to ‘get-a-long little doggie’. These two pups aren’t dachshunds, but they have short little legs and long bodies.
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Catholic Daughters Award Scholarships, Install New Officers at their May Meeting

2 months ago By News Staff
Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, held its May 25 meeting at the Sacred Heart Parish Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Center. The evening began with an annual social at 6 p.m. and then the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with opening prayers, especially remembering recently deceased member Bernice Vaclavik for whom the Charter was draped. Following the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags, highlighted throughout the meeting were several presentations.
Winners of Texas State Court Memorial Scholarships who were sponsored by Court Annunciation No. 1962, seated from left, Faith Greenwood, Natalia Soto, Ella Nygren, and Elena Supak. Standing from left, Court Scholarship member Brenda Seberger and Co-Chairman Stacy Ryza, District Deputy No. 11 Rosa Galipp, Moms of the Scholarship winners, Lorretta Greenwood, Martha Soto, Tracy Nygren, Cheryl Supak, Regent Sherry Hebert, and Court Scholarship Co-Chairman Elizabeth Kallus.
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