doptable Have you been considering adopting a puppy? Please stop by and meet the twins, Ben and Hop. They are around 3-4 months old weighing in at 15 pounds.

Arts for Rural Texas is excited to announce the winners of America the Beautiful: Celebrating 250 Years as a Nation. This national competition and gallery exhibition, held at the Ross Gallery, invited artists to reflect on the people, places, history, and ideas that have shaped our nation.

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Thirteen members of the La Grange Senior Association ventured to Shiner last month for lunch and a tour of the Spoetzel Brewery. On May 21, the group left from the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange mid morning. Upon arrival at the brewery, they enjoyed a barbecue lunch and began their tour at 1 p.m. Attendee Dana Sternadel shared some photos and interesting information learned from the tour. Shiner Bock was first brewed as a seasonal beer. It didn’t take long for its popularity to make it a year round offering, and it now accounts for 75% of their sales.

The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Riley Lowe of La Grange joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required for graduation..

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Senior Connections, located in Schulenburg, is a vibrant activity center dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors 55 and up, offering free membership to people from Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca counties. With satellite locations in Flatonia and Weimar, this organization is committed to providing meaningful experiences, fostering friendships, and supporting the health and well-being of older adults across the region.

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public on Monday with staff onsite for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reclaims are allowed on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 966-0021 to confirm and learn requirements.

McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, conferred degrees on 675 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 166th commencement Friday, May 22, in McNeese’s Townsley Law Arena.

Cistern KJZT St. Elizabeth Society No. 20 met on Flay Day, June 14, to raise new American and Texas flags at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Cistern. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and to Texas, the group robustly sang the Star-Spangled Banner. Grilled hot dogs, sausage wraps, and sweet treats were enjoyed by all. A meeting followed to present graduating senior, Danielle Vinklarek with a $500 scholarship by President Betty Danner (pictured above, left). The society also planned the upcoming nursing home birthday party, Father’s Day treats, and the District V Social planned for July 12 at Robert’s Steakhouse. Vinklarek has been an active member working the church picnic hamburger stand, and other parish projects. Pictured above, right, Charles Vinklarek observes after taking down worn flags, while Patrick Vinklarek raises the new flags.