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For most of the country, spring is the best time to grow potatoes. Potatoes prefer moist soil and cool weather. So most suppliers of seed potatoes only offer them for sale in the late winter and early spring.

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Caring for a family member who is age 60 or older and find you need help managing your caregiving tasks? Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, a “Building Better Caregivers” series will be conducted by Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County hosting.

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, Aug. 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange, Texas. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8.

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Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of July 30-Aug. 5.

Steven and Penny McFarlin along with Larry and Peggy Moore attended the McFarlin-Delvige Family Reunion in Blanco recently. They all had fun with lots of laughter and catching up on what had happened since the last time they had seen each other. Even in the heat they all enjoyed seeing family again and retelling some good stories.

Out and About

C The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have a Blood Drive on Aug. 27 at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.